
Hamid Mir says Basant celebrations meant to weaken PTI protest
February 5, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Senior journalist Hamid Mir on Wednesday said the Punjab government’s decision to hold Basant celebrations was aimed at diluting the impact of a…

Gold holds at Rs529,162 per tola in Pakistan on Feb 5, 2026
February 5, 2026
KARACHI — Gold prices in Pakistan remained unchanged at record-high levels on Thursday, as stability in the international bullion market kept domestic rates steady,…

China Calls for SCO Unity and Global Governance Reforms at NUST Seminar in Islamabad
February 5, 2026
Islamabad: Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Pakistan, H.E. Jiang Zaidong, has emphasized the need for unity, multilateral cooperation, and inclusive global…

Another pause in the NFC process
February 4, 2026
The long-awaited 11th National Finance Commission, which was expected to replace the seventh award agreed more than a decade and a half ago, has…

US-Iran talks set for Oman after venue change request
February 4, 2026
Talks between the United States and Iran are scheduled to take place in Oman on Friday after Tehran asked for a change of venue…

Israeli strikes kill 23 in Gaza, health officials report
February 4, 2026
GAZA — Israeli tank fire and airstrikes killed 23 Palestinians, including six children, in Gaza on Wednesday, according to local health officials. The attacks…

One-week web development course concludes in Upper Dir, certificates awarded to students
February 4, 2026
By Syed Zahid Jan UPPER DIR — A one-week short course on web development concluded in Upper Dir, with certificates awarded to more than…

Punjab rolls out free Basant rides in Lahore as kite trade crosses Rs540 million
February 4, 2026
LAHORE — The Punjab government has partnered with ride-hailing companies InDrive and Yango to offer free transport during Basant celebrations in Lahore, as economic…

PQAMC declares PKR 1.200 dividend for Pak-Qatar Monthly Income Plan
February 4, 2026
KARACHI — February 4, 2026 Pak-Qatar Asset Management Company Limited (PQAMC) has announced a monthly dividend of PKR 1.200 per unit for its Pak-Qatar…