Web archive - February 20, 2026

Pakistan

Ordinances bypass legislative rules

Critics warn Punjab’s flurry of ordinances risks undermining legislative spirit

World

Turkiye, Saudi sign major solar power deal

Acwa will build two solar power plants in the provinces of Sivas and Karaman with combined capacity of 2,000 megawatts

Pakistan

5.6-magnitude earthquake jolts parts of K-P

Epicentre was in Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region at depth of 73km

Entertainment

Emma Mackey exits Nancy Meyers’ Paris Paramount weeks before filming

Emma Mackey exits Nancy Meyers’ Paris Paramount weeks before production begins at Warner Bros

Entertainment

Gemma Chan says emotional connection to Josephine was like a 'small miracle'

Chan says Josephine's story hit a 'raw nerve' for her, not just as an artist but as someone who’s experienced trauma

World

FIFA, Board of Peace to support Gaza reconstruction through football

Trump says FIFA will raise $75 million for soccer projects in Gaza, including 50 mini-pitches and 20,000-seat stadium

World

Gulf countries pledge over $4b to Trump’s Board of Peace

Pledges were announced during the first meeting of the Board of Peace in Washington

Sports

New PHF chief Wani backs Pakistan hockey ahead of Egypt qualifiers

Every possible assistance and guidance would be extended for the matches scheduled in Egypt from Feb. 27 to March 8

Entertainment

‘The Jennifer Hudson Show’ renewed as rivals exit daytime TV

Jennifer Hudson’s daytime talk show renewed for season five as Fox stations back 2026 return in syndication

Sports

Pakistan confirm Bangladesh tour in March for ODI series

The three-match ODI series will be played in Dhaka