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ISLAMABAD, 17 August, 2026 (Nosheen) – Preparations for holding local government elections in Punjab have entered the final phase, as the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has summoned the provincial government to finalize the polling date.According to sources, an important decision regarding the polling date is expected to be taken during a meeting between the ECP and the Punjab government scheduled for August 20.All necessary arrangements for the local government elections, including delimitation of constituencies, have reportedly been completed. Following the finalization of the polling date, the formal election schedule is also expected to be announced.The meeting between the Election Commission and the Punjab government is being viewed as an important development toward conducting...

PESHAWAR, 17 August, 2026(Kamran Raja): Four judges on Monday took oath as permanent judges of the Peshawar High Court (PHC).The oath-taking ceremony was held at the Peshawar High Court, where Chief Justice SM Atiique Shah administered the oath to the newly appointed permanent judges.The judges who took oath included Justice Farah Jamshed, Justice Sabitullah, Justice Inam Khan and Justice Aurangzeb Khan. Following the ceremony, all four formally assumed their responsibilities as permanent judges of the high court.A large number of high court judges, judicial officers and lawyers attended the ceremony. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Advocate General Shah Faisal Utmankhail and Additional Attorney General Sanaullah were also present.Peshawar High Court Bar President Aminur Rehman Yousafzai, members of th...

BEIJING, 16 August, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Pakistani blockbuster film The Legend of Maula Jatt has won two prestigious awards at the seventh Jackie Chan International Action Film Week in China.Directed by Bilal Lashari, the film received the Special Jury Award and the Best Art Direction Award at the closing ceremony of the event.Lashari announced the achievement on Instagram, describing the recognition alongside films such as Mortal Kombat 2 and The Furious as an “incredible” moment.The director said he received the awards on an outdoor stage amid heavy rain. Recalling the ceremony, he said he was completely drenched by the time he reached the microphone, while a stranger held an umbrella for him. Lashari said the Best Art Direction Award was particularly meaningful because it recognised the...