PAKISTAN NEWS

 Islamabad, 06 August, 2026 (Ghufran): Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has announced a series of significant police reforms aimed at modernizing Pakistan's law enforcement system following a meeting with Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) who recently completed specialized training programmes in China and Türkiye. During the meeting, the ASPs briefed the Interior Minister on advanced policing practices they observed during their overseas training. They shared insights into the use of modern surveillance systems, cutting-edge policing technologies, specialized equipment, and effective strategies for maintaining law and order. The officers noted that the international exposure had significantly enhanced their professional knowledge and operational capabilities. Speaki...

United Nations, 06 August , 2026 (Ghufran): The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has strongly condemned the deadly suicide terrorist attack outside a police station in Kabal, Swat District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, describing it as a "heinous and cowardly" act of terrorism. In a press statement issued by the Security Council, its members expressed deep sorrow over the attack that took place on 2 August 2026, claiming the lives of at least 16 Pakistani nationals, the majority of whom were civilians, while leaving dozens of others injured. The terrorist group Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the attack.The members of the Security Council extended their heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and expressed solidarity with the Government an...

 Islamabad, August 6 (Nosheen): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir will undertake an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from August 6 to 8, the Foreign Office announced on Thursday. According to Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi, the Pakistani delegation will also include Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, who is currently in Saudi Arabia after concluding his official visit to Jordan. During the visit, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will hold an important meeting with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. The two sides are expected to discuss ways to further strengthen the longstanding brotherly relations between Pakist...

Islamabad, 06 August 2026(Ghufran): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar arrived in Madina Munawara, where he paid his respects at Masjid-e-Nabawi (ﷺ) and offered prayers. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Senator Ishaq Dar prayed for the peace, progress, and prosperity of Pakistan, as well as for the well-being and unity of the Muslim Ummah. During his visit, the Deputy Prime Minister also visited Jabal Uhud and paid his respects at the resting place of Hazrat Ameer Hamza (RA). He offered prayers for all the martyrs of the Battle of Uhud and remembered their sacrifices for Islam. The visit reflects Pakistan’s deep spiritual and religious bond with the holy city of Madina and underscores the country’s continued commitment to Islamic values an...

Rawalpindi,05 August 2026(Ghufran): Pakistan and Somalia have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral defence cooperation during a high-level visit by a Somali defence delegation to Islamabad.The delegation, led by Somalia's Minister of Defence, H.E. Ambassador Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, held separate meetings with Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf at Naval Headquarters (NHQ) and Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu at Air Headquarters (AHQ).According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), discussions at Naval Headquarters focused on matters of mutual professional interest, regional maritime security, and avenues for enhancing bilateral defence collaboration. Admiral Naveed Ashraf reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to further stre...

Islamabad, August 5, 2026 (Nosheen): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar concluded his one-day official visit to Jordan on Wednesday after participating in the Ministerial Meeting on Jerusalem and holding a series of bilateral meetings with fellow foreign ministers.During his visit to Amman, Senator Dar engaged in discussions on matters of mutual interest and regional developments, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to peace, stability, and support for the Palestinian cause.Upon his departure from Amman, the Deputy Prime Minister was seen off by Ms. Saja Almajali, Director of the Human Rights Directorate at Jordan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Jordan, Major General (Retd.) Khurram Sarfraz Khan, along with offici...

August 5, 2026 (Ghufran): Kashmir Exploitation Day is being observed today across Pakistan and by Kashmiris around the world to express solidarity with the people of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir and to support their right to self-determination. The day marks the seventh anniversary of India's August 5, 2019 decision to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir through changes related to Articles 370 and 35A of its Constitution. Pakistan and many Kashmiris have rejected the move, describing it as illegal and unilateral.Special events, rallies, and awareness campaigns were organized across the country to mark the occasion. A major rally was held on Islamabad's Constitution Avenue, attended by federal ministers, members of parliament, and people from different walks of life....

 Islamabad, August 5, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Pakistan and Iran have concluded the 10th Session of the Pakistan-Iran Joint Trade Committee with a renewed commitment to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation and achieve the shared goal of increasing annual trade volume to US$10 billion. The concluding session was co-chaired by Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and Iran’s Minister of Industry, Mines and Trade, Dr. Mohammad Atabak.  At the end of the two-day meeting, both ministers signed the Agreed Minutes, reflecting the key understandings and decisions reached during the deliberations.The two sides welcomed the progress made on the proposed Pakistan-Iran Free Trade Agreement (FTA), particularly discussions on Rules of Origin, tariff reduction modalities, and product list...

 Karachi, 05 August , 2026(Nosheen): The Government of Sindh has restored Saturday as a weekly holiday for all public and private educational institutions across the province, bringing back a five-day academic week effective immediately. According to the Sindh Education Department, all schools will now observe Saturday and Sunday as weekly holidays, with academic activities taking place from Monday to FridayTo ensure the timely completion of the academic curriculum despite the reduced number of working days, the department has decided to extend daily teaching hours by one hour. Officials said the revised schedule aims to maintain educational standards while providing students and teachers with a two-day weekend. A spokesperson for the Sindh Education Department confirmed that ...