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Sunday 22 February 2026

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Trump pushes US towards war with Iran as advisers urge focus on economy

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Trump pushes US towards war with Iran as advisers urge focus on economy

Sindh Assembly rejects ‘Karachi province’ move

Sindh Assembly rejects ‘Karachi province’ move

T20 World Cup: Rain washes out Pakistan-New Zealand Super Eight clash in Colombo

T20 World Cup: Rain washes out Pakistan-New Zealand Super Eight clash in Colombo

Saudi Arabia slams US envoy remarks on ‘Israeli control of Middle East’

Saudi Arabia slams US envoy remarks on ‘Israeli control of Middle East’

Pezeshkian says Iran will not bow to pressure amid US nuclear talks

Pezeshkian says Iran will not bow to pressure amid US nuclear talks

Sindh Assembly rejects ‘Karachi province’ move

Sindh Assembly rejects ‘Karachi province’ move

T20 World Cup: Rain washes out Pakistan-New Zealand Super Eight clash in Colombo

T20 World Cup: Rain washes out Pakistan-New Zealand Super Eight clash in Colombo

Saudi Arabia slams US envoy remarks on ‘Israeli control of Middle East’

Saudi Arabia slams US envoy remarks on ‘Israeli control of Middle East’

Trump pushes US towards war with Iran as advisers urge focus on economy

Trump pushes US towards war with Iran as advisers urge focus on economy

Trump has ordered military buildup near Iran, threatened strikes

Pezeshkian says Iran will not bow to pressure amid US nuclear talks

Pezeshkian says Iran will not bow to pressure amid US nuclear talks

Ukraine hits Russian ballistic missiles producer in Udmurtia, Kyiv says

Ukraine hits Russian ballistic missiles producer in Udmurtia, Kyiv says

Maryam says ‘Nigehban Dastarkhwan’ programme reflects spirit of Ramazan

Maryam says ‘Nigehban Dastarkhwan’ programme reflects spirit of Ramazan

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup

Basant returns to Lahore after 25 years with colour and celebration

Basant returns to Lahore after 25 years with colour and celebration

Suicide bomber attacks mosque in Tarlai, Islamabad

Suicide bomber attacks mosque in Tarlai, Islamabad

68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles

68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles

Gul Plaza: Fire, fear and forgotten safety

Gul Plaza: Fire, fear and forgotten safety

Winter storm spreads across United States

Winter storm spreads across United States

Nominees for 98th Oscars announced

Nominees for 98th Oscars announced

US strikes on Iran could target individual leaders, officials say

US strikes on Iran could target individual leaders, officials say

Rajab Butt controversy resurfaces as brother of wife breaks silence

Rajab Butt controversy resurfaces as brother of wife breaks silence

OGDCL discovers further oil & gas reserves in Kohat

OGDCL discovers further oil & gas reserves in Kohat

Life & Style

Rajab Butt controversy resurfaces as brother of wife breaks silence

Rajab Butt controversy resurfaces as brother of wife breaks silence

Eric Dane, who played ‘McSteamy’ on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’, dies at 53

Eric Dane, who played ‘McSteamy’ on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’, dies at 53

Shakira brings free concert in Mexico City

Shakira brings free concert in Mexico City

Abandoned baby monkey finds comfort in stuffed orangutan, charming zoo visitors

Abandoned baby monkey finds comfort in stuffed orangutan, charming zoo visitors

Katie Price’s new husband under scrutiny after whirlwind marriage

Katie Price’s new husband under scrutiny after whirlwind marriage

James Cameron warns Netflix-Warner Bros deal could threaten cinema jobs

James Cameron warns Netflix-Warner Bros deal could threaten cinema jobs

Who will triumph at the BAFTAs? ‘Hamnet’ has the home advantage

Who will triumph at the BAFTAs? ‘Hamnet’ has the home advantage

Sports

T20 World Cup: Rain washes out Pakistan-New Zealand Super Eight clash in Colombo

T20 World Cup: Rain washes out Pakistan-New Zealand Super Eight clash in Colombo

PHF forms key committees as national team management steps down

PHF forms key committees as national team management steps down

Neymar says he may retire by end of 2026

Neymar says he may retire by end of 2026

Technology

Why this 30-year-old swapped cash for crypto

Why this 30-year-old swapped cash for crypto

HEC makes AI education mandatory in universities

HEC makes AI education mandatory in universities

PTA set to hold 5G spectrum auction on March 10

PTA set to hold 5G spectrum auction on March 10

Business

Pakistan, US push to deepen trade and investment ties

Pakistan, US push to deepen trade and investment ties

Sharp spike in gold, silver prices across Pakistan

Sharp spike in gold, silver prices across Pakistan

IMF team arriving on Feb 25 for key EFF, RSF reviews

IMF team arriving on Feb 25 for key EFF, RSF reviews

World

Trump to raise global tariff from 10% to 15%

Trump to raise global tariff from 10% to 15%

Saudi Arabia slams US envoy remarks on ‘Israeli control of Middle East’

Saudi Arabia slams US envoy remarks on ‘Israeli control of Middle East’

Ukraine hits Russian ballistic missiles producer in Udmurtia, Kyiv says

Ukraine hits Russian ballistic missiles producer in Udmurtia, Kyiv says

Health

FIA busts fake medicines factory in Karachi

FIA busts fake medicines factory in Karachi

Chikungunya virus now poses risk across much of Europe, study warns

Chikungunya virus now poses risk across much of Europe, study warns

Ramazan fasting may boost health and longevity, say doctors

Ramazan fasting may boost health and longevity, say doctors

PKLI completes 500 robotic surgeries, marks major medical milestone

PKLI completes 500 robotic surgeries, marks major medical milestone

Medicine shortages ease as 80% of unavailable drugs return after price deregulation

Medicine shortages ease as 80% of unavailable drugs return after price deregulation

Meningitis vaccine now mandatory for international travelers

Meningitis vaccine now mandatory for international travelers

WHO says one person dead from Nipah virus in Bangladesh

WHO says one person dead from Nipah virus in Bangladesh

Measles outbreak claims child’s life in Kandhkot

Measles outbreak claims child’s life in Kandhkot

California doctor is first to face private lawsuit under Texas abortion drug ban

California doctor is first to face private lawsuit under Texas abortion drug ban

Spain performs world-first face transplant from assisted dying donor

Spain performs world-first face transplant from assisted dying donor

Crime & Court

Sindh Assembly rejects ‘Karachi province’ move

Sindh Assembly rejects ‘Karachi province’ move

T20 World Cup: Rain washes out Pakistan-New Zealand Super Eight clash in Colombo

T20 World Cup: Rain washes out Pakistan-New Zealand Super Eight clash in Colombo

Lieutenant colonel, sepoy martyred in foiled suicide attack in Bannu

Lieutenant colonel, sepoy martyred in foiled suicide attack in Bannu

Maryam says ‘Nigehban Dastarkhwan’ programme reflects spirit of Ramazan

Maryam says ‘Nigehban Dastarkhwan’ programme reflects spirit of Ramazan

Environment

IMF team arriving on Feb 25 for key EFF, RSF reviews

IMF team arriving on Feb 25 for key EFF, RSF reviews

Punjab moves to criminalise child marriage with new ordinance

Punjab moves to criminalise child marriage with new ordinance

Pakistanis among victims as Libya-Greece migrant boat capsizes; five dead, 25 missing

Pakistanis among victims as Libya-Greece migrant boat capsizes; five dead, 25 missing

CTD arrests woman suspected of planning suicide attack in DI Khan

CTD arrests woman suspected of planning suicide attack in DI Khan

Opinion

Sindh progress: Navigating between achievements and frustrations

Sindh progress: Navigating between achievements and frustrations

How reliability became the measure of trust

How reliability became the measure of trust

When Karachi’s tragedies become a stage

When Karachi’s tragedies become a stage

Humanity lost in the lens during tragic incidents

Humanity lost in the lens during tragic incidents

Gul Plaza: A night of fire, fear, and forgotten safety

Gul Plaza: A night of fire, fear, and forgotten safety

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Abandoned baby monkey finds comfort in stuffed orangutan, charming zoo visitors

Abandoned baby monkey finds comfort in stuffed orangutan, charming zoo visitors

Gold per tola gains Rs2,500 in Pakistan

Gold per tola gains Rs2,500 in Pakistan

Sindh government approves comprehensive plan for information domain

Sindh government approves comprehensive plan for information domain

Programs

Spot Light with Munizae Jahangir

News Insight with Amir Zia

Target

NHQ with Faheem Khan

Rubaroo with Shaukat Piracha

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