Tag: Pakistan
23 Feb 2026
25 Srilankan students arrive in Pakistan for higher studies
These fully-funded scholarships are a part of the larger Pak-Sri Lanka Higher Education Cooperation Programme, which is managed by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan.
20 Feb 2026
Poverty in Pakistan rises to 28.8%
Estimates based on the most recent 2024–25 survey indicate that poverty has now reached 28.8 per cent nationwide.
20 Feb 2026
Pakistan not among five nations sending troops to Gaza force
“We will make it peaceful, and we will do things like that in other spots. Spots will come up, things will happen,” Trump said.
19 Feb 2026
Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian aircrafts to March 23
In a fresh NOTAM issued by the PAA, all aircraft registered in India, including civil, military and private jets, are barred from transiting through Pakistani airspace till March 23.
18 Feb 2026
Govt says no power or gas loadshedding during Sehr, Iftar
Leghari reiterated that it would be made sure that “there is no suspension of electricity during these timings across Pakistan”.
17 Feb 2026
Police under investigation for alleged torture and extortion
The complainant said that the officials put three packets of charas in front of him and began taking pictures.
16 Feb 2026
Pakistan working with European partners to ‘jointly ban’ illegal immigration: PM Shehbaz
The prime minister made the comments while addressing the Pakistan-Austria Business Forum in Vienna, where he arrived a day earlier for a two-day official visit.
16 Feb 2026
Two International Airlines to Launch Flights to Pakistan
According to reports, the new routes are expected to facilitate business travel, enhance logistics channels, and support increasing commercial exchange between Uzbekistan and Pakistan.
14 Feb 2026
Petrol, diesel prices likely to increase from February 16
According to sources, the price of petrol may rise by Rs4.39 per liter, while high-speed diesel is expected to see an increase of Rs5.40 per liter.
12 Feb 2026
Saudi firm eyes $200m investments in Pakistan
Delegation shares proposals for potential projects with an estimated minimum investment of $200 million per project
11 Feb 2026
Gold prices surge by Rs2,300 in Pakistan
In the international bullion market, gold rose by $23.
11 Feb 2026
Fazlur Rehman vows to resist ‘anti-Islam laws’
"Jail is a very minor thing; hanging is a very minor thing. If there is anything beyond that, we are ready to accept that," says Maulana Fazlur Rehman.
10 Feb 2026
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup: Pakistan set 191-run target for USA
It is worth noting that Pakistan defeated the Netherlands by three wickets in a thrilling contest in their opening match, while the USA suffered a defeat against India.
10 Feb 2026
Indonesia’s investment minister arrives in Islamabad for key trade talks
An MoU was signed between Pakistan and Indonesia in January, establishing a Joint Trade Committee for cooperation on trade and investment issues.