The News Pakistan Aug 12
Grieving Argentine icon Messi unsure about playing on 'much longer': BUENOS AIRES: Argentina superstar and inspiration behind his country's 2022 World Cup ...
thenews.pk/story/1431652-grieving-argentine-icon-messi-unsure-about-playing-on-much-longer
Air India mandates drug tests for all pilots after mid-air plunge: Air India pilots will undergo mandatory drug screening starting Thursday ...
thenews.pk/story/1431842-air-india-mandates-drug-tests-for-all-pilots-after-mid-air-plunge
Missing climber Sohail Sakhi’s body recovered from broad peak: The body of Pakistani climber Sohail Sakhi, who went missing after an avalanche struck Broad Peak ...
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Pakistan, Norway pledge deeper cooperation during high-level talks: Pakistan and Norway on Thursday pledged to broaden cooperation across multiple sectors as the ...
thenews.pk/story/1431838-norwegian-foreign-minister-lands-in-islamabad-for-two-day-visit
Pleas seeking meeting with Imran Khan fixed for hearing : The Supreme Court has scheduled pleas seeking medical treatment and meetings with jailed Pakistan ...
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Eid Milad un Nabi to be celebrated on Aug 26 as Rabi ul Awal moon not sighted: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has announced that the moon for Rabi-ul-Awwal ...
thenews.pk/story/1431844-eid-milad-un-nabi-to-be-celebrated-on-aug-26-as-rabi-ul-awal-moon-not-sighted
Top civil and military leadership attends inauguration ceremony of Yadgar-e-Fatah monument in Islamabad on eve of Independence Day, August 13, 2026 ... Show more
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Turkiye lays out plans for defence pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia: ANKARA: The Turkish Defence Ministry said on Thursday that a trilateral defence agreement ...
thenews.pk/story/1431843-turkiye-lays-out-plans-for-defence-pact-with-pakistan-and-saudi-arabia
Iceland witnesses first total solar eclipse in 27 years: MADRID/REYKJAVIK: The skies above Iceland fell into total darkness on Wednesday afternoon as a full ...
thenews.pk/story/1431653-iceland-witnesses-first-total-solar-eclipse-in-27-years
Seven workers abducted as gunmen raid private mine in Chagai: QUETTA: Seven workers were abducted after eight unidentified armed men raided a private mining site ...
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Sindh govt approves 7.05pc hike in Karachi water, sewerage charges: The Sindh government has approved a 7.05 per cent increase in water and sewerage charges of ...
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Consumers face Rs33.8bn power hit as solarisation cuts grid sales: ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s power consumers face a Rs33.78 billion quarterly tariff adjustment ...
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Buildings and landmarks across Pakistan are illuminated with colourful lights as the country prepares to celebrate its 79th Independence Day on August 14 ... Show more
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FM Araghchi says France lost moral authority by backing Israeli aggression against Iran
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'Low-keying it' but keeping strikes on table: Trump bets on Iran’s economic woes: WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump is betting that economic pressure can ...
thenews.pk/story/1431835-trump-adopts-low-key-iran-strategy-betting-on-economic-pressure-over-strikes
US-Iran diplomacy faces its biggest test as the war’s end remains out of reach: DUBAI/WASHINGTON: Iran and the United States remain at loggerheads over efforts ...
thenews.pk/story/1431743-us-iran-diplomacy-faces-its-biggest-test-as-the-war-s-end-remains-out-of-reach
"The hypocrisy is blatant and embarrassing", says Araghchi while criticising France's stance on human rights
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Interior Minister Naqvi in Iran to hold talks on regional security, bilateral ties: FO
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Naqvi, Araghchi discuss bilateral ties in Mashhad
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The spirit of independence fills streets and markets across Pakistan ahead of August 14 celebrations.
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Pakistan return to World Cup Hockey with proud legacy, renewed ambition: MANCHESTER: Pakistan will return to the FIH Hockey World Cup stage in Belgium and the ...
thenews.pk/print/1431511-pakistan-return-to-world-cup-hockey-with-proud-legacy-renewed-ambition
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First-ever National Youth Employment Policy launched: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had formally announced the commencement of the country’s first-ever National ...
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Three Pakistanis killed in Houthi attack on non-combatant vessel in Red Sea: At least three Pakistanis were killed after Houthi forces attacked a commercial ...
thenews.pk/story/1431644-three-pakistanis-killed-in-houthi-attack-on-non-combatant-vessel-in-red-sea
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Commander of the National Strategic Command General Syed Amir Raza was conferred the Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Military) by President Asif Ali Zardari at a ceremony ... Show more
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Syria sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia over atrocities: A Syrian court on Tuesday sentenced former ruler Bashar al-Assad to death after a trial in ...
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Key FactsSyrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia
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- After his regime was overthrown in December 2024, Assad fled Damascus for Moscow with his family.
- In the same case, Atef Najib, Assad’s cousin and former head of political security in Deraa province, also received a death sentence and appeared in a courtroom cage.
- Najib was convicted of offences including murder, the intentional killing of children under 15, and torture resulting in death.
- It remains unclear whether Syria’s new authorities can secure Assad’s extradition from Moscow; an arrest warrant for murder and torture was already issued against him in December 2025.
They want to see these people that tortured their children, displaced them from their homes and destroyed their communities be held to account for these crimes.— Obaida Hitto, Al Jazeera journalist in Damascus, describing the ruling
The News Pakistan Aug 12
Imran tasks Akbar Babar with reuniting PTI founding members: ISLAMABAD: PTI founder Imran Khan has sent an important message from jail to his former longtime ...
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Babar Azam, Abdullah Shafique, bowlers move up in ICC Test rankings: Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam, opening batter Abdullah Shafique and several bowlers have ...
thenews.pk/story/1431646-babar-azam-abdullah-shafique-bowlers-move-up-in-icc-test-rankings
The News Pakistan Aug 11
Colombia earthquake death toll rises to 254 amid widespread destruction: PEREIRA/CALI: The death toll from a devastating earthquake in Colombia rose to 254 on ...
thenews.pk/story/1431557-colombia-earthquake-death-toll-rises-to-254-amid-widespread-destruction
The News Pakistan Aug 12
The News Pakistan Aug 12
Controversial study on Covid excess deaths retracted after fierce criticism: PARIS: A controversial study analysing excess deaths during the Covid pandemic ...
thenews.pk/story/1431583-controversial-study-on-covid-excess-deaths-retracted-after-fierce-criticism
The News Pakistan Aug 12
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Taylor Swift wedding-dress fever puts bridal brands on high alert: Taylor Swift's wedding dress remains under wraps. But wedding chain David's Bridal is already ...
thenews.pk/story/1431458-taylor-swift-wedding-dress-fever-puts-bridal-brands-on-high-alert
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Eight India-backed terrorists killed as explosive device detonates prematurely: ISPR
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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi meets Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran
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Jeremy Strong's friend praises him for becoming unrecognizable in 'The Social Reckoning'
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Key FactsJeremy Strong emailed Mark Zuckerberg before filming
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- Jeremy Strong is taking over the role of Mark Zuckerberg in the upcoming film The Social Reckoning, previously played by Jesse Eisenberg in The Social Network; its theatrical release is scheduled for October 9.
- The story is set in the late 2010s and 2020 and follows Jeff Horwitz and Frances Haugen as they investigate Facebook’s practices.
- Strong said his responsibility was to understand and defend Zuckerberg’s point of view rather than condemn him.
- He emailed Zuckerberg before filming began; Zuckerberg replied, but Strong did not disclose the contents and said they had not met.
And listen, my job is to understand and defend his point of view and fight his fight.— Jeremy Strong, in a People magazine cover story about portraying Mark Zuckerberg in The Social Reckoning.
The News Pakistan Aug 12
Solar eclipse 2026: Northern Spain prepares for rare midday darkness: PARIS: Day will briefly turn into night across a swathe of northern Spain on Wednesday ...
thenews.pk/story/1431628-what-to-know-about-todays-rare-total-solar-eclipse
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US, Iran close to some sort of 'peace arrangement', says Khawaja Asif: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Tuesday that the United States and Iran were moving ...
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Hamas slams Israeli strike on Gaza, says attack threatens ceasefire
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Pakistan says working to revive US-Iran talks amid new attacks on shipping
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Petroleum dealers give govt 72-hour ultimatum over demands: KARACHI: The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association has given the government a 72-hour ultimatum to ...
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Iranian official says no ceasefire extension talks held with US
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Iranian authority dismisses Trump’s claim of US control over Hormuz
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Markets across Pakistan come alive with green and white as people shop for flags and decorations ahead of Independence Day
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Sindh cabinet directs JSMU to appoint ex-CM’s daughter as professor for three years
thenews.pk/print/1431565-sindh-cabinet-directs-jsmu-to-appoint-ex-cm-s-daughter-as-professor-for-three-years
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Goods transporters vow to continue strike until demands 'practically accepted': The All Pakistan Goods Transport Owners Association on Tuesday clarified that it ...
thenews.pk/story/1431465-goods-transporters-vow-to-continue-strike-until-demands-practically-accepted
The News Pakistan Aug 11
Trump secretly flew out of Turkey on smaller plane: report: US President Donald Trump secretly flew out of Turkey last month on a smaller plane than previously ...
thenews.pk/story/1431467-trump-secretly-flew-out-of-turkey-on-smaller-plane-report
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