PAKISTAN NEWS

ISLAMABAD, 10 August, 2026 (Ghufran): The federal capital lit up with a spectacular display of colourful fireworks in New Blue Area on Sunday night to celebrate the successful conclusion of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement.The special celebratory event was organized by the Islamabad district administration in collaboration with the Capital Development Authority (CDA), attracting a large number of citizens who gathered in New Blue Area to witness the dazzling fireworks.The vibrant display illuminated the night sky and created a festive atmosphere across the federal capital. Citizens expressed enthusiasm and national spirit while celebrating the landmark defence agreement. The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement was described as a renewed commitment to unity, faith and brotherhood among the th...

ISLAMABAD, 09 August 2026 (Kamran Raja): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar spoke with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand today, with the two leaders exchanging views on the regional situation, including the recently signed Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye. DPM/FM Ishaq Dar briefed Foreign Minister Anand on the essence of the agreement and the joint resolve of the three countries to contribute to regional peace, stability and security. They also discussed the evolving situation in the US-Iran context, while DPM/FM raised the situation in Occupied East Jerusalem, including the Ministerial Meeting on Jerusalem recently held in Jordan. Appreciating their frequent exchanges, DPM/FM Ishaq Dar thanked Foreign Minister...

MUZAFFARABAD, 09 August 2026 (Kamran Raja): Polling for the third phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly elections will be held on Monday, August 10, in four constituencies of Bagh and Haveli districts, with more than 460,000 voters eligible to cast their ballots.A total of 82 candidates are contesting the four seats in the Poonch division, where a closely fought electoral contest is expected.In Haveli district, a three-way contest is expected between AJK Prime Minister Faisal Mumtaz Rathore, former Kashmir Council member Khawaja Tariq Saeed and PML-N nominee Mohsin Aziz.According to officials, polling material, along with election and security personnel, will be transported to the polling stations by Sunday evening. Polling will be conducted in three constituencies of Ba...

MUZAFFARABAD, 09 August 2026 (Kamran Raja): Azad Jammu and Kashmir Inspector General of Police Capt. (retd.) Liaquat Ali Malik has alleged that a banned group is attempting to create unrest in Azad Jammu and Kashmir through what he described as an anti-state propaganda campaign.Addressing a ceremony in Muzaffarabad held to observe Police Martyrs’ Day, the AJK police chief called for a fact-based assessment of the circumstances surrounding the death of police officer Aqib.The IGP alleged that members of the banned organisation abducted family members who had arrived to receive Aqib’s body. He further claimed that the family members were subjected to violence and humiliation and that videos of the alleged incident were recorded.According to Capt. (retd.) Malik, Aqib sustained critical injuri...

ISLAMABAD, 09 August, 2026(Nosheen): South Asian Voices (SVC) has acknowledged Pakistan’s important mediatory role in reducing tensions between the United States and Iran and bringing the two countries to the negotiating table.In an analytical report, SVC stated that senior officials from Washington and Tehran held direct talks in Islamabad, describing the engagement as the highest-level direct contact between the United States and Iran since 1979.According to the report, Pakistan facilitated communication between the United States and Iran at a time when tensions between the two countries had escalated significantly and both sides had suffered losses.Pakistan’s geographical position and its relations with both Washington and Tehran provided Islamabad with a unique position to play an effe...

ISLAMABAD, August 9, 2026(Nosheen): A team of Pakistani students has won three medals at the 3rd International Nuclear Science Olympiad (INSO-2026) held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, marking another significant achievement for Pakistan’s young scientific talent.The international competition, held from August 2 to 8, brought together around 120 students and experts from 19 countries. The Olympiad is aimed at promoting scientific excellence and international cooperation in nuclear science and technology among secondary-school students.According to the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC), Team Pakistan won one gold and two silver medals during the week-long competition. Pakistani student Muhammad Ali, representing Government College University (GCU), Lahore, secured the gold medal. Muhammad U...

راولپنڈی، 9 اگست 2026 (کامران راجا): انٹر سروسز پبلک ریلیشنز (آئی ایس پی آر) نے پاکستان کے یومِ آزادی کے موقع پر بلوچی زبان میں نیا ملی نغمہ ’’پاک اے وطن‘‘ جاری کر دیا۔ملی نغمے میں معروف بلوچ گلوکار اختر چنال نے اپنی منفرد روایتی گائیکی اور پُرجوش بلوچی شاعری کے ذریعے پاکستان سے اپنی گہری محبت اور وابستگی کا اظہار کیا ہے۔ملی نغمہ بلوچستان کے بھرپور ثقافتی ورثے کو قومی اتحاد اور حب الوطنی کے جذبے کے ساتھ خوبصورتی سے اجاگر کرتا ہے۔ اس کی دھن اور پُراثر بول بلوچستان کے عوام اور ملک کی قومی یکجہتی، سلامتی اور استحکام کے درمیان گہرے تعلق کو نمایاں کرتے ہیں۔نغمے میں یہ پیغام دیا گیا ہے کہ پاکستان محض ایک جغرافیائی خطہ نہیں بلکہ قومی شناخت کا لازمی حصہ ہے، جس کے لیے عوام ہر قربانی دینے کے عزم کے ساتھ متحد ہیں۔"پاک اے وطن‘‘ اپنی پُراثر دھن اور ثقافتی رنگ کے ذریعے ملک بھر میں اتحاد، یکجہتی اور بھائ...

RAWALPINDI, 09 August, 2026 (Kamran Raja): The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has released a new patriotic song, “Pak Ae Watan,” in the Balochi language to mark Pakistan’s Independence Day. The song features renowned Baloch singer Akhtar Chanal, who expresses his deep love and devotion to Pakistan through his distinctive traditional singing style and passionate Balochi lyrics.The patriotic song beautifully blends the rich cultural heritage of Balochistan with the spirit of national unity and patriotism. Its melodies and powerful lyrics highlight the deep connection between the people of Balochistan and the country’s unity, security and stability. The song conveys the message that Pakistan is not merely a geographical territory but an integral part of the nation’s identity, for whic...

لاہور، 9 اگست 2026 (غفران): وفاقی وزیر داخلہ محسن نقوی نے علامہ اقبال انٹرنیشنل ایئرپورٹ لاہور کا اچانک دورہ کیا اور مسافروں کے لیے امیگریشن کے عمل اور انتظامات کا جائزہ لیا۔دورے کے دوران وزیر داخلہ نے امیگریشن کاؤنٹرز کا معائنہ کیا اور عملے سے امیگریشن کے جاری عمل کے بارے میں معلومات حاصل کیں۔ انہوں نے مسافروں سے بھی ملاقات کی اور امیگریشن کلیئرنس میں لگنے والے وقت کے بارے میں دریافت کیا۔مسافروں نے وزیر داخلہ کو بتایا کہ امیگریشن کے عمل میں تقریباً 30 منٹ لگ رہے ہیں اور انہوں نے انتظامات میں مزید بہتری کی درخواست کی۔محسن نقوی نے مسافروں کو یقین دہانی کرائی کہ امیگریشن کے عمل کو مزید تیز کیا جائے گا۔ انہوں نے فوری اقدام کرتے ہوئے ہدایت کی کہ ایئرپورٹ پر تمام امیگریشن کاؤنٹرز فعال رکھے جائیں تاکہ عمل تیز ہو اور غیر ضروری تاخیر سے بچا جا سکے۔ وزیر داخلہ نے کہا کہ تمام کاؤنٹرز کھلے رکھنے سے ...