Family of U.N. Expert Critical of Israel Sues Trump Over Sanctions
The family of Francesca Albanese, a critic of Israel’s war in Gaza, asked a court to void the Trump administration’s sanctions against her.
Month: February 2026
SECP denies probe into stock market fall
[ . ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has clarified that stock market surveillance is carried out continuously through a modern, automated system and that it is not conducting any investigation into allegations that the stock market was deliberately brought down. In a statement, the SECP strongly denied certain media reports and … Read more
‘Idiotka’ Review: She’s a Haute Mess
A scrappy Russian American seamstress from West Hollywood competes in a fashion design reality show in this clever and earnest indie comedy.
Tehsildar apologises for misconduct
. ISLAMABAD: A deputy tehsildar who allegedly stopped a citizen’s car and had his guard assault him for not giving way has apologised to the complainant, following which the Islamabad High Court disposed of the case after the petition was withdrawn. Chief Justice Sardar Sarfraz Dogar heard the petition filed by citizen Nauman Javed Abbasi. … Read more
Supreme Court Lawyer Who Moonlit in High-Stakes Poker Is Convicted of Tax Fraud
[The lawyer Thomas C. Goldstein, who co-founded the SCOTUSblog website, hid millions in gambling income from the government, federal prosecutors said.
U.S. and Iranian Officials Wrap Up Latest Round of Talks
Representatives of the countries were in Geneva this week to discuss the fate of Iran’s nuclear program.
Attock Cement’s acquisition approved
[ On completion of deal, Fauji Cement, Kot Addu Power will acquire controlling interest ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved the proposed acquisition of Attock Cement by Fauji Cement Company and Kot Addu Power Company, following a phase-I competition assessment conducted under the Competition Act, 2010. On February 3, 2026, Fauji Cement … Read more
Regime Change in Cuba Appeals to Trump but Carries Risks
The Trump administration is signaling a different approach, after demanding an end to Cuba’s communist leadership.
Anthropic Says Little Progress Made With Pentagon in Talks Over A.I.
The Pentagon has imposed a Friday deadline over a demand that Anthropic provide unfettered access to its A.I. system without safeguards for military operations.
32.6 Million Watched State of the Union, Nielsen Says
[The audience was roughly on par with former President Biden’s final State of the Union address in 2024.
