August 3, 2026 - Pakistan Chronicle

Balochistan Education Secretary Reviews PMU-BESP Projects to Improve Quality Education

August 3, 2026August 3, 2026 Syed Sardar Muhammad Khondai

Secretary, School Education Department Reviews Progress of PMU-BESP Projects Quetta (Syed Sardar Mohammad Khondai) Secretary, School Education Department, Government of Balochistan, Mr. Lal Jan Jaffar, visited the office of the Project Management Unit – Balochistan Education Support Program (PMU-BESP) yesterday to review the progress of ongoing educational initiatives across the province. On this occasion, Project Director Hafiz Muhammad Qasim briefed the Secretary on the implementation status of various projects being executed under PMU-BESP. The briefing highlighted ongoing efforts to improve access to quality education, strengthen institutional capacity, and enhance educational…

3 Killed as Vehicle Plunges into Gorge Near Kozhak Top on Quetta-Chaman Highway

August 3, 2026 Syed Sardar Muhammad Khondai

Tragic Traffic Accident Near Kozhak Top, Vehicle Falls into Deep Gorge, 3 Killed Chaman (Syed Sardar Mohammad Khondai) – A tragic traffic accident occurred on the Quetta-Chaman National Highway at Shela Bagh, near Kozhak Top, where a vehicle went out of control and fell into a deep gorge. According to details, three people died on the spot in the accident. The district administration and rescue teams shifted the bodies to the local hospital after the operation. The deceased include a man, a woman, and a child.

Riyadh Air Launches Direct Flights to Islamabad and Lahore

August 3, 2026 Staff report

Riyadh Air Announces Direct Flights to Pakistan Riyadhh (Waqar Naseem Wamic) Saudi Arabia’s new national airline, Riyadh Air, has announced the launch of direct flights to Pakistan, further strengthening air connectivity between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. Riyadh Air will begin its operations to Pakistan in August, with bookings already open for flights to Islamabad and Lahore. Daily flights from Riyadh to Islamabad will commence on August 14, while three weekly flights between Riyadh and Lahore will begin on August 18. According to reports, Riyadh Air’s modern Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft…

RPO Rawalpindi Reviews Chehlum Security Arrangements in Attock

August 3, 2026 Ijaz Ul Hasan

RPO Rawalpindi and Commissioner Review Security Arrangements for Chehlum Procession in Attock By Ijaz-ul-Hassan | Attock City ATTOCK: Regional Police Officer (RPO) Rawalpindi Region Babar Sarfraz Alpa, accompanied by Rawalpindi Division Commissioner Salman Ghani, visited Attock district to review the security arrangements for the central Chehlum procession of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) in Attock City. During the visit, they were accompanied by District Police Officer (DPO) Attock Sardar Mowar Khan, Deputy Commissioner Attock Dr. Mudassar Ahmad Shah, SP Investigation Zainab Ayub, and other concerned officials. The RPO and the Commissioner…

US Attacks Iran Today: Trump Calls Off Massive Strike, Sets New Talks for Monday

August 3, 2026 Kainat R

Donald Trump announces new talks with Iran after calling off a planned US strike.

Breaking news on the Iran war took a sudden turn this weekend after President Donald Trump announced he had called off what would have been the biggest US attack on Iran since World War II, opting instead to pursue a new round of negotiations set to begin Monday afternoon. Background The United States and Iran have been at war since late February, when Trump announced “major combat operations” with joint US-Israeli strikes hitting military, government, and infrastructure sites across the country. Despite a framework deal reached in mid-June meant to…

Justin Greaves Steadies West Indies as Rain Disrupts Opening Day of West Indies vs Pakistan 2nd Test

August 3, 2026 Kainat R

Justin Greaves batting for West Indies against Pakistan in the 2nd Test at Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad, August 2026

Justin Greaves made an unbeaten 64 to steer West Indies to 239 for 5 at stumps on a rain-shortened opening day of the second and final Test against Pakistan in Trinidad on Sunday. The West Indies vs Pakistan 2nd Test is being played at Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain, with West Indies already leading the West Indies vs Pakistan Test series 2026 after winning the first match. West Indies Get Off to a Flier Before Rain Interrupts West Indies chose to bat first in the WI vs PAK…

Arms Control in 2026: What Happens Now That New START Has Expired

August 3, 2026 Kainat R

US and Russian nuclear weapons during discussions over arms control after New START expires.

For the first time in more than five decades, the world’s two largest nuclear powers are operating without a single legally binding limit on their strategic arsenals. New START, the last remaining US-Russia arms control treaty, expired on February 5, 2026, marking one of the most significant setbacks for arms control and disarmament in modern history. Background Arms control in international relations refers to the set of agreements, treaties, and verification mechanisms that states use to limit the development, testing, and deployment of weapons, particularly weapons of mass destruction. The…

Forensic Evidence in Murder Case in Pakistan How Investigators Build a Case

August 3, 2026 Kainat R

Forensic investigator collecting evidence at a crime scene in Pakistan

When a murder happens in Pakistan, solving it is rarely simple. Detectives cannot just rely on eyewitnesses or confessions. Courts want cold, hard proof. That is where forensic evidence steps in and it has quietly become one of the most important parts of criminal trials across the country. Whether you are trying to understand a case in the news or looking for a forensic evidence in murder case PDF for academic research, this guide breaks down exactly how the process works in Pakistan, what types of evidence investigators collect, and…

Hyderabad Police Register Case Against Meta India Head Over Alleged Offensive Posts About PM Modi

August 3, 2026 Nadeem Ali

NEW DELHI: Hyderabad Police have registered a criminal case against Meta India Managing Director Arun Srinivas following complaints over videos circulated on Facebook that allegedly depicted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an offensive and abusive manner. The case comes as India continues to tighten oversight of social media platforms and digital content. Officials from the Hyderabad Cyber Crime Wing confirmed that the investigation was launched after multiple complaints alleged that manipulated and objectionable videos targeting the prime minister had been shared on Meta-owned Facebook. Authorities said they are preparing…

Wildfire Crisis 2026: What’s Driving the Fires Burning Across the Globe Right Now

August 3, 2026 Kainat R

Wildfires burning across forests and landscapes during the global wildfire crisis in 2026.

The wildfire crisis has intensified sharply this summer, with major blazes reported simultaneously in France, Spain, Greece, the United States, and Pakistan. From helicopters colliding while battling flames in Greece to hundreds of structures damaged in Washington state, the scale of this year’s fire season has renewed global debate over what is driving the wildfire crisis and whether current prevention systems are keeping pace. Background So, what is wildfire, exactly? A wildfire is an uncontrolled fire that burns through vegetation such as forests, grasslands, or brushland, often spreading rapidly depending…