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September 8, 2026
Seven GB roads set for federal takeover
ISLAMABAD, Sep 08 (ABC):The federal government has identified seven roads spanning 464 kilometres across Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) for federalization under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s tourism initiative, with the routes…

SSGC to bring gas supply to 261 Sindh villages by 2029
September 8, 2026
ISLAMABAD, Sep 08 (ABC):The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) plans to extend gas supply to 261 villages and towns in five Sindh districts by…

Bride, Groom Turn Karachi Bridge Into a Wedding Dance Floor
September 7, 2026
KARACHI: A wedding procession created an unusual scene on Karachi’s busy Shah Faisal Bridge after the bride, groom and other guests reportedly stopped traffic…

Brian Lara Joins Global Appeal for Proper Medical Care for Imran Khan
September 7, 2026
LONDON: West Indies cricket legend Brian Lara has joined an international appeal calling for former Pakistan captain and prime minister Imran Khan to receive…

Kurulus Osman Actor Serhat Kilic Dies at 51
September 7, 2026
ISTANBUL: Turkish actor Serhat Mustafa Kilic, known for portraying Mikhail Kosses in the popular historical drama Kurulus Osman, has been found dead at his…

Egyptian TV host Sarah Khalifa sentenced to death in a drug trafficking case
September 7, 2026
CAIRO: An Egyptian court has sentenced television host Sarah Khalifa and 11 other defendants to death in a major drug-related case, according to international…

Shoaib Akhtar Calls for Pakistan Team Changes, Leaves Babar Azam Out of Future Plans
September 7, 2026
KARACHI: Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has reacted to the reported changes being considered in the national cricket team, calling for younger players…

NA Panel Raises Questions Over Murder Investigations
September 7, 2026
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Human Rights has raised serious concerns over police investigations into the murder of Hina Javed and the…

The Mummy Sequel Begins Filming, Release Date Set for October 2027
September 7, 2026
HOLLYWOOD: Fans of The Mummy franchise may not have to wait much longer for its return to the big screen, with filming for the…

Fatima Sana Fined Over Asia Cup Gesture
September 7, 2026
KARACHI: Pakistan women’s cricket team captain Fatima Sana has been fined 10% of her match fee for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during…