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  "country": "PK",
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  "generated": "2026-08-12T21:31:49.494Z",
  "count": 50,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original.",
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    {
      "id": 694114,
      "title": "Pezeshkian discusses regional tensions with Japan",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/pezeshkian-discusses-regional-tensions-with-japan",
      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T20:00:07.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Daily Times",
        "url": "https://dailytimes.com.pk/1537602/pezeshkian-discusses-regional-tensions-with-japan/"
      },
      "summary": "Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held a telephone conversation with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Wednesday. During the call, Pezeshkian said Iran does not seek instability in the region. He blamed US and Israeli military actions for worsening regional security. Read more: Iran president Pezeshkian holds seven-hour meeting with supreme Pezeshkian said recent attacks had caused…",
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    {
      "id": 694115,
      "title": "Locals accuse Israel of starting Lebanon fires",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/locals-accuse-israel-of-starting-lebanon-fires",
      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T19:45:18.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Daily Times",
        "url": "https://dailytimes.com.pk/1537601/locals-accuse-israel-of-starting-lebanon-fires/"
      },
      "summary": "Israeli forces are accused of deliberately starting wildfires in southern Lebanon, according to local residents, firefighters and environmental organisations. Lebanese firefighters and aid workers said fires have damaged forests and agricultural areas near the country’s southern border. Read more: Israel strikes southern Lebanon after warning According to Civil Defence officials, firefighters…",
      "outlets": 1,
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    },
    {
      "id": 694116,
      "title": "Mallika Sherawat claims Tom Cruise likes her",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/mallika-sherawat-claims-tom-cruise-likes-her",
      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T19:30:45.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Daily Times",
        "url": "https://dailytimes.com.pk/1537600/mallika-sherawat-claims-tom-cruise-likes-her/"
      },
      "summary": "Bollywood actress Mallika Sherawat has claimed that Hollywood star Tom Cruise currently has a crush on her. Sherawat is attracting attention through her appearance on the reality show The Traitors Season 2. A video from the show has also gone viral on social media. Read more: Why directors love working with Tom Cruise During the show, […]",
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    },
    {
      "id": 694117,
      "title": "US revokes 600 visas over birth tourism",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/us-revokes-600-visas-over-birth-tourism",
      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T19:15:27.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Daily Times",
        "url": "https://dailytimes.com.pk/1537599/us-revokes-600-visas-over-birth-tourism/"
      },
      "summary": "The United States has revoked more than 600 visas in the past month as part of a crackdown on birth tourism networks. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the government is targeting organisations accused of exploiting immigration rules. He declared that American citizenship is not for sale. Read more: US makes visa bond program permanent for visitors […]",
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    },
    {
      "id": 694118,
      "title": "Pakistan tuna trade caught in US-Iran conflict",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/pakistan-tuna-trade-caught-in-us-iran-conflict",
      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T19:00:03.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Daily Times",
        "url": "https://dailytimes.com.pk/1537598/pakistan-tuna-trade-caught-in-us-iran-conflict/"
      },
      "summary": "Pakistan’s tuna trade with Iran has nearly stalled as escalating US-Iran tensions disrupt fishing activities and cross-border commerce. Thousands of Pakistani fishermen depend on Iranian markets, where tuna can reportedly fetch six to seven times higher prices than in Pakistan. Read more: Trade ties deepen as Pakistan, Iran target $10 billion Pakistani fishermen traditionally exchange subsidised…",
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      "illustration": null,
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    },
    {
      "id": 694119,
      "title": "Trump claims US controls Strait of Hormuz",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/trump-claims-us-controls-strait-of-hormuz",
      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T18:45:40.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Daily Times",
        "url": "https://dailytimes.com.pk/1537597/trump-claims-us-controls-strait-of-hormuz/"
      },
      "summary": "US President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States has “total control” over the Strait of Hormuz. Trump made the claim in a post on Truth Social, saying the United States would maintain control of the strategic waterway. Read more: Hormuz oil shipments near 9 million barrels a day He also described the US naval […]",
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    },
    {
      "id": 691236,
      "title": "AJK polls: Rathore’s LA-17 Haveli victory disputed, local PML-N announces indefinite strike",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/ajk-polls-rathores-la-17-haveli-victory-disputed-local-pml-n",
      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T18:33:11.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Dawn",
        "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2022397/ajk-polls-rathores-la-17-haveli-victory-disputed-local-pml-n-announces-indefinite-strike"
      },
      "summary": "MUZAFFARABAD: A controversy emerged on Wednesday after the returning officer (RO) issued Form 27 declaring PPP’s Faisal Mumtaz Rathore, the sitting AJK prime minister, the winner from LA-17 (Haveli), despite rival PML-N candidate Engineer Mohsin Aziz being assured that the form would not be issued until the Election Commission took up his complaint. The development triggered fresh tensions in…",
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    },
    {
      "id": 694120,
      "title": "Pakistan seeks stronger trade ties with Belarus",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/pakistan-seeks-stronger-trade-ties-with-belarus",
      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T18:30:14.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Daily Times",
        "url": "https://dailytimes.com.pk/1537596/pakistan-seeks-stronger-trade-ties-with-belarus/"
      },
      "summary": "Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has called for expanding trade and investment ties between Pakistan and Belarus. Belarusian Energy Minister Denis Moroz met Aurangzeb in Islamabad, where both sides discussed bilateral trade and economic cooperation. Read more: Pakistan, Belarus expand plans for trade and investment The meeting focused on strengthening economic relations and identifying new…",
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    },
    {
      "id": 694026,
      "title": "IESCO Announces Power Outages in Islamabad, Rawalpindi",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/iesco-announces-power-outages-in-islamabad-rawalpindi",
      "topic": "tech",
      "section": "Tech",
      "published": "2026-08-12T18:20:40.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "ProPakistani",
        "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/08/12/iesco-announces-power-outages-in-islamabad-rawalpindi-2/"
      },
      "summary": "The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has announced a power suspension schedule for Thursday in several areas of its service … Read More The post IESCO Announces Power Outages in Islamabad, Rawalpindi appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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    },
    {
      "id": 690180,
      "title": "Govt cuts petrol price by Re0.94, raises high-speed diesel by Re0.54",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/govt-cuts-petrol-price-by-re0-94-raises-high-speed-diesel-by-re0-54",
      "topic": "finance",
      "section": "Finance & Markets",
      "published": "2026-08-12T18:12:09.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Dawn Business",
        "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2022398/govt-cuts-petrol-price-by-re094-raises-high-speed-diesel-by-re054"
      },
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      "outlets": 1,
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    },
    {
      "id": 686636,
      "title": "Erdogan eyes expansion of regional defence pact",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/erdogan-eyes-expansion-of-regional-defence-pact-686636",
      "topic": "business",
      "section": "Business",
      "published": "2026-08-12T18:10:38.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Business Recorder",
        "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40434510/erdogan-eyes-expansion-of-regional-defence-pact"
      },
      "summary": "ISTANBUL: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday he hoped more countries would join a defence agreement signed last week between Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan aimed at stabilising a region wracked by conflict. The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement was signed on Friday as the Middle East grapples with fallout from the US-Iran war which has dragged in regional players and disrupted shipping…",
      "outlets": 1,
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    },
    {
      "id": 686656,
      "title": "Govt Gives Microscopic Relief on Petrol Again",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/govt-gives-microscopic-relief-on-petrol-again",
      "topic": "tech",
      "section": "Tech",
      "published": "2026-08-12T18:08:06.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "ProPakistani",
        "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/08/12/govt-gives-microscopic-relief-on-petrol-again/"
      },
      "summary": "The federal government on Wednesday decided to change the prices of both motor spirit (MS) petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) … Read More The post Govt Gives Microscopic Relief on Petrol Again appeared first on ProPakistani .",
      "outlets": 1,
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    },
    {
      "id": 686637,
      "title": "Govt increases diesel price by Re0.54, cuts petrol's by Re0.94 per litre",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/govt-increases-diesel-price-by-re0-54-cuts-petrols-by-re0-94-per-litre",
      "topic": "business",
      "section": "Business",
      "published": "2026-08-12T17:55:11.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Business Recorder",
        "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40434508/govt-increases-diesel-price-by-re054-cuts-petrols-by-re094-per-litre"
      },
      "summary": "The federal government raised the price of High Speed Diesel (HSD) by Re0.54 per litre while reducing the price of Motor Spirit (petrol) by Re0.94 per litre for Thursday, August 13. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division), the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Wednesday revised the ex-depot prices of petroleum products under the government’s…",
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    },
    {
      "id": 691232,
      "title": "'We aspire for it to grow': Turkiye's Erdogan eyes expansion of Makkah Joint Defence Agreement",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/we-aspire-for-it-to-grow-turkiyes-erdogan-eyes-expansion-of-makkah",
      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T17:36:56.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Dawn",
        "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2022395/we-aspire-for-it-to-grow-turkiyes-erdogan-eyes-expansion-of-makkah-joint-defence-agreement"
      },
      "summary": "Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that he hoped more countries would join a defence agreement signed last week between Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, aimed at stabilising a region wracked by conflict. The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement was signed on Friday as the Middle East grapples with fallout from the US-Iran war , which has dragged in regional players and…",
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    },
    {
      "id": 683837,
      "title": "'Our vision is not limited': Turkiye's Erdogan eyes expansion of Makkah Joint Defence Agreement",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/our-vision-is-not-limited-turkiyes-erdogan-eyes-expansion-of-makkah",
      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T17:14:50.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Dawn",
        "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2022395/our-vision-is-not-limited-turkiyes-erdogan-eyes-expansion-of-makkah-joint-defence-agreement"
      },
      "summary": "Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that he hoped more countries would join a defence agreement signed last week between Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, aimed at stabilising a region wracked by conflict. The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement was signed on Friday as the Middle East grapples with fallout from the US-Iran war , which has dragged in regional players and…",
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    {
      "id": 686638,
      "title": "Pakistan, Belarus reaffirm commitment to deepen bilateral cooperation",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/pakistan-belarus-reaffirm-commitment-to-deepen-bilateral-cooperation",
      "topic": "business",
      "section": "Business",
      "published": "2026-08-12T17:12:24.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Business Recorder",
        "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40434509/pakistan-belarus-reaffirm-commitment-to-deepen-bilateral-cooperation"
      },
      "summary": "Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Belarusian Minister for Energy Dzenis Maroz on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to further deepen bilateral cooperation and translate agreements into tangible outcomes across various sectors. The Belarusian minister, who is on an official visit to Pakistan, called on the prime minister at the Prime Minister House, according to a statement issued by the PM…",
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    },
    {
      "id": 683841,
      "title": "Awaam Pakistan calls ECP delisting ‘unwarranted’, seeks urgent hearing",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/awaam-pakistan-calls-ecp-delisting-unwarranted-seeks-urgent-hearing",
      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T16:57:53.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Dawn",
        "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2022391/awaam-pakistan-calls-ecp-delisting-unwarranted-seeks-urgent-hearing"
      },
      "summary": "ISLAMABAD: Headed by former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Awaam Pakistan has challenged the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) decision to delist the party over its alleged failure to hold intra-party elections, calling the move “arbitrary, unwarranted and unprecedented”. In a letter to Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja dated August 12, 2026, Abbasi, who is also the…",
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    {
      "id": 678902,
      "title": "Major Ukrainian drone attack hits Novorossiysk",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/major-ukrainian-drone-attack-hits-novorossiysk",
      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T16:40:52.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Daily Times",
        "url": "https://dailytimes.com.pk/1537578/major-ukrainian-drone-attack-hits-novorossiysk/"
      },
      "summary": "Ukraine launched a major overnight attack on Russia’s Novorossiysk naval base using sea drones, missiles and aerial drones. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the operation as unique and said it targeted Russia’s key Black Sea naval stronghold. Read more: Russia, Ukraine attacks leave at least 22 dead Zelenskyy said Ukrainian forces struck air defences, piers and other […]",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
      "ai_generated": true
    },
    {
      "id": 678903,
      "title": "PMD forecasts rains from August 13",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/pmd-forecasts-rains-from-august-13",
      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T16:40:49.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Daily Times",
        "url": "https://dailytimes.com.pk/1537582/pmd-forecasts-rains-from-august-13/"
      },
      "summary": "The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast a fresh monsoon spell across upper and central Pakistan from August 13 to 15. The Met Office said monsoon currents are entering upper areas alongside a westerly wave. Several regions may receive rain, windstorms and thunderstorms during the period. Read more: Heavy rain disrupts traffic across Lahore Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan and upper […]",
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    },
    {
      "id": 679190,
      "title": "PM launches youth employment, skills and power-sector innovation programmes",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/pm-launches-youth-employment-skills-and-power-sector-innovation",
      "topic": "business",
      "section": "Business",
      "published": "2026-08-12T16:34:30.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Business Recorder",
        "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40434506/pm-launches-youth-employment-skills-and-power-sector-innovation-programmes"
      },
      "summary": "Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday launched Pakistan’s first National Youth Employment Policy, Skill Ambassador Programme and National Power Sector Innovation Programme, reaffirming that the government would provide young people with equal opportunities for education, skills development and dignified employment. Addressing a ceremony held in Islamabad to mark International Youth Day, the…",
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    },
    {
      "id": 678905,
      "title": "Ehsaas Naujawan programme gets Rs5bn funding",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/ehsaas-naujawan-programme-gets-rs5bn-funding",
      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T16:28:14.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Daily Times",
        "url": "https://dailytimes.com.pk/1537567/ehsaas-naujawan-programme-gets-rs5bn-funding/"
      },
      "summary": "The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cabinet approved increasing the Ehsaas Naujawan programme’s total funding from Rs3 billion to Rs5 billion. The decision came during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Sohail Afridi in Peshawar. The meeting approved several measures concerning education and healthcare. Read more: Punjab govt announces Rs 60 million scholarships for 500 GB Officials […]",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
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    },
    {
      "id": 678892,
      "title": "110-Bed Hospital Becomes Operational in Balakot",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/110-bed-hospital-becomes-operational-in-balakot",
      "topic": "tech",
      "section": "Tech",
      "published": "2026-08-12T16:12:57.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "ProPakistani",
        "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/08/12/110-bed-hospital-becomes-operational-in-balakot/"
      },
      "summary": "A modern 110-bed Category-C hospital has been completed and made operational in Balakot, expanding healthcare services for local residents and … Read More The post 110-Bed Hospital Becomes Operational in Balakot appeared first on ProPakistani .",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
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    },
    {
      "id": 683842,
      "title": "California Senate unanimously backs stronger Pakistan-US ties",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/california-senate-unanimously-backs-stronger-pakistan-us-ties",
      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T16:07:02.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Dawn",
        "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2022378/california-senate-unanimously-backs-stronger-pakistan-us-ties"
      },
      "summary": "WASHINGTON: The California State Senate has unanimously passed a resolution celebrating the “enduring relationship” between Pakistan and the United States and recognising the “significant contributions” of Pakistani-Americans to the state’s economy, culture and social fabric. The resolution, presented by Senator Melissa Hurtado, highlighted the “pivotal role” played by Pakistani-Americans in…",
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    },
    {
      "id": 678893,
      "title": "Govt Cancels All NOCs Issued to Bureaucrats Under Old Rules",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/govt-cancels-all-nocs-issued-to-bureaucrats-under-old-rules",
      "topic": "tech",
      "section": "Tech",
      "published": "2026-08-12T16:06:19.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "ProPakistani",
        "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/08/12/govt-cancels-all-nocs-issued-to-bureaucrats-under-old-rules/"
      },
      "summary": "The federal government has cancelled all No Objection Certificates (NOCs) and permissions previously issued to civil servants under the Government … Read More The post Govt Cancels All NOCs Issued to Bureaucrats Under Old Rules appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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    },
    {
      "id": 678906,
      "title": "Turkish F-16 crashes during training flight",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/turkish-f-16-crashes-during-training-flight",
      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T16:01:10.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Daily Times",
        "url": "https://dailytimes.com.pk/1537565/turkish-f-16-crashes-during-training-flight/"
      },
      "summary": "A Turkish Air Force F-16 fighter jet crashed during a routine training flight in northwestern Yalova province. Türkiye’s Defence Ministry confirmed the aircraft crashed during the training sortie. The incident occurred while the fighter was conducting a routine flight. Read more: Turkey deploys F–16 jets, air defence to Northern cyprus The pilot successfully ejected from the aircraft […]",
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      "illustration": null,
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    },
    {
      "id": 678894,
      "title": "Govt to Recruit 1 Crore Youth as Social Awareness Ambassadors",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/govt-to-recruit-1-crore-youth-as-social-awareness-ambassadors",
      "topic": "tech",
      "section": "Tech",
      "published": "2026-08-12T15:45:43.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "ProPakistani",
        "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/08/12/govt-to-recruit-1-crore-youth-as-social-awareness-ambassadors/"
      },
      "summary": "Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal has announced that the government will mobilize 10 million young Pakistanis as Social Awareness … Read More The post Govt to Recruit 1 Crore Youth as Social Awareness Ambassadors appeared first on ProPakistani .",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
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    },
    {
      "id": 678895,
      "title": "We Need Dollars: Planning Minister",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/we-need-dollars-planning-minister",
      "topic": "tech",
      "section": "Tech",
      "published": "2026-08-12T15:30:52.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "ProPakistani",
        "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/08/12/we-needs-dollars-planning-minister/"
      },
      "summary": "Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal has urged Pakistan’s industries to prepare five-year export plans and shift their focus from … Read More The post We Need Dollars: Planning Minister appeared first on ProPakistani .",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
      "ai_generated": true
    },
    {
      "id": 676490,
      "title": "Millions of people in Iceland and Spain set for 'event of the century' eclipse",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/millions-of-people-in-iceland-and-spain-set-for-event-of-the-century-676490",
      "topic": "science",
      "section": "Science",
      "published": "2026-08-12T15:26:09.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Dawn",
        "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2022388/millions-of-people-in-iceland-and-spain-set-for-event-of-the-century-eclipse"
      },
      "summary": "Millions of people gathered in Iceland and northern Spain to witness Europe’s first total solar eclipse in 27 years on Wednesday, with Spanish officials warning people to avoid areas where a heatwave has raised the risk of wildfires. Authorities were expecting up to 6 million visitors in mostly rural areas within the eclipse’s path across the north of Spain and the Balearic Islands, said Juan…",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
      "ai_generated": true
    },
    {
      "id": 679192,
      "title": "India's Tata shares fall as Chandrasekaran decides to step down",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/indias-tata-shares-fall-as-chandrasekaran-decides-to-step-down",
      "topic": "business",
      "section": "Business",
      "published": "2026-08-12T15:16:30.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Business Recorder",
        "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40434505/indias-tata-shares-fall-as-chandrasekaran-decides-to-step-down"
      },
      "summary": "Shares of Tata Group companies fell on Wednesday after N. Chandrasekaran said he would not seek reappointment as Tata Sons chairman, deepening uncertainty at India’s largest conglomerate that is already grappling with issues ranging from regulatory scrutiny to pricing pressures. India’s top IT services exporter, Tata Consultancy Services, slumped 3.9% and was the biggest loser on the Nifty,…",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
      "ai_generated": true
    },
    {
      "id": 679193,
      "title": "India says retail option trader losses fell 18% after regulatory curbs",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/india-says-retail-option-trader-losses-fell-18-after-regulatory-curbs",
      "topic": "business",
      "section": "Business",
      "published": "2026-08-12T15:11:54.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Business Recorder",
        "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40434504/india-says-retail-option-trader-losses-fell-18-after-regulatory-curbs"
      },
      "summary": "MUMBAI: Retail investors’ losses in India’s equity derivatives market fell nearly 18% year-on-year to 916.85 billion rupees ($9.61 billion) in the financial year ended March 2026, according to data provided by the government in Parliament on Tuesday. The government said the number of individual investors trading equity derivatives fell by nearly a fifth to 7.86 million, following a series of…",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
      "ai_generated": true
    },
    {
      "id": 678909,
      "title": "Rabi-ul-Awwal moon likely on August 14",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/rabi-ul-awwal-moon-likely-on-august-14",
      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T15:11:33.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Daily Times",
        "url": "https://dailytimes.com.pk/1537569/rabi-ul-awwal-moon-likely-on-august-14/"
      },
      "summary": "The Rabi-ul-Awwal 1448 AH moon is unlikely to be sighted on Thursday evening, according to SUPARCO’s latest astronomical forecast. The prediction indicates that the Islamic month may begin two days later, subject to official confirmation. The development is relevant to Muslims across Pakistan awaiting the official start of Rabi-ul-Awwal. The Pakistan Space and Upper […]",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
      "ai_generated": true
    },
    {
      "id": 679194,
      "title": "Indian central bank likely intervenes to support rupee, traders say",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/indian-central-bank-likely-intervenes-to-support-rupee-traders-say",
      "topic": "finance",
      "section": "Finance & Markets",
      "published": "2026-08-12T15:07:36.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Business Recorder",
        "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40434503/indian-central-bank-likely-intervenes-to-support-rupee-traders-say"
      },
      "summary": "MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India likely intervened in the foreign exchange market on Wednesday, six traders told Reuters, as lingering anxiety over the Iran war kept oil prices elevated and pressured the South Asian currency. The rupee managed to hold its ground on the back of the intervention and was last at 95.41 per dollar, little changed from its close at 95.4350 in the previous session.…",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
      "ai_generated": true
    },
    {
      "id": 678896,
      "title": "Arif Habib Dolmen Opens Investments in Naya Nazimabad Apartments REIT",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/arif-habib-dolmen-opens-investments-in-naya-nazimabad-apartments-reit",
      "topic": "tech",
      "section": "Tech",
      "published": "2026-08-12T14:57:57.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "ProPakistani",
        "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/08/12/arif-habib-dolmen-opens-investments-in-naya-nazimabad-apartments-reit/"
      },
      "summary": "Arif Habib Dolmen REIT Management Limited (AHDRML) has announced an offer for sale of shares in the Naya Nazimabad Apartments … Read More The post Arif Habib Dolmen Opens Investments in Naya Nazimabad Apartments REIT appeared first on ProPakistani .",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
      "ai_generated": true
    },
    {
      "id": 678910,
      "title": "Missile attack feared during Trump’s Türkiye exit",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/missile-attack-feared-during-trumps-turkiye-exit",
      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T14:57:54.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Daily Times",
        "url": "https://dailytimes.com.pk/1537552/missile-attack-feared-during-trumps-turkiye-exit/"
      },
      "summary": "US intelligence reportedly warned that President Donald Trump’s aircraft could face a missile attack after the NATO summit in Türkiye. The New York Times cited US officials familiar with the matter, saying intelligence agencies received information about a possible attack. Read more: NATO unveils major defence deals as Trump attends Ankara summit Officials reportedly warned that Air […]",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
      "ai_generated": true
    },
    {
      "id": 671757,
      "title": "India bonds flat, major move likely only after US inflation data",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/india-bonds-flat-major-move-likely-only-after-us-inflation-data",
      "topic": "finance",
      "section": "Finance & Markets",
      "published": "2026-08-12T14:42:33.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Business Recorder",
        "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40434502/india-bonds-flat-major-move-likely-only-after-us-inflation-data"
      },
      "summary": "MUMBAI: Indian government bonds ended little changed on Wednesday as traders awaited the latest U.S. inflation data due later in the day, after the local price data was largely in line with estimates. Oil prices eased marginally to around $88 per barrel after media reports that the U.S. and Iran have agreed to extend a 60-day ceasefire set to expire on August 17, according to sources. The yield…",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
      "ai_generated": true
    },
    {
      "id": 671258,
      "title": "Rare Discount Helps Pakistan Earn $1.27 Billion Extra in Exports",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/rare-discount-helps-pakistan-earn-1-27-billion-extra-in-exports",
      "topic": "tech",
      "section": "Tech",
      "published": "2026-08-12T14:39:26.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "ProPakistani",
        "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/08/12/rare-discount-helps-pakistan-earn-1-27-billion-extra-in-exports/"
      },
      "summary": "The government reduced tariffs by Rs. 160 billion during the last fiscal year under the National Tariff Policy, with the … Read More The post Rare Discount Helps Pakistan Earn $1.27 Billion Extra in Exports appeared first on ProPakistani .",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
      "ai_generated": true
    },
    {
      "id": 670709,
      "title": "18 terrorists killed during operations by security forces in Balochistan’s Surab district: ISPR",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/18-terrorists-killed-during-operations-by-security-forces-in",
      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T14:37:29.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
        "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2022383/18-terrorists-killed-during-operations-by-security-forces-in-balochistans-surab-district-ispr"
      },
      "summary": "At least 18 terrorists were killed in Balochistan’s Surab district during operations by security forces, the military’s media wing said on Wednesday. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said eight terrorists were killed when an “under preparation” vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) detonated. “An under preparation vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) detonated…",
      "outlets": 3,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
      "ai_generated": true
    },
    {
      "id": 676488,
      "title": "Met Office forecasts fresh rain spell for upper, central parts of country from Aug 13-15",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/met-office-forecasts-fresh-rain-spell-for-upper-central-parts-of-676488",
      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T14:37:00.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Dawn",
        "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2022381/met-office-forecasts-fresh-rain-spell-for-upper-central-parts-of-country-from-aug-13-15"
      },
      "summary": "The upper and central parts of the country are set to receive a fresh spell of monsoon rains from August 13 to 15, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said on Wednesday. In an advisory, the Met Office said monsoon currents were penetrating the upper parts of the country along with a westerly wave. In Kashmir, it forecast rain accompanied by wind and thundershowers in Neelum Valley,…",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
      "ai_generated": true
    },
    {
      "id": 670712,
      "title": "Met Office forecasts fresh rain spell for upper, central parts of country from Aug 13-15",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/met-office-forecasts-fresh-rain-spell-for-upper-central-parts-of",
      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T14:37:00.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
        "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2022381/met-office-forecasts-fresh-rain-spell-for-upper-central-parts-of-country-from-aug-13-15"
      },
      "summary": "The upper and central parts of the country are set to receive a fresh spell of monsoon rains from August 13 to 15, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said on Wednesday. In an advisory, the Met Office said monsoon currents were penetrating the upper parts of the country along with a westerly wave. In Kashmir, it forecast rain accompanied by wind and thundershowers in Neelum Valley,…",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
      "ai_generated": true
    },
    {
      "id": 671269,
      "title": "Three cops arrested over prisoner escape",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/three-cops-arrested-over-prisoner-escape",
      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T14:31:14.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Daily Times",
        "url": "https://dailytimes.com.pk/1537545/three-cops-arrested-over-prisoner-escape/"
      },
      "summary": "Rawalpindi police arrested three Adiala jail guards over their alleged involvement in a prisoner’s escape during transportation. The prisoner, identified as Hammad, escaped in the Mandra area on Tuesday while being transported to Jhelum jail. Read more: Jail breaker arrested in DI Khan The arrested officials include Assistant Sub-Inspector Tauqeer Hussain, Head Constable Mahboob Khan and…",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
      "ai_generated": true
    },
    {
      "id": 676491,
      "title": "Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji dies aged 97",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/former-chinese-premier-zhu-rongji-dies-aged-97-676491",
      "topic": "culture",
      "section": "Culture",
      "published": "2026-08-12T14:19:52.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Dawn",
        "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2022384/former-chinese-premier-zhu-rongji-dies-aged-97"
      },
      "summary": "Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji, whose market reforms helped drive the country’s extraordinary economic rise, died on Wednesday at the age of 97. Zhu became premier in 1998 and swiftly lived up to his reputation as a hard-hitting free marketeer. Among his best-known reforms were a broad programme to privatise unprofitable state-owned enterprises, the privatisation of urban housing and the…",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
      "ai_generated": true
    },
    {
      "id": 671760,
      "title": "Wall St gains as AI earnings lift tech, inflation data supports rate-hold bets",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/wall-st-gains-as-ai-earnings-lift-tech-inflation-data-supports-rate",
      "topic": "ai",
      "section": "AI",
      "published": "2026-08-12T14:15:20.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Business Recorder",
        "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40434500/wall-st-gains-as-ai-earnings-lift-tech-inflation-data-supports-rate-hold-bets"
      },
      "summary": "Wall Street’s main indexes rose on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq outperforming peers as upbeat earnings from AI infrastructure firms boosted technology stocks, while largely in-line inflation data reinforced bets the Fed will hold interest rates steady. Data showed U.S. consumer prices increased slightly in July, weakening the argument for the central bank to hike interest rates next month. Traders…",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
      "ai_generated": true
    },
    {
      "id": 671259,
      "title": "AI-Powered Crypto Scams Are Making 4.5 Times More Money",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/ai-powered-crypto-scams-are-making-4-5-times-more-money",
      "topic": "ai",
      "section": "AI",
      "published": "2026-08-12T14:11:01.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "ProPakistani",
        "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/08/12/ai-powered-crypto-scams-are-making-4-5-times-more-money/"
      },
      "summary": "Artificial intelligence is making cryptocurrency scams cheaper to operate and easier to scale, with impersonation fraud rising more than 1,400% … Read More The post AI-Powered Crypto Scams Are Making 4.5 Times More Money appeared first on ProPakistani .",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
      "ai_generated": true
    },
    {
      "id": 671761,
      "title": "Aussie heavyweight Teremoana knocks out Savage in two rounds",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/aussie-heavyweight-teremoana-knocks-out-savage-in-two-rounds",
      "topic": "business",
      "section": "Business",
      "published": "2026-08-12T14:10:31.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Business Recorder",
        "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40434498/aussie-heavyweight-teremoana-knocks-out-savage-in-two-rounds"
      },
      "summary": "Australia’s Teremoana Teremoana stopped American DeAndre Savage in the second round on Wednesday to extend his professional record to 12 wins, all by knockout, in the heavyweight main event at The Star Gold Coast in Queensland. The 28-year-old Olympian ended the bout by flooring Savage with a right hand, continuing a remarkable record as none of his opponents have lasted beyond the second round.…",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
      "ai_generated": true
    },
    {
      "id": 669059,
      "title": "After death of 3 Pakistani sailors, FO says Islamabad will implement maritime coalition 'in full earnest'",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/after-death-of-3-pakistani-sailors-fo-says-islamabad-will-implement",
      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T14:08:46.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Dawn",
        "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2022344/after-death-of-3-pakistani-sailors-fo-says-islamabad-will-implement-maritime-coalition-in-full-earnest"
      },
      "summary": "The Foreign Office (FO) said on Wednesday that Pakistan, as a signatory to the recently announced multinational maritime defence coalition, would implement its commitments “in full earnest”. The statement comes following the deaths of three Pakistani sailors in Houthi strikes on a Saudi cargo ship on Tuesday. Last month, Riyadh unveiled plans for a multinational maritime defence coalition to…",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
      "ai_generated": true
    },
    {
      "id": 671762,
      "title": "SBI sees strong demand for 5-year dollar bond, tightens pricing",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/sbi-sees-strong-demand-for-5-year-dollar-bond-tightens-pricing",
      "topic": "finance",
      "section": "Finance & Markets",
      "published": "2026-08-12T14:04:33.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Business Recorder",
        "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40434497/sbi-sees-strong-demand-for-5-year-dollar-bond-tightens-pricing"
      },
      "summary": "MUMBAI: State Bank of India, the country’s largest lender, drew strong demand in its return to the public dollar bond market after nearly a year, with pricing tightening sharply from initial guidance, three merchant bankers said on Wednesday. SBI raised $500 million through a five-year dollar bond issued via its London branch, the lender said in a stock exchange filing late on Tuesday. These…",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
      "ai_generated": true
    },
    {
      "id": 671763,
      "title": "England to have no curfew for Pakistan Tests, says captain Root",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/england-to-have-no-curfew-for-pakistan-tests-says-captain-root-671763",
      "topic": "business",
      "section": "Business",
      "published": "2026-08-12T14:01:35.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Business Recorder",
        "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40434496/england-to-have-no-curfew-for-pakistan-tests-says-captain-root"
      },
      "summary": "England captain Joe Root said there would be no team curfew during next week’s home Test series against Pakistan, backing players to act responsibly despite recent off-field incidents that have put the team’s culture under scrutiny. The 35-year-old’s remarks come amid the intense scrutiny surrounding England’s dressing room culture over the past year under former coach Brendon McCullum and former…",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
      "ai_generated": true
    },
    {
      "id": 671271,
      "title": "Makkah pact treats attack as collective threat: FO",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/makkah-pact-treats-attack-as-collective-threat-fo",
      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T14:00:29.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Daily Times",
        "url": "https://dailytimes.com.pk/1537529/makkah-pact-treats-attack-as-collective-threat-fo/"
      },
      "summary": "Pakistan’s Foreign Office said the Makkah Agreement considers an attack on one member an attack on all. Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hassan Andrabi made the remarks during his weekly press briefing. He highlighted the August 7 Makkah Summit. Read more: Saudi Arabia says Makkah pact ‘long-term’ deal to boost cooperation Andrabi said Pakistan played a key role […]",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
      "ai_generated": true
    },
    {
      "id": 671260,
      "title": "Master Group’s Indus Cloud Launches Pakistan’s First Cisco AI GPU Cluster Powered by NVIDIA H200 GPUs",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/master-groups-indus-cloud-launches-pakistans-first-cisco-ai-gpu",
      "topic": "ai",
      "section": "AI",
      "published": "2026-08-12T13:59:58.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "ProPakistani",
        "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/08/12/master-groups-indus-cloud-launches-pakistans-first-cisco-ai-gpu-cluster-powered-by-nvidia-h200-gpus/"
      },
      "summary": "Master Group’s Indus Cloud, Pakistan’s First AI-Ready, Renewable-Powered Enterprise Cloud, today announced the launch of the country’s first Cisco AI … Read More The post Master Group’s Indus Cloud Launches Pakistan’s First Cisco AI GPU Cluster Powered by NVIDIA H200 GPUs appeared first on ProPakistani .",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
      "ai_generated": true
    },
    {
      "id": 671261,
      "title": "Microsoft’s August Update of Windows 11 Brings More Control Over AI Features",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/microsofts-august-update-of-windows-11-brings-more-control-over-ai",
      "topic": "ai",
      "section": "AI",
      "published": "2026-08-12T13:54:23.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "ProPakistani",
        "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/08/12/microsofts-august-update-of-windows-11-brings-more-control-over-ai-features/"
      },
      "summary": "Microsoft has released its August 2026 security update for Windows 11, bringing a long list of new features, interface changes, … Read More The post Microsoft’s August Update of Windows 11 Brings More Control Over AI Features appeared first on ProPakistani .",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
      "ai_generated": true
    }
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