Category: Pakistan
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Writers Urge Literary Community to Promote Awareness and Unity in Sindh
KARACHI : The regular meeting of the Karachi Branch of the Sindhi Adabi Sangat was held at Gul Rang Hall of the Arts Council, Karachi, under the chairmanship of writer and poet Sarwar Samejo. The proceedings of the meeting were conducted by branch secretary Nisar Naz Rik. During the literary session, Waheed Mohsin and Murtaza…
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Attempted Abduction of 9-Month-Old Baby in Sukkur, Two Women Handed Over to Police
Sukkur: Two women were allegedly caught attempting to abduct a nine-month-old baby from a house near Shikarpur Phatak on Golimar Road in Sukkur. Family members caught the women and handed them over to the police, causing concern among residents of the area. According to police, officers from the Side Area Police Station reached the scene…
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Sukkur: Drainage Pumping Stations in Mirani Mohalla Without Electricity for Three Months, Sewage Water Enters Homes and Streets
SUKKUR (Reporter): The drainage situation in Mirani Mohalla, located near the Exhibition Ground in Old Sukkur’s UC-6, Jiye Shah Town, has deteriorated severely as the electricity supply to the area’s drainage pumping stations has reportedly remained disconnected for the past three months. Due to the power outage, the motors at the pumping stations have remained…
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International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism Observed in Shikarpur
Shikarpur: A ceremony was held at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office in Shikarpur on August 21, 2026, to mark the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism. A rally was also taken out following the ceremony. The rally was led by Deputy Commissioner Shikarpur Shakil Ahmed Abro, with a large number of…
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Govt increases petrol by Re0.27, diesel by Rs1.64 per litre
The government on Thursday increased the price of petrol by Re0.27 and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs1.64 per litre, effective for the next 24 hours. Under the revised rates, petrol will be available at Rs337.78 per litre, while HSD will be priced at Rs364.70 per litre. The new prices will remain effective for August 21,…
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Foreign-backed ‘inimical designs’ will be defeated via decisive response, vows CDF
Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has pledged to defeat the hostile elements’ “inimical designs” aimed at obstructing the development of Balochistan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Friday. The army chief made the remarks during an interaction with notables and political leadership of…
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PTI decries ‘violation’ of SC order on Imran Khan’s medical checkup
PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Friday accused the federal government of violating the Supreme Court’s order regarding the transfer of party founder and former prime minister Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital, describing the development as “unfortunate”. Speaking to reporters, Barrister Gohar said that the top court’s directions contained no ambiguity regarding the…
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Imran Khan Could Be Sent to Shifa Hospital or Abroad for Treatment: Tariq Fazal Chaudhry
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry has said that the government is bound by the court’s order regarding the medical treatment of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan. Speaking in the Senate, Chaudhry said the government would comply with the Supreme Court’s direction concerning Imran Khan’s treatment. He added that if treatment could…
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Misbah Arshad Selected as Miss Universe Pakistan 2026
Misbah Arshad has been selected as Miss Universe Pakistan 2026 and will represent Pakistan at the international Miss Universe competition scheduled to take place in November. According to the available information, Misbah will represent Pakistan at the Miss Universe 2026 global competition on November 24 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The coronation ceremony for Miss Universe Pakistan 2026 was held at…
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Bodies of Pakistanis Killed in Houthi Attack Arrive in Karachi
KARACHI — August 20, 2026: The bodies of two Pakistani nationals killed in a Houthi attack, along with several injured Pakistanis, have arrived in Karachi from Jeddah. According to airport sources, the bodies of Umair Afzal and Muhammad Akram were brought to Karachi Airport on a Saudi Airlines flight. Umair Afzal was reportedly a resident…
