PAKISTAN NEWS

Rawalpindi , 14 August 2026(Kamran Raja): Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, hosted a reception in honour of Pakistan Army veterans on the occasion of Independence Day.A large number of retired officers and soldiers attended the reception, which provided an opportunity to acknowledge the services and sacrifices of veterans who dedicated their lives to the defence of the country.Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir paid rich tribute to the invaluable contributions and lifelong services of Pakistan Army veterans in safeguarding the country and strengthening national resilience.The COAS & CDF highlighted that the experience, professional expertise and guidance of veterans constitute a valuable institutional asse...

Rawalpindi, 14 August 2026(Kamran Raja): A dignified flag-hoisting ceremony was held at the Rawalpindi Cantonment Board (RCB) office to mark Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day, with officials and employees expressing their love for the country, national unity and solidarity with the Armed Forces of Pakistan.The ceremony was attended by Additional CEO Zia Hussain, Cantonment Board Member Zahid Bakhtawari, Secretary Cantonment Board Imran Habib, and a large number of officers and employees of the Rawalpindi Cantonment Board.The national flag was hoisted during the ceremony, followed by the cutting of an Independence Day cake. Participants raised enthusiastic slogans of “Pakistan Zindabad” and “Pakistan Army Zindabad”, expressing their solidarity with the Armed Forces of Pakistan....

 Islamabad, 14 August 2026(Kamran Raja): U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker has extended warm congratulations to the people of Pakistan on the occasion of the country’s 79th Independence Day.In her Independence Day message, Baker, on behalf of the government and people of the United States, congratulated Pakistan on completing 79 years of independence and highlighted the longstanding partnership between the two countries.She recalled that the United States was among the first countries to recognize Pakistan’s independence, saying that the two nations have since built an enduring partnership based on a shared vision and a commitment to the future.The U.S. Chargé d’Affaires expressed particular enthusiasm for the upcoming milestone, noting that 2027 will mark the 80...

 ISLAMABAD, 13 August, 2026 (Kamran): Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has extended heartfelt felicitations to the nation on Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day, paying tribute to the sacrifices of the Muslims of the subcontinent and the leadership of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah in achieving an independent homeland.The Chairman Senate said August 14 reminds the nation of the priceless blessing of freedom and the sacrifices rendered by its forefathers. He stressed that safeguarding Pakistan’s sovereignty, security, democracy and prosperity was a shared national responsibility.Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani said the teachings of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Allama Muhammad Iqbal, particularly the principles of unity, faith and discipline, should continue to guide the n...

Islamabad, 13 August 2026(Kamran Raja):Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Pakistan Albert P. Khorev has extended his warmest and heartfelt congratulations to the people of Pakistan on the occasion of the country’s Independence Day.In his message, Ambassador Khorev said the national day was a testament to the courage, determination and strong spirit of the Pakistani people, noting that over the decades Pakistan had pursued its own path of development, guided by the ideals and aspirations of its founding fathers.The Russian envoy highlighted the traditionally friendly and mutually respectful relations between Russia and Pakistan, saying the two countries shared a long history of cooperation and maintained close and constructive contacts across various fields.“I am confident ...

اسلام آباد – 13 اگست 2026 (کامران راجہ):ناروے کے وزیر خارجہ ایسپن بارتھ ایدے نے اسلام آباد میں وزیراعظم ہاؤس میں وزیراعظم محمد شہباز شریف سے ملاقات کی۔وزیراعظم نے ناروے کے وزیر خارجہ کا خیرمقدم کرتے ہوئے پاکستان اور ناروے کے درمیان گرمجوش اور دوستانہ تعلقات پر اطمینان کا اظہار کیا۔ انہوں نے تعلیم، ہنرمند افرادی قوت، موسمیاتی تبدیلی سے نمٹنے اور ٹیکنالوجی سمیت مختلف شعبوں میں ناروے کے تعاون کو سراہا۔وزیراعظم شہباز شریف نے ناروے کے ساتھ دوطرفہ تجارت کو مزید فروغ دینے کی خواہش کا اظہار کرتے ہوئے ناروے کی کمپنیوں کو پاکستان کے تیل اور گیس کے شعبے میں سرمایہ کاری کے مواقع سے فائدہ اٹھانے کی دعوت دی۔علاقائی اور عالمی صورتحال پر گفتگو کے دوران وزیراعظم نے فلسطین کے لیے ناروے کے مضبوط اور اصولی مؤقف کو سراہا۔ انہوں نے خلیجی خطے میں علاقائی امن کے لیے پاکستان کی کوششوں کی مسلسل حمایت پر بھی ناروے ک...

 Islamabad – 13 August, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Foreign Minister of Norway, H.E. Espen Barth Eide, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister House in Islamabad on Thursday.The Prime Minister warmly welcomed the Norwegian Foreign Minister and expressed satisfaction over the warm and cordial relations between Pakistan and Norway. He appreciated Norway’s bilateral cooperation with Pakistan, particularly in education, skilled labour, climate resilience and technology.Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed Pakistan’s strong desire to further enhance bilateral trade with Norway and invited Norwegian companies to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan’s oil and gas sector.During discussions on regional and global developments, the Prime Minister apprecia...

  Peshawar, 13 August 2026(Kamran Raja): Advisor to the China Cultural Center in Pakistan Ms. Bai Jie and Director of the Pak-China Cultural & Economic Progress Welfare Organization Chen Tiantang visited China Window in Peshawar and appreciated its sustained efforts to promote Chinese culture, strengthen Pakistan-China friendship and expand people-to-people contacts between the two countries. During the visit, the Chinese delegation toured various galleries of China Window and was briefed on its cultural, educational and public diplomacy initiatives. The guests took particular interest in programs designed to introduce Pakistani youth to Chinese culture, language, history and the longstanding friendship between Pakistan and China. Ms. Bai Jie and Chen Tiantang exp...

Lahore, 13 August 2026 (Nosheen): The Punjab government has approved the abolition of 101 posts across various provincial administrative departments, including the South Punjab Secretariat, as part of efforts to reduce administrative expenditure and restructure government offices.Following the approval, the Additional Chief Secretary Punjab issued a formal notification for abolishing the posts in accordance with a decision taken by the Finance Department on July 31, 2026.Among Punjab’s major administrative departments, the School Education Department has the highest number of abolished posts, with six positions removed. The Finance, Health and Population, Home, and Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education departments have each had five posts abolished.Three Section Officer posts have b...