PAKISTAN NEWS

Islamabad, 19 August 2026 (Kamran Raja): Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi chaired an important meeting with senior police officers to review key administrative and professional matters of Islamabad Police.The meeting focused on security arrangements, traffic management, logistics support and police welfare. Relevant officers briefed the IGP Islamabad on ongoing initiatives and matters related to their respective departments.IGP Islamabad assigned various important tasks to the officers and provided necessary guidance and directions for their timely and effective completion. He directed all officers to discharge their responsibilities professionally and ensure close monitoring of ongoing initiatives. IGP Islamabad also emphasized the need to further improve ...

Islamabad, 19 August 2026 (Ghufran): Ethiopia and Pakistan have agreed to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in the agriculture sector to promote trade and investment, technology transfer, food security and livestock development.A meeting in this regard was held at the Ministry of National Food Security and Research, Islamabad, between Ambassador of Ethiopia Dr. Oumer Hussien Oba and Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain.The meeting explored various avenues for enhancing agricultural cooperation, including a proposed agricultural pact to institutionalize collaboration and facilitate the exchange of knowledge and expertise between agricultural institutions of the two countries.The Ethiopian Ambassador highlighted the vast potential for agricultu...

Islamabad, 19 August 2026(Nosheen): The Command and Staff Conference of Pakistan Navy concluded at Naval Headquarters, Islamabad. The conference was chaired by Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, and attended by Principal Staff Officers and Field Commanders. The forum deliberated extensively on the evolving maritime security landscape, including traditional and non-traditional threats, volatility at strategic maritime choke points, and risks to freedom of navigation and vital Sea Lines of Communication (SLOCs).Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf commended Pakistan Navy’s operational readiness and enhanced capabilities to undertake challenging missions. He underscored the importance of effective training, tactical discipline and joint coordination to ensure robust ma...

KARACHI, 19 August, 2026 (Nosheen) — The controversy surrounding Pakistani actress Meera has intensified after a viral video allegedly showing her physically confronting a domestic worker sparked widespread discussion on social media.The footage, which has been widely circulated online, appears to show Meera engaged in a heated exchange with the woman before an alleged physical altercation takes place. The domestic worker, identified as Yasmeen, initially accused the actress of repeatedly subjecting her to physical abuse and claimed that she had suffered injuries to her face and other parts of her body.Yasmeen also made comments regarding the actress’s mental state, alleging that Meera did not behave normally. However, Yasmeen later appeared in another video and withdrew her earlier alleg...

ISLAMABAD, 19 August, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Wednesday expressed satisfaction over preparations for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of State summit, which Pakistan is scheduled to host next year, and directed all relevant institutions to ensure the timely completion of arrangements. Chairing a meeting to review preparations for the SCO Summit, Ishaq Dar said Pakistan was fully committed to successfully hosting the SCO meetings and ensuring arrangements of the highest standard. He stressed the need for close coordination among all relevant institutions to ensure the smooth, well-organised and successful hosting of the SCO proceedings. During the meeting, the Chairman of the Capital Development Authorit...

ISLAMABAD, 18 August, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar on Tuesday said the federal government has decided to approach the Supreme Court through a review petition, seeking modification of its order regarding the transfer of incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital for medical assessment and treatment.In a video statement, the law minister said the government had examined the Supreme Court’s order directing the transfer of the PTI founder to a private hospital and noted that certain aspects of the ruling concerned prison authorities and the Islamabad administration.His statement came hours after the Supreme Court directed Adiala Jail authorities to transfer Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital within two days for m...

LAHORE, 18 August, 2026 (Ghufran): Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced a three-day Basant festival in Lahore from March 12 to 14, 2027, following the successful revival of the traditional kite-flying festival earlier this year.In a post on X, the chief minister said Lahore would once again come alive with colours, culture, festivities, music, energy and its legendary hospitality during Basant 2027.Addressing the youth of Punjab and Pakistan, Maryam Nawaz said, “This celebration is for you; come together, create memories, and make Lahore shine with your energy and spirit!”She also invited overseas Pakistanis and international guests to mark their calendars and return to Lahore to enjoy the colours and festivities of the city.“Insha’Allah, together we will make Basant 2027 anoth...

 RAWALPINDI, August 19, 2026 (Nosheen): The flooding threat in Nullah Lai eased on Wednesday as rainfall stopped across Rawalpindi and Islamabad, with the water level in the drain receding rapidly after peaking at more than 22 feet earlier in the day. According to the Flood Control Room, the water level at Katarian had dropped to 17 feet from 21 feet, while the reading at Gawalmandi Bridge also stood at 17 feet. The decline in water levels provided relief to residents after Rescue 1122 had earlier sounded danger sirens in areas along Nullah Lai.Earlier, city administration officials reported that the water level at Katarian had crossed 22 feet, while it reached 16 feet near Gawalmandi Bridge. The levels had risen sharply from earlier readings of 19 feet and 15 feet, respectively, ...

 ISLAMABAD, 19 August, 2026 (Ghufran): The International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) has taken serious notice of reports published by certain sections of the press regarding the selection and appointment process of the University’s Vice Presidents, stating that some of the claims present an incomplete and distorted picture of the University’s prescribed procedure and the proceedings before the Islamabad High Court.The University clarified that the entire selection process for the Vice Presidents was conducted fairly and transparently in accordance with the applicable provisions of the IIUI Ordinance-1985 and the prescribed procedure, which was duly approved by the competent forum, the Board of Governors.IIUI further clarified that no adverse order or judgment has been ...