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EU warns Meta over blocking AI rivals on WhatsAppPublished on: February 9, 2026 10:15 PM

Pakistan, Feb. 9 -- The European Union has threatened Meta Platforms to stop blocking AI rivals on WhatsApp while it investigates alleged abuse of dominance. The European Commission sent a statement o... Read More


Oil drops 1% as US, Iran pledge to continue talksPublished on: February 9, 2026 10:00 PM

Pakistan, Feb. 9 -- Oil prices fell 1% on Monday after the US and Iran pledged to continue nuclear talks, easing fears of immediate conflict in the Middle East. Brent crude dropped 67 cents to $67.38 ... Read More


Opposition strike sees mixed response nationwidePublished on: February 9, 2026 9:45 AM

ISLAMABAD, Feb. 9 -- The opposition call for a nationwide wheel-jam and shutter-down strike on Sunday received a largely muted response, with routine life continuing across much of the country despite... Read More


Russia boosts air power with new Su-57 jetsPublished on: February 9, 2026 9:45 PM

Pakistan, Feb. 9 -- Russia's military has received a large batch of advanced Su-57 fifth-generation fighter jets, Rostec announced on Monday. The aircraft feature upgraded onboard systems and a new we... Read More


Prince William, Kate voice Epstein concernPublished on: February 9, 2026 9:30 PM

Pakistan, Feb. 9 -- Britain's Prince William and Princess Kate expressed deep concern over the recent revelations in Jeffrey Epstein files. They made their first public statement on the issue. Kensing... Read More


Pakistan records 600+ reforms as drive acceleratesPublished on: February 9, 2026 9:17 PM

Pakistan, Feb. 9 -- Pakistan carried out more than 600 governance and institutional reforms during 2025, making it the country's most reform-intensive year. The Pakistan Reforms Report 2026 documents ... Read More


53 migrants feared dead after Libya shipwreckPublished on: February 9, 2026 8:45 PM

Pakistan, Feb. 9 -- At least 53 migrants are dead or missing after a boat capsized off the Libyan coast in the Mediterranean Sea. Only two survivors, both Nigerian women, were rescued by Libyan author... Read More


Lahore celebrates Basant safely, CM praises effortsPublished on: February 9, 2026 8:30 PM

Pakistan, Feb. 9 -- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Monday praised authorities for organising a "safe Basant" festival in Lahore over the weekend. She expressed gratitude to government de... Read More


Pakistan, World Bank MD discuss country partnership frameworkPublished on: February 9, 2026 7:07 AM

Pakistan, Feb. 9 -- Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb and Ms. Anna Bjerde, Managing Director of the World Bank (WB) Group on Sunday discussed the Country Partnership... Read More


Canada, Pakistan review bilateral trade, investment cooperationPublished on: February 9, 2026 7:03 AM

Pakistan, Feb. 9 -- Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, held a telecon with his Canadian counterpart Minister of International Trade of Canada, Mr. Maninder Sidhu, to review and advance Pak... Read More