Bahrain says Makkah Agreement enhances 'GCC collective defence systems'
- 08-Aug-2026
MANAMA: Bahrain on Saturday welcomed the signing of the “Makkah Joint Defence Agreement” during the Joint Defence Summit hosted by Saudi Arabia. The pact was signed by Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. In a […]
OIC welcomes 'Mecca Agreement on Joint Defence'
- 08-Aug-2026
JEDDAH: Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Hissein Brahim Taha, on Saturday welcomed the signing of the “Mecca Agreement on Joint Defence” between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey. In a statement, Taha expressed his strong appreciation and support for the strategic agreement, saying it reflects the three countries’ commitment to strengthening regional and […]
Saudi Arabia acquires video game giant EA
- 07-Aug-2026
RIYADH: A consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), alongside Silver Lake and Affinity Partners, has completed its acquisition of video game giant Electronic Arts (EA), marking a landmark deal that brings one of the world’s largest gaming companies under private ownership. According to the Saudi Gazette, the acquisition was first announced in […]
13-year-old mother granted son's custody in Bangladesh
- 05-Aug-2026
DHAKA: A judge has granted temporary custody of a seven-month-old baby to his 13-year-old mother, whose case drew widespread attention in Bangladesh after allegations of child marriage, domestic abuse and separation from her infant. According to Bangladeshi media reports, the girl, a resident of Hazaribagh in Dhaka, recently drew widespread public attention. The Dhaka District […]
School hours increased by one hour
- 05-Aug-2026
KARACHI: The Sindh government on Wednesday revised school timings, increasing teaching hours by one hour after restoring the weekly Saturday holiday in all public and private schools across the province. The decision aims to improve learning outcomes, ensure effective academic activities, and help teachers complete the prescribed syllabus within the academic year. Sindh Education Minister […]
Pakistan approves centralized online police character certificate system
- 05-Aug-2026
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has approved a uniform nationwide system for issuing Police Character Certificates, allowing citizens to apply online through a centralized platform from the comfort of their homes. The decision was made during a meeting chaired by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi at the National Police Bureau (NPB) in Islamabad. Under the new system, […]
Punjab issues most urgent recall alert for Erizine 10mg tablets
- 04-Aug-2026
Lahore: The Directorate of Drugs Control Punjab on Tuesday issued a “Most Urgent Medicine Recall Alert” for Erizine 10mg Tablets, a medication containing Cetirizine Dihydrochloride that is commonly used to treat allergy symptoms such as sneezing, a runny nose, and itchy eyes. In a statement posted on social media, the Directorate said the Drug Testing […]
'Countdown' for federal government has begun, warns Sharjeel Memon
- 03-Aug-2026
ISLAMABAD: Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Monday alleged widespread rigging in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly elections, accusing the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and state institutions of manipulating the electoral process. Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, Sharjeel Memon claimed that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) was deprived of […]
How to apply for interest-free loan under Punjab's Apni Chhat, Mehfooz Chhat Programme
- 03-Aug-2026
The Punjab government is offering interest-free loans under the Apni Chhat, Mehfooz Chhat Programme to help low-income families
Belarus, Pakistan discuss defence cooperation
- 01-Aug-2026
ISLAMABAD: A high-level delegation from Belarus, led by Chief of the General Staff and First Deputy Defence Minister Major General Pavel Muraveiko, held a meeting with Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf at Naval Headquarters in Islamabad. According to a press release issued by the Directorate General Public Relations (Pakistan Navy), the Belarusian […]