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WASHINGTON: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reached Washington today to take part in the opening session of the Gaza Peace Board, where global leaders are set to discuss efforts aimed at promoting peace in Gaza. The premier is attending the…

KARACHI: A powerful gas explosion in Karachi’s Soldier Bazaar area early Thursday morning claimed the lives of nine people and left more than ten others injured. The blast occurred at around 4:00 a.m. inside a three-storey residential…

NEW YORK: A panel of independent experts affiliated with the United Nations Human Rights Council has described the allegations contained in the Jeffrey Epstein files as potentially constituting crimes against humanity. It has formally…

BAJAUR: The second phase of the relocation of families from the remote mountainous area of Tirah in Bajaur district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has officially begun. During the first phase, which took place from January 10 to February 11, a total…

LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced that its own provincial airline, Punjab Airlines, will begin operations in April, with the first flight scheduled for the same month. The initiative is being fast-tracked under the leadership of…

KARACHI: As the holy month of Ramadan begins, spiritual Taraweeh prayers were offered across Pakistan, Taraweeh Congregations Mark Start of Ramadan in Pakistan  large congregations gathering in mosques and open spaces nationwide. In…

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Kashmir Affairs, Gilgit-Baltistan and SAFRON Amir Muqam has said resolving the longstanding issues of the people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) remains one of the foremost priorities of the federal government. He…

PESHAWAR: The crescent moon marking the beginning of the holy month of Ramazan has been sighted in Pakistan, and the first fast will be observed on Thursday, February 19. The announcement was made by Chairman of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal…

NEW YORK: A delegation from the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), led by its President Usman Shaukat, visited  New York from 11–14 February 2026 to explore structured investment opportunities in the United States, with…

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced that the long-awaited 5G spectrum auction will be held on March 10, 2026. PTA Chairman Hafeez-ur-Rehman said that improved internet connectivity is essential for…