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ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced an extension for Hajj 2026 pilgrims to complete their biometric registration. The new deadline for submitting biometric information is February 17. A ministry spokesperson…

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) started the new business week on a strong footing, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index recording a sharp gain during early trading on Monday. At the opening bell, the market surged by more than 1,500…

ISLAMABAD: Leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have been formally indicted in a case concerning links with terrorists. The hearing took place at the Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court, presided over by Judge Tahir Abbas Sapra. The…

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reiterated its firm stance that Pakistan will not play against India in the T20 World Cup match scheduled for February 15 in Colombo, sources have confirmed. However, Prime Minister Shehbaz…

TEHRAN: An Iranian court has sentenced Nobel Peace Prize laureate and prominent human rights activist Narges Mohammadi to six years in prison, according to her lawyer. Mohammadi’s counsel said she was convicted on charges of “assembly and…

RIYADH: The Global Defence Exhibition 2026 has commenced in the Saudi capital Riyadh, with participation from more than 80 countries, showcasing advanced defence technologies and military hardware. Pakistan is among the participating…

RAWALPINDI: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman strongly criticised Pakistan’s Afghanistan and foreign policies, saying that while no trade benefits are coming from across the border, terrorism continues to spill into…

LAHORE: The auction for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Multan Sultans will take place on February 9 at the Expo Centre in Lahore. According to details, five bidders, including former owner Ali Tareen, are participating in the…

AlUlAa (SAUDI ARABIA): At the AlUla Conference 2026 for Emerging Market Economies in Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia engaged in high-level discussions to explore collaboration in technology, human resource development, and broader…

ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to repatriate thousands of Afghan nationals who are currently residing in Pakistan while awaiting resettlement in the United States. According to official sources, a total of 19,973 Afghan citizens who…