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At least 31 killed, 169 injured in suicide bombing at Islamabad imambargah

Defence minister points finger at India and Afghanistan, says the state will respond to this “cruelty with full force”; govt to release report on attack in 72 hours; CM Maryam says Punjab govt has dispatched 25 ambulances to Islamabad, cancels her Basant engagements for tomorrow.

Updated 06 Feb, 2026 11:42pm

Iran, US nuclear talks in Oman were a good start, FM Araghchi says

"Coordination on how to proceed will be decided in the capitals," Iran's top diplomat says.

Updated 06 Feb, 2026 09:11pm

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Rescue 1122 spokesperson says the fire erupted in a plastic factory.

Updated 06 Feb, 2026 10:55pm

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Staffer "erroneously" made the post, White House official says.

Updated 06 Feb, 2026 11:05pm

Senate amends its rule to curb judicial interference in parliamentary affairs

New clause in the rule gives the Senate chairman broad discretion over whether a petition should proceed.

Updated 06 Feb, 2026 09:02pm

Info minister says Imran’s ‘detailed’ medical report handed over to family

Says report handed over on directions from PM Office; Imran's doctor says "still concerned" about ex-premier's health, calls for him to be examined by retinal specialist

Updated 06 Feb, 2026 11:45pm

Islamabad ATC extends Imaan, Hadi’s judicial remand for another fortnight

Remand extended in case pertaining to their alleged involvement in a protest on Constitution Avenue.

Published 06 Feb, 2026 08:50pm

Pakistan and Uzbekistan reaffirm resolve to expand trade, economic ties

Uzbek president urges business communities of both countries to come forward to tap the full trade potential between Pakistan and Uzbekistan.

Published 06 Feb, 2026 05:40pm

Captain Salman Agha defends ‘X factor’ Usman Tariq’s bowling action ahead of T20 World Cup opener

Says Pakistan will have to be at their best even against second-tier teams like Namibia or the Netherlands.

Published 06 Feb, 2026 05:07pm

Sindh IG says operation has been launched against riverine bandits

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Published 06 Feb, 2026 06:55pm

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At least 31 killed, 169 injured in suicide bombing at Islamabad imambargah

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“We have taken this stand after deliberating on it carefully,” he says, calling it an “appropriate decision”.

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Pakistan , Updated 06 Feb, 2026 01:52pm

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