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Benchmark index declines by 3.16pc.

Updated 23 Feb, 2026 02:29pm

Iran says any US attack including limited strikes would be ‘act of aggression’

Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei boasts Iranians had never "capitulated" at any point in their history.

Published 23 Feb, 2026 02:51pm

PM Shehbaz to undertake 2-day Doha visit to explore new avenues of cooperation with Qatar: FO

Premier will meet with Qatari emir to discuss "entire spectrum of bilateral relations", FO says.

Updated 23 Feb, 2026 01:32pm

Another Tejas jet lost as Indian Air Force grounds fleet for inspections, reports local media

The incident, believed to have been caused by a brake failure, took place on February 7.

Published 23 Feb, 2026 01:11pm

Opposition leaders hold sit-in outside SC, demand immediate scheduling of Imran’s cases

TTAP, PTI demand complete medical examination of Imran by his personal doctors.

Published 23 Feb, 2026 02:33pm

Increased risk of glacial floods in Gilgit-Baltistan due to above-normal temperatures: PMD

In its Feb-April weather outlook, PMD indicates that the risk of glacier melt acceleration and potential Glof occurrences may increase in vulnerable areas.

Published 23 Feb, 2026 03:02pm

‘National security is non-negotiable’: Parliamentary secretary on Afghanistan strikes

KP governor says Pakistan will “not allow our soil to be destabilised by forces operating from across the border".

Updated 23 Feb, 2026 12:03pm

Mexican drug lord killing sparks revenge attacks; cars and businesses set ablaze, highways blocked

Several airlines, including Air Canada, United Airlines and Aeromexico, cancelled flights to Puerto Vallarta.

Updated 23 Feb, 2026 11:10am

Security forces kill five terrorists, including suicide bomber, during IBO in Balochistan’s Pishin: ISPR

Terrorists had “planned to attack the police lines and Cadet College Pishin,” says CTD spokesperson; president, PM commend forces.

Updated 23 Feb, 2026 01:23pm

Jailed PTI leaders call for MPC on Palestine issue following Board of Peace moot

Highlight the consequences of instability in Iran and its impact on Pakistan in the statement to the media.

Updated 23 Feb, 2026 01:11pm

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England captain Brook says a ‘shame’ if Pakistan players snubbed for Hundred competition

“Pakistan have been a great cricket nation for many years," Harry Brook says amid reports of players being shut out by Indian-owned franchises.

Sport , Updated 21 Feb, 2026 08:23pm

England captain Brook says a ‘shame’ if Pakistan players snubbed for Hundred competition

Over 80 terrorists killed as armed forces strike 7 camps along Pakistan-Afghanistan border

Strikes occur in response to recent suicide bombings in Pakistan; Info ministry announces "intelligence-based selective targeting" of camps and hideouts belonging to TTP and ISKP.

Pakistan , Updated 22 Feb, 2026 11:01pm

Over 80 terrorists killed as armed forces strike 7 camps along Pakistan-Afghanistan border

Alarm over Pakistanis’ exclusion from Hundred competition

BBC, Telegraph reports say Indian-owned franchises won’t bid for Pakistani players.

Sport , Updated 21 Feb, 2026 07:50am

Alarm over Pakistanis’ exclusion from Hundred competition

‘Effective immediately’: Trump announces hike in US global tariff rate from 10pc to 15pc

The announcement comes a day after the US Supreme Court largely struck down his sweeping duties.

World , Updated 21 Feb, 2026 09:58pm

‘Effective immediately’: Trump announces hike in US global tariff rate from 10pc to 15pc

Babar moved down the order in T20 World Cup game against Namibia for scoring too slowly, says Mike Hesson

“I think Babar is well aware that his strike rate in the power play in the World Cup is less than 100 and that's clearly not the role we think we need,” the head coach says.

Sport , Published 20 Feb, 2026 09:34pm

Babar moved down the order in T20 World Cup game against Namibia for scoring too slowly, says Mike Hesson

Lieutenant colonel among two army personnel martyred in Bannu suicide attack: ISPR

ISPR says “khwarij rammed the explosive-laden vehicle" into the convoy during an IBO, in which five terrorists were killed.

Pakistan , Updated 21 Feb, 2026 06:04pm

Lieutenant colonel among two army personnel martyred in Bannu suicide attack: ISPR

Youth abducted, released after filming viral cricket video of Aina Wazir in North Waziristan

The youth was safely recovered and returned home following efforts by local tribal elders through a jirga.

Pakistan , Updated 21 Feb, 2026 05:38pm

Youth abducted, released after filming viral cricket video of Aina Wazir in North Waziristan

Babar, Shaheen under scrutiny as Pakistan face New Zealand test in Super Eights opener

The Super Eight stage will test NZ's adaptability, with the side having played all their group matches in India.

Sport , Updated 21 Feb, 2026 11:02am

Babar, Shaheen under scrutiny as Pakistan face New Zealand test in Super Eights opener

Over 31m births registered with UCs yet to be added to Nadra’s central database, says report

Nadra’s system contains facial records of 170m people, iris data of 7m individuals and 1.68bn fingerprints, according to annual performance report submitted to interior ministry.

Pakistan , Published 20 Feb, 2026 09:47pm

Over 31m births registered with UCs yet to be added to Nadra’s central database, says report

Bill Gates pulls out of India AI summit; anger mounts over organisational lapses

The Gates Foundation says the billionaire will not deliver his address “to ensure the focus remains on the AI Summit’s key priorities”.

World , Published 19 Feb, 2026 01:40pm

Bill Gates pulls out of India AI summit; anger mounts over organisational lapses

Furious Trump vows new 10pc levy after SC tariff ruling

Canada hails ruling, UK, Germany cautious in their response; stocks rise, Treasury yields gain after the verdict.

Newspaper , Updated 21 Feb, 2026 07:39am

Furious Trump vows new 10pc levy after SC tariff ruling

BoP meets

Trump told the meeting that “we will help Gaza”. So far no help has been visible.

Newspaper , Updated 21 Feb, 2026 09:09am

Pakistan, US sign pact to redevelop New York’s Roosevelt Hotel

“The objective remains to secure maximum value for this property in alignment with the government’s privatisation strategy," finance ministry says.

Pakistan , Updated 19 Feb, 2026 08:51pm

Pakistan, US sign pact to redevelop New York’s Roosevelt Hotel

Michael Vaughan calls for probe into reports Pakistan stars to be sidelined by Indian-owned teams in Hundred competition

According to the BBC, four Indian-affiliated Hundred teams will deliberately avoid selecting players from Pakistan.

, Published 20 Feb, 2026 06:50pm

Michael Vaughan calls for probe into reports Pakistan stars to be sidelined by Indian-owned teams in Hundred competition

Trump vows 10pc global tariff after court rebuke

US president's move comes in response to Supreme Court striking down his sweeping tariffs.

, Updated 21 Feb, 2026 12:19am

Trump vows 10pc global tariff after court rebuke

US ambassador says it ‘would be fine’ if Israel takes over large swathes of Middle East

“If they end up getting attacked by all these places, and they win that war, and they take that land, OK, that’s a whole other discussion,” says Mike Huckabee.

World , Published 21 Feb, 2026 03:52pm

US ambassador says it ‘would be fine’ if Israel takes over large swathes of Middle East

First-ever markhor trophy hunting receives mixed reaction in Bahrain

Some hail development, others question ‘legality, transparency and financial fairness’ of exercise

Newspaper , Published 20 Feb, 2026 06:50am

First-ever markhor trophy hunting receives mixed reaction in Bahrain

Kidnapping case registered against unidentified suspects after Canadian national reportedly goes missing in Lahore

According to the complainant, Hamza Ahmad had arrived in Pakistan on February 13 to work on his PhD thesis.

Pakistan , Published 21 Feb, 2026 07:45pm

Kidnapping case registered against unidentified suspects after Canadian national reportedly goes missing in Lahore

Situationer: Zardari’s outburst against Imran raises questions

South Punjab’s visit sparks speculations of early polls.

Newspaper , Updated 22 Feb, 2026 09:47am

Situationer: Zardari’s outburst against Imran raises questions

Pakistan, 13 other nations condemn US envoy’s remarks supporting Israeli expansion in Middle East

Countries express "profound concern" over Huckabee suggesting that it would be acceptable for Israel to exercise control over territories belonging to Arab states.

World , Updated 22 Feb, 2026 01:34pm

Pakistan, 13 other nations condemn US envoy’s remarks supporting Israeli expansion in Middle East

350 Gul Plaza shopkeepers to get stalls at Baradari in first phase

LG minister, Karachi mayor review temporary arrangements for displaced traders.

Pakistan , Updated 21 Feb, 2026 10:22am

350 Gul Plaza shopkeepers to get stalls at Baradari in first phase

Cricket politics again

Pakistan refused to play India at the ongoing T20 World Cup and only changed its mind in view of the game’s greater good. It is time for India to reciprocate.

Newspaper , Updated 22 Feb, 2026 01:59pm

What’s behind Gandapur’s ‘return to form’?

With PTI’s energies devoted towards highlighting Imran Khan’s health issues, the jilted former CM’s resurfacing is being viewed with a mixture of trepidation and chagrin.

Pakistan , Updated 21 Feb, 2026 11:41am

What’s behind Gandapur’s ‘return to form’?

India, Brazil ink critical minerals deal as Modi, Lula meet in New Delhi

India, scouting for new suppliers, signs pact with Brazil, which has the world’s second-largest reserves of critical minerals.

World , Published 21 Feb, 2026 04:33pm

India, Brazil ink critical minerals deal as Modi, Lula meet in New Delhi

US envoy Steve Witkoff says Trump questioning why Iran has not ‘capitulated’

"He’s curious as to why they haven’t… I don’t want to use the word ‘capitulated’, but why they haven’t capitulated,” Witkoff says in interview with Trump's daughter-in-law.

World , Published 22 Feb, 2026 02:36pm

US envoy Steve Witkoff says Trump questioning why Iran has not ‘capitulated’

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Iran says any US attack including limited strikes would be ‘act of aggression’

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