FESCO Privatisation Draws Interest From 12 Pakistani, Turkish and Chinese Groups
FAISALABAD, August 7, 2026: Twelve local and foreign investor groups have submitted expressions of interest for the privatisation of Faisalabad Electric Supply Company, with bidders from Pakistan, Türkiye and China…
Pakistan Moves Closer to Full Licensing Regime for Virtual Asset Service Providers
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has moved closer to introducing a comprehensive licensing framework for virtual asset service providers as regulators continue work on a formal system for overseeing the country’s growing digital…
Gold Rate Today – Friday, August 7, 2026: Price Rises Rs5,100 Per Tola in Pakistan
KARACHI, August 7, 2026: Gold prices in Pakistan increased for the third consecutive day on Friday, with the rate of 24-karat gold rising by Rs5,100 per tola as international bullion…
Jackie Shroff Boards Salman Khan and Nayanthara’s Action Film in 2027
Veteran Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff has joined the cast of director Vamshi Paidipally's upcoming action entertainer starring Salman Khan and Nayanthara, according to entertainment industry reports. The yet-to-be-titled film is…
Trilateral defense pact
The announcement of a trilateral defense agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye is a landmark development in regional security cooperation. This pact is not a sudden innovation but the…
Academic Results and Psychological Pressure: The Endless Race for Grades and the Role of Parents
The recent announcement of Matriculation (SSC) examination results across various educational boards, including Peshawar, has once again exposed several grim realities of our teaching system and societal attitudes. The atmosphere…
Tamil Actress Murder’ Story
A viral social media post claiming that an Indian actress was recently murdered in the southern city of Chennai has generated widespread attention. However, the claim is misleading because it…
Malaysian Envoy, Swat Chamber Discuss Trade, Tourism and Education Links
SWAT: Malaysian Ambassador to Pakistan Dato’ Mohammad Azhar Mazlan visited the Swat Chamber of Commerce and Industry, where both sides discussed expanding cooperation in trade, investment, tourism, education and industrial…
Sui Development Package Nears Completion as Six of Eight Projects Finish
ISLAMABAD, August 7, 2026: The federal government has completed six of eight schemes under the Sui Special Development Package, with work continuing on two road projects in Balochistan, official planning…
Rescue 1122 Clears Overturned Vehicle From Shangla
SHANGLA: A Rescue 1122 disaster response team successfully recovered a vehicle that overturned on the Beley Baba–Pagori Road near Alpurai, the district headquarters of Shangla, restoring traffic after a prompt…
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