
PM Shehbaz Sharif condemns imambargah blast in Islamabad’s Tarlai
February 6, 2026
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the blast at an imambargah in the Tarlai area of Islamabad. The prime minister expressed deep…

One dead, six injured as Basant festival 2026 begins in Lahore
February 6, 2026
LAHORE: One person was killed and at least six others were injured in separate kite-flying incidents in Lahore on Friday as Basant celebrations began…

Former NA Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri is now working as an Uber driver in the US
February 5, 2026
WASHINGTON — Former Deputy Speaker of Pakistan’s National Assembly and senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Qasim Khan Suri has disclosed that he is currently…

‘Apna Khait, Apna Rozgar’: CM Maryam Nawaz announces free land for poor families
February 5, 2026
RAJANPUR — Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Tuesday announced the launch of the Apna Khait, Apna Rozgar initiative, under which landless and low-income…

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…