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Pakistan's Strategic Posture amid Escalating Iran-US TensionsPublished on: February 8, 2026 4:43 AM

Pakistan, Feb. 8 -- After reaching a moment of peak tension, the standoff between the United States and Iran appears to have entered a phase of cautious de-escalation. While US naval assets remain dep... Read More


After the BlastPublished on: February 8, 2026 4:42 AM

Pakistan, Feb. 8 -- The suicide bombing at Islamabad's Imambargah Khadijah-tul-Kubra was meant to signal reach, to suggest that even the federal capital lies within a militant firing line. Fortunately... Read More


The Global Failure to Protect ChildrenPublished on: February 8, 2026 4:39 AM

Pakistan, Feb. 8 -- Across the world, from the streets of northern England to the private islands of the United States, from the crowded cities of South Asia to the disciplined societies of East Asia,... Read More


Kashmir - Valley of TearsPublished on: February 8, 2026 4:37 AM

Pakistan, Feb. 8 -- What is going on in Kashmir is not normal. As the sun rises over the picturesque landscape of the region, it is easy to believe that all is well. Beneath this scenic beauty, howeve... Read More


Second day of Basant draws int'l visitors to Walled CityPublished on: February 8, 2026 4:34 AM

Pakistan, Feb. 8 -- The second day of the Basant Festival in Lahore continued to fill the city's skies with colorful kites and an atmosphere of joy and celebration. Alongside participants from various... Read More


HR Dept, NCA to strengthen human rights implementation at district levelPublished on: February 8, 2026 4:29 AM

Pakistan, Feb. 8 -- A high-level meeting focusing on human rights and development initiatives was held at the Human Rights Department, Government of Sindh with Stephen Kent, Country Director of Norweg... Read More


Sindh Assembly successfully hosts landmark parliamentary mootPublished on: February 8, 2026 4:29 AM

Pakistan, Feb. 8 -- The Provincial Assembly of Sindh successfully hosted the 7th CPA Asia Regional Conference along with the 2nd Joint CPA Asia & South-East Asia Regional Conference 2026 in Karachi, m... Read More


Fourth incident in 4 days: Close shave for biker in Lucknow

LUCKNOW, Feb. 8 -- Even as the threat of deadly kite string (manjha) continues to lurk on city streets, yet another biker narrowly escaped a fatal injury in the Chowk area on Saturday afternoon, the f... Read More


Meerut scrap dealer shot dead in 'revenge' killing

Meerut, Feb. 8 -- A scrap dealer was killed and his friend deeply wounded after a group of armed assailants opened fire at them in the Zaidi Farm area of Meerut on Friday evening, police said. The at... Read More


Gr Noida: Illegal structures build on floodplains demolished

India, Feb. 8 -- The Greater Noida authority carried out demolition drives over three days this week, clearing nearly 37,000 square metres of unauthorised construction from floodplains and submergence... Read More