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US-Iran talks set for Oman after venue change request
February 4, 2026
Talks between the United States and Iran are scheduled to take place in Oman on Friday after Tehran asked for a change of venue…

Israeli strikes kill 23 in Gaza, health officials report
February 4, 2026
GAZA — Israeli tank fire and airstrikes killed 23 Palestinians, including six children, in Gaza on Wednesday, according to local health officials. The attacks…

One-week web development course concludes in Upper Dir, certificates awarded to students
February 4, 2026
By Syed Zahid Jan UPPER DIR — A one-week short course on web development concluded in Upper Dir, with certificates awarded to more than…

University of Peshawar facing prolonged financial and administrative crisis, warns PUTA
February 4, 2026
PESHAWAR — The University of Peshawar has been facing a severe financial and administrative crisis for the past 10 to 12 years, raising serious…

Punjab rolls out free Basant rides in Lahore as kite trade crosses Rs540 million
February 4, 2026
LAHORE — The Punjab government has partnered with ride-hailing companies InDrive and Yango to offer free transport during Basant celebrations in Lahore, as economic…

Pakistan reaffirms commitment to deeper bilateral ties with Cambodia
February 4, 2026
PHNOM PENH — Pakistan has reiterated its commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Cambodia through enhanced parliamentary diplomacy, political engagement, and people-to-people cooperation, as…

Kazakhstan president calls on PM Shehbaz Sharif, bilateral talks held in Islamabad
February 4, 2026
ISLAMABAD — President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad…

India-US Deal: Does America Want to Bring India Forward Against China?
February 4, 2026
This question is a matter of surprise for defense analysts, but the background is that America has now come to its knees before India…

CPEC’s Expansion to Afghanistan: A New Chapter in the Region’s Future
February 4, 2026
Pakistan and China’s preparation to extend the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to Afghanistan along with efforts to revive the Pakistan–China–Afghanistan trilateral framework marks…