August 11, 2026 - Pakistan Chronicle

PTI Raises Alarm Over Imran Khan’s Health, Says Reports Cause Nationwide Anxiety

August 11, 2026 Nadeem Ali

PTI raises concerns over Imran Khan health reports

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has expressed serious concern over what it described as “alarming reports” about Imran Khan’s health, saying the reports have triggered anxiety and uncertainty across the country. The party said the health-related reports concerning its founder and former prime minister have caused growing concern among his supporters and the wider public. PTI Demands Clear Information PTI called for transparent and credible information about Imran Khan’s health, saying uncertainty could fuel rumours and speculation. The party maintained that the public should be provided with accurate updates rather than…

Global Natural Disaster Losses Hit $100 Billion in First Half of 2026: Swiss Re

August 11, 2026 Nadeem Ali

Economic losses caused by natural disasters worldwide reached an estimated $100 billion in the first six months of 2026, according to reinsurance giant Swiss Re, although the figure was significantly lower than the losses recorded during the same period last year. Swiss Re said the estimated losses were down from approximately $152 billion in the first half of 2025 and were also around 10% below the average recorded over the past decade. Despite the decline, the reinsurer warned that the lower figure should not be interpreted as a sign that…

IG FC North Major General Atif Mujtaba Visits Pishin

August 11, 2026 Syed Sardar Muhammad Khondai

IG FC North Major General Atif Mujtaba Visits Pishin, Announces Immediate Reopening of Bostan Road on MPA Sardarzada Syed Zafar Agha’s Request Pishin (Syed Sardar Mohammad Khondai) Inspector General Frontier Corps (IG FC) North Balochistan, Major General Atif Mujtaba, arrived at the Pishin Rest House, where he was warmly received by Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Sardarzada Syed Zafar Ali Agha and other notable dignitaries. Representing the prominent personalities of Pishin, Parliamentary Member Sardarzada Syed Zafar Ali Agha held a meeting with the IG FC North Balochistan. During the meeting,…

Shabbar Zaidi Faces Rs1 Billion Defamation Notice From Jamaat-i-Islami Over Corruption Claims

August 11, 2026 Kainat R

Former FBR chairman Shabbar Zaidi speaking at a press conference in Karachi

Jamaat-i-Islami has sent a Rs1 billion defamation notice to former Federal Board of Revenue chairman Shabbar Zaidi. The party accuses him of making unfounded corruption allegations against it during a recent podcast appearance. Zaidi says he has passed the notice to his lawyer. The dispute is the latest in a string of controversies trailing Zaidi since he left government in 2020. He remains one of Pakistan’s most quoted voices on tax policy and the state of the national economy, and his public remarks routinely draw pushback from politicians, parties, and…

Harry Potter Fans in the World Who They Are, How to Join, and How to Get Slytherin

August 11, 2026 Kainat R

There are hundreds of millions of Harry Potter fans in the world, and they are more passionate, more organized, and more active than ever. Whether you are new to the wizarding world or a lifelong Potterhead, this guide covers everything from the official Harry Potter Fan Club login and sign up to the Harry Potter fan shop and how to get Slytherin in the Sorting Ceremony. How Many Harry Potter Fans Are There in the World? Harry Potter is not just a book series. It has grown into one of…

Afghanistan Girls Education Ban: 2.2 Million Still Locked Out of School

August 11, 2026 Kainat R

Afghan girls sitting outside a closed school building in Afghanistan

Afghanistan remains the only country on earth where a government has formally barred girls from secondary and higher education. Five years after the Taliban seized power, roughly 2.2 million adolescent girls are still shut out of classrooms beyond grade six, according to UNESCO and UNICEF.The restriction has not eased. It has hardened into policy, decree by decree, since August 2021. Background: How the Ban Took Shape The Taliban returned to power in August 2021. Girls’ secondary schools closed first, in March 2022. Universities followed in December of that year. By…

Safe and Legal Migration Awareness Sessions Held in Attock

August 11, 2026 Ijaz Ul Hasan

Awareness Sessions on Safe and Legal Migration Held in Attock ATTOCK (Bureau Chief): Awareness sessions on safe and legal migration were organized in the villages of Kalowal and Bharta Dina with the cooperation of the Migrant Resource Centre Islamabad. The sessions were attended by local residents and students. The purpose of the sessions was to provide authentic information to people planning to migrate abroad for employment, education or residence, while also creating awareness about illegal migration and the risks associated with it. Counsellor Hashir Khan from the Migrant Resource Centre…

Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia: Three Powers, One Strategic Vision

August 11, 2026 Amir Muhammad Khan

Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia: Three Powers, Three Capabilities, One Strategic Vision By Amir Muhammad Khan Peace-loving nations welcome every initiative aimed at strengthening peace and stability. But whenever a development changes the strategic balance of a region, those who feel threatened by it often react with anxiety. This appears to be the case following the new defence cooperation agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye. The agreement, reached after more than a year of consultations and discussions, represents an important development in the evolving strategic landscape of the Middle…

Smart Zone Strikers Win Quaid-e-Azam Independence Cup 2026 in Jeddah

August 11, 2026 Amir Muhammad Khan

Smart Zone Strikers Win Quaid-e-Azam Independence Cup in Jeddah Eight teams compete in two-day tournament organized to mark Pakistan’s Independence Day JEDDAH — Amir Muhammad Khan Smart Zone Strikers won the **Quaid-e-Azam Independence Cup 2026** in Jeddah, defeating Karam Al-Balad by 37 runs in the final of the two-day cricket tournament organized as part of Pakistan’s Independence Day celebrations. The tournament was organized under the auspices of **Chaudhry Shafqat Mahmood, President of the Pakistan Investors Forum Saudi Arabia**, and attracted a large number of cricket enthusiasts and members…

Tel Aviv Rocked by Wave of Grenade Attacks as Police Launch Urgent Investigation

August 11, 2026 Kainat R

Police and bomb disposal officers investigate the scene of a grenade explosion at a residential building in Tel Aviv.

A series of grenade attacks has struck Tel Aviv and nearby cities in recent days, alarming residents and prompting an urgent police investigation. The latest explosion rocked a residential tower in the upscale Park Tzameret neighborhood, while further blasts and unexploded devices were reported in Holon and Hadera. No deaths have been confirmed so far, though officials say the pattern points to an organized criminal campaign. Background Tel Aviv has seen a noticeable rise in violent incidents this year, and the latest wave of grenade attacks has added fresh urgency…