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Pakistan Updated 10 Feb, 2026 08:23am

Council of Islamic Ideology sets Rs300 minimum Fitrana for 2026

Fidyah and charity rates announced for Ramadan; council outlines kaffarah guidelines

World Published 09 Feb, 2026 10:41pm

India seizes three Iranian oil tankers in Arabian Sea over alleged smuggling network

Iranian media links action to US pressure and Chabahar pullout, warns of possible diplomatic fallout

Pakistan Published 09 Feb, 2026 10:23pm

Indus Waters Treaty: Arbitration court to proceed despite India’s non-cooperation

Tribunal warns of adverse legal consequences as New Delhi fails to submit key data on hydropower projects

Pakistan Updated 10 Feb, 2026 08:27am

Pakistan confirms T20 World Cup clash against India

Decision follows talks with ICC, requests from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and other members

Pakistan Published 09 Feb, 2026 09:00pm

‘We fear no threats’: Naqvi on ICC talks over India match

PCB chief says negotiations with ICC, Bangladesh ongoing ahead of T20 World Cup 2026

World Published 09 Feb, 2026 08:17pm

UK’s Starmer refuses to heed calls to quit over Mandelson scandal

Scottish Labour leader reported to be ready to call on Starmer to go

Sports Updated 09 Feb, 2026 09:52pm

Multan Sultans sold for Rs2.45bn, renamed Rawalpindi

Walee Technologies wins PSL franchise rights for 10 years after intense bidding

Pakistan Published 09 Feb, 2026 07:44pm

Sindh CM reviews security, pricing issues at Sehwan

Murad Ali Shah says 3 million attended the Lal Shahbaz Qalandar shrine festival

Sports Published 09 Feb, 2026 07:25pm

Trump sends best wishes to US team for T20 World Cup

“Our team is very strong,” Trump

Business & Economy Published 09 Feb, 2026 07:15pm

NEPRA enforces new net metering rules, shifts consumers to net billing system

Power buyback linked to national average tariff; 2015 regulations suspended

Pakistan Updated 09 Feb, 2026 07:25pm

Rawalpindi factory blaze rages on as firefighters struggle

45 rescuers, 13 vehicles deployed; warehouses gutted, losses run into millions

Business & Economy Published 09 Feb, 2026 06:27pm

Moody’s revises Pakistan’s banking sector outlook to stable

Moody’s forecasts Pakistan’s real GDP growth of around 3.5% for 2026

Sports Published 09 Feb, 2026 06:09pm

Zimbabwe beat Oman by eight wickets in T20 World Cup

Zimbabwe bowled out Oman for 103 runs

Pakistan Published 09 Feb, 2026 05:46pm

Former IHC judge Tariq Jahangiri challenges removal in Federal Constitutional Court

Petition seeks annulment of verdict over alleged invalid law degree

World Published 09 Feb, 2026 05:41pm

Sweden to tighten citizenship rules amid push to cut immigration

Sweden will tighten citizenship rules eight years, higher pay, and a society test

Pakistan Published 09 Feb, 2026 05:28pm

PM announces $1bn AI investment, 1,000 PhD scholarships by 2030

Shehbaz unveils nationwide training plan, AI curriculum and digital reforms at Indus AI Week

Pakistan Published 09 Feb, 2026 05:08pm

SJC meeting called for February 11 to review complaints against judges

Chief Justice Yahya Afridi to preside over session, sources say

Pakistan Published 09 Feb, 2026 04:59pm

New York Times flags Indian influence in world cricket, raises concerns over ICC decisions

Report says political interference derailed T20 World Cup, led to Pakistan-Bangladesh boycott and major revenue losses

Environment Published 09 Feb, 2026 04:54pm

Italy’s Alpine rescuers urge caution after string of avalanche deaths

Alps on high alert: 11 dead in avalanches as Italy urges extreme caution ahead of Winter Olympics

Pakistan Updated 09 Feb, 2026 07:54pm

FIA arrests three in Lahore and Okara over visa fraud

Suspects accused of extorting citizens for New Zealand, Canadian, and Saudi work visas

World Published 09 Feb, 2026 04:26pm

Prince William and Kate ‘deeply concerned’ about Epstein revelations

Emails raise questions about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's trade role

Pakistan Published 09 Feb, 2026 04:23pm

Pakistan, seven Muslim states reject Israeli claims over West Bank

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and UAE are among the signatories; ministers urge global action to stop violence, uphold the two-state solution

World Updated 09 Feb, 2026 04:28pm

Khamenei’s adviser to visit Oman after indirect US talks

Larijani to discuss regional situation with senior Oman officials

Sports Published 09 Feb, 2026 04:03pm

Pakistan bat for Bangladesh in talks with ICC team

Mohsin Naqvi presses for Bangladesh’s fair treatment in talks with ICC team

Pakistan Updated 09 Feb, 2026 04:35pm

Haj visa biometric deadline extended to February 17

Pilgrims can complete biometric process via mobile app or Tasheer centres

Sports Published 09 Feb, 2026 03:44pm

Scotland beat Italy by 73 runs in T20 World Cup

Chasing 208, debutant Italy bowled out for 134 runs in Kolkata

Pakistan Published 09 Feb, 2026 03:38pm

Punjab CM approves new uniform for Lahore Traffic Police

Traffic wardens to switch to new dress code from February 14

World Updated 09 Feb, 2026 04:42pm

Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ Takaichi forges stunning election win

Conservative PM promises consumption tax cut, closer ties with US

Pakistan Published 09 Feb, 2026 03:32pm

Climate change poses survival challenge for Pakistan

Finance minister warns of growing climate risks, urges effective use of international funding

Pakistan Published 09 Feb, 2026 03:16pm

Basant generates Rs4-6bn in economic activity in Lahore

Kite sales cross Rs2bn as food, transport and catering cash in during 3-day festival

Sports Published 09 Feb, 2026 02:37pm

PCB chief to brief PM Shehbaz on India match boycott today

Final decision on the boycott issue to be taken by PM soon

Life & Style Published 09 Feb, 2026 02:37pm

Katie Price shares snaps with husband Lee Andrews after surprise wedding

Mother-of-five defends romance and teases private honeymoon

Life & Style Updated 09 Feb, 2026 04:45pm

Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton go public at Super Bowl 2026

Reality star and F1 champion step out together, confirming romance

World Published 09 Feb, 2026 02:15pm

King Charles’ brother Andrew shared UK trade files with Epstein, emails indicate

Fresh Epstein files appear to link Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to leaks of sensitive British trade material

Pakistan Published 09 Feb, 2026 02:07pm

Lahore reimposes kite-flying ban after Basant festival

Punjab minister Azma Bokhari warns of strict action against violators

Life & Style Updated 09 Feb, 2026 04:46pm

Jennifer Lopez sends support to Bad Bunny ahead of Super Bowl halftime

Singer shares proud message and memories from their 2020 performance

Sports Published 09 Feb, 2026 01:51pm

Man City snatch chaotic 2-1 win at Liverpool to stay on Arsenal’s heels

Haaland’s late strike lifts City past Liverpool in Premier League thriller

Pakistan Published 09 Feb, 2026 01:42pm

17th Karachi Literature Festival ends with healthy cultural debates

Debates, book launches and youth engagement mark festival’s final day

World Updated 09 Feb, 2026 04:48pm

Britain’s Prince William to meet Saudi crown prince on official visit

Prince William's official visit aims at deepening Saudi-UK ties

World Published 09 Feb, 2026 01:30pm

Trump’s second term marked by erratic outbursts

Controversial actions and extreme messaging spark criticism

World Updated 09 Feb, 2026 04:53pm

Thousands protest Israeli President Herzog’s visit to Australia

Many accuse Herzog of being complicit in civilian deaths in Gaza

World Updated 09 Feb, 2026 04:56pm

Thailand’s Bhumjaithai prepares for coalition talks after big election win

Prime Minister eyes coalition as voters approve constitutional change

Environment Published 09 Feb, 2026 12:21pm

Rain and snow hit Balochistan as westerly winds sweep province

Quetta, and other districts receive rainfall; snowfall is expected in mountainous areas

Crime & Court Published 09 Feb, 2026 12:20pm

Four alleged extortionists arrested in Karachi’s Golimar area

Joint operation conducted by Rangers and Special Investigations Unit

World Updated 09 Feb, 2026 04:58pm

Portugal elects Socialist as president by landslide, but far right grows

Moderates rally behind Seguro to block far-right Ventura

Crime & Court Published 09 Feb, 2026 12:03pm

Train derailment halts rail traffic in Naushahro Feroze

Up and down tracks blocked; relief train dispatched from Rohri

World Updated 09 Feb, 2026 04:59pm

South Korean military helicopter crashes during training, killing two

AH-1S Cobra goes down during training flight in Gapyeong

World Updated 09 Feb, 2026 05:00pm

Ukraine ordered attempted assassination of general, says Russia

FSB claims Polish intelligence helped recruit the shooter

World Updated 09 Feb, 2026 05:02pm

Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell to refuse questions at US House deposition

Ghislaine Maxwell to invoke Fifth Amendment at House Oversight deposition

World Updated 09 Feb, 2026 01:17pm

Russian drone attacks on Ukraine kill three, including mother and child

Attacks hit residential areas in Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk

World Published 09 Feb, 2026 11:38am

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in jail

Apple Daily founder jailed in high-profile national security case

Pakistan Published 09 Feb, 2026 11:38am

SC rejects request for immediate meeting with Imran Khan

Bench, led by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, issues notice to the government

Business & Economy Published 09 Feb, 2026 11:13am

Gold and silver prices surge in local markets

Gold per tola rises by Rs5,300 to Rs524,762; silver gains Rs346 to Rs8,615

World Published 09 Feb, 2026 11:00am

New Zealand mosque shooter tells court mental health forced him to plead guilty

Brenton Tarrant claims prison conditions left him unable to plead rationally

Crime & Court Published 09 Feb, 2026 10:57am

Charges framed against Ducky Bhai in gambling app case

Ducky Bhai, other accused plead not guilty; witnesses summoned on Feb 23

World Published 09 Feb, 2026 10:53am

UK PM Starmer’s top aide quits over Mandelson-Epstein scandal

McSweeney takes responsibility for appointment of Mandelson as ambassador

World Updated 09 Feb, 2026 05:07pm

Venezuelan opposition politician Guanipa kidnapped after being freed from prison

Armed men abduct former detainee in Caracas amid political tensions

Sports Published 09 Feb, 2026 10:34am

Italy make T20 World Cup debut against Scotland today

Six teams take to field for first time in this year’s T20 World Cup

World Published 09 Feb, 2026 10:33am

Israel to expand its control in West Bank, make settlers’ land seizures easier

Cabinet steps grant settlers more rights and expand Israeli authority over Palestinian areas

World Published 09 Feb, 2026 10:24am

Building collapse in Lebanon kills at least six people

Rescue teams search for survivors under rubble in Bab al-Tabbaneh

World Published 09 Feb, 2026 10:14am

Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi handed new 7-year prison term

Fresh sentence awarded after making provocative remarks

Life & Style Published 09 Feb, 2026 10:11am

Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav sent to Tihar jail in cheque bounce case

Actor surrenders in court over unpaid film loan dispute

Sports Published 09 Feb, 2026 09:59am

Figure skating-US win team gold medal at Milano Cortina Games

Japan captured silver and Italy bronze

Technology Published 09 Feb, 2026 09:55am

SpaceX prioritizes lunar ‘self-growing city’ over Mars project, Musk says

Billionaire says lunar project could be achieved within a decade

World Published 09 Feb, 2026 09:49am

Bangladesh votes in world’s first Gen Z-inspired election

Opposition-led race seen as test for stability and regional balance

Pakistan Published 09 Feb, 2026 09:28am

Kites, culture and candles: Basant draws to a close in Lahore

Colourful festival ends as 'candles of hope' released on last day

Sports Updated 09 Feb, 2026 10:50am

Headway made in lengthy talks between ICC, PCB and BCB

ICC responded positively to BCB’s demands; PCB to consult PM