Iran and Israel say they have halted strikes after first exchange of fire since truce

Islamabad, February 2026 — Pakistani security forces launched a large-scale joint operation across five districts, detaining over 100 illegally residing Afghan nationals and suspects, officials confirmed.The operation was conducted simultaneously in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum, and Chakwal, involving more than 2,000 personnel from the police, Rangers, Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), and multiple intelligence agencies.During the…

Lahore | By Dr Ansab AliPunjab’s Provincial Minister for Health and Emergency Services Khawaja Salman Rafique has said the government is further strengthening the capacity of Rescue 1122 to improve emergency response, particularly in view of potential flood risks in 2025.The minister made the remarks during a special visit to the Rescue Headquarters in Lahore,…

New Delhi Under mounting pressure from opposition parties at home and increasing international scrutiny, the Modi government has spoken out on the Middle East crisis for the first time. India’s Ministry of External Affairs issued a statement expressing concern over the casualties and destruction in Lebanon — notably without mentioning Israel by name even once.The…

CAIRO / ISLAMABAD, March 6, 2026 — In a moment of national triumph, Pakistan’s hockey team qualified for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup after defeating Japan in a thrilling semifinal at the Hockey World Cup Qualifier in Egypt — ending an eight-year absence from the sport’s biggest stage.The match was a nervy, edge-of-the-seat contest…