Pakistan’s qualification scenario for FIH World Cup
- 18-Aug-2026
Pakistan’s hopes of reaching the second phase of the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 will go down to the wire after the Green Shirts collected just one point from their opening two Pool D matches.
Explosion damages railway track in Jacobabad
- 18-Aug-2026
JACOBABAD: An explosion on the railway track in Jacobabad, near a waterlogging canal (Seem Shakh) damaged the track, police said on Tuesday. Police said that from Rawalpindi to Quetta bound train Jaffar Express has been stopped at the Jacobabad railway station. An explosive device went off late night on the railway track damaging a two […]
Man commits suicide after killing wife, in-laws in Lahore
- 18-Aug-2026
LAHORE: A man allegedly killed his wife and three in-laws before pumping bullet in his head in Lahore’s Chohang area on Tuesday morning, police said. Officials said that the incident took place in Barkat Colony of Chohang area when Imran Shaukat 25, arrived at his in-laws’ home and demanded his estranged wife Samia, who was […]
Punjab plans new curriculum for primary schools
- 18-Aug-2026
RAWALPINDI: A new concept-based curriculum is being prepared for students from Grades 1 to 5 in Punjab to improve their academic abilities, creativity and practical understanding, District Education Officer (Primary Women) Dr Hajra Shaheen said on Tuesday. Speaking to the media, she said the new curriculum would move away from rote learning and focus on […]
NICVD approves establishment of advanced heart failure program
- 17-Aug-2026
The National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) has approved plans to establish an advanced heart failure program based on Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) technology and begin preparations for a future heart transplant program. The decisions were taken at the 85th meeting of the NICVD Governing Body, chaired by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali […]
PPP delegation to meet opposition leader tomorrow: sources
- 17-Aug-2026
ISLAMABAD, August 17: A delegation of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) will meet opposition leader in the National Assembly Mahmood Khan Achakzai tomorrow, sources told ARY News. According to sources, the PPP delegation will meet Mahmood Khan Achakzai at 11am in the opposition leader’s chamber. Former National Assembly speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, Naveed Qamar, Sherry […]
Shamsoo Bibi case: Four arrested after viral social media influencer's murder
- 17-Aug-2026
In the murder case of TikToker Shamsoo Bibi, also known as Ayesha Gulmana, police have detained four suspects, including two alleged facilitators who are believed to have helped the main suspects evade arrest. Police said the suspects were traced with the help of Safe City surveillance cameras and CCTV footage. The two attackers were wearing […]
Restaurants and diners get new guidelines in Punjab
- 17-Aug-2026
The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has issued new guidelines for customers visiting restaurants, hotels, coffee shops and food chains across Punjab as part of efforts to improve tax transparency. The authority has already banned restaurants and hotels from issuing kitchen orders, unpaid bills, pre-bills or temporary bills. Read Also: Restaurants, marriage halls, farm houses to […]
Street vendors’ registration, vending certificates made mandatory
- 17-Aug-2026
PESHAWAR, August 17: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has passed the Street Vendors Protection Bill 2026 under which more than 140,000 street vendors in the province will get legal protection, ARY News reported. According to the text of the bill, any person aged 14 years or above can register as a street vendor. Registration and a […]
Shadab’s Greens face Shaheen's Gold for National Champions Cup
- 17-Aug-2026
Shadab Khan-led Rivaj Pakistan Greens won all three of their league stage games and aim to finish as champions in the final of the Al Batal Presents University of Lahore National Champions Cuo 2026-27 at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.