Pakistan Reforms Report 2026 launched in Islamabad, documenting over 600 governance reforms
ISLAMABAD — Mishal Pakistan on Monday launched the Pakistan Reforms Report 2026, presenting the most extensive documentation to date of governance reforms undertaken across the country during 2025. Released in Islamabad,…
Taliban approve plan to grant 1–10 year residence permits to foreign investors
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 officials familiar with the decision, as…
Zong partners with MOITT for Indus AI Week 2026 to advance AI adoption
ISLAMABAD, February 9, 2026 — Zong has partnered with the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MOITT) for Indus AI Week 2026, Pakistan’s national platform focused on the development and…
Islamabad’s sectarian attack demands decisive response
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 of sectarian militancy. This was the…
Markets stay open in Islamabad, Lahore despite TTAP strike call; Quetta observes shutdown
Islamabad/Lahore/Quetta, Feb 8, 2026 — Markets in Islamabad and Lahore largely remained open on Sunday despite a strike call by the opposition alliance Tehreek-i-Tahafuz-i-Ayin-i-Pakistan (TTAP) to protest alleged irregularities in…
Pakistan to attend inaugural Gaza Board of Peace meeting on Feb 19
Islamabad, Feb 8, 2026 — Pakistan has decided to participate in the first meeting of the Gaza Board of Peace, scheduled for February 19, officials said, marking a new diplomatic…
‘Harbors Tonight’ event strengthens cultural ties between Brunei and China’s Yunnan
Bandar Seri Begawan, Feb 8, 2026 — The “Harbors Tonight” cultural event was held in Bandar Seri Begawan on Saturday, bringing together artists, students, and community representatives to promote cultural…
From Beijing to Milan, Olympics drive growth of winter sports in China
Beijing, Feb 8, 2026 — As the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics get under way in Italy, Chinese athletes and fans are watching closely, reflecting how the Olympic movement has reshaped…
Chinese scientists identify core brain network linked to Parkinson’s disease
Beijing, Feb 8, 2026 — Chinese researchers say they have identified a core brain network involved in Parkinson’s disease, a discovery that could improve treatment for both the movement-related and…
Xi Jinping extends Spring Festival greetings to military veterans in Beijing
Beijing, Feb 8, 2026 — Xi Jinping extended Spring Festival greetings to China’s military veterans while attending a gala hosted by the Central Military Commission for retired officers from Beijing-based…
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