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The Sindh government has decided to introduce major administrative changes across all educational boards in the province. Officials will implement the new Sindh Education Board Rules to improve recruitment, digital systems, and overall board performance.The government will apply the cabinet-approved Recruitment Rules 2026 across Sindh’s educational boards. Authorities also...

Pakistan has begun preparations to enter the international debt market with a new bond issuance this fiscal year. The government plans to raise around $1 billion through Pakistan Eurobonds as part of its external financing strategy.Officials at the Ministry of Finance have started working on the proposed issuance. They...

Pakistan has rejected claims linking the Field Marshal Iran Visit to US President Donald Trump. The Foreign Office said the visit formed part of Pakistan’s independent diplomatic efforts to promote peace and stability in the region.Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi addressed the issue during his weekly briefing in...

A devastating PIMS Hospital Fire claimed the lives of 15 newborn babies in Islamabad on Wednesday morning. The tragedy struck the nursery at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences and triggered an emergency response.According to initial rescue reports, the fire broke out inside the nursery around 6:45 a.m. At...

Pakistan is getting ready to celebrate Independence Day with green-and-white lights, patriotic music, family events, concerts and spectacular fireworks across major cities.If you are searching for 14 August 2026 fireworks and wondering where to take your family or friends, Lahore, Islamabad and Karachi all have Independence Day activities worth...

Pakistan faces growing economic and supply chain concerns as transporters continue their nationwide Goods Transport Strike. The shutdown has disrupted the movement of imported goods, exports, raw materials, and essential food supplies across the country.Transport operators decided to continue the wheel-jam strike after talks with the federal government failed...

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has shared key details about the Makkah Defense Pact involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye. He said the agreement aims to strengthen regional security and cooperation.Dar described the agreement as a reflection of the close and brotherly ties among the...

Pakistan is getting ready to celebrate Independence Day on 14 August 2026 with flags, fireworks, festivals, concerts, family activities and patriotic celebrations across the country.For families and young people, one of the biggest questions is simple: where should you celebrate this year?The 14 August Events Pakistan 2026 calendar is...

RAWALPINDI: The strong bond between Pakistan and China once again came into focus during a special ceremony held at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi. The event celebrated the 99th founding anniversary of China's People’s Liberation Army (PLA). Senior military officials, diplomats, and distinguished guests attended the ceremony to mark...

Vote counting continues across the Mirpur Division as the Azad Kashmir Election Results begin to shape the political picture of the 2026 polls. Early unofficial figures suggest that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has secured an overall advantage in several constituencies. However, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has also...