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The Art That Is Dying in Silence
February 2, 2026
Imagine walking into a gallery a few years from now.Every painting is digitally printed. Every piece of calligraphy is a font. Everything looks perfect…

Saba Qamar faces legal petition over police uniform appearance during video shoot
February 2, 2026
Pakistani television star Saba Qamar has become the subject of legal proceedings after a petition was filed in a Lahore court alleging that she…

Bollywood actor Nana Patekar speaks up on films against Pakistan, calls for love and peace
February 2, 2026
Indian actor Nana Patekar has called for restraint and harmony in cross-border cultural expression, saying that creating films hostile to Pakistan serves no constructive…

KP CM says meeting with PM Shehbaz focused on security, governance, finances
February 2, 2026
Islamabad: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi said on Monday that his meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif focused exclusively on counterterrorism cooperation, governance…

PSX sheds over 1,100 points after early gains fade amid selling pressure
February 2, 2026
Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) turned sharply lower on Monday after a strong start, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index shedding more than 1,100…

Pakistan, Kuwait discuss expanding labour cooperation on sidelines of Abu Dhabi Dialogue
February 2, 2026
Dubai: Pakistan and Kuwait discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in the labour sector during a meeting held on the sidelines of the Abu Dhabi…

ICC breaks silence on Pakistan’s boycott of India match at T20 World Cup
February 2, 2026
The International Cricket Council has formally responded to Pakistan’s decision to boycott its group-stage match against India at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup…

Punjab to observe four-day long weekend from February 5 as Basant preparations pick up
February 2, 2026
Punjab: Punjab will observe a four-day long weekend starting Wednesday, February 5, as Kashmir Day, a provincial Basant holiday, and the regular weekend align…

Gold price in Pakistan falls to Rs. 490,362 per tola on February 02, 2026
February 2, 2026
Pakistan: Gold prices in Pakistan declined sharply on Monday, with the rate of 24-karat gold falling to Rs. 490,362 per tola, according to data…