PAKISTAN NEWS

دبئی، 14 اگست 2026 (غفران): قونصلیٹ جنرل پاکستان، دبئی میں پاکستان کے 79ویں یومِ آزادی کے موقع پر پرچم کشائی کی تقریب منعقد ہوئی، جس میں قومی جذبے، ملی وقار اور جوش و خروش کے ساتھ آزادی کا جشن منایا گیا۔ تقریب میں متحدہ عرب امارات میں مقیم پاکستانی کمیونٹی کی بڑی تعداد، قونصلیٹ جنرل کے افسران و اہلکاران اور دیگر معزز مہمانوں نے شرکت کی۔تقریب سے خطاب کرتے ہوئے فواد علی خان، قائم مقام قونصل جنرل پاکستان دبئی نے پاکستانی کمیونٹی کو یومِ آزادی کی دلی مبارکباد پیش کی۔ انہوں نے کہا کہ 14 اگست قومی کیلنڈر کی محض ایک تاریخ نہیں بلکہ آزادی، قربانی، عزم اور قومی تشخص کی علامت ہے۔قائم مقام قونصل جنرل نے قیامِ پاکستان کی تاریخی جدوجہد اور ملک کے حصول کے لیے دی جانے والی قربانیوں کو خراجِ تحسین پیش کیا۔ انہوں نے کہا کہ قائدِاعظم محمد علی جناح کی بصیرت افروز قیادت میں پاکستان معرضِ وجود میں آیا۔ قائدِاع...

Islamabad, 14 August 2026(Nosheen): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Friday and conveyed his greetings on the occasion of Pakistan’s Independence Day.Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi, Speaker Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan and Senator Sherry Rehman were also present during the meeting.The Prime Minister briefed the President on the historic peace agreement reached among Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan in Makkah Mukarramah.President Zardari expressed his good wishes for the effective implementation of the trilateral peace agreement, particularly with regard to promoting defence cooperation, re...

DUBAI, 14 August, 2026 (Ghufran): The Consulate General of Pakistan in Dubai hosted a flag-hoisting ceremony to commemorate Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day, marked by national spirit, pride and enthusiasm. A large number of members of the Pakistani community residing in the United Arab Emirates, officers and officials of the Consulate General, and distinguished guests attended the ceremony.Addressing the gathering, Fawad Ali Khan, Acting Consul General of Pakistan in Dubai, extended heartfelt greetings to the Pakistani community on Independence Day. He said that August 14 was not merely a date on the national calendar but a symbol of freedom, sacrifice, determination and national identity.The Acting Consul General paid tribute to the historic struggle for the creation of Pakistan and the ...

  Islamabad, 14 August 2026(Kamran Raja): Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) celebrated Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day with national spirit and enthusiasm, reaffirming its commitment to promoting education and encouraging youth to play an active role in nation building.At the main ceremony, Dean of the Faculty of Arabic and Islamic Studies, Prof. Dr. Shah Mohiuddin Hashmi, representing the Vice Chancellor, hoisted the national flag. A guard of honour was presented, the national anthem was played and special prayers were offered for the security, progress, prosperity and stability of Pakistan.As part of the Independence Day celebrations, the Directorate of Students Advisory and Counselling Services, in collaboration with the Department of History, organized a ...

  Islamabad, 14 August 2026(News Desk): The National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC) celebrated Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day with patriotic spirit, reaffirming its commitment to supporting the country’s digital transformation, technological advancement and national development.A ceremony was held at the NTC Headquarters in Islamabad, attended by senior management, employees and distinguished guests. NTC Managing Director Major General (Retd.) Ali Farhan (Hilal-i-Imtiaz Military) attended as the chief guest, while Ikram-ul-Haq, representative of the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication, participated as the guest of honour.Addressing the gathering, Major General (Retd.) Ali Farhan paid tribute to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Allama Muhammad Iqbal and all thos...

  Shangla, 14 August 2026(News Desk): Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day was celebrated across Shangla district with traditional enthusiasm, patriotic fervour and a strong spirit of national unity.A number of programmes were organized by the district administration, police, education and health departments, Rescue 1122, Youth Affairs and other government departments. The activities included flag-hoisting ceremonies, a colourful flag march, tributes to martyrs, cake-cutting ceremonies, visits to hospitals and patients, plantation drives and special programmes for orphan children.The main Independence Day ceremony was held at the office of the Deputy Commissioner in Shangla, where the national flag was hoisted with full national honour. The national anthem was played ...

Islamabad, 14 August 2026(News Desk): Riphah International University hosted Mr. Jacob Kwaku Fynn, Chief Operating Officer of Wisconsin International University College (WIUC), Accra, Ghana, during his official visit to Islamabad, aimed at exploring new avenues for academic and institutional cooperation between Pakistan and Ghana.Mr. Fynn is visiting Pakistan at the special invitation of Mr. Hassan Muhammad Khan, Chancellor, Riphah International University. The visit reflects the shared commitment of Riphah International University and WIUC Ghana to developing meaningful international partnerships in higher education, research, professional development and knowledge exchange.During the visit, Mr. Fynn held detailed discussions with Riphah’s senior leadership, including Mr. Hassan M...

ISLAMABAD, 14 August, 2026 (Ghufran): The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched a new chipless National Identity Card featuring a secure QR code, marking a significant step toward self-reliance in digital identification and reducing dependence on imported microchips. The newly designed polycarbonate card has been manufactured domestically in Pakistan by the National Security Printing Company (NSPC), Karachi, in accordance with NADRA’s technical and security specifications. The new card replaces the imported microchip with a secure QR code that can be scanned and verified through smartphones using the PakIdentity (PakID) mobile application, and the system is aimed at making digital identity verification more accessible, secure and efficient. According to NADRA, t...

ISLAMABAD, August 14, 2026 (Kamran Raja): UK High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday to discuss bilateral relations, regional developments and matters of mutual interest.Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar appreciated the positive momentum in Pakistan-UK relations and recalled his recent meeting with UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional Forum in Manila.Ishaq Dar highlighted the importance of maintaining sustained high-level contacts between the two countries and discussed key areas of mutual interest as well as ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation.Recent regional and international developments also came under discussion. The deputy prime minister stress...

اسلام آباد، 14 اگست 2026 (کامران راجہ): پاکستان میں برطانوی ہائی کمشنر جین میریٹ نے آج نائب وزیراعظم و وزیر خارجہ سینیٹر محمد اسحاق ڈار سے ملاقات کی، جس میں پاک برطانیہ تعلقات، باہمی دلچسپی کے امور اور علاقائی و عالمی صورتحال پر تبادلہ خیال کیا گیا۔نائب وزیراعظم و وزیر خارجہ اسحاق ڈار نے پاکستان اور برطانیہ کے دوطرفہ تعلقات میں آنے والی مثبت پیش رفت کو سراہا۔ انہوں نے آسیان ریجنل فورم کے موقع پر منیلا میں برطانوی وزیر خارجہ ایڈ ملی بینڈ کے ساتھ اپنی حالیہ ملاقات کا حوالہ دیتے ہوئے اعلیٰ سطحی روابط کے تسلسل کی اہمیت پر زور دیا۔ملاقات کے دوران باہمی دلچسپی کے اہم شعبوں اور دونوں ممالک کے درمیان تعاون کو مزید مضبوط بنانے کے طریقوں پر بھی گفتگو کی گئی۔اس موقع پر حالیہ علاقائی اور عالمی صورتحال بھی زیر بحث آئی۔ اسحاق ڈار نے زور دیا کہ اسلام آباد مفاہمتی یادداشت (ایم او یو) پر فریقین کی جانب سے ...