27 Aug 2026
Sindh makes fire safety measures mandatory at all private schools
The directive further requires regular inspections of electrical systems, laboratories and kitchens to identify and address potential fire hazards.
27 Aug 2026
Govt announces Rs5m compensation for families of Pims fire victims
"No financial compensation could make up for the loss of a life, but said the payment was intended to help ease the families’ difficulties"
27 Aug 2026
PIMS tragedy victims demand judicial commission, question govt’s response
The victims’ families said that in other countries, such a tragedy would trigger a comprehensive response from the entire system.
27 Aug 2026
Ali: Baby left unclaimed at PIMS for two months dies in fire
No family member has come forward to claim him
27 Aug 2026
5-year-old girl in Haripur was raped, reveals post-mortem report
Her body was recovered on Aug 24 from an abandoned well
27 Aug 2026
Apple to hold major launch event on September 9
The event is also expected to feature a new version of Siri, reportedly referred to as Siri AI.
27 Aug 2026
Pakistan seize early initiative as Abbas rattles England top order
Pakistan made one change in playing XI
27 Aug 2026
KP CM Sohail Afridi to visit Sindh as PTI announces rally in Karachi
He, along with central leaders, would arrive in Sindh on Sept 3 and receive a welcome at Kamoon Shaheed
27 Aug 2026
Nawaz Sharif nominates Iftikhar Gilani for AJK premiership
Gillani lost general election in AJK
27 Aug 2026
PIMS stops taking new maternity cases amid reduced capacity after fire
15 beds in the children’s nursery were completely destroyed in the fire
27 Aug 2026
PIMS tragedy: Bodies of 14 newborns handed over to families amid calls for DNA identification
Following the tragedy federal health Secretary was sacked.
27 Aug 2026
Imran’s sister seeks early SC hearing of contempt plea over hospital transfer
She asked the apex court to take up the matter this week or early next week instead of waiting until the hearing scheduled for September 16
27 Aug 2026
Mir Raza case: Judicial Commission begins proceedings, issues notices to parties
Under the commission’s rules, the proceedings are expected to be completed within 30 days.
27 Aug 2026
Punjab orders hospital fire-safety checks after PIMS tragedy
Under the directions issued, deputy commissioners were tasked with immediately checking fire extinguishers, firefighting systems and emergency exits at teaching hospitals, district and tehsil headquarters hospitals, Rural Health Centres and Maryam Nawaz Health Clinics.