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Lahore Custody Deaths Spark Fresh Questions Over Police Procedures
August 5, 2026
Two women arrested on allegations of theft and fraud died while in police custody in Lahore, prompting fresh scrutiny of police procedures just a…

Eid Milad-un-Nabi 2026 Likely on August 26 as PMD Issues Moon Forecast
August 5, 2026
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has released its forecast regarding the sighting of the Rabi-ul-Awwal 1448 AH moon, indicating that 1st Rabi-ul-Awwal is likely…

Data Vault, Galaxy Technology Partner to Strengthen Pakistan’s Sovereign AI
August 5, 2026
Data Vault Pakistan and Galaxy Technology (Pvt) Ltd. have signed a strategic partnership agreement to accelerate Pakistan’s digital sovereignty by expanding local cloud capabilities…

Abdullah Shafique Achieves Historic Feat After 49 Years
August 5, 2026
Pakistan opener Abdullah Shafique produced a magnificent unbeaten 160-run innings against the West Indies in the second Test, putting his team in a strong…

FBR, Business Leaders Agree on Framework to Resolve Taxpayer Issues
August 4, 2026
KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue and leading business organisations have agreed to establish a formal mechanism for resolving tax-related grievances, improving compliance procedures…

Government Unveils Plan to Deregulate Pakistan’s Gas Sector
August 4, 2026
ISLAMABAD, Aug 4: The federal government has unveiled a comprehensive roadmap to deregulate Pakistan’s gas sector, proposing sweeping reforms that include restructuring Sui gas…

Strait of Hormuz Reopening Expected Within Hours as Talks Make Progress
August 4, 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug 4: Diplomatic efforts to restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have gained momentum, with Arab media reporting significant progress towards…

Counterterrorism urgency in Swat
August 4, 2026
The horrific bombing in Swat on Sunday, which claimed the lives of at least 17 people including both civilians and policemen, is a grim…

SDPI Empowers 255,000 BISP Beneficiaries With Digital Skills
August 4, 2026
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) has successfully completed the second phase of its Digital Financial Literacy Training (DFLT-II) programme under the…