
World Bank President Ajay Banga begins four-day official visit to Pakistan
February 1, 2026
World Bank President Ajay Banga arrived in Pakistan on Sunday for a four-day official visit focused on economic reforms, development priorities, and long-term cooperation…

Balochistan CM says government will not retreat as 145 militants killed in recent operations
February 1, 2026
Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti on Sunday said the provincial government would not surrender to militancy, confirming that 145 militants were killed during recent…

Basant preparations begin in Lahore as kite sales open under regulated window
February 1, 2026
Lahore: Preparations for Basant have begun in Lahore as authorities permitted the sale of kites, spools and kite string from February 1, opening a…

Naqvi, Bugti and Balochistan corps commander visit injured police personnel at CMH Quetta
February 1, 2026
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti, and the Balochistan Corps Commander Rahat Naseem Ahmed Khan on Sunday visited injured police personnel…

Khawaja Asif links coordinated Balochistan attacks to BLA, alleges Indian backing
February 1, 2026
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Sunday alleged that coordinated attacks carried out at multiple locations across Balochistan were planned by the Baloch…

Chinese astronomers trace origin of fast radio burst to young supernova remnant
February 1, 2026
Chinese astronomers have identified the birth environment of a mysterious cosmic signal after years of observation, concluding that a repeating fast radio burst originates…

China’s urban renewal turns former industrial sites into new hubs of consumption
February 1, 2026
China’s urban renewal drive is reshaping disused factories and aging districts into cultural and leisure destinations, helping cities create new consumption spaces while preserving…

Big data alerts help Guizhou prevent households from slipping back into poverty
February 1, 2026
In southwest China’s Guizhou Province, local authorities are using data-driven alerts to identify households at risk of falling back into poverty and intervene before…

China’s provinces set 2026 growth targets, focus on consumption, AI and industrial upgrading
February 1, 2026
China’s provincial governments have unveiled their economic growth targets for 2026 during their annual “two sessions,” outlining plans to support consumption, accelerate innovation, and…