No Permanent Friends
By Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal Positive thinking and optimism are among the noblest ways to approach life, for they inspire resilience and hope. Yet optimism, when detached from ground realities,…
Gold price in Pakistan jumps to Rs 507,000 per tola on February 3
KARACHI — Gold prices in Pakistan surged on Tuesday as the rate of 24-karat gold climbed by Rs 16,638 to Rs 507,000 per tola, according to verified bullion market data. The…
Commander Azerbaijan Naval Forces meets Pakistan Navy chief in Islamabad
The Commander of the Azerbaijan Naval Forces, Rear Admiral Shahin Mammadov, met Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf at Naval Headquarters in Islamabad on February 3, 2026, as…
BISP Chairperson Senator Rubina Khalid sends birthday wishes to First Lady Asifa Bhutto Zardari
The Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Senator Rubina Khalid, congratulated First Lady Asifa Bhutto Zardari on her birthday, acknowledging her role in public service and democratic engagement.…
Balancing relief with reform
The recent announcement by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of a relief package for Pakistan’s struggling industrial sector has been welcomed as a timely intervention. With producers weighed down by soaring…
Kashmir Solidarity Day
Kashmir Solidarity Day is not merely a date on the calendar or a ceremonial observance; it is a living symbol of national consciousness, sustained struggle, and a collective moral commitment.…
The Gaza Peace Board: A Potential Pitfall for Pakistan’s Army – Or a Golden Opportunity Which Comes Once in Centuries?
Pakistan's decision to join President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" for Gaza has stirred deep reflection from Lahore's bustling streets to the quiet corners of the nation's soul. In January…
Saudi authorities take action against 1,800 Umrah travel and tour agencies in 2026
Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended agreements with 1,800 foreign travel agencies over violations related to Umrah services and halted the issuance of new visas for those companies, according to the…
India raises defence spending by 15% in new budget amid regional security tensions
New Delhi: India has announced a sharp increase in defence and infrastructure spending in its latest national budget, raising defence outlays by about 15 percent as the government prioritises military…
Iran’s Pezeshkian authorizes nuclear talks with US as Trump signals deal hopes
TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has authorized negotiations with the United States over the country’s nuclear program, local media reported Monday, as US President Donald Trump expressed optimism about reaching…
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