World
Group recently completes formation of a new Shura Council of more than 80 members, as well as a new 18-member political bureau.
Published 22 Feb, 2026 11:46pm
Pakistan
Communal iftars highlight a month centred on humility, generosity and spiritual renewal.
Published 22 Feb, 2026 11:19pm
Sport
Proteas crush the hosts with a 76-run victory in Ahmedabad as Marco Jansen takes four wickets.
Updated 22 Feb, 2026 11:58pm
Pakistan
Police take legal actions against the facilitators and contractors, including parents who hand over their children to criminal elements for begging.
Updated 22 Feb, 2026 11:23pm
World
Deal commits Russia to deliver 500 man-portable “Verba” launch units and 2,500 “9M336” missiles over three years.
Published 22 Feb, 2026 10:09pm
Pakistan
According to local sources, the firing occurred during prayers at the Aldadkhel Mosque in the Battagram area of Shabqadar tehsil.
Updated 22 Feb, 2026 11:03pm
World
The team was prevented from taking part in today’s competition after one athlete provided false information to officials to let teammate Ward Fawarseh compete in his place.
Published 22 Feb, 2026 09:13pm
Pakistan
Says public external debt interest outflows increased from $1.99 billion in 2022 to $3.59bn in 2025, representing an increase of 80.4pc, not 84pc.
Published 22 Feb, 2026 08:15pm
World
Officials say that President Trump was not there at the time of the incident.
Updated 22 Feb, 2026 09:00pm
Pakistan
Opposition alliance accuses govt of failing on the economic front and making poor governance decisions.
Published 22 Feb, 2026 07:55pm
Pakistan
The CTD team’s armoured personnel carrier was also hit, but no personnel were injured, according to a statement.
Published 22 Feb, 2026 07:13pm
Pakistan
The authority says it is a time-bound facility and is valid only until December 31, 2026.
Published 22 Feb, 2026 05:44pm
Pakistan
“This [resolution] challenged Pakistan, its Constitution, its law and its state,” Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui says.
Updated 22 Feb, 2026 06:51pm
World
Royal historian Andrew Lownie says it is “a crunch point” for the monarchy.
Published 22 Feb, 2026 04:16pm
Pakistan
Initial probe finds 4 personnel of Sindh Police’s Shaheen Force and a sentry of Sharifabad police station involved in the incident.
Published 22 Feb, 2026 03:42pm
Sport
Dasun Shanaka fights a lone battle for Sri Lanka, scoring 30 off 24, as English bowler Will Jacks takes three wickets.
Updated 22 Feb, 2026 06:26pm
World
"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.
Published 22 Feb, 2026 02:36pm
Pakistan
Memon advises the party to “improve their language and choice of words”.
Published 22 Feb, 2026 01:52pm
World
Makers of leading AI models have embraced “agentic” capabilities that provide software assistants capable of independently tending to tasks.
Updated 22 Feb, 2026 01:56pm
World
"Muslims also have the right to speak about our faith and values, and every community feels represented here,” she says at Iftar hosted in US capital.
Published 22 Feb, 2026 12:40pm
World
WAM reports that cyberattacks of a “terrorist nature” aimed to “destabilise the nation and disrupt essential services".
Published 22 Feb, 2026 12:05pm
Sport
Unseasonal rain in Sri Lanka during the past few days means Sunday’s crucial match in Pallekele could be reduced to as few as five overs per side.
Published 22 Feb, 2026 11:15am
Business
Raises Rs1.9tr from banks in 7MFY26, leaves little room for private sector.
Published 22 Feb, 2026 10:16am
Pakistan
There is a perception that, more than a backlash from the masses over unpopular decisions, the establishment is apprehensive of the historical factor.
Published 22 Feb, 2026 10:08am
World
From Pakistan in 1977 to Bangladesh in 2026, when loosely organised reformists align with disciplined Islamist forces, the ‘revolution’ rarely ends as they imagine.
Published 22 Feb, 2026 09:57am
Pakistan
With his huge build-up of forces around Iran, and frequent threats targeted at the Islamic Republic, the US president has created a very difficult situation for himself.
Published 22 Feb, 2026 09:48am
Pakistan
Two of the deceased identified as Taimoor and Ghulam Murtaza, both residents of Marap.
Published 22 Feb, 2026 09:21am
Pakistan
Officials say exact cause of explosion yet to be ascertained; could be gas-related.
Updated 22 Feb, 2026 02:53pm
Pakistan
South Punjab’s visit sparks speculations of early polls
Published 22 Feb, 2026 08:33am
World
Observers say conviction confirms Indian plot to kill Sikh activist, but it does not resolve broader diplomatic questions of "state responsibility".
Published 22 Feb, 2026 08:19am
Pakistan
Countries express "profound concern" over Huckabee suggesting that it would be acceptable for Israel to exercise control over territories belonging to Arab states.
Updated 22 Feb, 2026 01:34pm
Pakistan
Opposes "muscular" approach to debt recovery; calls blocking ID cards as unreasonable as cutting off water or electricity.
Published 22 Feb, 2026 07:02am
Pakistan
Sources say he would remain in London for two days before leaving for Pakistan.
Updated 22 Feb, 2026 07:25am
World
Iranian planners know they can’t win a war against the US. But they say they plan to inflict a heavy cost on the US for any unilateral aggression.
Updated 22 Feb, 2026 10:14am
Pakistan
Launches spring tree plantation drive.
Updated 22 Feb, 2026 10:50am
Pakistan
Officials vow not to spare ban violators.
Updated 22 Feb, 2026 10:47am
Pakistan
Official complains no extra money received in seven years to buy equipment, make recruitment.
Updated 22 Feb, 2026 10:40am
Pakistan
Top police officers claim they had “longer service records, higher academic credentials, and broader national and international exposure".
Updated 22 Feb, 2026 10:46am
Pakistan
Office-bearers of the butchers’ association say main reason for recent increase in prices is the growing export of meat.
Published 22 Feb, 2026 06:45am
Pakistan
715 shrubs and 74 dead trees also removed; RCB pledges to plant 10 trees for each dead one.
Updated 22 Feb, 2026 10:53am
Pakistan
Separately, police team was allegedly attacked during a raid to arrest a fugitive.
Updated 22 Feb, 2026 10:36am
Pakistan
Appeal Punjab government to play a role in transforming their future generations into peaceful citizens.
Updated 22 Feb, 2026 10:39am
Pakistan
Finding no jurisdictional infirmity or legal perversity in the PPRA’s order, the judge dismisses petition as being devoid of merit.
Updated 22 Feb, 2026 10:42am
Pakistan
Decision made at a high-level meeting of the Transport and Mass Transit Department, chaired by Sharjeel Memon.
Updated 22 Feb, 2026 10:35am
Pakistan
Dismisses pleas of SBP against NIRC’s decisions of reinstating a terminated employee.
Updated 22 Feb, 2026 10:32am
Pakistan
Appearance before the commission required on Feb 25.
Updated 22 Feb, 2026 10:29am
World
European trade groups, companies and analysts worry that the ruling may make trade relations even more messy after hard-struck trade deals last year.
Updated 22 Feb, 2026 10:25am
World
One source close to Venezuela’s ruling party says the Cubans were departing on the orders of Rodriguez due to US pressure.
Updated 22 Feb, 2026 10:23am
World
Search for survivors continues with four patrol boats, an aircraft, and two ships from the European border agency Frontex.
Updated 22 Feb, 2026 10:19am
Sport
The two unbeaten teams are familiar foes and both came through their T20 World Cup groups with perfect four-out-of-four records ahead of the clash in Ahmedabad.
Updated 22 Feb, 2026 12:32pm
Sport
The Blues climb into the Premier League’s top four only on goal difference after they paid for failing to build on Joao Pedro’s fourth-minute opener.
Published 22 Feb, 2026 06:44am
Business
Foreign selling and geopolitical strains weigh on sentiment.
Published 22 Feb, 2026 06:44am
Business
Govt finalises policy as spectrum auction scheduled for March 10.
Updated 22 Feb, 2026 10:28am
Business
In a special report, chamber describes Pakistan’s tax system as one characterised by a narrow tax base and high tax rates.
Updated 22 Feb, 2026 10:25am
Business
Proceeds slump to $7.3bn on poor agriculture sector performance.
Updated 22 Feb, 2026 10:18am
Business
Ministry of Energy has initiated proceedings against Jura Energy Corporation for allegedly failing to comply with Pakistani laws.
Published 22 Feb, 2026 06:44am
Business
Food minister says coordinated federal-provincial efforts will continue to ensure stable wheat availability.
Published 22 Feb, 2026 06:44am
Pakistan
Jaffar Khan Mandokhail lauds Unesco initiative aimed at enhancing multilingual education and harnessing youth potential.
Updated 22 Feb, 2026 09:26am
Pakistan
Given the law and order situation and large prayer gatherings during Taraweeh, IGP Tahir urges officers to stay vigilant.
Updated 22 Feb, 2026 09:24am
Pakistan
Tremor struck at around 4:42pm, prompting people to rush into open spaces; no loss of life or property damage reported.
Updated 22 Feb, 2026 09:17am
Pakistan
Bank’s project to assess AI applications in health promotion, screening, diagnosis and treatment.
Updated 22 Feb, 2026 09:11am
Pakistan
Claims peaceful five-day sit-in mishandled; warns continued refusal poses risks for govt and country.
Updated 22 Feb, 2026 09:00am
Pakistan
Mohsin Naqvi meets with federal ministers representing three political parties; detailed discussions were held on the overall national situation.
Published 22 Feb, 2026 06:44am
Pakistan
Highlights its major peace mission role; opposes adding new permanent members to Security Council, calling it contrary to sovereign equality.
Updated 22 Feb, 2026 08:57am
Pakistan
Case lodged under sections 506, 436, 341, 290, 291, 147 and 149 of PPC.
Updated 22 Feb, 2026 09:29am
World
Experts criticise declaration for containing voluntary, non-binding initiatives instead of concrete pledges.
Updated 22 Feb, 2026 08:24am
World
Trump tells reporters 32,000 killed during last month’s nationwide protests; UN expert puts toll at 20,000.
Updated 22 Feb, 2026 07:58am
Pakistan
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.
Updated 22 Feb, 2026 11:01pm
