PAKISTAN NEWS

 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 ...

 Islamabad, August 5, 2026 (Ghufran): Pakistan and Australia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations during the 9th round of Pakistan–Australia Senior Officials' Talks and the 10th Australia–Pakistan Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting, both held in Canberra on August 4, 2026. The Pakistan delegation at the Senior Officials' Talks was led by Ambassador Dr. Syed Ali Asad Gillani, Additional Foreign Secretary (Asia Pacific), while the Australian delegation was headed by Ms. Sarah Storey, First Assistant Secretary, South and Central Asia Division, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). During the talks, both sides conducted a comprehensive review of bilateral relations and explored opportunities to further enhance cooperation in a broad range of area...

 Rawalpindi, 05 August , 2026(Kamra Raja): On the occasion of Youm-e-Istehsal, Pakistan's military leadership has reaffirmed its unwavering support for the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), reiterating the Armed Forces' steadfast commitment to the Kashmiri people's legitimate struggle for their internationally recognized right to self-determination. In a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Chief of the Naval Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, and the Armed Forces of Pakistan expressed complete solidarity with the people of IIOJK on Youm-e-Istehsal.Observed annually on August 5, Yo...

Islamabad,  05 August , 2026 (Ghufran): Pakistan and Iran have agreed to enhance bilateral trade by upgrading border facilities, introducing round-the-clock border operations, improving logistics infrastructure, and streamlining customs procedures. The agreement was reached during a meeting between Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and a six-member Iranian delegation led by Iran's Minister of Industry, Mines and Trade, Seyyed Mohammad Atabak, in Islamabad on Wednesday. The meeting was attended by Federal Ministers Rana Tanveer Hussain, Jam Kamal Khan, Ali Pervaiz Malik, Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani, Special Assistants Syed Tariq Fatemi, Haroon Akhtar, Talha Burki, and senior government officials.Both sides also agreed to strengthen cooper...

 Lahore, August 4, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif held a meeting with Members of the Provincial Assembly (MPAs) from Khushab, Asif Malik and Zafar Abbas Khan. During the meeting, the participants exchanged views on the country's prevailing political situation, ongoing development initiatives in Punjab, and issues concerning the Khushab constituency.The MPAs briefed the Chief Minister on the progress of development projects in their constituencies and highlighted matters related to public welfare, infrastructure development, and the provision of essential civic facilities. They also discussed measures to accelerate development work and address the concerns of local residents. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif reaffirmed the Punjab government's co...

Islamabad, 04 August, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff, visited the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), where he was given a comprehensive briefing on Pakistan's disaster preparedness and the coordinated response arrangements for the ongoing monsoon season. During the briefing, NDMA officials apprised the Chief of Army Staff of the authority's preparedness measures, risk assessment mechanisms, early warning systems, and ongoing coordination with federal and provincial institutions to effectively respond to monsoon-related emergencies.Field Marshal Asim Munir emphasized the importance of maintaining a high level of operational readiness, strengthening inter-agency coordination, and ensuring a swift and effective response to protec...

Islamabad, August 4, 2026 (Ghufran): Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, held a meeting with the Ambassador of Spain to Pakistan, Carlos Aragon, in Islamabad to discuss ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in higher education, agriculture, sports, and human development Welcoming the Spanish Ambassador, the minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to expanding collaboration with Spain in areas of mutual interest and emphasized the importance of deepening ties through academic, economic, and cultural partnerships.Professor Ahsan Iqbal highlighted Pakistan’s growing engagement with leading international universities and informed the ambassador that a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has already been shared to estab...

Islamabad, 0August , 2026 (Kamran Raja): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar will depart for the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan tonight to participate in the Ministerial Meeting on Jerusalem, scheduled to be held in Amman on August 5, 2026, at the invitation of Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Ayman Al Safadi. The ministerial meeting will bring together foreign ministers from the Arab League and a group of Islamic countries, including Pakistan, to formulate a unified position on the rapidly deteriorating situation in occupied Jerusalem.During the visit, the participating foreign ministers will also call on His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. On the sidelines of the ...

04 August , 2026(Kamran Raja): A Pakistani parliamentary delegation visited the Senate of the Republic of the Philippines on the sidelines of the UNITE Global Summit 2026 in Manila, underscoring Pakistan’s commitment to deepening parliamentary engagement and fostering stronger bilateral relations with the Philippines. During the visit, Advisor to the Chairman Senate of Pakistan, Misbah Khar, called on Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian and conveyed the warm greetings and best wishes of Chairman Senate of Pakistan, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani. She reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve to further strengthen its longstanding friendship with the Philippines through enhanced parliamentary exchanges, institutional cooperation, and broader bilateral collaboration.The Pakistani delegation included Senato...

 Islamabad, August 4, 2026(Nosheen): In a major step towards improving public services for overseas Pakistanis, the Pakistan High Commission in London has launched a Direct Digital Property Transfer Facility for properties located in Punjab, enabling Pakistanis living abroad to complete property transfers securely and efficiently without travelling to Pakistan. The initiative, introduced in line with the Prime Minister’s vision of enhancing facilities for overseas Pakistanis and expanding the scope of consular services, allows property transfers to be completed entirely through a secure digital system.Under the new mechanism, overseas Pakistanis are no longer required to appoint a power of attorney, engage third-party representatives, or rely on agents for transferring their p...