Staff Report

Pakistan Slams India’s ‘Politically Motivated’ Criticism of AJK Polls
- By Staff Report
- August 6, 2026
Pakistan has rejected India’s criticism of the ongoing elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), saying that New Delhi has “neither the standing nor the…

PM Shehbaz Departs for Saudi Arabia for Key Talks With Crown Prince
- By Staff Report
- August 6, 2026
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed for Saudi Arabia on Thursday on a three-day official visit at the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman…

Pakistan, Iran Agree to Boost Border Trade, Advance FTA Talks
- By Staff Report
- August 5, 2026
Pakistan and Iran have agreed on round-the-clock border operations, improving logistics networks, and aligning customs procedures to facilitate cross-border trade. According to a statement issued…

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Weather: Rains, Windstorms Expected
- By Staff Report
- August 5, 2026
Monsoon rains and windstorms with isolated heavy falls are likely in Peshawar and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday night and the next two days,…

Weather Outlook of Lahore, Punjab: Scattered Rains Expected
- By Staff Report
- August 5, 2026
Scattered rains and gusty winds are expected in Lahore and parts of Punjab on Wednesday night and Thursday, with occasional breaks. Isolated heavy downpours are…

Islamabad, Pakistan Weather: More intermittent rains predicted
- By Staff Report
- August 5, 2026
Intermittent rains and gusty winds are predicted in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and parts of Pakistan on Wednesday night and Thursday. Isolated heavy falls are also expected…

Punjab, Dutch Firm Partner to Promote Climate-Smart Dairy Skills
- By Staff Report
- August 5, 2026
Punjab has joined hands with a leading Dutch company to enhance workforce skills and strengthen capacity building across dairy and agriculture sectors. The Punjab Skills…

PM Orders Fast-Track Privatisation of Power Distribution Companies
- By Staff Report
- August 5, 2026
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed formulating a comprehensive strategy to attract leading global investors for the privatisation of power distribution companies (DISCOs). Chairing…

Pakistan, US Advance Reciprocal Trade Framework, Aim for Early Deal
- By Staff Report
- August 5, 2026
Pakistan and the United States have made substantial progress in talks on a proposed reciprocal trade framework, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to finalising…

Domestic Construction Demand Boosts Cement Sales, Exports Tumble
- By Staff Report
- August 4, 2026
Pakistan witnessed a 6.02% increase in cement dispatches during July 2026, driven by robust domestic demand despite a sharp decline in exports. According to data…







