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Pakistan Published 03 Feb, 2026 11:48pm

197 terrorists killed in ongoing Balochistan operations

22 security personnel, 36 civilians including women and children martyred as sanitisation continues

World Published 03 Feb, 2026 11:23pm

US shoots down Iranian drone near aircraft carrier

F-35 downs Shahed-139 as it nears USS Abraham Lincoln in Arabian Sea

Pakistan Published 03 Feb, 2026 10:52pm

New York, Peshawar move closer to sister city status

Draft agreement received after KP cabinet approval

Pakistan Published 03 Feb, 2026 10:44pm

Federal Constitutional Court disposes of Arshad Sharif suo moto case

Court says Pakistan, Kenya taking steps; no need for judicial intervention

Pakistan Published 03 Feb, 2026 10:04pm

China condemns Balochistan terror attacks, reiterates support for Pakistan

Beijing expresses condolences, backs Islamabad’s counterterrorism efforts

Pakistan Published 03 Feb, 2026 09:52pm

PM Shehbaz urges sustained engagement with Libya

High-level Libyan delegation meets prime minister in Islamabad

Business & Economy Published 03 Feb, 2026 09:44pm

TCS, Nippon Express forge strategic logistics partnership

Japanese group acquires minority stake in TCS Logistics

Pakistan Published 03 Feb, 2026 09:32pm

PMD forecasts clear weather for Basant celebrations in Lahore

Met Office says dry and pleasant weather is expected on February 6 and 7, while February 8 may see dry conditions with a few clouds

Pakistan Published 03 Feb, 2026 09:21pm

PTI leaders, Imran Khan’s sisters denied meeting at Adiala Jail

Bushra Bibi’s family allowed visit; legal challenge filed in IHC

World Published 03 Feb, 2026 08:59pm

Middle East needs long-term solution, UAE says ahead of US-Iran crisis talks

The UAE has urged the US and Iran to strike a nuclear deal; talks between Iran and the US to resume in Turkey on Friday

World Published 03 Feb, 2026 08:21pm

Milano Games cost more than expected, preparations were in emergency mode throughout-Games CEO

Milano Cortina 2026 costs rise, deadlines are tight, but games are largely delivered

Pakistan Published 03 Feb, 2026 07:48pm

Karachi SSP assures security and safety arrangements for Shab-e-Barat

police personnel deployed at cemeteries and for religious gatherings

Sports Published 03 Feb, 2026 07:40pm

PSL 11: Islamabad United, Karachi Kings announce retentions

First-ever players' auction to take place on February 11; tournament begins on March 26

Pakistan Published 03 Feb, 2026 07:29pm

ECC defers ECP grant request, approves Rs1bn for scholarships, relief allocations

Directs ECP to re-submit summary with clearer details regarding the nature of expenditure and proposed utilisation of funds

Pakistan Published 03 Feb, 2026 07:00pm

Kazakhstan president arrives on two-day state visit

Tokayev to hold talks with president, PM; business forum, accords planned

Pakistan Published 03 Feb, 2026 06:39pm

Lahore gears up for Basant as hotels fill, kite sales surge

CM Maryam Nawaz says festival boosting jobs; strict safety rules enforced

Technology Published 03 Feb, 2026 06:33pm

UK privacy watchdog launches investigation into Grok

Grok used to generate non‑consensual sexual imagery of individuals, including children

Pakistan Updated 03 Feb, 2026 07:06pm

Pakistan invited to US-Iran nuclear talks in Turkiye

Ishaq Dar to represent Pakistan as Washington, Tehran resume diplomacy

Pakistan Published 03 Feb, 2026 06:01pm

Rajab Butt, Nadeem Mubarak request removal from travel ban list

Social media influencers argued that bans were unjustified and unlawful

Pakistan Published 03 Feb, 2026 05:46pm

Pakistan, Libya agree to expand defence, naval cooperation

Libyan deputy commander meets naval chief at Islamabad headquarters

Pakistan Published 03 Feb, 2026 05:40pm

Karachi seals 200 shops at Saddar’s Hashoo Centre over safety lapses

Raid follows ignored notices; officials cite gas cylinders, chemicals inside market

Business & Economy Published 03 Feb, 2026 05:22pm

Crypto market volatility triggers $2.5 billion in bitcoin liquidations

Bitcoin trading below $80k after a 6% drop on Saturday

Sports Published 03 Feb, 2026 04:45pm

Australian batsman Steve Smith signed with Sialkot Stallions

Sialkot Stallions is one of the two new teams in PSL 11

Pakistan Published 03 Feb, 2026 04:43pm

CCPO Lahore likely to be changed amid ongoing reshuffle

Changes gain pace as notifications for IG Punjab, DG FIA issued

Pakistan Published 03 Feb, 2026 03:54pm

Imran Khan did not undergo surgery, only received injections: Minister

Azam Tarar says ex-PM’s health is stable and treatment followed standard procedures

Pakistan Published 03 Feb, 2026 03:50pm

FPCCI, Ipsos launch Pakistan’s first indigenous transparency and accountability index

iTAP sets baseline for public trust, highlighting perception-reality gap in governance

World Published 03 Feb, 2026 03:40pm

Iranian police say 139 foreigners arrested over unrest in Yazd province

Iran says 139 foreign nationals arrested in Yazd over January protests

Pakistan Published 03 Feb, 2026 03:11pm

Sindh chalks out plans for Kashmir solidarity day

Murad Ali Shah to lead walk from Peoples Chowrangi to Mazar-e-Quaid

World Published 03 Feb, 2026 03:05pm

Spain to ban social media access for children under 16

Govt announces age verification and tougher rules for platforms

Pakistan Updated 03 Feb, 2026 04:38pm

Measles outbreak claims child’s life in Kandhkot

Five-year-old dies in Tangwani village as two siblings battle infection

Pakistan Published 03 Feb, 2026 02:50pm

PM Shehbaz likely to visit Russia for talks with President Putin

Discussions expected on security, trade and investment

Pakistan Updated 03 Feb, 2026 04:39pm

Gold prices surge sharply in local and global markets

Bullion rebounds sharply after steep losses in previous sessions

Crime & Court Published 03 Feb, 2026 02:31pm

Four bullet-riddled bodies found in Khyber’s Bara tehsil

Identities and motives remain unknown as investigation gets underway

Pakistan Published 03 Feb, 2026 02:21pm

Law and order improves in Quetta, security curbs remain in place

Internet and train services suspended as operations conclude

Pakistan Published 03 Feb, 2026 02:05pm

Three alleged bandits killed in ‘encounter’ near Khairpur

Families say slain men were taken from homes, killed in fake shootout

Pakistan Updated 03 Feb, 2026 04:44pm

Punjab anti-polio drive sees over 5m children vaccinated on first day

Polio teams vaccinate millions of children as environmental samples turn negative

World Updated 03 Feb, 2026 04:48pm

Germany eyes lasers, spy satellites in military space spending splurge

Germany prioritising domestic and European suppliers for military space programme

Business & Economy Published 03 Feb, 2026 01:32pm

UAE rolls over Pakistan’s $2b loan for one month

One-month extension aims to ease repayment pressure

Technology Published 03 Feb, 2026 01:30pm

Japan’s Nintendo maintains annual profit, hardware forecasts

Nintendo sticks to profit forecast as Switch 2 launch boosts hopes

World Published 03 Feb, 2026 01:16pm

FIFA boss Infantino supports lifting ban on Russia

Infantino calls for Russia ban to be lifted, says suspension has “achieved nothing”

Pakistan Published 03 Feb, 2026 01:11pm

Kazakh President Tokayev due today for first state visit

Leaders to discuss trade, regional connectivity, and enhanced cooperation

Pakistan Published 03 Feb, 2026 12:41pm

Pakistan, Azerbaijan pledge stronger naval cooperation

Rear Admiral Shahin Mammadov meets PN Chief Admiral Naveed in Islamabad

Sports Published 03 Feb, 2026 12:29pm

Little fan, big pride: Hesson’s daughter wears Pakistan jersey to school

Mike Hesson proudly wears green jersey, spreading smiles among fans

Pakistan Published 03 Feb, 2026 12:26pm

Bullish surge lifts Pakistani stock index by over 2100 points

Pakistan stock exchange 100 index hits 187,200 amid strong market activity

World Published 03 Feb, 2026 12:02pm

Moltbook: The AI-only social network where humans are just observers

Reddit-style platform lets bots talk to bots, sparks memecoin frenzy, and tests the limits of AI socializing

Pakistan Updated 03 Feb, 2026 03:18pm

Over 340 million kites sold as Lahore gears up for Basant

Authorities enforce strict safety rules, ban plastic strings to avoid injuries

World Published 03 Feb, 2026 11:29am

Iran president gives go-ahead for talks with US

Pezeshkian calls for negotiations without threats or unreasonable demands

World Published 03 Feb, 2026 11:16am

Russia is ready for a new world with no nuclear limits, Ryabkov says

Deputy FM says Moscow ready for world with no limits on US-Russia nuclear arsenals

World Published 03 Feb, 2026 11:11am

US judge halts Trump plan to end protections for 350,000 Haitians

Judge says that claim 'seems substantially likely'

World Published 03 Feb, 2026 11:08am

India agrees to buy petroleum, defence goods, aircraft from US

New trade deal aims to narrow US trade deficit, says Indian official

Sports Published 03 Feb, 2026 10:50am

ICC faces no-win situation as support grows for boycott India

Cricket governing body under pressure as fans back Pakistan's decision

Life & Style Published 03 Feb, 2026 10:48am

Lola Young wins first Grammy with emotional, unscripted speech

British singer takes home best pop solo performance for ‘messy’ after challenging year

World Published 03 Feb, 2026 10:22am

Spain performs world-first face transplant from assisted dying donor

Donor had pledged her face before euthanasia, giving recipient a second chance

World Published 03 Feb, 2026 10:16am

Son of Norway’s crown princess goes on trial for rape, assault

Marius Borg Hoiby could face multiple years in prison if found guilty

Health Published 03 Feb, 2026 10:15am

California doctor is first to face private lawsuit under Texas abortion drug ban

Case challenges mailing of abortion pills across state lines

Technology Published 03 Feb, 2026 09:27am

Musk merges xAI into SpaceX in record-breaking deal

AI and space ambitions combined under single entity

Sports Published 03 Feb, 2026 09:26am

PCB clears five bidders for Multan Sultans auction

Technical evaluation completed as franchise sale moves to next stage

Technology Published 03 Feb, 2026 09:16am

OpenAI is unsatisfied with some Nvidia chips and looking for alternatives

ChatGPT maker explores alternatives for faster AI inference

World Published 03 Feb, 2026 09:13am

Clintons to testify in House probe into Jeffrey Epstein

Decision could avert contempt votes in Republican-led investigation

World Published 03 Feb, 2026 08:57am

Egypt deploys combat drone near Sudan border, say sources

Move signals deeper Egyptian involvement in Sudan’s civil war

World Published 03 Feb, 2026 08:39am

Iran fears US strike could ignite fresh protests, say officials

Public anger in Iran after the crackdown has reached a tipping point