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Kashmir Solidarity Day and an Unfulfilled Right
February 4, 2026
Conflicts among human societies are as old as civilisation itself. Differences of belief, territory, power, and perception have repeatedly pushed nations and communities into…

Punjab expects bumper potato harvest as CM Maryam Nawaz announces export plan
February 4, 2026
LAHORE — Punjab is set to record a bumper potato harvest of around 12 million metric tonnes (MMT) this year, representing a 25 percent…

Taj Mahal Diamond: Colonial Legacy, Global Display, and the Renewed Question of Historical Justice
February 4, 2026
History is sometimes silent, but when it speaks, it carries with it not merely words but the echo of centuries. In recent days, such…

Moeen Ali joins Karachi Kings for PKR 6.44 crore in HBL PSL 11
February 4, 2026
LAHORE — England’s star all-rounder Moeen Ali has been directly signed by Karachi Kings for PKR 6.44 crore ahead of the HBL Pakistan Super…

Suthra Punjab: From Appreciation to Criticism
February 4, 2026
When a person sees something good happening in society, he starts participating in it himself. I had a similar feeling one day when I…

E-vendor module launched under e-stamping system in Swat, vendors trained
February 4, 2026
SWAT — The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has formally launched the E-Vendor Module under the E-Stamping System in Swat, marking a key step toward improving…

PQAMC declares PKR 1.200 dividend for Pak-Qatar Monthly Income Plan
February 4, 2026
KARACHI — February 4, 2026 Pak-Qatar Asset Management Company Limited (PQAMC) has announced a monthly dividend of PKR 1.200 per unit for its Pak-Qatar…

Kashmir…. A Story of Struggle Against Systematic Repression
February 4, 2026
By Syed Nadeem Ahmed Kashmir Solidarity Day is a reminder that freedom of expression in the Valley is under constant siege. Solidarity is…

British World War I memorial demolished in Islamabad despite heritage objections
February 4, 2026
ISLAMABAD — A British World War I memorial in Islamabad has been demolished by developers, despite objections from heritage authorities, raising concerns over the…