Three-day basant festival begins in Quetta
QUETTA: After Lahore, people of Quetta began celebrating the festival of Basant with traditional enthusiasm on Friday. Festivities will continue till February 15. The administration and police have issued guidelines urging citizens to celebrate Basant safely and peacefully, and to completely avoid aerial firing during the festivities. The citizens have been urged to celebrate the […]
President pays tribute to radio professionals on World Radio Day
ISLAMABAD : On the occasion of World Radio Day, President Asif Ali Zardari paid tribute to radio professionals, calling radio a powerful medium of trust, inclusion and social harmony. In his message, the president said that despite the rapid growth of modern digital media, radio continues to hold strong relevance and plays a key role […]
PMD predicts cold, dry weather across country
ISLAMABAD : The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast mainly cold and dry weather across most parts of the country during next 24 hours. The PMD said the prevailing cold and dry spell is likely to persist in most regions during the coming days. However, the hilly regions are expected to remain partly cloudy with […]
Two labourers killed in Okara factory boiler explosion
OKARA :At least two labourers were killed when boiler of a private factory located at the Dipalpur Road in Okara exploded on Thursday, Dunya News reported. According to details, the labourers were working in the factory when the boiler suddenly exploded, as a result two labourers died on the spot. On receiving the information, rescue […]
LHC orders action against tree cutting, summons Advocate General Punjab
Sri Lanka Showcases Authentic Cuisine at Food Festival in Karachi
The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Islamabad participated in the Sri Lanka Food Festival held in Karachi from 6–7 February 2026 at the Avari Hotel, Karachi, showcasing the rich and diverse culinary heritage of Sri Lanka. The event was primarily guided and coordinated by the High Commission with the valuable support of the Honorary […]
Pakistan remains concerned by presence of terrorist groups on Afghan soil: Asim Iftikhar
UNITED NATIONS :Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad on Thursday said that Pakistan remains seriously concerned by the presence of terrorist groups on Afghan soil. Speaking at the UN Security Council, Asim Iftikhar said that these groups include TTP, BLA and Majeed Brigade, ISIL-K and Al Qaeda, he said, noting […]
President Zardari, PM Shehbaz congratulate Tariq Rahman on Bangladesh election victory
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday congratulated the people on the successful conduct of the general elections in Bangladesh, and extended congratulations to the BNP-led alliance for securing a two-thirds majority, as well as to the expected Prime Minister Tariq Rahman. According to a statement issued by the President’s […]
UAE agrees to two-month rollover of $2 billion deposit for Pakistan
ISLAMABAD :The United Arab Emirates has agreed in principle to roll over Pakistan’s $2 billion deposit for a short period of two months, offering crucial financial support amid ongoing economic negotiations. A senior official confirmed that the UAE has consented to extend the deposit until April 17, 2026, at an interest rate of 6.5 percent. […]
Bangladesh’s BNP wins two-thirds majority in landmark election
DHAKA : The Bangladesh National Party (BNP) won a decisive two-thirds majority on Friday in general elections, a result expected to bring stability after months of tumult following the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in a Gen Z-led uprising. Latest counts in an election seen as the South Asian nation’s first truly competitive […]