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President Asif Ali Zardari has called for stronger Pakistan-China economic and trade cooperation, with greater emphasis on business-to-business engagement and new investment opportunities. The meeting comes as Pakistani exports to China have recorded strong growth in 2026 and both countries increasingly focus on private-sector and industrial cooperation.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast rain, strong winds and thunderstorms across upper and central Pakistan from August 21 to 23 as monsoon currents combine with a westerly weather system. Islamabad, large parts of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan are among the areas expected to receive rain, while most of Sindh and Balochistan will remain hot and humid.
Pakistan's security forces killed 49 militants during intelligence-based operations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, according to ISPR. The military said 12 were killed in KP and 37 in Balochistan, while weapons, explosives and remote-detonation equipment were recovered as follow-up operations continued.
Malaysian Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail visited NADRA headquarters in Islamabad and praised Pakistan’s progress in digital identity systems and technology-based public services. The delegation received a briefing from NADRA Chairman Lt Gen Muhammad Munir Afsar and toured the authority’s facilities to examine its operational and digital systems.
The Peshawar High Court has ordered Peshawar BISE to produce the original Biology answer sheet of a ninth-grade student who received zero marks in theory despite strong results elsewhere. The case will return to court on August 25, when the disputed examination record is expected to be examined.
Punjab has restarted recruitment in its educational boards after a 15-year gap, with administrative and technical vacancies being filled across institutions including Lahore and Faisalabad. The appointments, including 33 grade 16 and 17 posts in Lahore, will be processed through the Punjab Public Service Commission.
The federal government has declared Wednesday, August 26, a nationwide public holiday for Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) after approval from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The Cabinet Division confirmed that government and semi-government offices will remain closed as Pakistan observes 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal 1448 AH.
Petroleum dealers' margin on petrol and high-speed diesel has been increased by Rs1.34 per litre, taking it from Rs8.64 to Rs9.98. The revised margin is expected to take effect from August 22 after an earlier ECC approval helped avert a nationwide fuel-station strike.
Pakistan and Google have signed a digital transformation agreement that will give Pakistani students free access to advanced AI tools, including Google AI Plus and Gemini, for one year. The partnership also covers an AI centre of excellence in Islamabad, 150,000 Google Career Certificates in 2026, IT exports, digital government, agriculture and online commerce.
The federal government has decided to tighten enforcement of social media rules for civil servants under the Civil Servants Conduct Rules 2026. Officials may face action for anti-government activity, fake-account abuse, unauthorised official accounts or personal publicity through government platforms.
Imran Khan was returned to Adiala Jail after undergoing a medical examination at Shifa International Hospital under a Supreme Court order. The court has directed a medical board, family access arrangements and submission of complete reports at the next hearing.
Pakistan and Syria agreed to expand defence and security cooperation during a meeting between Field Marshal Asim Munir and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani in Rawalpindi. The visit is notable as the first by a Syrian foreign minister to Pakistan in 19 years.
