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LAHORE, 23 August 2026 (Nosheen): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived at Jati Umra to meet Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, where the two leaders held consultations on the country’s political situation and other important matters.According to sources, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif briefed Nawaz Sharif on the overall political situation in the country. The meeting also focused on key political issues and the government’s future strategy.Sources said the two leaders also discussed the matter of the transfer of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan to hospital. The possible formation of an alliance among opposition parties and its potential political impact also came under discussion during the meeting. According to sources, various aspects of t...

RAWALPINDI, 23 August 2026 (Ghufran): The Punjab government has approved a major project to provide clean and safe drinking water to residents of Rawalpindi through the construction of a surface water treatment plant and a water supply system at Dadocha Dam. The project, once completed, will add 35 million gallons of water per day to the supply system for Rawalpindi city and cantonment areas. The project has an estimated cost of Rs36 billion and is scheduled for completion by December 2029. According to the Rawalpindi commissioner, the additional 35 million gallons of treated water from Dadocha Dam will help meet the growing demand for clean drinking water in the city. Following completion of the dam, the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) will undertake work on the transmission line and w...

ISLAMABAD, 23 August 2026 (Nosheen): The Ministry of Religious Affairs has started collecting dues from applicants under the Private Hajj Scheme 2027 and directed intending pilgrims to complete all bookings and payments through the official Hajj Portal and Pak Hajj App. According to the ministry, applicants can choose an authorised Hajj organiser and select their preferred Hajj package through the designated digital platforms. The ministry clarified that Hajj companies are not authorised to collect payments directly from pilgrims. All financial transactions under the private Hajj scheme will be processed through the official Hajj Portal. Intending pilgrims have been warned against handing over money to unauthorised agents or individuals. The ministry said applicants would be responsible fo...

 LAHORE, 23 August, 2026(Ghufran): Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan chief Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has announced a nationwide shutter-down strike after 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal against the petroleum levy, demanding that the government reduce petroleum prices. Addressing a press conference in Lahore, Hafiz Naeem said the Jamaat-e-Islami’s struggle was progressing successfully and stressed that the government would have to reduce the prices of petroleum products. He said the country could not make progress in the presence of flour and sugar mafias and urged people to come forward and join their struggle. He also expressed concern over the high cost of fertilizers for farmers, while criticizing government officials for using expensive vehicles at taxpayers’ expense. The JI chief announced that a nation...

ISLAMABAD, 23 August, 2026(Kamran Raja): Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir will visit Tehran on Monday, where he is scheduled to hold important meetings with Iranian officials, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said. According to Baghaei, the purpose of Field Marshal Asim Munir’s visit is to further strengthen bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Iran and discuss matters of mutual interest. The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the visit was part of Pakistan’s continued efforts to promote peace and security in the region. During the visit, the two sides are expected to discuss regional security issues and explore ways to enhance bilateral cooperation. Meanwhile, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, while addressing a ceremony, said Ir...