August 22, 2026 - Pakistan Chronicle

Lando Norris Takes Dutch Grand Prix Pole as Rain Disrupts Qualifying

August 22, 2026 Nadeem Ali

Lando Norris celebrates pole position after qualifying for the Dutch Grand Prix

Lando Norris secured pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix after beating Mercedes driver George Russell in a dramatic qualifying session disrupted by late rain. The McLaren driver finished just 0.102 seconds ahead of Russell as raindrops began appearing on drivers’ visors during the final stages of qualifying. With conditions changing rapidly, drivers were forced to complete their final flying laps earlier than usual. The late shower created a tense battle for the front of the grid, with only a few hundredths of a second separating several of the leading…

Pakistan Defence Forces Amendment Bill 2026: Key Changes Explained

August 22, 2026 Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal

From Family Discipline to National Defence by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal After creating man, Allah Almighty included within his nature an administrative structure for the family, whereby he might continue the journey of life according to the needs of his age. With the passage of time this structure was obliged to expand; the family pressed onward and at length arrived at the threshold of the state. In the present family order, while the grandfather yet lives he is acknowledged head of the house, and his permission and consent enter into all…

MD Suthra Punjab Attock Anil Saeed Conducts Surprise Rural Visit

August 22, 2026 Ijaz Ul Hasan

MD Suthra Punjab Attock Anil Saeed Conducts Surprise Visit to Rural Areas Report by Bureau Chief Attock, Ejaz-ul-Hassan Attock: Managing Director Suthra Punjab Attock, Anil Saeed, conducted a surprise visit to various rural areas of Attock to inspect cleanliness arrangements, workers’ attendance and overall performance. During the visit, Anil Saeed inspected sanitation arrangements at different locations and checked the attendance and performance of Suthra Punjab workers. He also interacted with staff members and sought details about the cleaning activities being carried out in the respective areas. The MD Suthra Punjab…

Canada Tariffs Today: US Imposes 50% Duties on Canadian Goods After Trade Talks Collapse

August 22, 2026 Kainat R

Cargo containers and Canadian flag at a shipping port representing US Canada tariffs today

Trade talks between Washington and Ottawa collapsed late Friday night, triggering steep 50 percent US tariffs on roughly 20 billion dollars worth of Canadian goods, including hockey sticks, building materials, liquor and select clothing categories. The duties took effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on Saturday after negotiators failed to finalize an agreement despite three intensive days of talks in Washington. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney responded by suspending trade negotiations and pledging that Canada will retaliate dollar for dollar. Background The latest breakdown caps more than a year of…

Pakistan Flash Floods Wreak Havoc Across Buner, Battagram, Abbottabad And Northern Regions

August 22, 2026 Kainat R

Rescue workers wading through flooded streets during Pakistan flash floods in a mountainous KPK district

Pakistan is once again facing a wave of destruction as flash floods sweep through the northern and mountainous belts of the country. Heavy monsoon rains have triggered dangerous flooding in Buner, Battagram, Abbottabad, Shangla, Mansehra and Skardu, forcing authorities to issue fresh alerts. The situation has renewed fears among residents who are still recovering from previous flood disasters in the same region. Reports from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) confirm that swollen streams, overflowing rivers and sudden cloudbursts have damaged roads, homes and public infrastructure. Rescue teams have been deployed on an…

Police Sahulat Markaz and KPK Police Online Services: A Complete 2026 Guide to FIR Checks, Jobs and Contact Numbers

August 22, 2026 Kainat R

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police officer at a Police Sahulat Markaz service counter in Peshawar

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police has spent the past several years steadily digitising the services citizens once had to queue for in person, from filing an FIR to applying for a police character certificate. At the same time, the force has tightened internal discipline around how officers present themselves in public and online, part of a broader effort across Pakistan’s provincial police departments to modernise both service delivery and professional conduct. This guide walks through how the Police Sahulat Markaz system works, how to check an FIR online through Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police,…

CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz Contact Number: Complaint Cell, Helpline and Official Channels Explained

August 22, 2026 Kainat R

Punjab Chief Minister's Secretariat building in Lahore representing CM Punjab contact information

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif continues to dominate provincial headlines, both for her administration’s public welfare programmes and for her sharpening political rhetoric against rival parties. With her profile drawing heavy public search interest, this guide separates verified fact from the flood of unofficial claims online: what the real CM Punjab contact number and complaint cell details are, what is publicly known about Maryam Nawaz’s age, family and political career, and why so many of the “contact numbers” and “10,000 scheme” claims circulating on social media cannot be independently…

Pakistan’s Largest Wastewater Treatment Plant Gets Centre’s Nod as Global Water Giants Set New Standards

August 22, 2026 Kainat R

Aerial view of a large wastewater treatment plant with circular tanks and treatment basins

Pakistan’s largest wastewater treatment plant has formally received approval from the federal government, marking a major step toward addressing the country’s long-standing sewage and industrial effluent crisis. The nod places Pakistan among a growing list of nations racing to expand large-scale water treatment infrastructure. The decision comes at a time when several countries are investing heavily in massive treatment facilities to meet rising urban and industrial water demands. Background Pakistan’s cities have struggled for decades with inadequate sewage systems, and untreated wastewater has routinely been discharged into rivers, canals, and…

Save Pakistan Movement Event Held in Houston, Speakers Call for Unity

August 22, 2026August 22, 2026 Najeeb Ahmed

An event for the “Save Pakistan Movement” was held this evening at the Haidari Banquet Hall By Najeeb Ahmed of Tppi Group of Companies a local restaurant in Houston. The program was organized by Shakeel Khan and Amir Zaidi. It began with a recitation from the Holy Quran by Mahmood Ahmed, followed by speeches from various speakers. Mr. Arif Ali Syed spoke first, followed by Colonel Ayaz, Shakeel Khan, M.J. Khan, and Tanveer Ahmed; Amir Zaidi delivered the final address. While outlining the objectives of the Save Pakistan Movement, Shakeel…

Pakistan Army Deployed in Rawalpindi for Security Duties

August 22, 2026 Nadeem Ali

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has approved the deployment of the Pakistan Army in Rawalpindi following a request from the Punjab government to strengthen security and maintain law and order in the city. The Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control issued a notification authorizing the deployment under Article 245 of the Constitution of Pakistan. Pakistan Army Deployment in Rawalpindi Approved According to the notification, the decision followed a request from the Home Department of the Government of Punjab, submitted through a letter dated July 22, 2026. The federal government has approved…