PML-N announces tickets for 7 reserved AJK seats
MUZAFFARABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Wednesday announced its candidates for seven of the eight reserved seats in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly.
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Jinnah, Partition & a secret: 2 Mumbai doctors to receive Pakistan’s top honour
Pakistan will honor two Parsi doctors from Mumbai with its highest civilian award. These physicians kept Muhammad Ali Jinnah's terminal illness a closely guarded secret.
QC Unveils 2026 Education Campaign to support students in need at home and abroad
Qatar Charity (QC) has launched the Education Campaign 2026, pursuing the motto "Science as Stewardship”, marking the approaching academic year and back-to-school initiative.
NYSC warns corps members against conduct that could tarnish scheme’s image
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has warned Corps Members participating in the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream Two Orientation Course read more NYSC warns corps members against conduct that could tarnish…
AMA orders aboboyaa, tricycles to install reflectors, avoid major highways
All aboboyaa and tricycle operators in Accra will be required to fit their vehicles with reflectors by the end of August, Accra Mayor Michael Kpakpo Allotey has announced.
Modi govt's Gen Z outreach: One Union minister to visit one university every day
The proposed initiative, called 'One Day, One University', is aimed at strengthening the government's engagement with young people. During these visits, ministers are expected to hold discussions with students, hear their views on issues affecting the country and explain government schemes meant for students and young people.
Rajasthan To Hold First Simultaneous Urban Body Polls In September
Jaipur: Under the one state, one election, 309 urban bodies of Rajasthan will go for election in September. The state election commission announced the election schedule on Wednesday.
Almost 4 000 rounds of Saps ammunition lost or stolen per month
Over 2 500 guns have been lost or stolen from the South African Police Service since April 2022.
Ukraine can now forcibly evacuate children from the front line. Critics say it’s not that simple
Editor's note: Some names in this story have been changed to protect the identities of the mothers, who spoke on condition of anonymity.
Beed: Georai Talathi Held With ₹70,000 Bribe To Facilitate Illegal Sand Transportation
Beed: A talathi (village revenue official) of Khamgaon Sajja in Georai tehsil was caught red-handed by the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar unit of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) while allegedly accepting…
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed receives phone call from Donald Trump
The two leaders both agreed to continue to cooperate closely over the regional challenges currently facing the Middle East region.
ED Raids 10 Premises In Jauhar University Trust Probe Over Alleged Diversion Of Govt Contract Funds
Lucknow: The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at 10 premises in Rampur, Saharanpur and Delhi as part of its ongoing money laundering investigation linked to Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar Trust and Mohammad Ali Jauhar University in Rampur.
Punjab Announces Location for Kite String Production for Basant 2027
The Punjab government has finalized Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Basant 2027 and allocated Lahore’s Jallo Park area for the … Read More The post Punjab Announces Location for Kite String Production for Basant 2027 appeared first on ProPakistani .
As bodies pile up, Cachalia insists Operation Prosper is working
Operation Prosper is facing renewed scrutiny amid continued gang violence, but Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says arrests, firearm seizures and crime reductions indicate progress across operational areas.
Jury discharged in Palestine Action Elbit raid trial
The jury at the Old Bailey is discharged after 37 hours of deliberations.
Israeli army opens criminal case over Hind Rajab killing
Israeli military police are to open a criminal case over the death of five-year-old Hind Rajab , the Palestinian girl whose killing and traumatic final moments in Gaza sparked outrage around the…
UAE emergency alerts: What to do when phone alarm sounds and how the system works
Residents in some parts of the UAE received an emergency alert on Tuesday evening after authorities detected an aerial threat from Iran.
Indian hotel fire kills nine, including five Bangladeshi nationals
A fire ripped through a hotel in Kolkata, killing nine people, including a child and five Bangladeshi nationals.
Argentina sends two planes with aid to earthquake-hit Colombia
Milei goverment sends humanitarian aid to Colombia to help emergency efforts following last week's devastating earthquake. Leer más
More than 20,000 people crossed the Russia-Georgia border in a single day. There’s a massive traffic jam on the Russian side.
More than 20,000 people crossed the Russia–Georgia border in a single day, Russia’s Federal Customs Service reported on the evening of August 18.
Mpumalanga needs R38 billion to repair and maintain roads
Provincial government officials reported that these expenses have been transferred to Sanral because the province did not have enough budget.
UAE air force pilots show off skills
The Ministry of Defence has released a video highlighting its ability to protect the country through aerial defence operations.
‘We are Gen Z’ the new ‘jaante nahi mera baap kaun hai’: Omar Abdullah on viral Kargil video of woman
Omar's reaction came in response to a video in which a woman can purportedly be seen shouting and creating a ruckus at the Minimarg checkpoint in Kargil, Ladakh
GACC flags persistent corruption risks despite progress in 2025
The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) has released its 2025 State of Corruption Report, highlighting both progress and persistent weaknesses in Ghana’s fight against corruption.
Five learners allege inappropriate conduct by staff member at Athlone school
A senior staff member at Blossom Street Primary School in Athlone is under investigation following allegations of inappropriate conduct made by five learners.
South African passport ranked 86th globally
The South African passport ranks 86th globally, with holders able to access 108 destinations without obtaining a conventional visa in advance, according to data from independent platform Passport…
Fuel coupons worth ₹1,000, rain and chaos: Why a ‘petrol langar’ in Chandigarh left people fuming
An Amritsar-based social worker Rakesh Trehan had reportedly announced ‘petrol langar’ in Chandigarh on August 18, but heavy rains dampened the plans.
Drohnenhersteller: Donaustahl-Chef vor russischen Geheimdiensten abgetaucht
Der Gründer des Rüstungsunternehmens Donaustahl fürchtet um sein Leben. Nach Hinweisen deutscher Sicherheitsbehörden lebt Stefan Thumann inzwischen im Untergrund.
US sanctions ICC president, senior legal official
the United States (US) has escalated its campaign against the International Criminal Court (ICC).
MACC urged to clarify status of two-month-old petroleum cargo commingling report
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — Maritime industry observer Datuk Seri Jeyenderan Ramasamy has urged the Malaysian Ant...
Kurnool police arrest three in TDP activist murder case
Police produced the accused before the court and remanded them to judicial custody until September 1
Govt to use GST data to track subcontracting in highway projects: Nitin Gadkari
Nitin Gadkari says GST records will be used to track subcontracting in highway projects as govt plans rules to limit multiple layers of contractors.
‘KRA, unless you arrest me, I have nothing,’ Gachagua says
The former Deputy President also accused the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) of targeting political opponents through tax demands, saying he had been told that the taxman was looking for him.
- Gachagua warns DCP will not endorse candidates without his support.
- KRA allegedly targeting political opponents with tax demands.
- KRA Chairperson Ndiritu Muriithi accused of personal vendetta against Gachagua.
Egypt launches legal action over unauthorized filming in Luxor tombs
Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities is taking legal action against officials who allowed a foreign content creator to film in Luxor's archaeological tombs without a ticket.
Yemeni army launches drone strikes on Houthi positions
The Yemeni army says it carried out drone attacks on Houthi sites across several fronts, reporting casualties among the group in recent hours.
Trump orders top envoys to halt Iran talks, CNN reports
CNN reports that Donald Trump has instructed senior envoys to suspend talks with Iran as the US maintains its maritime blockade.
Yendi firefighters rush to save Gushegu Nursing College as District remains without fire station
By: Joyce Kantam Kolamong Firefighters from Yendi travelled 61 kilometres to contain a fire at the Gushegu Nursing and Midwifery Training College on Monday, August 17, 2026.
UAE citizens can now receive scholarships for fully online university programmes
UAE citizens can now receive government scholarships to study academic programmes delivered entirely online, under new regulations issued by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research…
TVK government’s first 100 days: New style of functioning aimed at driving progress in Tamil Nadu
Cabinet diversity, punctuality and anti-corruption measures mark its early tenure, even as concerns persist over fiscal prudence, transparency and dissent
Cabinet approves railway multitracking projects in four States at ₹9,450 crore
Expected to be completed by 2030-31, the projects are spread across eight districts in West Bengal, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh and will increase track capacity by about 410 km
Iran issues warning against Arab states aiding US, as UAE cuts economic ties
Iran issues warning against Arab states aiding US, as UAE cuts economic ties Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 08/19/2026 - 12:18 Tehran's armed forces chief says 'any assistance or facilitation provided…
Israel kills 10 in Gaza police station bombing
Israel kills 10 in Gaza police station bombing Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 08/19/2026 - 13:38 Israeli strikes on police headquarters comes despite renewed efforts to advance Gaza ceasefire…
Ohio death row inmate, backed by ex-sheriff, asks for full pardon
Tyrone Noling has spent 30 years on death row for the double murder of an elderly Ohio couple that he insists he didn't commit.
Dubai Police initiatives deliver Dh647.9 million impact for 3.8 million people
Dubai: Community initiatives by Dubai Police generated an estimated social return of Dh647.9 million between 2017 and 2026, according to a study assessing 80 programmes that reached 3.8 million…
India-Japan Defense Technology Cooperation Hinges on Industrial Endurance
There is a marked asymmetry between high-powered India-Japan diplomacy and their uneven industrial integration.
Education Minister calls for urgent focus on basic education as infrastructure gaps persist
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has said that the government is redirecting attention and investment towards basic education and foundational learning as persistent infrastructure and learning gaps continue to affect educational outcomes.
34% of kindergarten pupils spend at least an hour a day on social media, study shows
One in three Hong Kong kindergarten pupils spends at least an hour a day on social media, with more than 80 per cent of parent-child disputes linked to excessive screen time, a survey has found. The Hong Kong Institute of Family Education released the findings on Wednesday showing recreational screen time rose sharply with age, with 60…
Mahama is ‘clocking everywhere’ in his government – Osman Ayariga
Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Ayariga, has praised President John Dramani Mahama for what he described as the administration’s broad focus on issues affecting…
Osun election: Adeleke won through inducement — AAC candidate, Esan alleges
The African Action Congress, AAC, governorship candidate in the just concluded election in Osun State, Olajide Esan, has attributed the victory of the incumbent governor, Ademola Adeleke, to financial…
Greece's alliance with Israel is becoming a domestic liability
Greece's alliance with Israel is becoming a domestic liability Submitted by Iason Athanasiadis on Wed, 08/19/2026 - 13:45 Athens sees Israel as an important partner, but the relationship is facing…
National Apprenticeship Programme exceeds 10,000 target, reaches 14,000 – NYA CEO
Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Ayariga, has disclosed that the National Apprenticeship Programme has exceeded its initial target of 10,000 beneficiaries, reaching…
Watch Live: Lindsay Clancy trial resumes with cross-examination of psychologist
Lindsay Clancy's trial will resume Wednesday in Massachusetts with the cross-examination of a psychologist who testified that Clancy said she heard a voice ordering her to kill her children.
Civil Aviation Authority holds introductory session on new drone law
<p>Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) organized an introductory session open to the public on Law No.
Government Unveils Bill to Cut Business Red Tape and Costs
The government of Abelardo de la Espriella has introduced a competitiveness bill before Congress aimed at reducing the bureaucracy, costs, and time that businesses face when creating and formalizing companies in Colombia.
Another European Country Bans Niqab
Portugal has banned niqab for women as a new law restricts any face-covering clothing in public places. Portuguese President António … Read More The post Another European Country Bans Niqab appeared first on ProPakistani .