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By Al Miraq News DeskPublished: August 29, 2026 Iran has condemned the latest round of US sanctions against Iran, describing Washington’s expanding economic campaign as an act of “state terrorism” and a violation of international law. Tehran’s response came after the Trump administration intensified financial pressure on Iran and targeted institutions and individuals accused of … Read more
By Al Miraq News DeskPublished: August 29, 2026 Iran has sharply condemned a new round of US economic sanctions, describing Washington’s campaign as “state terrorism” and a “crime against humanity” while warning other countries against cooperating with the measures. The latest escalation comes as the economic and strategic consequences of the continuing US-Iran confrontation extend … Read more
By Al Miraq News DeskPublished: August 29, 2026 England moved to the brink of another Test victory over Pakistan at Lord’s after a devastating second day in which the visitors were bowled out for just 110 before the hosts strengthened their position to 81 for three. The result left England 261 runs ahead with seven … Read more
By Al Miraq News DeskPublished: August 29, 2026 Iran has rejected U.S. claims that the Strait of Hormuz remains open and said its forces have full control over the strategic waterway, escalating an already serious confrontation between Tehran and Washington. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards naval forces said on August 28 that the strait was under Iranian … Read more
By Al Miraq News DeskPublished: August 29, 2026 Iran has renewed its claim of having full control over the Strait of Hormuz, sharply escalating an already tense confrontation with the United States over one of the world’s most important maritime energy routes. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy said vessels seeking to pass through the strategic … Read more
By Al Miraq News DeskPublished: August 28, 2026 The PIMS hospital fire in Islamabad has triggered a national outcry after 14 newborn babies died in a blaze at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, with serious questions now being raised about the cause of the fire, emergency preparedness and possible failures in hospital safety procedures. … Read more
By Al Miraq News DeskPublished: August 28, 2026 Hospitals across Punjab are facing renewed scrutiny over fire safety arrangements after reports highlighted significant gaps at Allied Hospital I and Allied Hospital II in Faisalabad, as well as at a hospital in Multan. The reported shortcomings include inadequate fire hydrants, limited fire extinguishers, missing or non-functional … Read more
By Al Miraq News DeskPublished: August 28, 2026 The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to review fire safety arrangements at hospitals across the province following concerns about inadequate emergency equipment, outdated infrastructure and the ability of medical facilities to protect patients and staff in the event of a fire. The move comes amid reports highlighting … Read more
By Al Miraq News DeskPublished: August 28, 2026 The Sindh High Court has ordered the speedy completion of proceedings in the Mustafa Amir murder case, intensifying judicial scrutiny over a trial that has faced repeated delays since the 23-year-old Karachi resident was allegedly kidnapped and murdered in January 2025. The order came after Mustafa Amir’s … Read more
By Al Miraq News DeskPublished: August 28, 2026 The Sindh High Court has taken an unusually stern view of delays in a narcotics case, ordering police to bring the investigation officer to court in handcuffs after he repeatedly failed to appear and had not submitted the case challan despite the accused remaining in jail for … Read more
