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Iran detains 2 vessels in Gulf carrying smuggled fuelPublished on: February 6, 2026 3:35 AM

Pakistan, Feb. 6 -- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said Thursday that it had seized two "fuel-smuggling" vessels near Farsi Island, off the coast of Bushehr province in the Persian Gu... Read More


Australia, Indonesia sign security treaty to boost military cooperationPublished on: February 6, 2026 3:30 PM

JAKARTA/CANBERRA, Feb. 6 -- Australia and Indonesia signed a landmark security treaty on Friday, establishing closer military cooperation and new defence training initiatives between the two nations. ... Read More


Gold rises, silver volatile as global markets tumblePublished on: February 6, 2026 3:15 PM

Pakistan, Feb. 6 -- Gold prices climbed while silver experienced sharp swings on Friday amid a global stock market rout and increased margin requirements by CME for precious metals. Spot gold surged ... Read More


Kundi vows to raise former FATA, PATA business concernsPublished on: February 6, 2026 3:12 AM

Pakistan, Feb. 6 -- Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Thursday held a meeting with the delegation comprising former FATA and PATA chambers' presidents and representatives of the busine... Read More


Gold prices rise by Rs 14,800 per tolaPublished on: February 6, 2026 3:12 AM

Pakistan, Feb. 6 -- Gold prices witnessed an increase in the local market on Thursday, as the price of 24-karat gold per tola rose by Rs14,800 to settle at Rs 529,162, according to the All Pakistan Sa... Read More


AI seen as strategic tool to deepen Pakistan-China tiesPublished on: February 6, 2026 3:10 AM

Pakistan, Feb. 6 -- Artificial Intelligence can serve as a strategic tool to strengthen Pakistan-China media integration by fostering bilateral communication, quality journalism, economic cooperation ... Read More


Bitcoin plunges up to 8% in the latest tech-led sell-offPublished on: February 6, 2026 3:10 AM

Pakistan, Feb. 6 -- World shares retreated Thursday in Asia on heavy selling of technology stocks, while the price of bitcoin fell as much as 8%. The latest round of jitters over high prices for tech... Read More


Malaysia bans e-waste imports, vows to end illegal dumpingPublished on: February 6, 2026 3:09 AM

Pakistan, Feb. 6 -- Malaysia has announced an immediate and full ban on the importation of electronic waste, as the government vowed the country would not be a "dumping ground" for the world's waste. ... Read More


Pakistan will seek govt nod in potential India T20 finals clashPublished on: February 6, 2026 3:07 AM

Pakistan, Feb. 6 -- Pakistan will seek advice from their government if they reach the knockout phase of the T20 World Cup and meet arch-rivals India, captain Salman Agha said on Thursday. The tournam... Read More


T20 World Cup to begin after chaotic build-upPublished on: February 6, 2026 3:06 AM

Pakistan, Feb. 6 -- Cricket's T20 World Cup begins Saturday after an acrimonious buildup overshadowed by political turmoil, with Bangladesh kicked out and Pakistan refusing to face arch-rivals and co-... Read More