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Pakistan Published 18 Feb, 2026 09:58pm

Naila Raja breaks silence after marriage to Imad Wasim amid online backlash

Influencer says social media pressure distorts reality as debate over cricketer’s second marriage continues

Pakistan Published 18 Feb, 2026 09:40pm

Khawaja Saad Rafique suffers heart attack, undergoes angioplasty

Former federal minister discharged after condition stabilises, doctors say

Pakistan Published 18 Feb, 2026 09:31pm

FIA busts fake medicines factory in Karachi

Large quantity of counterfeit drugs seized, one suspect arrested

Pakistan Published 18 Feb, 2026 09:17pm

Five-year-old boy’s murder solved in Lahore, father arrested

Police say child was killed to frame rivals; uncle also taken into custody

Pakistan Updated 18 Feb, 2026 10:37pm

SBP announces banking hours for Ramazan

Public dealing timings revised, no breaks during working hours

Pakistan Published 18 Feb, 2026 07:37pm

Mobile phone service restored in Karachi after half-hour disruption

Users faced temporary call and data outages as MobiLink and Jazz services went down, but operations returned to normal within 30 minutes

Pakistan Updated 18 Feb, 2026 08:27pm

Ramazan moon sighted, holy month begins in Pakistan

Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee confirms start of Ramazan 1447AH after multiple sightings

Pakistan Published 18 Feb, 2026 06:32pm

SC disposes of bail petitions in Imran Khan cases

The Supreme Court of Pakistan hears multiple appeals involving Imran Khan, including Toshakhana and cipher matters

Pakistan Published 18 Feb, 2026 06:18pm

Pakistan posts January current account surplus as remittances lift external balance

Data from the State Bank of Pakistan shows improving external indicators, while textile exports hit a 45-month high

Pakistan Updated 18 Feb, 2026 04:57pm

LESCO charges Rs9.5 mn in major crackdown on power theft in Lahore

LESCO team seized transformers, meters and illegal cables

Pakistan Published 18 Feb, 2026 04:13pm

Karachi Board introduces ‘e-answer book’ for 2026 matric exams

Classes IX and X to use new OMR-based answer books

Pakistan Published 18 Feb, 2026 03:18pm

KP CM announces special force for release of PTI founder

New body will launch peaceful street campaign for ex-PM's release

Pakistan Published 18 Feb, 2026 02:24pm

Federal, Balochistan govt announce revised office timings for Ramazan

Federal and provincial departments shift to shorter schedules to facilitate staff and citizens

Pakistan Published 18 Feb, 2026 02:02pm

Opposition alliance calls off sit-in over Imran Khan’s health

TTAP and PTI leaders say the protest ended in view of Ramazan

Pakistan Published 18 Feb, 2026 12:50pm

14 militants killed in two Balochistan counter-terrorism operations

Operations in Quetta and Barkhan also yield a weapons cache

Pakistan Published 18 Feb, 2026 12:44pm

Sindh announces revised school timings for Ramazan

Schools to adjust hours to accommodate fasting students and staff

Pakistan Updated 18 Feb, 2026 01:06pm

PHC slams traffic mismanagement amid PTI protests

AG and police say all barriers removed, traffic restored across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pakistan Published 18 Feb, 2026 12:00pm

CPPA seeks hike in electricity rates for January

CPPA proposes Rs1.78 per unit hike; NEPRA hearing on February 26

Pakistan Published 18 Feb, 2026 11:25am

Ruet-e-Hilal Committee meets today for Ramazan moon sighting

SUPARCO predicts strong possibility of crescent visibility

Pakistan Published 18 Feb, 2026 10:34am

2 killed after militants attack customs office in Dera Ismail Khan

Assailants target buses and set vehicles on fire along CPEC route

Pakistan Published 18 Feb, 2026 09:11am

PM arrives in US for inaugural Board of Peace session

Forum to discussGaza rebuilding, financial pledges and international stabilisation force

Pakistan Published 18 Feb, 2026 08:44am

PM, Qatari Amir vow to deepen fraternal relations

Both leaders discuss regional situation in telephone call