World
Pakistan's UN envoy says cash shortfall is "affecting mandate delivery, deterrence against violence and the overall effectiveness of missions in the field”.
Published 20 Feb, 2026 11:34pm
Pakistan
Claims the government had invited Barrister Gohar in connection with Imran’s treatment and examination, but his “party did not allow him to go”.
Updated 20 Feb, 2026 11:40pm
Sport
Captain Mitchell Marsh crashes a belligerent 64 off 33 balls, leading his team to a 9-wicket romp past Oman.
Published 20 Feb, 2026 09:53pm
Pakistan
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.
Published 20 Feb, 2026 09:47pm
Sport
“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.
Published 20 Feb, 2026 09:34pm
Business
Company says commuters save more than five million hours in 2025 across over 20 cities where the company leads its operations.
Published 20 Feb, 2026 08:26pm
Pakistan
Tremors felt in Shangla, Swat, Mardan, Swabi and Nowshera; PMD says quake's epicentre located in Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan.
Updated 20 Feb, 2026 08:16pm
Sport
Green Shirts will arrive in Bangladesh on March 9 and play their first match on March 11.
Published 20 Feb, 2026 07:47pm
World
“The most I can say — I am considering it," Trump says when asked whether he is contemplating a limited military strike; USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier seen entering the Mediterranean Sea.
Updated 20 Feb, 2026 11:44pm
Pakistan
The 2017 suit says Imran wrongly accused PM Shehbaz of offering Rs10bn to him through a common friend in exchange for withdrawing the Panama Papers case.
Updated 20 Feb, 2026 07:51pm
Pakistan
Says PM Shehbaz made statements "that compromise Pakistan’s dignity, independent foreign policy and historically principled stance on oppressed peoples".
Published 20 Feb, 2026 07:05pm
Pakistan
Home department says charitable organisations must be registered with the Punjab Charity Commission.
Published 20 Feb, 2026 06:44pm
Pakistan
According to police, the suspect had rented out the building to the victims; FIR registered on the complaint of a sub-inspector.
Published 20 Feb, 2026 06:11pm
Pakistan
Why must we continue to leave our poorest and most vulnerable children and adults exposed to life-threatening dangers such as dog-bites, rabies, and polio while the rest of us live in comfort and safety?
Published 20 Feb, 2026 04:10pm
Pakistan
Says “well-defined dress code” would enhance respect for teachers; official from Punjab Teachers Union says teachers at primary, middle and high school levels cannot afford the additional expense.
Published 20 Feb, 2026 03:59pm
Pakistan
It would be much more convenient for journalists to adhere to these principles if their jobs were not needlessly complicated by uncooperative government officials and bureaucrats.
Published 20 Feb, 2026 03:35pm
World
A final trade deal with India will be signed “sooner than later” as a “few tweaking points” are required, says US Envoy Sergio Gor.
Published 20 Feb, 2026 03:26pm
World
The broadcaster is under increased pressure after chants of 'Death to the IDF' erupted during a stream of the Glastonbury Festival.
Published 20 Feb, 2026 03:20pm
Pakistan
Notes that fiscal performance has been "strong" and headline inflation "relatively contained".
Published 20 Feb, 2026 03:11pm
Pakistan
Says PPP should move a private members’ bill, wherein all foreign agreements, once signed, would need ratification in Parliament.
Published 20 Feb, 2026 03:02pm
Sport
Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani, who previously served as secretary inter-provincial coordination, vows to “revive and strengthen the country’s national game”.
Published 20 Feb, 2026 02:44pm
World
Eight hundred years on, the show imagines advanced technology but can’t quite imagine evolved storytelling.
Published 20 Feb, 2026 02:18pm
Pakistan
The show is set to join a heavy lineup of reality competition shows coming to Pakistani screens.
Published 20 Feb, 2026 01:57pm
Sport
India, the world number one-ranked T20 side, are hot favourite to retain their crown on home soil.
Published 20 Feb, 2026 01:14pm
World
Mosques resonate with the nightly Taraweeh prayers, and charitable initiatives reach their peak as believers support those in need.
Published 20 Feb, 2026 01:00pm
Pakistan
You keep reading articles about these interesting films, but there's no way for you to watch them. Here's why.
Published 20 Feb, 2026 12:56pm
Pakistan
The government should stop politicising the health of the PTI founder, says letter by jailed leaders.
Published 20 Feb, 2026 12:41pm
Pakistan
The actor acknowledges governance improvements, but flags a lack of visible action on cruelty cases.
Published 20 Feb, 2026 12:28pm
Pakistan
The energy crisis, at its core, is a governance failure: persistent, predictable, and entirely fixable if there’s political will to prioritise long-term functionality over short-term optics.
Updated 20 Feb, 2026 02:19pm
Pakistan
Information minister says praise had raised Pakistan’s stature and that the country had “emerged as an important player on the global stage”.
Published 20 Feb, 2026 11:49am
Pakistan
Lali marked a historic milestone as the first fully Pakistani feature film to premiere at the festival.
Published 20 Feb, 2026 11:20am
Sport
McDonald dismisses criticism that Australia had not prioritised the tournament.
Published 20 Feb, 2026 10:53am
World
“I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office,” King Charles said in a statement.
Published 20 Feb, 2026 09:51am
World
His family revealed that he suffered from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Published 20 Feb, 2026 09:30am
Pakistan
Pakistan’s parliament is not the only one which faces issues of low attendance.
Published 20 Feb, 2026 09:14am
Pakistan
Treatment lies in the treatment of the cause.
Published 20 Feb, 2026 09:08am
World
Trump accused former President Barack Obama of improperly disclosing classified information when discussing aliens publicly.
Published 20 Feb, 2026 09:00am
Pakistan
While the problem is clear, the solution is not that straightforward.
Published 20 Feb, 2026 08:55am
World
US secretary of state thanks Pakistan for supporting Trump’s Gaza peace plan; PM Shehbaz reaffirms Pakistan's readiness to work with Board of peace.
Updated 20 Feb, 2026 08:11pm
World
US energy secretary says “0.0 percent chance” that net zero will be achieved.
Updated 20 Feb, 2026 08:35am
World
Since April 2023, the conflict between Sudan’s army and the RSF has killed tens of thousands and forced 11 million people to flee their homes.
Updated 20 Feb, 2026 08:29am
World
Judge throws out immigration board’s ruling endorsing president’s mass detention policy.
Updated 20 Feb, 2026 08:18am
World
Any use of starvation of civilians as a method of war constitutes a war crime, report says.
Updated 20 Feb, 2026 08:07am
Pakistan
He emphasises that border security, trade and regional economic issues between Pakistan and Afghanistan require a balanced strategy that ensures security.
Updated 20 Feb, 2026 09:06am
Pakistan
Asks departments to immediately initiate budget process.
Updated 20 Feb, 2026 09:22am
Pakistan
Unidentified assailants carried out an explosion at an army checkpost established at the site of the old customs pump says police sources.
Published 20 Feb, 2026 06:50am
Pakistan
“As many as 3,601 cards were disbursed in Rawalpindi, 5,728 in Gujar Khan, 1,812 in Kahuta, 1,790 in Kallar Syedan and 845 in Taxila,” says deputy commissioner.
Updated 20 Feb, 2026 08:52am
Pakistan
Faisal Mumtaz assures the police chief of the government’s full cooperation in ensuring the protection of life and property of citizens and upholding the rule of law.
Published 20 Feb, 2026 06:50am
Pakistan
Apart from pulses and meat, prices of fruits witness significant increase; retailers say prices fixed by district admin unrealistic.
Updated 20 Feb, 2026 08:44am
Pakistan
Villagers alleges that while millions of rupees have been released to tehsil and union councils for stray dog elimination, there is little evidence of this work on the ground.
Updated 20 Feb, 2026 09:10am
Pakistan
Special Branch identifies 607 suspected hoarders; CS solicits daily report on price control from commissioners.
Updated 20 Feb, 2026 08:56am
Pakistan
According to the rescuers, the condition of two of the injured persons is said to be critical.
Updated 20 Feb, 2026 09:01am
Pakistan
Inspects ongoing uplift schemes in visit to city areas.
Published 20 Feb, 2026 06:50am
Pakistan
Director-land fails to answer Justice Agha Faisal’s questions about status and lease of shopping mall.
Published 20 Feb, 2026 06:50am
Pakistan
Murad Ali Shah says sweep was central to the vision of making Karachi a cleaner, greener and more liveable city.
Updated 20 Feb, 2026 08:36am
Sport
Australia failed to make the second phase for only the second time in the event’s history after defeats to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka.
Updated 20 Feb, 2026 09:15am
Sport
Ning clocked 1:41.98 to edge out American Jordan Stolz, who took silver, and Dutchman Kjeld Nuis, who secured bronze.
Published 20 Feb, 2026 06:50am
Sport
The club from north of the Arctic Circle were therefore not afraid of the current Serie A leaders and went in front on 20 minutes through Sondre Brunstad Fet.
Published 20 Feb, 2026 06:50am
Pakistan
Pipeline laying is currently underway to connect the well to the KPD-TAY processing plant.
Published 20 Feb, 2026 06:50am
Business
Inflows through Roshan Digital Account surpass $12bn, SBP says.
Updated 20 Feb, 2026 07:42am
Business
PTA has written to GB Council, AJK Council, and IT Ministry to initiate groundwork for regulatory framework in both regions.
Updated 20 Feb, 2026 07:32am
Business
Steepest decline recorded in rice exports, including both basmati and non-basmati varieties.
Updated 20 Feb, 2026 07:37am
Business
Benchmark index posts steepest single-day fall in history; Rs713bn wiped off market capitalisation on first day of Ramazan.
Updated 20 Feb, 2026 07:53am
Pakistan
Initial reports suggested that the fire broke out while gas was being transferred from a bowser arriving from Iran to another bowser at the plant.
Published 20 Feb, 2026 06:49am
Pakistan
He emphasises that the government will extend full support to enhance police capacity.
Updated 20 Feb, 2026 08:20am
Pakistan
The minister’s remarks came during a meeting with a delegation from the Menstrual Health and Hygiene Working Group Secretariat, Balochistan.
Updated 20 Feb, 2026 08:15am
Pakistan
The appellants were convicted of killing six police officials and taking several others hostage during an operation launched by police on April 13, 2016.
Updated 20 Feb, 2026 08:07am
Pakistan
SC bench disapproves of using judicial proceedings as instrument of coercion, harassment; imposes Rs1m in costs.
Updated 20 Feb, 2026 07:55am
Pakistan
The secretary of parliamentary affairs briefes the committee on the status of complaints received about Pakistan Railways pensioners to the Prime Minister’s Delivery Unit.
Updated 20 Feb, 2026 08:01am
Pakistan
FO spox says Islamabad cannot let citizens be killed ‘incessantly, mercilessly’.
Updated 20 Feb, 2026 10:04am
World
“We agreed with our ally the US there will be no reconstruction of Gaza before the demilitarisation of Gaza,” he says.
Updated 20 Feb, 2026 07:49am
Pakistan
PM accepts Tariq Bugti’s resignation, Wani named interim president.
Updated 20 Feb, 2026 07:29am
Pakistan
All these applications entails a net-metering capacity addition of about 250.8 megawatts.
Updated 20 Feb, 2026 09:43am
Pakistan
Zehri claimed to be the spokesman for President Asif Ali Zardari in Balochistan.
Updated 20 Feb, 2026 09:53am
World
Trump says Tehran has ‘10 days’ to make a deal with Washington, or ‘bad things will happen’.
Updated 20 Feb, 2026 07:37am
