Pakistan Islamabad, Report by Salim jutt On the occasion of Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day, the government conferred some of the country’s highest civil and military awards on prominent political leaders, military officials, and public figures in recognition of their services. Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Federal Interior…
LOS ANGELES — FIFA is accepting applications for volunteers to take part in the upcoming World Cup in 2026, including at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. What You Need To Know FIFA is accepting applications for volunteers to take part in the upcoming World Cup in 2026 The international soccer federation aims to hire around…
Hindustan Times via Getty Images The new draft electoral rolls have 72.4 million names – 6.5 million fewer than before A few days ago, India’s Election Commission released updated draft electoral rolls for Bihar state, where key elections are scheduled for November, following a month-long revision of the voters’ list. But opposition parties and election…
The Director of Operations and Advocacy at the UN aid coordination office (OCHA), Edem Wosornu, warned on Monday that over 60 people reportedly died from malnutrition during a single week in the besieged government-controlled city of El Fasher in North Darfur State. Most of the deaths are those in vulnerable groups, such as women and…
Sergen Sezgin/Anadolu via Getty Images One person has died in Turkey after a magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the north-west province of Balikesir on Sunday evening. An 81-year-old woman passed away shortly after she was pulled out from rubble in the town of Sindirgi, which was the epicentre of the quake, Turkey’s interior minister said. Sixteen…
In the T20 batting rankings, no Pakistani player features in the top 10. Former captain Babar Azam has dropped one place to 18th, while India’s Abhishek Sharma retains the top spot. Australia’s Tim David climbed six places to break into the top 10, securing the 10th position. In the T20 bowling rankings, New Zealand’s Jacob…
Lahore – Tech giant Google on Wednesday celebrated Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day with a special doodle featuring the country’s national flag. Displayed on Google’s homepage in Pakistan, the design shows the green and white flag waving against a clear blue sky, with the word “Google” creatively blended into the background. In an accompanying note, the…
Islamabad – Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has declared that Pakistan in 2025 possesses complete defensive capabilities, making it impossible for any enemy to challenge its security. Extending heartfelt congratulations to the nation on Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day, Naqvi described August 14 as a day of sacrifices, struggle, and the realization of the dream of…
ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 — The Embassy of Russia in Pakistan has extended warm Independence Day greetings to the people of Pakistan, praising the country’s achievements over the past 78 years. In its message, the embassy highlighted Pakistan’s progress in multiple fields, its strengthened role in the international community, and its contributions to space exploration. “Despite…
ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 — Pakistan on Thursday celebrated its 79th Independence Day with nationwide ceremonies marked by patriotic fervor and official events. The day commenced with special prayers at mosques for the country’s security, unity, and prosperity. In the federal capital, a 31-gun salute was fired, while provincial capitals marked the occasion with 21-gun salutes…
