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ISLAMABAD, 20 August, 2026(Kamran Raja): On the occasion of Independence Day, a group of youths allegedly resorted to indiscriminate aerial firing late at night in Taqwa Market, G-9/4, Islamabad, creating panic and fear among residents and posing a serious threat to public safety. A video of the incident was also circulated widely in various social media groups.Taking immediate notice of the incident, Islamabad Police launched swift action and arrested four suspects allegedly involved in the aerial firing. The arrested suspects have been identified as Shahzaib son of Jahanzeb, Zohaib-ul-Hassan son of Hamid Qureshi, Muhammad Bilal, and Shoaib Iftikhar.Cases FIR No. 748, 749, 750 and 751 have been registered against the accused under relevant provisions pertaining to illegal possession and u...

Islamabad, 20 August 2026 (Kamran Raja): The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and Google LLC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Child Online Safety to strengthen digital awareness, online safety and responsible use of digital platforms among children, parents, teachers and caregivers across Pakistan. Under the MoU, PTA and Google will jointly implement a Child Safety Program focusing on awareness, education and capacity-building. The initiative will equip parents and teachers with practical tools, resources and guidance to help children navigate the digital environment safely and responsibly. As part of the collaboration, the two organisations will develop child online safety awareness content in English and local languages, conduct training programs in educationa...

ISLAMABAD, August 19, 2026(Kamran Raja): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres this evening. During the conversation, both leaders exchanged views on matters of mutual interest and discussed issues of significance at the international level. Senator Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong support for multilateralism and underscored the central role of the United Nations in addressing global challenges and promoting international peace and cooperation. The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister also commended Secretary-General António Guterres for his leadership and continued efforts in advancing the objectives of the United Nations over the years. Both sides agreed to rem...

19 August 2026 (Ghufran): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the schedule for Pakistan’s home series against Sri Lanka and England, including an ODI tri-series featuring all three teams. According to the schedule, Pakistan will host Sri Lanka and England from October 9 to November 21, while Sri Lanka’s tour of Pakistan will begin on October 4.Sri Lanka will play a three-day match in Islamabad from November 4 to 6, while Pakistan and Sri Lanka will face each other in three T20I matches in Rawalpindi on October 9, 11 and 13. England will join Pakistan and Sri Lanka for the ODI tri-series, which will be played in Rawalpindi and Lahore from October 18 to 31. The schedule also includes two Test matches between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The first Test will be played in Rawalpindi from ...