Pakistan for Friday, August 14, 2026

Nadra launches locally made QR code-based identity cards
2 suspects in fatal attacks on Lahore cops killed in Muridke fire exchange, say police
Pakistan, France hold consultations on multilateral affairs
9 months at sea: Reports about condition of USS Abraham Lincoln crew spark congressional alarm
US to tell partners they must pick sides in AI race with China
Pakistan mission in Delhi marks 80th Independence Day
US appeals court revives Justice Department subpoena
UN urges support for Afghan women
In pictures: Pakistan celebrates 79 years of independence
Petrol strike averted as govt gives in to dealers
Minister escapes Mastung convoy attack
Nation celebrates I-Day with fervour
Naqvi tells Norway FM of Afghan soil misuse
Zardari, Shehbaz call truce on public sparring
Trump escalates Iran rhetoric
Petroleum dealers postpone planned strike as govt approves margin revision
US wants Netanyahu to condemn settler siege
Israeli settlements bring chaos to Palestinians
Wildfire threatens Canada wine region
US carrier sailors tried to jump overboard
Houthi missiles kill four civilians
Eight killed in Japan deluge
Race to reach trapped Colombia survivors
Putin congratulates President, PM on Pakistan Independence Day
PM Shehbaz congratulates President Zardari on Independence Day
Digital economy turns profitable
'Made in Pakistan' clean energy push begins
Strike halts trade at ports
PSX ends lower amid lingering ME uncertainty
'Investment, exports, jobs on agenda'
Provinces backtrack on wheat import
Pharma roadmap envisages $10b exports
Pakistan, Hong Kong Customs forge partnership
Economists warn 3.7% growth not enough
Tomatoes, onions up over 100% yearly
KP announces relief package for PWDs, orphans and widows
President approves military awards, remissions
NEPRA weighs Rs1.34 per-unit power tariff hike
New AJK govt: PML-N meets in Murree
Islamabad MoU only way forward: Dar
Pakistan emerges as 'hinge power'
IHC halts final Hajj quota allocations
World leaders greet Pakistan on I-Day
China urges deeper party-to-party exchanges with Pakistan
Pakistan Embassy in Washington marks Independence Day
NA, Senate to meet on August 17
IHC adjourns Imran cases until recess ends
8-year climate justice battle at LHC ends
Shalimar Express resumes service after two weeks
Justice Sattar vacates Islamabad residence
President lauds PM, Field Marshal for translating trilateral fraternal ties into stronger strategic partnership
Retailers reject 2% profit margin
IT diploma introduced in Punjab colleges
Aerial firing, ruckus mar I-Day celebrations
FIA defends offloading female traveller
IHC suspends orders removing HSA VC
Robber arrested after 'encounter'
E-stamping system glitch irks citizens
PKLI set for organ transplants in Pindi
Torrential rain swamps twin cities
Indian firm to make fighter jet engines with Rolls-Royce
PM Shehbaz briefs President Zardari on Pak-Saudi-Turkiye defence pact
World leaders extend greetings to Pakistan on Independence Day, hail bilateral ties
Gas leak at Bangladesh shipbreaking yard kills 8: police
Dar lauds positive momentum in Pakistan-UK relations amid meeting British HC
DPM Dar receives Independence Day felicitations, greetings from Egypt’s FM Abdelatty
China's Z.ai says new model nears Anthropic's Mythos 5 in cyber-defence tests
Trump's envoy Jared Kushner to visit Israel to bridge gaps on Gaza plan
DPM Dar directs ambassador designate to Sweden to actively promote bilateral ties
Pakistan collects Rs1.567 trillion in petroleum levy in FY2025-26
National question
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in federal case, admits killing insurance CEO
Pakistan, Hong Kong customs sign cooperation arrangement
India's Reliance to partner with Rolls-Royce on combat engine for fighter jets
France's top court blocks social media ban for under-15s
Six policemen injured in attack on Balochistan minister’s convoy
Babar hurt, withdraws from practice match
One killed, 94 injured in Karachi celebratory gunfire
President approves military awards for 1,172 personnel
Apple trains its own AI model for China market with Alibaba's support, sources say
Iran war hits Americans at gas pumps as conflict drives up energy costs
Air India A320 briefly lost key flight controls, Airbus analysis shows
PM Shehbaz briefs President Zardari on Makkah defence agreement
Pakistan, Norway agree to expand cooperation on counterterrorism, illegal migration
Balochistan home minister unhurt as convoy comes under attack in Mastung
NADRA introduces chipless National Identity Card with secure QR code
Cop martyred, another injured in terrorist attack on police post in Bajaur
Two former government-backed peace committee members killed in K-P’s Tank
2 dead, 94 injured in celebratory aerial firing incidents in Karachi on Independence Day eve
Balochistan CM urges militants to lay down weapons, reintegrate into mainstream
A nation between adversaries
Explained: The Mecca Pact, a safety net with no strings attached
Afghan soil being used against Pakistan, Naqvi tells Norway FM as two discuss counterterrorism cooperation
Pakistan face England in FIH World Cup opener
Wildfire descends on Croatian tourist town, injures 36
Nawaz ruled out of Champions Cup
President, PM calls for stability, reforms on Independence Day
Google Doodle celebrates Pakistan’s 80th Independence Day
Govt approves revision in margin of dealers on petroleum products
Nigel Farage regains UK parliamentary seat, fights off Count Binface challenge
Pakistan at 79: Honouring the past, building the future
Bangladesh dominate day two despite fiery Starc-Miraz incident
Nation celebrates 79th Independence Day today with zeal, fervour
Change of Guard ceremony held at Quaid’s mausoleum on Independence Day
President Zardari approves summoning of NA, Senate sessions on August 17
Guard change ceremony held at Quaid's mausoleum on Independence Day
New Zealand withdraws support for Infantino
Seven injured in attack on Balochistan home minister’s convoy in Mastung
Key talking points as La Liga begins
Game Review Part 2: Slay the Spire 2 deeply understands what its players want
England conditions offer pace assistance
Here's how Pakistani celebrities marked country’s 80th Independence Day
More than 80 people injured by aerial firing in Karachi on eve of Independence Day
India set for trial by spin in Sri Lanka opener
Naqvi, Maryam, Murad urge unity, collective efforts on Independence Day
Swiatek rolls past Rybakina for WTA Toronto title
Dar discusses regional developments with US chargé d'affaires, UK high commissioner
Pakistan's leadership stresses need for unity, reforms as nation celebrates Independence Day
World War Two memorial in Washington vandalised with bubbles and graffiti
Pakistan wants peace, will repel aggression: PM
From classical to rock music: Independence Day songs that shaped generations
Two-Nation Theory and genesis of Pakistan
Ex-Sindh minister seeks FIR against ex-wife over AI-edited pictures
Japan's record rains strand thousands at Narita airport; kill eight
‘Business partner’ granted interim bail in Mir Raza Ali murder case
Pakistan reach Asian netball plate division final
Govt remains committed to Balochistan’s flood-hit people
No Adiala visit without confirmation of meeting, says KP CM Afridi
Sri Lanka name squad for Women’s Asia Cup
Transporters’ issues almost resolved: Sindh CM
US, China, Russia and other nations extend Independence Day greetings to Pakistan
Coalition buys time on judges, but harder questions persist
The unfinished independence
US could not verify Israeli warnings of Iran plots against Trump, sources say
Crime and punishment
Petroleum levy collection hits record Rs1.57tr
Pakistan at birth: Fascinating facts from the country’s earliest days
Hormuz shipping traffic capped amid competing claims from US and Iran
'This was my World Cup,' says Omar Artan after UEFA Super Cup
Robertson stars as Scotland beat Canada
Pakistan start preparation for Russia hockey event
Punjab govt launches ‘paperless governance’
SC judges’ pay, benefits raised to FCC-level
Pakistan marks 79th Independence Day as leaders call for national unity, economic progress