PAKISTAN NEWS

 LAHORE, 26 August 2026 (Ghufran) — Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has stressed the need for Muslims to incorporate the teachings and Seerat of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) into their individual and collective lives. In her message on the occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH), the chief minister extended greetings to the Muslim Ummah and said the birth of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) was a great blessing and a moment of gratitude for Muslims. Maryam Nawaz said the arrival of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) brought a message of mercy, guidance and light for all humanity. She said the Holy Prophet (PBUH) upheld the dignity and respect of vulnerable segments of society and stood for the rights of the oppressed, slaves and women.She said the teachings of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) showed hum...

 ISLAMABAD, 26 August 2026 (Kamran Raja) — Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of 14 newborn babies in a tragic fire at the nursery of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS). In a message posted on social media platform X, the former prime minister said he was deeply saddened by the loss of 14 innocent children in the tragic incident. Nawaz Sharif expressed solidarity with the grieving parents and prayed for patience and strength for the bereaved families. He urged the government to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the incident and immediately identify those responsible. He also called for strict action against anyone found negligent.The PML-N leader stressed the need for effective measur...

 ISLAMABAD, 26 August 2026 (Nosheen) — Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met a group of cross-party Pakistan-origin British parliamentarians at Pakistan House in London and discussed bilateral relations, the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, Middle East peace efforts, regional security and development initiatives in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Lord Zameer Choudrey, Lord Qurban Hussain, Baroness Shaista Sheehan, Lord Shaffaq Mohammed, as well as Members of Parliament Mohammad Yasin, Yasmin Qureshi, Afzal Khan, Zubir Ahmed and Adnan Hussain.DPM Dar appreciated the important role played by British parliamentarians in strengthening Pakistan-UK relations and their continued advocacy for a just settlement of the Jammu and Kashmir disp...

 ISLAMABAD, 26 August 2026 (Kamran Raja) — Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has suspended and removed Federal Health Secretary Aslam Ghouri from his post following the tragic fire at the nursery of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), which claimed the lives of 14 newborn babies. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by the prime minister to review the PIMS fire incident. Expressing strong displeasure over the performance of the relevant officials, the prime minister ordered immediate action. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also constituted a high-level inquiry committee to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the tragedy and determine responsibility for the deaths. Former Interior Secretary Shahid Khan has been appointed chairman of th...

ISLAMABAD, 26 August, 2026 (Ghufran) — The Islamabad district administration on Wednesday constituted a fact-finding committee to investigate the fire that broke out in the nursery of the Mother and Child Health (MCH) Ward at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), resulting in the deaths of newborn babies. According to a notification issued by the District Magistrate, the committee will determine the exact cause of the fire and examine the factors that contributed to its spread. The committee, headed by the Additional Deputy Commissioner (General), includes the Director General of Capital Emergency Services, representatives of the Capital Development Authority (CDA), Superintendent of Police (City), Assistant Commissioner (Industrial Area), Director General (E&M) CDA, and r...

 ISLAMABAD, 25 August, 2026 (NOSHEEN): Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan on Tuesday chaired an internal meeting with the Ministry’s Foreign Trade Wings to review Pakistan’s export performance, bilateral trade engagements and progress on trade agreements. The minister expressed satisfaction over encouraging export growth in several emerging markets and directed officials to build on this momentum through market diversification, stronger business-to-business linkages and closer engagement with overseas trade missions.He emphasized identifying new opportunities for Pakistani rice, textiles, agricultural products, pharmaceuticals, processed food, light engineering goods and services, according to a press release issued here. Jam Kamal Khan directed the Foreign Trade Wings t...

ISLAMABAD, 25 August, 2026(GHUFRAN): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said Pakistan was keen to elevate its economic relationship with Saudi Arabia into a mutually beneficial strategic economic partnership in line with the vision of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. A high-level Saudi business delegation, led by Chairman of the Saudi-Pak Joint Business Council Prince Mansour bin Mohammad Al Saud, called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the PM House.During the meeting, the prime minister conveyed his regards to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. He highlighted the longstanding brotherly relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia and discussed ways to expand economic cooperati...

LAHORE, 25 August, 2026 (Ghufran): Preparations for celebrating the blessed birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) are in full swing across Pakistan, with streets, markets, mosques and public buildings illuminated and decorated with green flags and colourful lights. Eid Milad-un-Nabi, observed on 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal, will be celebrated across the country tomorrow (Wednesday) with religious devotion and respect. The government has announced a public holiday on the occasion. Seminars, conferences and Mehfil-e-Naat gatherings focusing on the life, teachings and Seerah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) will be organised in different cities. Religious processions and rallies will also be held at various locations.Tonight, mosques across the country will host special Milad, Durood and Salam gather...

ISLAMABAD, 25 August, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday congratulated the nation on Moody’s upgrading Pakistan’s sovereign credit rating from Caa1 to B3. In a statement, the prime minister welcomed the improvement in Pakistan’s credit rating and appreciated the efforts of the government’s economic team. He particularly commended Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, and all concerned ministers and officials for their contributions. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the improvement in Pakistan’s credit rating reflected growing international confidence in the government’s economic policies and reforms. He welc...