Trump Brokers Historic Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Deal WASHINGTON — Armenia and Azerbaijan have signed a landmark peace agreement at the White House, ending decades of hostility over the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and opening a new chapter in South Caucasus relations. The deal, hailed as a major foreign policy victory for President Donald Trump, is expected to unsettle […]
The upsurge in the river water developed a breach at Dhola Bund, which resulted in flooding in the area and hundreds of acres farmland drowned the water as the water rapidly flowing towards population settlements. Local residents are evacuating to safer places. A water flow of 23,000 cusecs passing through the area. An upsurge in […]
“This landmark development marks the dawn of a new era of peace, stability, and cooperation in the South Caucasus, a region that has endured decades of conflict and human suffering. We congratulate President Ilham Aliyev and the people of Azerbaijan on this historic agreement, which reflects wisdom, foresight, and sagacity in charting a course for […]
Serving and Retired Judges Appointed to Special Courts, Tribunals Across Pakistan ISLAMABAD — The Ministry of Law and Justice has appointed several serving and retired District and Sessions Judges to key positions in special courts and tribunals, according to an official letter issued by the Member Inspection Team-I. Among the serving judges, Jehangir Ahmed Dayo […]
According to reports, the decision has sparked questions over procedural oversight and accountability within the upper house. On 7 August, the Senate Secretariat issued a notification naming Shibli Faraz and other members as part of a five-member body tasked with investigating a visa case involving a Joint Secretary. The committee is convened by Senator Saleem […]
Nawaz, Talat Lead Pakistan to Thrilling Win Over West Indies PORT OF SPAIN — A brilliant unbeaten partnership between Mohammad Nawaz and Hussain Talat powered Pakistan to a tense victory over the West Indies in the first day-night ODI on Friday. Chasing 281, Pakistan found themselves under pressure at 180 for five in the 38th […]
According to official documents, if non-filers withdraw more than PKR 50,000 daily from bank accounts, they will now face a 0.8% withholding tax on their transactions, up from the previous 0.6% rate. The new revised tax rules focus on undocumented cash transactions and encourage individuals to file tax returns. Earlier, the Senate’s Finance Committee had […]
Sindh, Punjab Announce School Holiday Updates for August KARACHI / LAHORE — Schools in Sindh will remain closed on Chehlum, according to an official notification issued on August 8. The decision, made during a Sub-Committee meeting of the Steering Committee back in November 2024, applies to all institutions under the Sindh School Education and Literacy […]
In an order seen by Reuters, the government said the services would be suspended until the end of the month because of the law and order situation in the province, home to key Chinese Belt and Road projects. “The service has been suspended because they (militants) use it for coordination and sharing information,” Shahid Rind, […]
PM Shehbaz Highlights Pakistan’s Tourism Potential and Calls for Infrastructure Upgrades In a high-level meeting on Friday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised Pakistan’s incredible natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, saying the country holds a unique place among the world’s top tourism destinations. PM Shehbaz pointed out the diverse attractions Pakistan offers — from majestic […]
