BISP increases quarterly stipend to Rs14,500 ahead of Ramadan, chairperson announces
ISLAMABAD, Feb 18: Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Senator Rubina Khalid, on Tuesday announced an increase in financial assistance for beneficiaries ahead of the holy month of…
PTI founder not ready for any deal, says Rana Sanaullah
Senior PML-N leader Rana Sanaullah has said the PTI founder is not ready for any political deal, claiming that earlier contacts failed after initial willingness was withdrawn. His remarks come…
Kaspersky uncovers ‘Keenadu’ malware hidden in new Android devices
ISLAMABAD: Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has identified a new Android malware strain, dubbed “Keenadu,” which has been found embedded in brand-new devices, system applications and even apps distributed through official platforms.…
Gold prices fall by Rs7,700 to Rs516,062 per tola in Pakistan on Feb 18
Gold prices declined sharply in Pakistan on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, with 24-karat gold dropping to Rs516,062 per tola in the local market. The decrease of Rs7,700 comes a day…
Famous Brazilian Woman Footballer Accepts Islam in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: Kathellen Sousa, the Brazilian defender playing for Al Nassr FC Women, has converted to Islam, the club confirmed through a social media post. The Al Nassr Women’s Football Team…
KSE-100 surges over 4,000 points as buying returns to PSX
KARACHI: Positive sentiment returned to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining more than 4,000 points during intra-day trading after several sessions of sustained…
HEC confirms Law-GAT 2026 Registration Date and Test Schedule
ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan, through its Education Testing Council (ETC), has announced the schedule for the Law Graduate Assessment Test (Law-GAT) 2026 for law graduates seeking…
Babar Azam records joint-lowest strike rate in T20 World Cup history
A strike rate of 111.81 — that is where Babar Azam stands in Men’s T20 World Cups among players with at least 500 runs. In an era where top-order batters…
AWKUM signs MoU with Wuhan Textile University to boost research collaboration
MARDAN: The College of Veterinary Sciences (CVS) at Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan (AWKUM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Health at…
Covert Reach and the Crisis of Credibility
By Tariq Khan Tareen The international system rests upon a simple but inviolable premise: sovereignty is sacrosanct, and political dissent must be contested through lawful means rather than silenced through…
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