. The passing of Mazhar-ul-Haq Siddiqui has left a quiet but profound void in the academic and administrative circles of Pakistan. A distinguished civil servant and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sindh, he belonged to that generation of administrators who believed that institutions are strengthened not by loud proclamations but by integrity, discipline, and … Read more

Says armed forces are prepared for prolonged campaign after reports that Israel is running low on missile interceptors Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar addresses the Security Council during the meeting on the situation in the Middle East, at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., February 18, 2026. REUTERS Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar on … Read more

20 arrested in northwest Iran for allegedly sharing military site locations with Israel. A Shahed drone on display during the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran February 11, 2026 PHOTO: REUTERS Dozens of people accused of sharing sensitive information with Israel have been arrested in several areas of Iran, local media reported … Read more

Lahore-bound train strikes freight train near Lakha Road; Railways minister takes notice, orders high-level inquiry KARACHI: At least one person was killed and 12 others injured when the Lahore-bound Shalimar Express collided with a freight train standing on a loop line near Lakha Road Station in Sindh’s Nowshehro Feroz on Sunday, a Rescue 1122 official … Read more

President Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz commend security forces for successful operation Security forces on Sunday killed five terrorists belonging to the Indian-backed group Fitna al-Khawarij during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Lakki Marwat District, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), the military’s media wing said in a statement. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces conducted the … Read more

The holidays will apply to public institutions operating under both five-day and six-day working weeks Muslim devotees greet each other after offering Eid prayers at the historical Badshahi Mosque during the Eid. Photo: AFP The government on Sunday announced public holidays on the occasion of Eidul Fitr, issuing an official notification declaring March 20 and … Read more

FO spokesperson says India has long supported terrorists groups operating from Afghan territory Tahir Andrabi speaking at the weekly Foreign Office press briefing Photo file: X/FO The Foreign Office on Saturday rejected remarks made by India regarding Pakistan’s targeted and precise actions against terrorist hideouts and support bases inside Afghanistan, terming the statement “absurd, unwarranted … Read more

Says 684 terrorists killed and more than 912 injured during Operation Ghazb-lil-Haq Information Minister Ataullah Tarar said on Sunday that the armed forces conducted overnight strikes targeting terrorist hideouts in Kandahar and the Chitral sector, destroying tunnels, technical infrastructure, and equipment storage facilities used by the Afghan Taliban and Fitna al-Khawarij. ‘Operation Ghazab Lil Haq’ was … Read more

Bayern Munich winger Luis Diaz scored and was sent off in a 1-1 draw at Bayer Leverkusen. Photo: AFP LEVERKUSEN: Leaders Bayern Munich held on for a 1-1 draw at Bayer Leverkusen despite finishing with nine men in an eventful Bundesliga clash on Saturday. Second-placed Borussia Dortmund’s comfortable home win at Augsburg drew them nine … Read more

Max Dowman became the Premier League’s youngest ever goalscorer. Photo: AFP LONDON: Max Dowman, 16, propelled Arsenal closer to the title by becoming the Premier League’s youngest ever goalscorer in a dramatic 2-0 win against Everton on Saturday as Manchester City stumbled in a 1-1 draw at West Ham. Mikel Arteta’s men are edging towards … Read more