Intolerance exposed at Asma Jahangir conference as speakers heckled
ISLAMABAD: A tense moment unfolded at the Asma Jahangir Conference when senior PML-N leader Rana Sanaullah was interrupted by members of the audience during his speech on enforced disappearances. During his speech, as Rana Sanaullah referred to the issue of missing persons, voices from the audience shouted “shut up,” disrupting
World’s gold reserves: Leading countries and Pakistan’s ranking
Central banks around the world view their countries’ gold reserves as a crucial component of economic security and sustainable foreign exchange reserves. According to the latest data, the United States holds the largest gold reserves, with approximately 8,133 tonnes. Following the U.S. are Germany with around 3,366 tonnes, Italy with
Fake activism exposed: Bahut Baloch propaganda account now blocked on X
ISLAMABAD: The social media account “Bahut Baloch,” which presented itself as an activist platform, has now been exposed for spreading propaganda and has been permanently blocked on X (formerly Twitter) due to serious concerns over its content and activities. The social media platform X has taken enforcement action by suspending
New Zealand defeat Afghanistan by 5 wickets
New Zealand defeated Afghanistan by five wickets in the fourth group match of the ICC T20 World Cup, which took place in Chennai. Afghanistan’s captain, Rashid Khan, won the toss and chose to bat first. The team posted a competitive total of 182 runs for the loss of six wickets
Over 44 million children vaccinated in Pakistan’s first national polio campaign 2026
The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) has announced the successful completion of the final day of Pakistan’s first national polio vaccination campaign of 2026. Over six days, more than 44.1 million children under five years old were vaccinated across the country. In Punjab, over 22.9 million children received polio drops,
Business community boycotts PTI protest as normal life continues in Charsadda
PESHAWAR: The main markets in Wana, Lower South Waziristan, Charsadda, Bara Bazar, Haripur, and Mardan remained open as usual with business activities running smoothly. Traders, transporters, and the business community outright rejected Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf’s (PTI) call for a nationwide shutter-down protest today. Hotels, shops, and other commercial centers in Wana
NDMA issues rain, snowfall alert across multiple regions
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an alert for possible rain and snowfall in various areas, including Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Kashmir. A westerly wave is expected to approach the western parts of the country on February 8, likely affecting the northern regions. According to
Saqlain Mushtaq criticises ICC over Colombo pitch conditions
COLOMBO: Former Pakistan spinner Saqlain Mushtaq has strongly criticised the International Cricket Council (ICC) after seeing an unusually grass-covered pitch in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Saqlain Mushtaq said that he had never seen so much grass left on a pitch in Sri Lanka before. The former Test cricketer expressed surprise over
Regular physical activity linked to longer, healthier life: Study
ISLAMABAD: People who practice different types of physical training methods experience better health outcomes and extended lifespan according to research findings. A study published in BMG Medicine showed that people who engaged in multiple exercise activities which included running and cycling and yoga and weight training and gardening and various
Opposition to observe Black Day across country today
ISLAMABAD: The opposition leaders declared that Black Day and Day of Mourning will be observed throughout the nation on February 8. Mahmood Khan Achakzai and other opposition leaders joined him at an Islamabad media event to explain how dire the situation currently exists in Pakistan. He pointed out that people
