. QUETTA: At least 14 terrorists were neutralised in two separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) carried out by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Quetta and Barkhan districts of Balochistan, a spokesperson said on Wednesday. The first operation unfolded in Darakhshan on the outskirts of Quetta following credible intelligence indicating the presence of Indian proxy terrorists, CTD … Read more

KARACHI: Easel Art Gallery & Framing opened its group exhibition ‘Fishaar-e-Fun’ (Pressure of Art) in DHA, featuring works by renowned artists including Amir Khatri, Awais Ahmed, Behzad Ishaq, Hashim, Jameel Siddiqui (UK), Naeem Rind, and Umer Qureshi. During the opening, artist Hashim shared details about his contribution. “I have been creating this series since 2004. … Read more

. Paramilitary personnel walk past charred remains of the Gul Plaza shopping mall in Karachi on Jan 22, 2026. PHOTO:AFP  KARACHI: The chilling facts surrounding the Gul Plaza fire disaster are now emerging before the judicial commission, where questions about the performance of rescue teams, fire brigades, and local authorities are being probed under the … Read more

. A large number of people selecting and purchasing the kites to celebrate the upcoming three-day kite flying festival (Basant) at local market in the Provincial Capital. PHOTO: APP LAHORE: The Punjab Home Department has requested the Lahore High Court (LHC) to dismiss a petition seeking permission to celebrate Basant across the province, stating that … Read more

RAWALPINDI: A man allegedly set himself alight following claims of police torture and misconduct in the Hamidan police post of Airport Police Station on Wednesday. According to reports, Muhammad Amir, a resident of Tarnol, contacted the police emergency helpline 15, stating that his 45-year-old brother, Amjad Mahmood, a property dealer, had been taken to the … Read more

. The tests for the absence of democracy are quite simpler than for the existence of it. The absence of democracy can be gauged by two tests: Is there a government that is elected and does the government care about its citizens, their welfare and their opinion? The American government is definitely elected. But that … Read more

Chairman says applications for auction must be submitted by February 27, with $15m bank guarantee A woman looks at her mobile phone next to a 5G sign. Photo: Reuters Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman Hafeezur Rehman on Wednesday said that the much-anticipated 5G spectrum auction would be held on March 10 with plans to roll out … Read more

Says the team is on the right track to achieve that goal while acknowledging Super Eights will be a tough stage All-rounder Shadab Khan addresses a post-match conference following Pakistan’s win over Namibia in the T20 World Cup at Colombo. SCREENGRAB All-rounder Shadab Khan said Pakistan believed they could go on and win the T20 … Read more

Defence minister says war with India remains ‘a possibility’ as New Delhi, Kabul align on striking Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Wednesday said Pakistan would not hesitate to conduct further strikes on Afghanistan if no action was taken by Kabul against militants on its soil to ensure peace. The federal government has been consistently … Read more

‘Not only is he alive, but he is also well and as sharp as I’ve ever seen him,’ says US Senator Lindsey Graham Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan speaks as he meets Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson in Downing Street, London, Britain, September 16, 2021. REUTERS Emirati President Mohamed bin Zayed … Read more