Israel reopened the border between Gaza and Egypt on Monday for a limited number of people on foot, allowing a small number of Palestinians to leave the enclave and some of those who escaped the conflict to return for the first time. The crossing, in Israeli-held territory in what was once a city of a quarter […]
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Monday that Pakistan needed to deploy large numbers of troops in Balochistan because of the province’s vast geography amid the serious security situation and recent spate of attacks. The statement comes after a series of coordinated attacks at multiple locations in Balochistan that occurred a day earlier. According to the […]
Pakistan’s decision to boycott its Twenty20 World Cup match against India has drawn widespread support from fans and administrators who hailed the move as a long-overdue stand in a rivalry in which sport and geopolitics have collided. The government on Sunday cleared Pakistan to take part in the tournament beginning February 7 but barred the […]
The Pakistan Polio Eradication Initiative (PEI) on Monday launched the first polio vaccination campaign of 2026 to inoculate 45 million children under the age of five. The week-long campaign will be held from February 2-8 across 159 districts nationwide. PM’s Focal Person for Polio Eradication Ayesha Raza Farooq inaugurated the campaign at CDA Rawal Town […]
United States President Donald Trump is set to launch a strategic critical minerals stockpile with $12 billion in seed money, Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. The move would mark Washington’s latest attempt to counter what policymakers view as Chinese manipulation of prices for lithium, nickel, rare earths and other critical minerals […]
One of the world’s most famous stadiums is set for a last hurrah on the international stage with the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics at the San Siro on Friday. Long considered one of the temples of football, the San Siro will introduce the Milan-Cortina Games to the world with a ceremony featuring […]
Arsenal’s Caitlin Foord struck in extra time to power them to victory in the inaugural Women’s Champions Cup on Sunday, defeating Brazil’s Corinthians 3-2 in a rain‑soaked final at the Emirates Stadium. Reigning Champions League winners Arsenal looked set to seal the title in normal time, leading 2-1 before Vic Albuquerque converted a 96th‑minute penalty […]
Javed Fiza, the husband of Pashto singer Nazia Iqbal, has approached the Peshawar High Court (PHC) seeking the issuance of a Pakistan Origin Card (POC) for himself and identity documents for their children. The petition was filed in the PHC, where Fiza was represented by his counsel, Advocate Saifullah Mohib Kakakhel. The court issued notices […]
The federal government has launched a comprehensive five-year plan aimed at regularising and promoting the export of precious stones worth billions of dollars. Under the initiative, 610 exporters will be given opportunities to showcase their products in international markets over the next five years. The plan also proposes the creation of a central authority to […]