British Council convenes Pakistan Heritage Exchange in Lahore to Strengthen Cultural Collaboration
The Exchange featured the first performance by Ustad Noor Bakhsh in Lahore. Lahore, 16 February 2026 – The British Council marked ten years of the Cultural Protection Fund (CPF) by convening the Pakistan Heritage Exchange, a two-day capacity-building and knowledge-sharing programme held at Alhamra, Lahore on 10–11 February 2026. The Exchange brought together heritage practitioners, […]
SriLankan Airlines Officials Meet High Commissioner
Ruwan Wijekoon, Country Manager of SriLankan Airlines to Pakistan, and Chinthaka Perera, Regional Manager for Lahore and Islamabad, along with their staff, met High Commissioner Fred Senevirathne on 10 February 2026. The airline officials briefed on the current operations of SriLankan Airlines in Pakistan, noting the airline continues to maintain profitable business in the market. […]
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, COAS & CDF, met today in Abu Dhabi with His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan,
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, COAS & CDF, met today in Abu Dhabi with His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Advisor of the United Arab Emirates. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation across various sectors, […]
Development work in Sectors F-14 and F-15 has been formally commenced with the groundbreaking ceremony performed by Federal Minister Riaz Hussain Pirzada
ISLAMABAD : Development work in Sectors F-14 and F-15 has been formally commenced with the groundbreaking ceremony performed by Federal Minister Riaz Hussain Pirzada.Islamabad (16 February 2026): Under the Federal Government’s housing policy, a dignified groundbreaking ceremony for infrastructure construction and development works in the capital’s important Sectors F-14 and F-15 was held on Monday.Federal […]
On the Draft New Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree on February 11, 2026, to hold a national referendum on March 15, 2026, for the adoption of Kazakhstan’s new Constitution. Kazakhstan’s proposed new Constitution would make a political transition starting July 1, including the end of the current Parliament’s mandate, if voters endorse the reforms in a national referendum […]
Marriyum Aurangzeb reviews Ramadan festival prices, ensures relief for low-income families
LAHORE : Senior Punjab Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb conducted a surprise visit to the Ramadan Festival at Jailani Park, closely reviewing the prices, quality, and availability of food and daily essentials. During her inspection, she issued strict instructions to on-site officials to ensure proper management and public benefit. Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb highlighted that the festival was organized under […]
Minister says govt decides to shift Imran Khan to hospital
ISLAMABAD: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry has confirmed that the government has decided to shift him to hospital and form a medical board. He noted that the former premier had been allowed to speak with his sons by telephone. He reiterated that humanitarian considerations, not politics, guide their actions regarding Imran’s medical care. The […]
PTI’s Murad Saeed quits Senate, urging colleagues to follow suit
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday night confirmed that its leader, Murad Saeed, has resigned from his Senate seat. In a post on PTI’s official X account, Saeed urged all party leaders and members to immediately resign from provincial assemblies, the Senate, and other legislative seats. In the letter, also posted on the party’s X handle, […]
Chances of Pakistan-India World Cup clash increase as rain prospects decrease
Chances of one of the most awaited clashes of the T20 World Cup 2026 – Pakistan vs India – become bright as prospects of rain in the evening dwindle. According to AccuWeather website, the chances of rain in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo, which is hosting the clash of titans, fall to 13 percent in […]
Oil set for second straight weekly drop as Iran risks recede
Oil prices slipped on Friday and were on track for a second weekly decline on receding concerns of a US-Iran conflict that could affect supply. Brent crude oil futures were down 6 cents, or 0.1%, at $67.46 a barrel at 0448 GMT after falling 2.7% in the previous session. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude […]