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MUZAFFARABAD: The government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir has declared Monday, February 16, 2026, as a public holiday. The announcement comes ahead of the Overseas Kashmir Conference scheduled to be held in Muzaffarabad, the regional…

MUNICH: During his recent visit to Germany, Chief of Defence Forces Syed Asim Munir held a series of meetings with global leaders and senior defense officials, focusing on international security, regional stability, and bilateral defense…

ISLAMABAD: The opposition alliance’s protest over the transfer of former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan to a hospital has entered its third day. Opposition leaders are holding sit-ins at Parliament House, Parliament…

NIGER: At least 32 people were killed and dozens abducted after armed men riding motorcycles carried out coordinated attacks on villages in Nigeria’s Niger State. According to eyewitnesses and local police, the attackers targeted three…

COLOMBO: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi met the national cricket team and management in Colombo ahead of the highly anticipated T20 World Cup match against India. During the meeting, Naqvi boosted the morale of the…

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Railways is going to launch the ML-II project in collaboration with National Logistics Corporation and DP World. The 2.5 billion dollar investment aims to improve railway infrastructure and regional connectivity.…

CHARSADDA: The disciplinary committee of Bacha Khan University has expelled four students for allegedly violating university rules and harming national unity. According to an official statement issued by the university administration, the…

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif unveiled a Rs38 billion rupee Ramazan Relief Package, aimed at providing essential financial assistance to vulnerable families during the upcoming month. The initiative will benefit a total of 12.1…

ISLAMABAD: The government has announced that PTI founder Imran Khan will receive further treatment for his eye condition at a specialized medical facility. In a statement issued on social media platform X, Federal Information Minister…

NEW DELHI: Renowned Indian novelist and activist Arundhati Roy has announced she will not attend the Berlin International Film Festival, citing strong objections to comments made by the festival’s jury president, Wim Wenders. Roy said that…