
Punjab approves Widow Support Card Scheme to provide direct financial aid
February 9, 2026
LAHORE: The Punjab government has approved the Widow Support Card Scheme, a welfare initiative aimed at providing direct financial assistance to widowed women across…

Karachi mega water supply project set to complete by Dec 2026
February 9, 2026
ISLAMABAD, Feb 09 (ABC): The K-IV water supply project, designed to provide 260 million gallons per day (MGD) of additional water to Karachi, has…

Scotland dominate Italy in T20 World Cup 2026 match in Kolkata
February 9, 2026
KOLKATA — Scotland opened their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a convincing 73-run victory over debutants Italy at Eden Gardens in Kolkata…

Italy make T20 World Cup debut against Scotland today
February 9, 2026
Three key matches are scheduled on Monday at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, featuring six teams beginning their tournament campaigns. Italy will make…

China directs banks to scale back US Treasury holdings
February 9, 2026
BEIJING: China has instructed domestic banks to reduce their exposure to US Treasury securities, according to reports by Reuters and Bloomberg, citing people familiar…

Gold rate in Pakistan rises to Rs. 524,762 per tola after Sunday volatility
February 9, 2026
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan moved higher on Monday, February 9, 2026, with the rate of 24-karat gold climbing to Rs. 524,762 per tola,…

A Digital Wallet Cannot Replace Utility Stores
February 9, 2026
By: Syed Arif Hussain Shah The State Must Strengthen — Not Dismantle — the Welfare System In Pakistan, the closure of the Utility Stores…

Taliban approve plan to grant 1–10 year residence permits to foreign investors
February 9, 2026
KABUL: Afghanistan’s Taliban administration has approved a plan to grant one- to ten-year residence permits to foreign investors, according to regional media reports citing…

Islamabad’s sectarian attack demands decisive response
February 8, 2026
The suicide bombing at an imambargah in Islamabad during Friday prayers has once again exposed the fragility of Pakistan’s security environment and the persistence…