Iran steps up arrests while remaining positive on US talks
PARIS: Iran stepped up its crackdown on Monday after recent protests, making more arrests while holding the door open to Washington for further nuclear negotiations. The arrests — including that of Javad Emam, the spokesperson for the main reformist coalition — came after Iranian and US officials held talks in Oman that both sides painted […]
US appeals court lets Trump continue ending deportation protections
A US appeals court in California on Monday temporarily lifted a federal judge’s order that had blocked the Trump administration from ending deportation protections for nearly 89,000 migrants from Honduras, Nepal and Nicaragua. The 9th US Court of Appeals said the government could likely prove there were “legitimate” reasons to end Temporary Protected Status for […]
Islamist leader rises from obscurity to challenge for Bangladesh’s top job
DHAKA:Shafiqur Rahman has long been on the margins of Bangladeshi politics, but his bearded face now appears on posters and billboards across Dhaka, urging voters to elect the country’s first Islamist‑led government in a general election on Thursday. The 67‑year‑old doctor and Jamaat‑e‑Islami party chief has risen from near obscurity to be a serious contender […]
PATS 2026: Field Marshal highlights role of core army values in combating terrorism
RAWALPINDI : Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Commander of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir reaffirmed the core values of the Pakistan Army, underscoring the enduring soldiery attributes of “character, courage and competence”, which have been consistently demonstrated by soldiers, particularly in the ongoing fight against terrorism. He stated this while addressing the […]
People rejected PTI strike call, says CM Murad
KARACHI ; Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Monday said that people have rejected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) February 8 wheel-jam and shutter-down strikes. Murad Ali Shah said that PTI’s strike call miserably failed, adding that no protests were seen anywhere in the country. Talking to the media, Sindh Chief Minister said that prices […]
Pakistan Reforms Report 2026 launched, documents over 600 governance reforms
ISLAMABAD (APP): The Pakistan Reforms Report 2026 was launched in Islamabad on Monday, documenting more than 600 governance reforms carried out across 135 federal ministries, divisions and affiliated institutions during 2025, according to the organisers. Prepared by Mishal Pakistan — the country partner institute of the World Economic Forum — the report is the second […]
Malala Yousafzai urges countries to cut ties with Taliban
NDON : Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai has called on countries worldwide to pressure the Taliban and refrain from maintaining normal diplomatic relations with them. In an exclusive interview with a private TV channel, Malala described the current situation in Afghanistan as extremely dangerous, particularly regarding girls’ education. She said the Taliban are systematically depriving girls […]
Rain and snowfall lash Islamabad, other cities as cold intensifies
ISLAMABAD :Rain lashed Islamabad and several other cities, bringing a drop in temperatures and making the weather pleasant in the federal capital. Abbottabad, Haripur and adjoining areas received rainfall accompanied by strong winds, further intensifying the cold. In Kundian and surrounding areas, intermittent rain continued, causing water to accumulate in low-lying localities. Meanwhile, snowfall was […]
Gul Plaza tragedy: Judicial inquiry delayed due to non-issuance of gazette notification
KARACHI :The judicial inquiry to probe Karachi’s Gul Plaza tragedy has been delayed due to non-issuance of gazette notification, Dunya News reported on Monday. Despite the passage of five days, the gazette notification for the judicial commission has not been issued. The Registrar of the Sindh High Court has sent a letter to the Secretary […]
Death toll in Tarlai mosque attack rises to 35
ISLAMABAD : The death toll from the Islamabad imambargah suicide blast has climbed to 35 as two more persons succumbed to their wounds on Monday, Dunya News reported. According to details, the injured Syed Aqeel Abbas was brought to Polyclinic Hospital after the suicide attack. He underwent surgery and was in the ICU, but succumbed […]