August 2026

A fire at the PIMS Hospital nursery in Islamabad has reportedly killed 15 newborn babies. One infant was rescued as authorities investigate the cause.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has left for a four-day official visit to China, where she will meet senior Xinjiang officials and delegations.

Questions have been raised over Grade 1 to 16 recruitments at the University of Sahiwal regarding timing, merit, typing tests, age limits, experience and possible conflicts of interest.

Google has opened its first office in Pakistan, inaugurated by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad, marking a major step for Pakistan’s digital and tech ecosystem.

University of Sahiwal organized the “Bootta Laao, Sahiwal Sajao” tree plantation drive with DC Sahiwal Samiullah Farooq to promote a greener and sustainable campus.

Pakistan announces Hajj 2027 packages of around Rs. 1.2 million to Rs. 1.3 million under the government scheme, with payments starting August 17.

An upgraded coach of the 13-Up Awam Express derailed near Jia Bagga Railway Station between Kot Lakhpat and Raiwind. The exact cause is yet to be determined.

A Green Bus driver in Renala Khurd took the entire bus to the police station after a passenger’s mobile phone was stolen, leading to the arrest of an alleged suspect.

Raees Ahmed launches Mumtaz Al-Dariyya Restaurant in Saudi Arabia, naming the new venture in honor of his father, renowned teacher Muhammad Mumtaz. ممتاز الدریعیہ ریسٹورنٹ

Patrol Police in Chichawatni recovered 45 liters of illegal country liquor, arrested three suspects, and registered separate cases during an anti-liquor operation in Sahiwal.