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PARIS, August 15, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Pakistan and France held a high-level bilateral consultation meeting in Paris on Friday to discuss key global issues and strengthen cooperation across multiple sectors.According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, the consultations were held under the framework of the 2023 Bilateral Roadmap, aimed at further strengthening bilateral engagement between the two countries.The dialogue focused on enhancing cooperation in multilateral affairs and promoting joint efforts to address pressing regional and global challenges.During the consultations, Pakistan and France reaffirmed their shared commitment to deepening dialogue and strengthening bilateral cooperation. The two sides also exchanged views on recent regional and international security developments.Both...

LAHORE, 15 August, 2026 (Ghufran): A three-member bench of the Supreme Court at its Lahore Registry disposed of 305 cases during four days of hearings held from August 10 to 13.The bench, headed by Justice Muhammad Hashim Khan Kakar, heard a total of 412 cases listed before the Lahore Registry during the four-day proceedings.According to an official report, the regular bench rejected 268 petitions, accepted 18 petitions and disposed of three other matters during the hearings.The court also fixed fresh hearing dates for 110 cases, while the remaining matters were dealt with in accordance with the orders passed by the bench.The proceedings reflected the Supreme Court’s continued efforts to expedite the disposal of pending cases and provide timely judicial relief to litigants.  

MURREE, 15 August, 2026 (Nosheen): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif has pledged to transform Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) along the lines of Punjab’s development model, while calling for merit-based appointments in the regional cabinet.Addressing a gathering in Murree, Nawaz Sharif said political differences should not turn into personal enmity, stressing that he had always treated his political opponents with respect.He said political rivalry should remain within democratic limits and expressed the view that the political environment in Azad Kashmir had traditionally remained positive.Congratulating the candidates who won the Azad Kashmir elections, Nawaz Sharif said the PML-N had already secured a majority in the first two phases of the electoral process. He al...

ISLAMABAD, August 15, 2026(Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to utilise all available resources to provide immediate relief and assistance to people affected by floods following heavy monsoon rains across the country. The prime minister issued the directives during a meeting with NDMA Chairman Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik, who briefed him on prevailing weather conditions and the flood situation resulting from the ongoing monsoon spell.Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif instructed the NDMA to maintain close and effective coordination with provincial governments and Provincial Disaster Management Authorities (PDMAs) to ensure timely assistance reaches affected communities. The prime minister also appreciated the use...

ISLAMABAD, 15 August, 2026(Nosheen) : Pakistan is emerging as a “hinge power” in global politics by leveraging its relations with the United States, China, Gulf states and Iran, according to a report published by the British newspaper Financial Times.The report highlighted Pakistan’s growing diplomatic significance, noting that Islamabad recently demonstrated its willingness to play a more active role in the evolving global order by facilitating direct talks between Washington and Tehran.According to the Financial Times, the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and 2Türkiye is another reflection of Islamabad’s growing importance in regional security.The report said Pakistan’s ability to maintain interest-based partnerships with both Washington and Beijing rep...