As Trump counts troops for Gaza, Pakistan waits

prime minister shehbaz sharif and dpm ishaq dar interact with us president donald trump on sidelines of un general assembly on september 24 2025 courtesy foreign office x

First formal meeting of the Board of Peace is scheduled for February 19 in Washington

Kamran Yousaf | Updated 2 hours ago |

a vendor sells poultry meat at a shop in a karachi s neighbourhood on wednesday photo jalal qureshi express

Food prices surge ahead of Ramazan Updated 1 hour ago

Private schools ordered to go online Updated 1 hour ago

K-P announces new transgender policy Updated 2 hours ago

Pakistan sport system on brink of collapse Updated 2 hours ago

Two killed, 20 injured in IED blast in Bannu

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President warns of looming internal, external threats

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MQM-P groups drift further apart

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Musical event ends with electrifying performances
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Event witnessed an overwhelming response from youngsters, music enthusiasts, and families
Rawalpindi intensifies Basant crackdown
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Over 120 cases registered, more than 160 arrested
No convictions in 663 child abuse cases in 2025
Updated 1 hour ago
Nearly 1,000 suspects nominated; dozens of cases dismissed
Kartarpura Sehri Bazaar lights up ahead of Ramazan
Updated 1 hour ago
Historic market dazzles with new illuminations and soaring prices

BUSINESS

talking to members of the all pakistan textile mills association aptma on monday the ombudsman said that tax revenue collection could be increased only through a fair just easy and efficient tax system photo file

Pakistan's tax system at a crossroads

MUZAMMIL HEMANI | Updated 2 hours ago |

Challenge not merely about tax rates, but about design, trust & governance

IT exports poised to hit $5b mark
Updated 2 hours ago
New momentum not an isolated spike but part of sustained upward trend
Is Pakistan's Islamic banking truly Islamic?
Updated 2 hours ago
Profitability, public faith and the unresolved question of Riba
Reimagining our economy in the AI age
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FIR disruptions, shifting trade rules demand a China-linked, innovation-driven growth reset
Cost of commuting rises as government hikes fuel prices
Updated 11 hours ago
Revised prices come into effect immediately for next fortnight

LIFE & STYLE

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WIFF Lahore chapter concludes with strong public response

ADNAN LODHI | Updated 1 hour ago |

Event showcased women-directed films from across the world, highlighted growing interest in female-led cinema

Palestinian actor takes firm stand for Gazans at Berlin Film Festival
Updated 6 hours ago
Hiam Abbass slams 'lack of courage' afflicting film world
Turkish artist leads Islamic geometry workshop in Karachi
Updated 6 hours ago
Dr. Serep Ekizler Sonmez explores its mathematical, artistic foundations at Arts Council of Pakistan
Music, Sufi thought shape Sheema Kermani's new presentation
Updated 1 hour ago
Production draws inspiration from teachings, poetry of revered spiritual figures
Disney's 2025 'Snow White' remake flops at box office
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Loses $168 million despite its previous version being a major success

PAKISTAN

As Trump counts troops for Gaza, Pakistan waits

Kamran Yousaf | Updated 2 hours ago |

First formal meeting of the Board of Peace is scheduled for February 19 in Washington

the government has agreed to the need for a mini budget if revenues fall short of expectations by end december 2025 according to the imf photo file

IMF review mission arrives on 25th

Updated 1 hour ago

pakistan s permanent representative to the un ambassador asim iftikhar ahmad at unsc session photo radiopak

Pakistan urges inclusive political transition in Syria

Updated 1 hour ago

with limited space for subsidies and a heavy reliance on indirect taxation future budgetary measures could exert upward pressure on prices particularly affecting urban consumers photo file

Traders reject 17 new taxes

Updated 1 hour ago

MQM-P groups drift further apart

Updated 2 hours ago

Kamal stages power show; Siddiqui holds separate meeting

With Torkham closed, trade losses mount

Updated 2 hours ago

In the past, Torkham handled daily traffic of about 10,000 people, 500-700 cargo and passenger vehicles

a protest by local government representatives outside the khyber pakhtunkhwa assembly enters its third day on sunday photo express

PTI blockades disrupt K-P supply lines

Updated 1 hour ago

Highway closures to press for Imran's medical access halt goods from Punjab, raising shortage fears in Ramazan

K-P announces new transgender policy

Updated 2 hours ago

Plan builds on Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act 2018, adding welfare fund, shelters, jobs and protection

explosive laden richskaw detonates shops located outside the miryan police station photo express

Two killed, 20 injured in IED blast in Bannu

Updated 7 minutes ago

Police say IED was planted in Zaranj rickshaw in front of one of shops near Miryan police station

president asif zardari addresses a public gathering in nawazabad in rahim yar khan district photo app

President warns of looming internal, external threats

Updated 2 hours ago

Says nation will face challenges united and strong; Mocks Imran, says ex-PM weeping after two years in jail

minister for planning development special initiatives ahsan iqbal photo app

Iqbal to attend BD PM's oath taking

Updated 1 hour ago

Iqbal will travel to Dhaka and represent the Government and people of Pakistan at the event

Gilani backs parliamentary democracy

Updated 1 hour ago

He conveyed greetings and appreciated the IPU's role as the global forum of parliaments

OPINION OPINION

Population surge
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Colossal loss
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Empty calories
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Asian lessons for Pakistan
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Being Churchill and fighting forever wars
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Delhi's dilemma, Islamabad's moment
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BLOGS

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WORLD

us president donald trump holds a signed charter of the board of peace as he takes part in a charter announcement for his board of peace initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts alongside the 56th annual world economic forum wef in davos switzerland file photo reuters

Trump tells Hamas to proceed with 'full and immediate' disarmament

Reuters | Updated 12 hours ago |

He says thousands of personnel to support stabilisation and local police for Gaza peace

Iran signals flexibility ahead of Geneva round of N-talks
Updated 53 minutes ago
Offers compromises on uranium stockpile in exchange for sanctions relief
Israeli strikes kill 12 in Palestine
Updated 51 minutes ago
Al-Shifa and Nasser hospitals confirmed they had received the bodies of at least seven people
Israeli cabinet approves West Bank land registration, Palestinians condemn 'de-facto annexation'
Updated 10 hours ago
Netanyahu says US deal with Iran must dismantle nuclear sites, not just halt enrichment process
Australia pledges $2.7b for nuclear submarine shipyard
Updated 48 minutes ago
Albanese described the AUD3.9 billion as a down payment to deliver the new shipyard in Osborne

Sci -Tech

this photograph taken on january 4 2026 shows information technology minister for india s andhra pradesh state nara lokesh speaking during an interview with afp in new delhi

India plans AI 'data city' on staggering scale

AFP | Updated Feb 15, 2026 |

A $15bn Google deal anchors Andhra’s AI expansion drive

US pushes AI funding, fisheries tech at APEC amid China rivalry
Updated 21 hours ago
Washington unveils $20m AI fund at APEC amid China rivalry
Chinese AI models festoon Spring Festival a year after DeepSeek shock
Updated Feb 14, 2026
DeepSeek expands chatbot memory to one million tokens, competitors upgrade video generation, coding, agent-based AI
US envoy hosts webinar to connect American ICT firms to Pakistan
Updated Feb 14, 2026
Both sides discuss attractive business opportunities in Pakistan’s fast growing IT sector
Instagram chief defends youth mental health decisions at trial
Updated Feb 13, 2026
Landmark US trial tests whether social media firms can be held liable for harm to young users

SPORTS

pakistan s captain salman agha walks back to the pavilion after his dismissal guest during the 2026 icc men s t20 cricket world cup group stage match between india and pakistan at the r premadasa stadium in colombo on february 15 2026 photo afp

T20 World Cup: India bowl out Pakistan to seal 61-run victory

Web Desk | Updated 13 hours ago |

India 175/7 after Green Shirts chose to bowl; Pakistan bowled out for 114 in Colombo

‘Execution was missing’: Agha reflects on Pakistan’s defeat to India
Updated 11 hours ago
Captain says batters faltered as well, urging the team to regroup quickly and focus on a swift turnaround
Pakistan make unique record in high-stakes clash against India
Updated 12 hours ago
Pakistan's six-spinner gamble backfires as India win by 61 runs
Still no handshake between Pakistan, India before T20 World Cup clash
Updated 14 hours ago
India did not shake hands with Pakistan in any of their matches at Asia Cup in Dubai last year, including the final
Hamza Roman, Abubakar Talha claim ITF J60 Nairobi doubles crown
Updated 18 hours ago
Pakistan duo defeats top seeds in thrilling three-set final 4-6, 6-3, 11-9

ENTERTAINMENT

'Selling Sunset' Jason Oppenheim and Jessica Vargas split less than a year after confirming romance

Pop Culture & Art | Updated 46 minutes ago |

The pair announced the news on Instagram, emphasising they 'still love each other' despite ending their relationship

Savannah Guthrie issues fresh appeal 'to do the right thing' 2 weeks after mother Nancy taken
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'bring her home. it’s never too late to do the next right thing', the US televison presenter pleaded on Instagram
NBA star Kevin Durant allegedly caught taking digs at teammates from burner account as chats leak
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Screenshots circulating online appear to show messages aimed at Jabari Smith Jr., Devin Booker, Kyrie Irving and more
Stephanie Pratt slams brother Spencer Pratt’s Los Angeles mayoral campaign
Updated 20 hours ago
'A vote for him is a vote for stupidity', the former 'The Hills' star claimed
Shawn Mendes and Bruna Marquezine share affectionate moments during Carnaval in Brazil
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The couple spent Valentine’s Day side by side during one of the country’s largest annual celebrations

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As Trump counts troops for Gaza, Pakistan waits

With Torkham closed, trade losses mount

Pakistan's tax system at a crossroads

PTI blockades disrupt K-P supply lines

Traders reject 17 new taxes

IT exports poised to hit $5b mark

Pakistan urges inclusive political transition in Syria

IMF review mission arrives on 25th

Two killed, 20 injured in IED blast in Bannu

President warns of looming internal, external threats

MQM-P groups drift further apart

Musical event ends with electrifying performances

Rawalpindi intensifies Basant crackdown

No convictions in 663 child abuse cases in 2025

Kartarpura Sehri Bazaar lights up ahead of Ramazan

BUSINESS

Pakistan's tax system at a crossroads

IT exports poised to hit $5b mark

Is Pakistan's Islamic banking truly Islamic?

Reimagining our economy in the AI age

Cost of commuting rises as government hikes fuel prices

LIFE & STYLE

WIFF Lahore chapter concludes with strong public response

Palestinian actor takes firm stand for Gazans at Berlin Film Festival

Turkish artist leads Islamic geometry workshop in Karachi

Music, Sufi thought shape Sheema Kermani's new presentation

Disney's 2025 'Snow White' remake flops at box office

PAKISTAN

As Trump counts troops for Gaza, Pakistan waits

MQM-P groups drift further apart

With Torkham closed, trade losses mount

PTI blockades disrupt K-P supply lines

K-P announces new transgender policy

Two killed, 20 injured in IED blast in Bannu

President warns of looming internal, external threats

Iqbal to attend BD PM's oath taking

Gilani backs parliamentary democracy

OPINION OPINIONOPINION

Population surge

Colossal loss

Empty calories

Asian lessons for Pakistan

Being Churchill and fighting forever wars

Delhi's dilemma, Islamabad's moment

BLOGS

How can you benefit from AI the most?

The AI countdown: Pakistan’s moment to leap

When our tragedies don’t travel

Stability for the Economic Future of Youth

WORLD

Trump tells Hamas to proceed with 'full and immediate' disarmament

Iran signals flexibility ahead of Geneva round of N-talks

Israeli strikes kill 12 in Palestine

Israeli cabinet approves West Bank land registration, Palestinians condemn 'de-facto annexation'

Australia pledges $2.7b for nuclear submarine shipyard

Sci -Tech

India plans AI 'data city' on staggering scale

US pushes AI funding, fisheries tech at APEC amid China rivalry

Chinese AI models festoon Spring Festival a year after DeepSeek shock

US envoy hosts webinar to connect American ICT firms to Pakistan

Instagram chief defends youth mental health decisions at trial

SPORTS

T20 World Cup: India bowl out Pakistan to seal 61-run victory

‘Execution was missing’: Agha reflects on Pakistan’s defeat to India

Pakistan make unique record in high-stakes clash against India

Still no handshake between Pakistan, India before T20 World Cup clash

Hamza Roman, Abubakar Talha claim ITF J60 Nairobi doubles crown

ENTERTAINMENT

'Selling Sunset' Jason Oppenheim and Jessica Vargas split less than a year after confirming romance

Savannah Guthrie issues fresh appeal 'to do the right thing' 2 weeks after mother Nancy taken

NBA star Kevin Durant allegedly caught taking digs at teammates from burner account as chats leak

Stephanie Pratt slams brother Spencer Pratt’s Los Angeles mayoral campaign

Shawn Mendes and Bruna Marquezine share affectionate moments during Carnaval in Brazil

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