Day: August 17, 2026

Pakistan Embassy in Ankara Marks 79th Independence Anniversary

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# Pakistan Embassy in Ankara Marks 79th Independence Anniversary **ANKARA:** The Embassy of Pakistan in Ankara observed Pakistan’s 79th Independence Anniversary with a dignified flag-hoisting ceremony attended by embassy officials, members of the diplomatic community and Pakistani citizens residing in Türkiye. The ceremony began with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran, followed by the national anthem and the hoisting of the Pakistani flag. During the ceremony, Deputy Head of Mission **Shaiq Ahmed Bhutto** read out the special message of the President of Pakistan, highlighting the historic struggle for…

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# NBP Marks 79th Independence Day with Flag-Hoisting Ceremony in Karachi **Karachi:** The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) celebrated Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day with a ceremony at its Head Office in Karachi, attended by President & CEO **Rehmat Ali Hasnie**, senior management and employees from across the Bank. The celebrations featured the hoisting of the national flag by the NBP President, the national anthem and a cake-cutting ceremony. Addressing the gathering, Rehmat Ali Hasnie paid tribute to the sacrifices of Pakistan’s founders and the Armed Forces, emphasizing the Bank’s role…

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PTCL, WWF-Pakistan Join Hands for ‘Plant for Pakistan’ Tree Plantation Drive

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# PTCL, WWF-Pakistan Join Hands for ‘Plant for Pakistan’ Tree Plantation Drive **Islamabad:** Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), in collaboration with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF-Pakistan), organized a tree plantation drive at the PTCL Training Academy in Islamabad under the **‘Plant for Pakistan’** initiative as part of PTCL’s Independence Day campaign, **‘Pakistan Jitna Jawan.’** The initiative reflects the organizations’ shared commitment to promoting a cleaner, greener and more sustainable Pakistan while encouraging collective action for environmental protection. PTCL CEO **Nadeem Khan** and WWF-Pakistan Senior Director Programmes **Rab Nawaz**…

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Petrol Dealers’ Commission Hike to Cost Consumers Over Rs26 Billion Annually

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### Petrol Dealers’ Commission Hike to Cost Consumers Over Rs26 Billion Annually The federal government has imposed an additional annual burden of more than **Rs26 billion** on consumers by increasing the commission paid to petroleum dealers, according to a report by **Dawn**. The government raised the dealers’ commission by **Rs1.34 per litre** on August 14, taking the commission on petrol and diesel from **Rs8.64 to Rs9.98 per litre**. The additional cost will ultimately be borne by consumers, adding further pressure on the public already struggling with inflation and unemployment. With…

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Gulf Allies Growing Disillusioned with Trump as U.S. Security Guarantees Come Under Scrutiny

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### Gulf Allies Growing Disillusioned with Trump as U.S. Security Guarantees Come Under Scrutiny Despite billions of dollars in defense deals and arms purchases, Gulf allies are increasingly questioning the reliability of the United States as a security partner, with some reportedly considering whether to continue hosting major U.S. military bases on their territory. According to **The Washington Post**, citing Arab, European and U.S. officials, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain are growing increasingly frustrated and uneasy with the Trump administration’s approach. The Gulf states are…

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