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Government moves to impose fixed electricity charges on low-use consumersPublished on: February 7, 2026 11:15 AM

ISLAMABAD, Feb. 7 -- The federal government has decided to impose fixed monthly electricity charges on consumers using up to 300 units, a move that would expand the existing billing structure to inclu... Read More


Six detained as probe widens into Islamabad suicide bombingPublished on: February 7, 2026 11:00 AM

PESHAWAR, Feb. 7 -- Authorities have taken six people, including two brothers of the suicide bomber, into custody as investigations continue into the deadly suicide attack on a mosque in the Tarlai ar... Read More


UAE expands golden visa options in 2026Published on: February 7, 2026 11:00 PM

Pakistan, Feb. 7 -- The United Arab Emirates has expanded its Golden Visa programme in 2026 by introducing several new visa categories. The move aims to attract global talent, investment, and emerging... Read More


Pakistan's religious leaders unite after Tarlai attackPublished on: February 7, 2026 10:59 PM

Islamabad, Feb. 7 -- Hafiz Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi, coordinator of the National Peace Message Committee, held a press conference with religious scholars regarding the Tarlai attack. He said the committe... Read More


Sikh Group Condemns Islamabad Mosque Bombing, Alleges Indian Intelligence RolePublished on: February 7, 2026 10:45 AM

Pakistan, Feb. 7 -- WASHINGTON D.C - Sikhs for Justice, a global Sikh advocacy organization, strongly condemned a suicide bombing at a place of worship in Islamabad, calling the attack an assault on p... Read More


Saudi tightens Hajj visa rules for PakistanPublished on: February 7, 2026 10:45 PM

Pakistan, Feb. 7 -- Saudi Arabia has set February 8 as the deadline for biometric verification for Pakistani Hajj pilgrims. Authorities warned that Hajj visas will not be issued without completing the... Read More


US, India unveil interim trade framework to cut tariffs and deepen tiesPublished on: February 7, 2026 10:30 AM

Pakistan, Feb. 7 -- The United States (US) and India moved closer to a comprehensive trade agreement on Friday, unveiling an interim framework aimed at lowering tariffs, reshaping energy ties and stre... Read More


US Iran talks in Muscat survive first test amid deep mistrustPublished on: February 7, 2026 10:15 AM

ISLAMABAD, Feb. 7 -- Indirect talks between the United States (US) and Iran held in Muscat on Friday ended without breakthroughs but performed slightly better than many had expected, as both sides avo... Read More


PCB replies to ICC over India boycottPublished on: February 7, 2026 10:15 PM

Pakistan, Feb. 7 -- The Pakistan Cricket Board has responded to a letter from the International Cricket Council over the India match boycott. The issue relates to Pakistan's decision not to play India... Read More


US, Iran signal cautious progress after indirect talks in OmanPublished on: February 7, 2026 10:00 AM

Pakistan, Feb. 7 -- The United States (US) and Iran have signalled tentative progress following indirect negotiations in Oman, with both sides describing the talks as constructive while warning that m... Read More