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The wedding of actress Ramsha Khan's sister, Alisha Khan, has gone viral after the bride and groom expressed their nikah consent in English rather than using the traditional "Qabool Hai" wording. The ceremony has drawn mixed social-media reactions, with users debating language, wedding traditions and personal choice.
Pakistan International Airlines has opened applications for new cabin crew ahead of the planned induction of additional aircraft and expansion to new routes. Candidates aged 20 to 28 with at least a bachelor's degree can apply online, while relevant service-sector experience, additional languages and valid flying authorisation will provide an advantage.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered an inquiry into the non-functional CT coronary angiography facility at PIMS, with a committee tasked to examine technical capacity, hospital records, departmental coordination and referrals to private centres. The probe will identify responsibility and determine whether public resources were available but not effectively used.
The federal government has approved the deployment of three Pakistan Army companies, comprising more than 400 personnel, in Rawalpindi for six months under Article 245 of the Constitution. The troops will assist the district administration with sensitive security duties, protection of key locations and responses to unforeseen law-and-order situations.
PTI has filed a contempt petition in the Supreme Court alleging that authorities failed to properly implement orders concerning Imran Khan's hospital transfer and medical treatment. The party is seeking contempt proceedings, personal appearances of responsible officials and directions for his transfer to Shifa International Hospital.
Pakistan and Malaysia have agreed to increase intelligence sharing and security cooperation against terrorism, drug trafficking, cybercrime, illegal immigration and human smuggling. The two countries will also strengthen police training links and establish a Joint Working Group to advance and monitor bilateral law-enforcement cooperation.
Punjab's School Education Department has introduced revised school timings effective August 24, with single-shift schools generally operating from 8am to 1:30pm and shorter hours on Fridays. Separate morning and evening schedules have been announced for double-shift institutions, with the timetable remaining in effect until October 15.
A US federal judge has struck down a policy suspending immigrant visa issuance for nationals of 75 countries, including Pakistan, ruling that the State Department exceeded its legal authority. The decision could allow affected Pakistani applicants to resume processing under standard immigration procedures, subject to any appeal or further government action.
The federal government has increased petrol by Rs3.81 per litre to Rs341.59 and high-speed diesel by Rs3.59 to Rs368.29, with the new rates effective from August 22 through August 24. The adjustment comes under Pakistan's more frequent fuel-pricing mechanism as authorities respond to volatility in international oil markets.
State Bank Governor Jameel Ahmad has urged Pakistani banks to expand private-sector financing and strengthen retail deposit mobilisation after a long-term decline in the private credit-to-GDP ratio. He said the banking sector remains financially resilient but must play a larger role in converting economic stabilisation into sustainable growth.
Pakistan and the Democratic Republic of Congo have signed an MoU aimed at broadening defence and security cooperation following talks between Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Congolese defence chief Lieutenant General Banza Mwilambwe Jules at GHQ. The visiting commander also met Pakistan's naval and air chiefs and praised the professionalism and self-reliance of the country's armed forces.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for a broad dialogue to address Balochistan’s legitimate grievances through consultation, justice and fair distribution of resources. He also highlighted major infrastructure, Gwadar, education and solarisation initiatives while stressing that development and security must advance together.
