Muhammad Mahmood

Gold prices in Pakistan today – Check 24, 22 & 21 karat rates on 8 August 2026
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- August 8, 2026
On 8 August 2026, gold prices in Pakistan opened new business week at Rs454,336 after it recorded an increase of Rs5,10 in previous sessions (7…

Captain Hamza Akram martyred, 7 terrorists killed in Hangu operations
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- August 8, 2026
RAWALPINDI – An officer of Pakistan Army was martyred and seven terrorists were killed during an intelligence based operation in Hangu. Inter Services Public Relations…

Ambassador Rizwan Saeed meets US Soybean Export Council CEO; expresses satisfaction over growing momentum in Pak-US economic cooperation & Trade
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- August 8, 2026
CHICAGO – Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, met with Mr. Jim Sutter, Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. Soybean Export…

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkiye sign Makkah Joint Defence Agreement
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- August 7, 2026
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye on Friday signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, reflecting the three States’ shared commitment to further strengthening their…

Pakistan announces new eSIM charges, allows up to 10 free transfers
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- August 7, 2026
ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has approved a revised eSIM policy that reduces the maximum issuance fee and introduces free transfers between compatible…

Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh visits Calderon Textiles to promote Pakistan–US trade cooperation
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- August 7, 2026
CHICAGO – Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh visited Calderon Textiles in Indiana as part of his economic and community outreach…

New timings announced for single, double shift schools
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- August 7, 2026
KARACHI – The Sindh School Education Department has introduced revised timings for government schools across the province, with the new schedule taking effect from August…

Rehmat Ali Hasnie’s tenure as NBP president extended until new appointment
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- August 7, 2026
ISLAMABAD – The federal government has granted another extension to Rehmat Ali Hasnie as President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Bank of Pakistan…

Will schools in Punjab reopen on 1 September 2026?
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- August 7, 2026
LAHORE – All public and private schools in Pakistan’s most populous Punjab province are gearing up to welcome the students after the summer break. As…

Safe City warns vehicle owners against hiding number plates
- By Muhammad Mahmood
- August 7, 2026
LAHORE – Vehicles using fake, altered or hidden number plates are now under strict monitoring through the Safe City Authority’s advanced surveillance system. A Safe…







