August 23, 2026
The prime minister has formally conveyed his displeasure to the Islamabad IGP and chief commissioner over their arrival at the August 14 parade in a horse-drawn carriage, saying such personal display is contrary to public service.
August 16, 2026
Actors and musicians filled Instagram with green and white for the 79th Independence Day. Danish Taimoor acknowledged the frustration and disappointment before the pride, and Hina Altaf said freedom is incomplete until it is shared by all.
August 14, 2026
The prime minister used his Independence Day message to invite all political parties to join hands and work constructively together. Aflatoon on the one hand that could not be reached, and the ninety-four people shot celebrating.
August 14, 2026
Edhi Foundation puts the toll at 94 injured, including 17 children, with a woman killed in the same wave of aerial firing. Police have arrested 30 suspects across the city's eastern, western and central districts.
August 14, 2026
The day opened with a 31-gun salute in Islamabad and 21-gun salutes in the provincial capitals. The president accused the Afghan Taliban of hosting a "cocktail of terror groups"; the prime minister invited all parties to work together.
August 13, 2026
One hundred and twenty children infected with HIV at a state hospital. Nine dead while the case was pending. Aflatoon on what a country owes on its seventy-ninth birthday, and the cheapest thing it has failed to provide.
March 22, 2025
The nation celebrates Pakistan Day on Sunday with renewed pledge to work hard for the progress and stability of the country. The day marks adoption of historic Lahore Resolution on this day in 1940 that provided a framework for realization of the goal of a separate homeland for Muslims of South Asia. The Day will dawn with 31-gun salute in the federal capital and 21-gun salute in provincial capitals. Special prayers will be offered in mosques after Fajr prayers for the progress, prosperity and solidarity of the country. Pakistan Day parade will be held on a limited scale at Aiwan-e-Sadr
August 24, 2024
Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced the deployment of a new Ukrainian “missile drone” on Saturday, claiming it would move the conflict back onto Russian soil. In his statement, Zelensky mocked Russian President Vladimir Putin, describing him as a “sick old man from Red Square”. As Ukraine celebrated 33 years of post-Soviet independence, Zelensky unveiled the newly developed weapon, named Palianitsiawhich it claimed was faster and more powerful than the drones Ukraine had previously used against Russia. These previous drones have already been used to target Russian oil refineries and military airfields. “Our enemy will soon understand what real Ukrainian
As Pakistan celebrates its 77th Independence Day in green and white, the nation’s sporting heroes have offered more than just congratulatory messages. These legends, whose achievements have elevated the country to the world stage, have united in a pledge to propel Pakistan to new heights in the world of sports. In hockey fields, squash courts, boxing rings and Olympic arenas, these icons not only brought home medals and trophies, but also inspired generations to come. They have expressed a renewed commitment to steer the nation towards a brighter, more prosperous future in sports. They also pledged to uphold the legacy
August 17, 2023
A violent clash erupted between a group of Indian men celebrating Independence Day and a small faction of around five pro-Khalistan British Sikhs who declined to participate in the celebrations. The incident occurred on the night of August 15th in Southall, West London. The confrontation took place outside Southall’s Broadway, where a large number of Indian men were expressing their support for India, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). This incident has raised concerns about potential communal tensions, reminiscent of a similar occurrence in Leicester last year. In that case, a mob associated with Hindutva
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