KARACHI: According to the modern astronomical calculations, this year (2026) the holy month of Ramzan will commence from Thursday (19th Feb), while the Muslims in Pakistan will celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Friday (20th March). On behalf of US diplomatic mission here, the Porte Parole of the Consulate General in the Metropolis, Tim Brauhn stated: “Ramazan Mubarak! As this blessed month […]
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BAJAUR (KP): An attack by TTP militants on a LEA check post here on Monday (16th Feb, 2026) has claimed lives of eleven security personnel. The security forces, that retaliated and neutralised twelve militants, maintained: “In their desperation, the attackers rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into the perimeter wall. Due to the blast impact infrastructure at […]
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KARACHI: Minister for Universities and Boards, Muhammad Ismail Rahu, has taken notice of the Pro-VC and Acting VC’s appointments by VCs. Rahu proclaimed that from now on, Vice Chancellors of government universities will not be able to handover the charge of Pro-VC to anyone of his own accord. Prior approval of the Chief Minister has […]
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KARACHI: Flag Staff House was the venue where karachiites converged on 12th February to observe the 10th Edition of Italian Design Day, hosted by Consul General Fabrizio Bielli. Addressing the Ladies and Gentlemen in the audience Consul General Bielli pointed out that Italian cities represent a unique laboratory for projects that combine sustainability, inclusion add […]
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COLOMBO: 35,000 capacity R. Premadasa Stadium was the venue where India has beaten Green Shirts by 61 runs in the high-voltage ICC Men’s T20 World Cup (27th match, Group A) clash on Sunday (15th Feb, 2026). Pakistan won the toss and invited India bat first. __________ India, that has now crushed Green Shirts in eleven […]
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WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump, while imposing tariffs on countries exporting commodities to USA, expected to revolutionize the American industry and bring jobs back to the United States. Manufacturers did not launch new units due to augmentation of rates. Lots of them wrapped-up their businesses. Since the exporters did not reduce cost of their wares, the […]
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ISLAMABAD: Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for South & Central Asian Affairs at the US Department of State John Mark Pommersheim concluded a five-day visit to Pakistan, marking the continued close Pak-US cooperation. DAS Pommersheim’s visit comes at a significant moment as both countries seek to deepen cooperation on economic growth and shared security interests. The […]
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LONDON: High Court here has declared on Friday (13th Feb, 2026) that banning Palestine Action was unlawful. London High Court Judges observed: “At its core, Palestine Action is an organisation that promotes its political cause through criminality and encouragement of criminality. A very small number of its actions have amounted to terrorist action.” While commenting […]
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BANNU (KP): Unidentified militants, riding a motorcycle, opened fire at ARY News correspondent Ihsan Khattak here on 12th Feb, 2026. Ihsan Khattak, past president of Bannu Press Club, informed that a report apropos surveillance by dubious motorcyclists was submitted at Saddar PS. Maintaining that he did not happen to harbour any animosity, Khattak informed that […]
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DHAKA: Gen Z’s sacrifice of 1400 lives, during 2004’s 45-day anti-govt protests, forced premier bolt to India, but in 12th Feb polls voters elected BNP’s 60-year-old Black Prince Tarique Rahman. According to details the process of polling was carried out by Bangladesh Election Commission that held voting in 299 of Bangladesh’s 300 parliamentary constituencies. Tarique […]
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