
Pakistan urges UN Security Council to designate BLA as terrorist group
February 5, 2026
NEW YORK: Pakistan has called on the United Nations Security Council to move swiftly to designate the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) as a terrorist…

Uzbek President Mirziyoyev arrives in Pakistan on two-day state visit
February 5, 2026
ISLAMABAD: President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan arrived in Pakistan on Thursday on a two-day state visit aimed at further strengthening bilateral relations and expanding…

Pakistan’s mobile phone industry braces for 5G rollout by mid-year
May 3, 2026
ISLAMABAD, Feb 04 (ABC): Pakistan’s fast-growing mobile phone industry is preparing to benefit from the expected launch of next-generation 5G services by the middle…

Basant video of Maulana Tariq Jameel, Babar Azam goes viral
February 5, 2026
LAHORE: A humorous video circulating on social media has drawn widespread attention, showing religious scholar Maulana Tariq Jameel and Pakistan cricket team captain Babar…

Punjab restores Basant in 2026 after nearly two decades of ban
February 5, 2026
LAHORE: The Punjab government has formally restored Basant celebrations in 2026 under a new regulatory framework, marking the first officially sanctioned return of the…

Kashmir Solidarity Day: BISP Chairperson Rubina Khalid reaffirms support for Kashmiri people
February 5, 2026
Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Rubina Khalid on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering political, moral and diplomatic support for the people of…

CASS Lahore hosts roundtable on AI’s impact on childhood and youth
February 5, 2026
LAHORE — The Centre for Aerospace and Security Studies (CASS), Lahore, on Wednesday organised a roundtable discussion titled “Growing Up with Algorithms: How AI…

Hamid Mir says Basant celebrations meant to weaken PTI protest
February 5, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Senior journalist Hamid Mir on Wednesday said the Punjab government’s decision to hold Basant celebrations was aimed at diluting the impact of a…

China Calls for SCO Unity and Global Governance Reforms at NUST Seminar in Islamabad
February 5, 2026
Islamabad: Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Pakistan, H.E. Jiang Zaidong, has emphasized the need for unity, multilateral cooperation, and inclusive global…

PAEC reaffirms commitment to equitable cancer care on World Cancer Day
February 5, 2026
Islamabad: On World Cancer Day 2026, Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) reiterated its commitment to providing accessible, affordable and advanced cancer diagnosis and treatment…

Abbottabad police bust honey-trap kidnapping gang, rescue victim, Rs150m ransom foiled
February 4, 2026
ABBOTTABAD — Abbottabad Police have uncovered an inter-provincial honey-trap and kidnapping-for-ransom gang, arresting two main suspects and safely recovering a kidnapped man after a…

KP Under-21 Games begin in Peshawar with participation of over 5,000 athletes
February 4, 2026
PESHAWAR — The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Under-21 Games, one of the province’s largest multi-sport events, formally commenced on Monday with a grand opening ceremony at…

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…

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…