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Quaid-i-Azam Statue Unveiled at Pakistan Embassy in Washington

16Aug

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Quaid-i-Azam Statue Unveiled at Pakistan Embassy in Washington

WASHINGTON, 16 August, 2026 (Ghufran): A statue of Pakistan’s founder, Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, has been permanently installed at the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington, D.C., adding a historic and national character to Pakistan’s Independence Day celebrations.The statue was unveiled by Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh during a ceremony held at the embassy on Friday. The event was attended by members of the Pakistani-American community, diplomats and media representatives.The statue was gifted to the Embassy of Pakistan by the Quaid-i-Azam Foundation, based in Houston, and will remain permanently installed at the embassy.The installation comes as Pakistan prepares to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah this year....

MQM-P Demands Creation of New Provinces, Says Sindh Difficult to Manage Under Existing System

16Aug

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MQM-P Demands Creation of New Provinces, Says Sindh Difficult to Manage Under Existing System

Karachi, 16 August, 2026 (Ghufran): Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) has stepped up its campaign for the creation of new provinces, saying that Sindh has become difficult to manage effectively under the existing administrative system.MQM-P Chairman Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, addressing a press conference alongside Farooq Sattar and Mustafa Kamal, said that changes in Pakistan’s administrative structure were essential in line with the increase in population. He said the country’s population had continued to grow, but no new provinces had been created, resulting in increasing pressure on the existing administrative system. According to Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, the demand for new provinces was not part of any political or organisational agenda but concerned the basic rights of citizens...

ایم کیو ایم-پاکستان کا نئے صوبوں کے قیام کا مطالبہ، موجودہ نظام میں سندھ کا انتظام مشکل قرار

16Aug

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ایم کیو ایم-پاکستان کا نئے صوبوں کے قیام کا مطالبہ، موجودہ نظام میں سندھ کا انتظام مشکل قرار

کراچی، 16 اگست 2026 (غفران): متحدہ قومی موومنٹ پاکستان (ایم کیو ایم-پاکستان) نے نئے صوبوں کے قیام کے مطالبے کے لیے اپنی مہم تیز کرتے ہوئے کہا ہے کہ موجودہ انتظامی نظام کے تحت سندھ کو مؤثر انداز میں چلانا مشکل ہو گیا ہے۔ایم کیو ایم-پاکستان کے چیئرمین خالد مقبول صدیقی نے فاروق ستار اور مصطفیٰ کمال کے ہمراہ پریس کانفرنس سے خطاب کرتے ہوئے کہا کہ پاکستان کی انتظامی ساخت میں آبادی میں اضافے کے مطابق تبدیلی ناگزیر ہے۔انہوں نے کہا کہ ملک کی آبادی میں مسلسل اضافہ ہوتا رہا، تاہم نئے صوبے نہیں بنائے گئے، جس کے باعث موجودہ انتظامی نظام پر دباؤ بڑھتا گیا ہے۔خالد مقبول صدیقی کے مطابق نئے صوبوں کا مطالبہ کسی سیاسی یا تنظیمی ایجنڈے کا حصہ نہیں بلکہ شہریوں کے بنیادی حقوق اور عوام کو مؤثر سرکاری سہولیات کی فراہمی کا معاملہ ہے۔ انہوں نے تمام سیاسی جماعتوں پر زور دیا کہ وہ نئے صوبوں کے قیام کے معاملے پر مل ب...

PM Shehbaz Expresses Grief Over Loss of Lives in Indonesia Earthquake

16Aug

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PM Shehbaz Expresses Grief Over Loss of Lives in Indonesia Earthquake

ISLAMABAD, 16 August, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of lives and widespread devastation caused by the earthquake in Indonesia.In a message posted on X, the Prime Minister, on behalf of the people and Government of Pakistan, extended heartfelt condolences to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, the people of Indonesia and the bereaved families who lost their loved ones in the devastating earthquake.Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that Pakistan’s thoughts and prayers were with all those affected by the disaster. He also prayed for the swift recovery of those injured in the earthquake.He reaffirmed Pakistan’s solidarity with the brotherly people of Indonesia, saying that Pakistan stood shoulder to shoul...

Polling Underway in PS-30 Khairpur By-Election

16Aug

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Polling Underway in PS-30 Khairpur By-Election

Khairpur, August 16, 2026(Nosheen): Polling is underway on Sunday in Sindh Assembly constituency PS-30 Khairpur, where voters are casting their ballots to elect a new representative following the death of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) lawmaker Naeem Ahmed Kharl. A total of 254,980 registered voters, including male and female voters, are eligible to cast their votes in the constituency.The Election Commission of Pakistan has established 164 polling stations across the Gambat and Sobhodero tehsils of Khairpur district. Of these, 64 polling stations have been declared highly sensitive, 68 sensitive, while the remaining polling stations have been classified as normal. Polling commenced at 8:00 a.m. and will continue until 5:00 p.m. without any break. According to officials, PPP candidate Barris...

10 Terrorists Killed in Khuzdar Operation, Say Security Sources

15Aug

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10 Terrorists Killed in Khuzdar Operation, Say Security Sources

RAWALPINDI, 15 August, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Security forces conducted a successful intelligence-based operation against terrorists affiliated with Fitna al-Hindustan in the Shor Parod mountain range of Khuzdar, security sources said. According to the sources, intelligence information was used to identify terrorist hideouts, following which security forces cordoned off the area and conducted operations at several locations.The terrorists were reportedly present in three small groups. As security forces advanced towards their positions, the militants offered strong resistance and opened fire, prompting a retaliatory response from the security forces.As a result of the intense exchange of fire, 10 terrorists were killed and several others injured, the sources said. Several terrorist hideouts w...

PPP, PML-N Win One Seat Each in AJK’s Bagh After Re-Polling

15Aug

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PPP, PML-N Win One Seat Each in AJK’s Bagh After Re-Polling

BAGH, 15 August, 2026 (Ghufran): The unofficial results for two constituencies in Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s Bagh division have been finalised following re-polling at 23 polling stations, with the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) securing one seat each.PPP candidate Sardar Zia-ul-Qamar won constituency LA-15 Bagh-II, while PML-N candidate Sardar Mir Akbar Khan secured victory in LA-16 Bagh-III.In LA-15, the counting process was completed following re-polling at nine polling stations. Sardar Zia-ul-Qamar defeated his closest rival, PML-N candidate Raja Mushtaq Minhas, by a margin of 1,900 votes. Before the re-polling, Zia-ul-Qamar was leading with 16,637 votes, while Raja Mushtaq Minhas had secured 15,015 votes.Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Brigadier (retd) R...

Pakistan, France Agree to Bolster Cooperation on Multilateral Affairs

15Aug

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Pakistan, France Agree to Bolster Cooperation on Multilateral Affairs

PARIS, August 15, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Pakistan and France held a high-level bilateral consultation meeting in Paris on Friday to discuss key global issues and strengthen cooperation across multiple sectors.According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, the consultations were held under the framework of the 2023 Bilateral Roadmap, aimed at further strengthening bilateral engagement between the two countries.The dialogue focused on enhancing cooperation in multilateral affairs and promoting joint efforts to address pressing regional and global challenges.During the consultations, Pakistan and France reaffirmed their shared commitment to deepening dialogue and strengthening bilateral cooperation. The two sides also exchanged views on recent regional and international security developments.Both...

SC Lahore Registry Disposes of 305 Cases in Four Days

15Aug

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SC Lahore Registry Disposes of 305 Cases in Four Days

LAHORE, 15 August, 2026 (Ghufran): A three-member bench of the Supreme Court at its Lahore Registry disposed of 305 cases during four days of hearings held from August 10 to 13.The bench, headed by Justice Muhammad Hashim Khan Kakar, heard a total of 412 cases listed before the Lahore Registry during the four-day proceedings.According to an official report, the regular bench rejected 268 petitions, accepted 18 petitions and disposed of three other matters during the hearings.The court also fixed fresh hearing dates for 110 cases, while the remaining matters were dealt with in accordance with the orders passed by the bench.The proceedings reflected the Supreme Court’s continued efforts to expedite the disposal of pending cases and provide timely judicial relief to litigants.

Nawaz Sharif Vows to Transform AJK Along Punjab’s Development Model

15Aug

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Nawaz Sharif Vows to Transform AJK Along Punjab’s Development Model

MURREE, 15 August, 2026 (Nosheen): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif has pledged to transform Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) along the lines of Punjab’s development model, while calling for merit-based appointments in the regional cabinet.Addressing a gathering in Murree, Nawaz Sharif said political differences should not turn into personal enmity, stressing that he had always treated his political opponents with respect.He said political rivalry should remain within democratic limits and expressed the view that the political environment in Azad Kashmir had traditionally remained positive.Congratulating the candidates who won the Azad Kashmir elections, Nawaz Sharif said the PML-N had already secured a majority in the first two phases of the electoral process. He al...