News Archives for Latest - 2026-08-21

Supreme Court lets Trump continue work on White House ballroom for now

Justice Department lawyers argue that the project is a security necessity, citing assassination attempts against the president and other recent threats.

Published 21 Aug, 2026 11:58pm

Fifa Worldcup

Can Arsenal Defend Their Title? | Dawn News English

Published 21 Aug, 2026 11:45pm

PM Shehbaz reaffirms commitment to further strengthening ties with Malaysia in security, trade

Malaysian and Pakistani ministers also signed an agreement on the transfer of sentenced persons between the two countries.

Published 21 Aug, 2026 11:21pm

Govt hikes petrol price by Rs3.81, high-speed diesel by Rs3.59

According to the Petroleum Division’s notification, the new prices will be applicable from August 22 to 24.

Updated 21 Aug, 2026 11:29pm

England rout Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in Headingley Test

Ollie Robinson won player of the match for his overall figures of 8-80.

Published 21 Aug, 2026 09:52pm

Balochistan

At least 4 killed, 3 injured in blast in Balochistan's Mastung: police

Two other bodies found in area with bullet wounds, senior official says.

Published 21 Aug, 2026 09:46pm

Pakistani, Turkish, Saudi companies show interest in Gepco privatisation, commission says

The Privatisation Commission says it has received overwhelming investor response from 11 companies for the privatisation of Gujranwala Electric Power Company.

Published 21 Aug, 2026 09:13pm

Govt says shifting Imran to Pims instead of Shifa a ‘security decision’, insists move not political

Parliamentary affairs minister says decision made as PTI founder was being transferred; PTI information secretary accuses government of contempt of court.

Updated 21 Aug, 2026 09:54pm

Pakistan, seven other Muslim states condemn Israel’s illegal settlement policies in occupied Palestinian territory

Such actions constitute a direct challenge to international efforts to achieve peace, the joint statement says.

Published 21 Aug, 2026 08:48pm

Islamabad chief commissioner again moves SC against ‘discriminatory’ order to shift Imran to private hospital

Petition argues order will open ‘floodgates’ for prisoners seeking similar relief that cannot be granted.

Published 21 Aug, 2026 08:07pm

Editorial: How the state can honour the memory of victims of terrorism in Pakistan

The state must pledge to root out the scourge of violent extremism, and continue to care for the families of the victims.

Published 21 Aug, 2026 07:42pm

Iran president says time to end war while in position of strength

Defends memorandum of understanding agreed with US in June aimed at ending war, claiming it does not signal defeat for Tehran.

Published 21 Aug, 2026 07:08pm

People of Balochistan will have first right to province’s wealth: PM Shehbaz

Premier seeks investment, expertise to help extract metals and minerals in the province.

Published 21 Aug, 2026 07:02pm

Turkiye issues 'genocide' warrant for Israel's Netanyahu

Netanyahu calls Turkish President Erdogan "antisemitic dictator"; Turkish justice minister says Interpol red notices requested.

Updated 21 Aug, 2026 07:59pm

Japanese justice ministry ends partnership with dating show for ex-delinquents after public outcry

Badly in Love put together young men and women who often had criminal pasts.

Published 21 Aug, 2026 05:40pm

NA speaker urges govt, opposition to sit together on CEC appointment for political stability

The defence minister stresses the need for political leaders to maintain consistent principles and avoid selectively using health-related issues for political purposes.

Published 21 Aug, 2026 05:34pm

KP & FATA

49 terrorists killed in IBOs in KP, Balochistan: ISPR

ISPR says 37 Fitna al-Hindustan terrorists eliminated in 10 IBOs in Mastung, Mach, Khuzdar and Panjgur districts.

Updated 21 Aug, 2026 06:45pm

Over 21,000 Pakistanis deported from Gulf countries between March 1 and July 13

Highest number of Pakistanis deported from Saudi Arabia — almost 15,500 — followed by 3,803 from UAE and 1,606 from Oman.

Published 21 Aug, 2026 04:57pm

Nadra makes Proof of Life certificate free for pensioners, expands access points

Pensioners can now obtain the certificate online through the PakID mobile app.

Published 21 Aug, 2026 04:39pm

Karachiites crave Saudi Albaik. Can local fried chicken places scratch that itch instead?

A number of restaurants are serving up 'Arabic' style chicken.

Published 21 Aug, 2026 04:25pm

Ali Ansari calls people out for posting out-of-context clips of Nadia Khan critiquing Zanjeerein

Khan got a lot of flak for mimicking one of Sajal Ali's scenes in the show.

Published 21 Aug, 2026 02:46pm

Govt announces public holiday on Aug 26 for Eid Miladun Nabi

Official notification issued by Cabinet Division.

Published 21 Aug, 2026 02:46pm

'An unprecedented event': UK Met Office says this year's El Niño to be 'biggest for over a century'

“I have never seen an El Niño signal this intense in our forecasts," Met Office official says.

Published 21 Aug, 2026 02:21pm

South Asia

Top India court orders new steps to protect threatened elephants

Elephants, India's national heritage animal, face mounting pressure from habitat loss, fragmentation, and increasing conflict with humans.

Published 21 Aug, 2026 02:07pm

Aisha Wahab makes history as first Afghan American elected to US Congress

Wahab was born in Queens, New York, to Afghan refugees who had fled Afghanistan during the Soviet-Afghan war of the 1980s.

Published 21 Aug, 2026 01:27pm

Body of US climber who died in Broad Peak avalanche found

Officials say the body of Sarah Mallory Geis was found by local rescue volunteers.

Published 21 Aug, 2026 01:06pm

PTI slams govt for ‘flouting’ SC order, opp says it will approach SC over contempt

TTAP meeting expresses “deep concern” over Imran’s health; Uzma Khan shares account of former PM’s hospital visit from jail, says his message to KP CM is to expedite and intensify movement.

Updated 21 Aug, 2026 10:34pm

Adnan Siddiqui cried after seeing a video of his ancestral home in India

The actor saw the video right after watching Imtiaz Ali's new film Main Vaapas Aaunga.

Published 21 Aug, 2026 12:09pm

Students to get free access to Google's AI tools for a year as Pakistan, tech giant ink agreement

“Pakistani students will have free access for one year to advanced AI tools, including Google AI Plus and Gemini,” PMO says.

Published 21 Aug, 2026 11:56am

Government calls for global action against terrorism

In messages on International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to Victims of Terrorism, they salute sacrifices of security forces, civilians in fight against terrorism.

Updated 21 Aug, 2026 04:51pm

Cricket

Brook makes Pakistan pay for drop as England dominate first Test

England were 366-8 at stumps of a rain-marred second day, 195 runs ahead of Pakistan’s meagre first-innings 171.

Published 21 Aug, 2026 11:33am

Roma Riaz is the new national director of Miss Universe Pakistan

The beauty queen said she was incredibly humbled, grateful and honoured to be appointed.

Published 21 Aug, 2026 11:11am

CDF Munir, Syrian foreign minister discuss defence, security cooperation

“Both sides reiterated their resolve to further strengthen bilateral ties and expand engagements in the fields of defence and security,” ISPR says.

Published 21 Aug, 2026 10:48am

CDF Munir says foreign-sponsored proxies being used by hostile elements to destabilise Balochistan

Says these "inimical designs will be defeated through the collective resolve of the nation and an unwavering, resolute and decisive response by the state".

Updated 21 Aug, 2026 10:51am

Mental health interventions are most effective when they engage with social realities

Liberation psychology is relevant for Pakistan, where millions live under economic insecurity, climate disasters and violence.

Published 21 Aug, 2026 08:34am

Why structural reforms in Pakistan have never lasted

The entrenchment of structural reforms remains the name of the game.

Published 21 Aug, 2026 08:30am

Editorial: Are political factions realigning for their interests or to give PML-N a reminder of the ephemerality of power?

It is encouraging to see legislators assert themselves after a period in which parliament appeared to be running on autopilot.

Published 21 Aug, 2026 08:25am

Cricket

England tighten grip on first Test after Joe Root, Jordan Cox fall

Harry Brook was unbeaten on 15 and Dan Lawrence on 22 at the interval, with England having moved to 239-4 in 54 overs after Pakistan’s bowlers finally made breakthroughs following a dominant opening session.

Updated 21 Aug, 2026 09:05am

Cricket

Bangladesh Premier League suspended for overhaul

The board was also dealing with unpaid dues and bank guarantee issues, with the BCB having suffered losses of around $3.3 million from the BPL over the past two years, according to BCB president.

Updated 21 Aug, 2026 09:14am

Tennis

Top seeds Aryna Sabalenka, Alexander Zverev stunned in Cincinnati

Bejlek broke the Belarusian three times in the second set, rallying from 4-1 down and securing the win with a love game capped by an ace.

Updated 21 Aug, 2026 09:09am

South Asia

Bangladesh elects ruling party’s Alamgir as president

“I never thought that I would become the president — it is the infinite grace of the party and almighty Allah,” the newly-elected president says.

Published 21 Aug, 2026 07:40am

International

Germany reports record 14,000 heat-related deaths

Spain registers nearly 4,500 heat-related deaths since June 1 as Europe struggles through a series of heatwaves.

Published 21 Aug, 2026 07:38am

International

Academic behind charges against Arday suspended

University of Ghent says it had launched a “preliminary disciplinary investigation” against a postdoctoral researcher embroiled in the furore, suspending him “as a precautionary measure”.

Updated 21 Aug, 2026 08:21am

Middle East

Israel, Turkiye step up warnings over Syria after bombing on airbase

Israel accuses Turkiye of “dangerous adventures in Syria”, while Ankara calls for a halt to “reckless” Israeli attacks.

Updated 21 Aug, 2026 08:28am

Middle East

Key European leaders demand Israel halt W. Bank settlement project

“We urge the Government of Israel to retract these plans immediately and end its expansion of settlements in the West Bank,” a joint statement from Paris, Rome, Berlin and London says.

Published 21 Aug, 2026 07:35am

Punjab

Punjab tells arms dealers to make digital inventories

Home dept instructs merchants to upload existing stock and purchase, sale records by 26th.

Published 21 Aug, 2026 07:32am

ICT

Imaan, Hadi’s pleas seeking early hearing adjourned

The counsel says the Supreme Court had directed the IHC to decide the sentence suspension appeals within two weeks, but the case is now scheduled for Sept 8.

Updated 21 Aug, 2026 07:57am

National

12 file nominations for AJK reserved seats

The nomination papers were submitted to AJK Election Commission Secretary Raja Mohammad Shakeel, who has been designated as the returning officer for the elections.

Published 21 Aug, 2026 07:29am

Balochistan

Balochistan High Court CJ calls for review of law college standards

Justice Mulakhail said the number of lawyers was increasing day by day, but instead of providing proper education to law graduates, degrees were often being awarded without adequate academic training.

Updated 21 Aug, 2026 08:10am

Sindh

Sindh Services Hospital to share building with KMC-run facility

Provincial govt hands over Services Hospital’s building to CHK; orders its relocation on second floor of Sarfaraz Rafiquee Shaheed Hospital.

Updated 21 Aug, 2026 08:23am

Sindh

Nadra officials among four granted bail in fake CNICs case in Karachi

The suspects were arrested on July 22 and the FIA had claimed that they were allegedly involved in preparation, processing, approval and issuance of CNICs to aliens on the basis of forged and bogus documents.

Updated 21 Aug, 2026 08:34am

Sindh

Two Civil Defence officials sacked over Gul Plaza fire

The officials are accused of failing to conduct fire safety audits and manipulating backdated inspection reports for the shopping centre.

Updated 21 Aug, 2026 08:40am

Sindh

Another rabies death takes year’s toll to 21 in Sindh

Young man dies at JPMC; 11-year-old dog bite-victim who had ‘received’ vaccine four months ago being treated at hospital.

Published 21 Aug, 2026 07:15am

Sindh

Sindh, Chinese firm agree to set up AI-ready data centre in Karachi

CMPak seeks CM Murad’s help for industrial power tariff, enhanced grid capacity for its Tier-III data facility.

Updated 21 Aug, 2026 08:30am

KP & FATA

Dir residents told to report presence of illegal Afghans or face action

District administrator asks residents accommodating undocumented Afghans in houses, shops, hotels and commercial plazas to inform their respective assistant commissioners within seven days.

Updated 21 Aug, 2026 09:44am

KP & FATA

Khyber police threaten security boycott of polio teams

The policemen establish a protest camp at the historic Bab-e-Khyber in Jamrud where police personnel participate in groups from other merged districts.

Updated 21 Aug, 2026 09:39am

KP & FATA

Haripur bar demands Hazara province

A meeting of bar members discusses in detail the current countrywide debate on new provinces and terms it a timely move to address the demand of carving out new administrative units across the country, especially the Hazara province in KP.

Updated 21 Aug, 2026 09:35am

KP & FATA

No change in PTI’s long march plan: minister

KP information minister says his party is committed to negotiations and political dialogue.

Updated 21 Aug, 2026 09:29am

KP & FATA

2 killed, many injured as rain lashes KP

Rescue 1122 says several buildings collapsed in Swabi.

Updated 21 Aug, 2026 09:25am

ICT

Islamabad High Court directs NCCIA to identify third Chinese national allegedly detained after visa entry

The petition concerns the detention of the three Chinese nationals following a joint raid conducted by the FIA, NCCIA and Islamabad Police at Sparco Plaza, Gulberg Greens, on August 11.

Updated 21 Aug, 2026 09:18am

ICT

Residents of twin cities face another day of rain, flooding fears

Met Office forecasts more rains today.

Published 21 Aug, 2026 07:07am

ICT

Senate health committee approves e-cigarette regulation bill, retains four-year BDS programme

Officials inform the committee that dentistry had undergone significant advancements globally and that an additional year was proposed to align dental education in Pakistan with international standards.

Published 21 Aug, 2026 07:07am

ICT

NA speaker fumes over ministers’ absence, delayed replies

Warns Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry and other ministers of possible privilege motions over the absence of concerned ministers and delays in submitting replies to questions.

Published 21 Aug, 2026 07:07am

ICT

Over 21,000 Pakistanis deported from Gulf countries

The Ministry for Narcotics Control says they have been deported for numerous reasons, including overstaying, begging, illegal entries, drugs, refused asylum, forged documentation and security reasons.

Updated 21 Aug, 2026 04:51pm

Punjab

Three women ‘shot dead by rivals’ in Faisalabad-Abbaspur Road

A case has been registered against 14 alleged attackers, 11 of them nominated.

Updated 21 Aug, 2026 08:54am

Punjab

Six-hour downpour sinks Gujrat, badly hits Narowal, Sialkot

Citizens were forced to remain indoors as commercial and routine activities were badly affected.

Updated 21 Aug, 2026 08:50am

Punjab

Local bodies are indispensable: Aitzaz Ahsan

PPP leader urges all political parties to conduct local elections and adopt austerity instead of lavish government spending.

Updated 21 Aug, 2026 09:00am

Punjab

‘Horse trading’ leads to extension of Lahore Gymkhana chief’s tenure

The move shattered a post-election agreement that had called for a six-month rotational chairmanship, after Feb 14 elections had ended in a 6-6 tie.

Updated 21 Aug, 2026 08:46am

Business

PSX extends losses on political uncertainty

Topline Securities says the index closed at 176,591.77, down 254.59 points, after a highly volatile trading session.

Published 21 Aug, 2026 07:07am

Business

SBP extends housing loan tenor to 30 years

Banks keep arguing that they could not extend loans for longer periods because their deposits are limited to five years.

Published 21 Aug, 2026 07:07am

Business

Govt tightens rules for state-owned enterprises board

Independent directors will be selected through nominations committees.

Updated 21 Aug, 2026 07:48am

Business

International Finance Corporation signs first $100m deal with private bank

The Diversified Payment Rights Programme provides an innovative mechanism for mobilising long-term foreign currency financing through eligible future foreign-currency payment flows.

Updated 21 Aug, 2026 07:37am

Business

Syria proposes joint business council with Pakistan

Commerce Minister Jam Kamal proposes close coordination between the relevant trade authorities of the two countries to identify priority sectors and prepare a practical roadmap for cooperation.

Updated 21 Aug, 2026 07:28am

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Google puts $500,000 behind Pakistan’s digital safety push

'Digital Pasban’ to reach 200,000 households with Urdu safety tools; tech giant, PTA join forces to protect children from online risks.

Updated 21 Aug, 2026 07:37am

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AJK president, rights body deplore US envoy’s Kashmir remarks

AJK president terms the ambassador’s remarks during his visit to Srinagar “deeply regrettable”, says they disregard the political and historical aspirations of the Kashmiri people.

Updated 21 Aug, 2026 07:29am

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US national debt surges past $40 trillion for first time

The new record comes as longer-term US obligations linked to social security and health care have been growing, while interest payments have climbed as well.

Updated 21 Aug, 2026 07:46am

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