An attack on Iran carries risks for the U.S., experts say.
An attack on Iran carries risks for the U.S., experts say.
Month: February 2026
What ‘Ghazab Lil Haq’ means and why Pakistan chose the name for its Afghanistan operation
A Pakistani soldier at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. PHOTO: AFP Pakistani security forces have launched “Operation Ghazab Lil Haq,” carrying out coordinated air and ground strikes against Afghan Taliban positions in Kabul, Kandahar, Paktia and Nangarhar, as well as several other locations, following what officials described as unprovoked cross-border aggression. The development comes as the military … Read more
Israel says it launched pre-emptive attack against Iran
Smoke rising from an explosion in Tehran. PHOTO: X Israel said it launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran on Saturday, pushing the Middle East into a renewed military confrontation and further dimming hopes for a diplomatic solution to the West’s long-standing agenda to denuclearise Iran, despite Iran’s repeated assertions that they will not pursue nuclear … Read more
Here’s the latest.
Here’s the latest.
15 dead as cash-packed military plane crashes in Bolivia
A Bolivian military cargo plane carrying banknotes crashed while landing near the capital city of La Paz on Friday. PHOTO: AFP LA PAZ: At least 15 people were killed on Friday when a Bolivian military cargo plane carrying banknotes crashed while landing near the capital city of La Paz, authorities said, prompting police to repel … Read more
Economy may stay weak for 6 months
[ ISLAMABAD: A majority of Pakistanis do not have hopes for an improvement in economic conditions over the next six months and 84% of respondents are less confident about making investments, reveals a new wave of Ipsos survey. The findings of the latest survey reflect the views expressed by multinational companies working in Pakistan during … Read more
OpenAI Reaches A.I. Agreement With Defense Dept. After Anthropic Clash
The deal came hours after President Trump had ordered federal agencies to stop using artificial intelligence technology made by Anthropic, an OpenAI rival.
Carney Visiting India, Australia and Japan to Build Canada’s ‘Middle Power’ Bonds
Prime Minister Mark Carney visits India, Australia and Japan seeking deals to strengthen his country’s links to Indo-Pacific powers and break Canada’s dependence on the United States.
Karachi drummer keeps tradition alive, wins hearts
Muhammad Chand’s vital role for citizens during holy month is an inheritance that ‘brings joy’ Karachi drummer keeps tradition alive, wins hearts. KARACHI: As the night deepens in Ramazan and much of the city falls silent, a steady beat still echoes through a cluster of streets in Karachi the rhythmic thud of a drum. From … Read more
Pakistan says 331 Taliban terrorists killed in cross-border operation with Afghanistan
US, China, Russia, Iran urge restraint as Operation Ghazab-lil-Haq escalates along border A Pakistani army tank stands at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Chaman on February 27, 2026, following overnight cross-border fighting between the two countries. Photo: AFP Pakistan said on Saturday that its forces had killed 331 Taliban terrorists in a major military operation launched … Read more
