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Gusty winds forecasted for the next two days in Karachi. PHOTO: FILE A new westerly weather system is set to enter Pakistan’s western regions on Tuesday, with its effects expected to extend to the upper parts of the country from Wednesday, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Sunday. The Met Office said light … Read more
Analysts say Dhaka’s growing engagement with China could reshape South Asia’s balance of power after the Hasina era Bangladesh Nationalist Party supporters gather for a rally ahead of the upcoming national election, in Sylhet. Photo AFP DHAKA: Bangladesh’s elections next week could reshape South Asia’s balance of power, as Beijing seeks to consolidate influence and … Read more
US, India moved closer to a trade pact on Friday, announcing a framework for a deal they hope to conclude by March NEW DELHI: Indian refiners are avoiding Russian oil purchases for delivery in April and are expected to stay away from such trades for longer, refining and trade sources said, a move that could … Read more
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Agreements cover semiconductors, peacekeeping as countries aim for trade surpassing last year’s $18.6bn Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim shakes hands with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the second day of Modi’s official visit, in Putrajaya, Malaysia, February 8, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS KUALA LAMPUR: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Malaysian counterpart, Anwar Ibrahim, … Read more
China is ‘deeply shocked’ after a suicide blast at an Islamabad mosque left 32 dead Security forces personnel stand guard as members of the media film from a coordoned area following a deadly explosion at a Shia Muslim mosque, in Islamabad, Pakistan, February 7, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS China condemned an attack on a Shia mosque in … Read more
PUBLISHED February 08, 2026 KARACHI: Has your mobile internet usage been slower than molasses? Over the past year, many users across Pakistan have witnessed the same frustration. Videos that once loaded instantly now pause for a second too long. Calls freeze mid-sentence. A simple page refresh steals enough of your time to annoy? It is … Read more
Nancy Guthrie and Savannah Guthrie. Photo: file President Donald Trump has offered an update on the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, saying authorities are now following “very strong” clues that could lead to answers in the case. Trump spoke to reporters aboard Air … Read more
PUBLISHED February 08, 2026 KARACHI: For more than a decade, Pakistan–India cricket has followed an unspoken rule. The bilateral series may disappear, tours may be cancelled, and rhetoric may harden on both sides, but when an ICC tournament arrives, the match happens. Neutral venue or not, security concerns or not, the teams turn up. That … Read more
Reacting to the federal information minister’s media talk, Akram termed it a ‘comedy-filled press conference’ Shaikh Waqas Akram said that the first phase of the civil disobedience movement is ongoing, and it is aimed at Pakistanis living abroad. PHOTO: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS ISLAMABAD: A sharp war of words erupted on Saturday between the ruling Pakistan Muslim … Read more