Islamabad, February 2, 2026 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized Pakistan’s strong commitment to the conservation and sustainable management of wetlands, describing them as vital national, environmental, social, and cultural assets.In his message on World Wetlands Day, observed globally today under the theme “Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage”, the Prime Minister…
CCTV footage captured the moment a snake was found by commuters at a train platform in Sydney. People were seen running away as soon as they came across the snake. One passerby approached the snake, grabbing it with bare hands and getting it out of the way while others kept their distance. A spokesman for…
Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman, who recently found himself in headlines over his alleged comments on communalism in the Hindi film industry, made an indirect reference to the controversy during his appearance on the latest episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show.Using the show’s popular Whisper Challenge game as a metaphor, Rahman remarked:“This game is actually…
Spain’s world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz etched his name into tennis history on Sunday by winning his first Australian Open title, defeating defending champion Novak Djokovic 6-2, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 in an electrifying final at Rod Laver Arena.At just 22 years of age, Alcaraz has become the youngest man in history to complete the Career…
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has announced that Denmark will implement a strict new policy under which foreign nationals sentenced to one year or more in prison will be deported immediately upon completion (or in some cases even before completion) of their sentence.Speaking in Parliament, the Prime Minister stated:“We are prepared to take the toughest…
Tens of thousands of people gathered in Prague on Sunday in a major show of support for Czech President Petr Pavel, who has accused the country’s foreign minister of attempting to blackmail him over a controversial ministerial appointment.The large rally in the city centre came amid an escalating dispute between the president and the government…
The Indian government has unveiled a record budget for the financial year 2026-27, allocating $133 billion (approximately ₹12.2 lakh crore) for infrastructure and $85 billion (approximately ₹7.85 lakh crore) for defence. This represents an increase of around 9% in infrastructure spending and 15% in defence expenditure compared to the previous year.Presenting the Union Budget in…
The grand opening to the Venice Carnival 2026 took place on Sunday, with a variety of boats and floats making their way through the city’s canals. As is tradition, a giant paper-mâché rat aboard a gondola lead the way; known as “Pantegana”, it is a long-standing symbol of the carnival. The two-week festival attracts tourists…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has expressed strong disapproval of the Pakistan government’s decision to allow selective participation in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, specifically instructing the national team not to play the scheduled group-stage match against India on February 15, 2026, in Colombo.In its official statement, the ICC noted:“The ICC notes the…
