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SBP chief defends high interest rates amid global, domestic risksPublished on: February 10, 2026 5:37 AM

Pakistan, Feb. 10 -- Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmad said the central bank is maintaining a tight monetary stance despite the recent decline in inflation, cautioning that 'preemptiv... Read More


Rupee gains one paisa against dollarPublished on: February 10, 2026 5:37 AM

Pakistan, Feb. 10 -- The Rupee on Monday appreciated by 1 paisa against the US Dollar in interbank trading and closed at Rs279.70 compared to the previous day's closing at Rs279.71. According to the F... Read More


Five suspects get bail in manhole tragedy as complainant shuns legal actionPublished on: February 10, 2026 4:46 AM

Pakistan, Feb. 10 -- A judicial magistrate on Monday granted bail to five suspects in the case pertaining to the death of a mother and her infant daughter from falling into an open manhole near Bhati ... Read More


Jamaat-e-Islami leaders arrested during press conference in KarachiPublished on: February 9, 2026 11:15 AM

KARACHI, Feb. 9 -- Police on Sunday arrested Jamaat-e-Islami leaders Karachi's acting chief Muslim Pervaiz, Sindh Assembly member Muhammad Farooq and several other party leaders during a press confere... Read More


Kendall Jenner faces awkward moment at Bad Bunny halftimePublished on: February 9, 2026 10:54 PM

Pakistan, Feb. 9 -- Kendall Jenner attended Super Bowl 2026 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, witnessing her ex-boyfriend Bad Bunny headline a star-studded halftime show while seated in a luxury box a... Read More


PM launches Indus AI week 2026 to empower youthPublished on: February 9, 2026 10:53 PM

Pakistan, Feb. 9 -- Islamabad hosted the inaugural Indus AI Week 2026, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighting nationwide efforts to promote artificial intelligence and digital reforms aimed a... Read More


Pakistan launches 2026 reforms report with 660 changesPublished on: February 9, 2026 10:52 PM

Pakistan, Feb. 9 -- The Pakistan Reforms Report 2026 was unveiled in Islamabad, highlighting over 660 institutional reforms implemented in the past year to strengthen transparency, efficiency, and dig... Read More


Blackpink Jisoo returns to screen in new K-dramaPublished on: February 9, 2026 10:50 PM

Pakistan, Feb. 9 -- Blackpink star Jisoo is set to star in the upcoming South Korean TV series Boyfriend on Demand, collaborating with actor Seo In-guk under the direction of Kim Jung-sik. The romant... Read More


FIA foils trafficking attempt at Karachi airportPublished on: February 9, 2026 10:45 AM

KARACHI, Feb. 9 -- The Federal Investigation (FIA) Immigration on Sunday foiled an attempt to trafficing a woman for sexual exploitation, offloading three passengers from a United Arab Emirates (UAE)-... Read More


Instagram, YouTube face first addiction trialPublished on: February 9, 2026 10:45 PM

Pakistan, Feb. 9 -- A California trial over Instagram and YouTube's addictive design began Monday in Los Angeles, testing whether Big Tech can be held liable for harming young users. The lawsuit was f... Read More