PAKISTAN NEWS

ISLAMABAD, 08 August, 2026 (Ghufran): Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has approved civil awards for 78 individuals, including martyrs and Ghazis, in recognition of their sacrifices, bravery and extraordinary courage.A special meeting of the Gallantry Awards Committee was held in Islamabad under the chairmanship of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, during which civil awards for 78 individuals were approved in various categories.The committee acknowledged the services and sacrifices of martyrs who laid down their lives for the country, as well as individuals who demonstrated exceptional courage and bravery.Speaking at the meeting, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said it was a national responsibility to honour and encourage those who had sacrificed their lives for the country and disp...

Islamabad,  08 August , 2026 (Kamran Raja): A Pakistan Army captain embraced martyrdom while seven India-backed terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation conducted by security forces in Hangu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).The operation was launched on August 7 following intelligence reports about the presence of Fitna al-Khawarij terrorists in the area. Security forces effectively engaged the militants' hideout and killed seven terrorists.According to the ISPR, Captain Hamza Akram, 27, a resident of Narowal district, embraced martyrdom during the operation. The officer was leading his troops from the front and was martyred while pursuing the militants during an intense exchange of fire.Weapons and ammunition ...

Madinah,08 August, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has concluded his visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and departed for Pakistan from Madinah.Governor of Madinah Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud saw off Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the accompanying Pakistani delegation at Madinah Airport.During the visit, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan signed the historic Makkah Joint Defence Agreement.The agreement is expected to open a new chapter in defence cooperation and further strengthen the brotherly relations among the three countries.During his stay in Saudi Arabia, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also performed Umrah and paid his ...

Lahore – 07August, 2026 (Kamran Raja):The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Corporate Crime Circle Lahore has conducted a successful operation against an individual involved in the violation of the Copyright Act and arrested the accused.According to FIA officials, the arrested suspect has been identified as Chaudhry Shehzad. The accused was apprehended during a raid conducted in Lahore.A large quantity of counterfeit products belonging to a well-known registered company was recovered from the possession of the accused. The suspect was allegedly involved in selling fake products of registered companies, causing violations of intellectual property rights.FIA officials stated that the recovered counterfeit items have been taken into custody for further legal proceedings. A formal investigati...

PESHAWAR, 07 August, 2026(Nosheen): Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) has launched nationwide protests against rising petroleum prices and the petroleum levy, with demonstrations and road blockades reported in several cities across the country. The party has warned that the protest movement could be expanded if the government fails to provide relief to the public. Addressing a press conference at the Peshawar Press Club, JI Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief Abdul Wasay said the protest call was given by JI Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman against increasing fuel prices and the additional financial burden on citizens. Abdul Wasay alleged that the government had collected around Rs1.9 trillion through the petroleum levy during the past year, including Rs1.2 trillion from people who were not regular taxpayers. He critici...

Peshawar, August 8, 2026 (Ghufran): The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has unanimously approved amendments to the Members' Privileges and Facilities Act, 2026, abolishing the controversial provision that granted lawmakers lifetime official (blue) passports. The amendments were passed during a session chaired by Deputy Speaker Suraya Bibi. Under the revised legislation, official blue passports will now remain valid only for the duration of a member’s tenure in the provincial assembly. The Assembly also restored the entitlement of each lawmaker to four free arms licences under the amended law. In addition, the revised legislation reduced fines and penalties related to journalists and introduced changes to several other disputed provisions contained in the First Schedule of the Act.In a sepa...

Islamabad, August 7, 2026 (Nosheen): President Asif Ali Zardari has called for broadening Pakistan-Sweden cooperation in renewable energy, sustainable technologies, information technology, agriculture, trade, and skills development to further strengthen bilateral relations and promote mutual economic growth.The President made these remarks during a meeting with Pakistan’s Ambassador-designate to Sweden, Ahmed Amjad Ali, who called on him at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Friday. Congratulating the Ambassador-designate on his appointment, President Zardari highlighted the longstanding friendly relations between Pakistan and Sweden. He noted that both countries share common views on multilateralism, the rules-based international order, human rights, and democratic values.The President emphasized that P...

Islamabad, 07 August , 2026 (Nosheen): The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has recovered a total of Rs16,093 billion from 1991 to June 2026, officials informed the Senate Standing Committee on Law and Justice during a meeting held on Friday. The committee, chaired by Senator Farooq H. Naek, received a comprehensive briefing from senior NAB officials on the bureau’s performance over the past 36 years.  According to the NAB Director General, the bureau examined 505,799 complaints, completed 7,339 investigations, conducted 121,147 inquiries, and filed 4,105 references during the period under review.Officials further informed the committee that NAB had received an overall budget of approximately Rs22.5 billion over the past five and a half years. The NAB Chairman stated that despite limit...

 Islamabad, 07 August 2026(Kamran Raja): The United States and Pakistan continue to strengthen their bilateral relationship through a series of high-level diplomatic, economic, and security engagements, reflecting a shared commitment to expanding cooperation and promoting regional stability. A delegation of U.S. Congressmen and prominent American business leaders recently visited Islamabad and Lahore to explore new opportunities for enhancing bilateral collaboration in trade, investment, technology, energy, and commercial partnerships under the leadership of the Trump Administration. The visit underscored the growing economic potential between the two countries and reaffirmed the importance of deepening business-to-business ties. At the same time, senior officials from both ...

Lahore, August 7, 2026(Ghufran): The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) has unanimously adopted a landmark resolution calling for a comprehensive national dialogue on the creation of new provinces, emphasizing that any changes to provincial boundaries must be made strictly in accordance with the Constitution of Pakistan, parliamentary procedures, and broad national consensus. The resolution was passed during the 250th meeting of the Pakistan Bar Council, chaired by Vice Chairman Chishti. The meeting was attended by prominent council members, including Ahsan Bhoon, Tahir Nasrullah Warraich, Aamir Saeed Ran, and other members of the Council. According to the unanimously approved resolution, the establishment of new provinces should be pursued solely through the constitutional framework and democrati...