Islamabad, Bureau Report Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif today inaugurated Indus AI Week 2026 and declared Pakistan’s firm commitment to becoming a significant player in the global artificial intelligence landscape. In his keynote address, the Prime Minister announced that the government will invest $1 billion in artificial intelligence by 2030 to build a robust national…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahoreLAHORE: Senior executives and officers of the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) organised a splendid and memorable farewell reception to honour Akbar Ali Khan Sial, Assistant Vice President and Manager of the NBP Urdu Bazar Branch, in recognition of his outstanding and dedicated services to the institution.The event, held at a prominent local…
Islamabad, February 9, 2026 — The Supreme Court of Pakistan has directed the formation of a three-member bench to hear a defamation case filed by former Prime Minister and PTI founder Imran Khan against current Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, while hearing the matter as a single-judge bench, issued the order for constitution…
Kurram, February 9, 2026 — At least three people, including a father and his son, were shot dead in a targeted attack in Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.According to police, the incident stemmed from a long-standing tribal/enmity dispute. Unknown gunmen opened fire on a vehicle in a village, killing three individuals on the spot….
AlUla, Saudi Arabia, February 9, 2026 — Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb announced at the AlUla Conference in Saudi Arabia that the country’s debt-to-GDP ratio has declined to 70 percent, down from over 74 percent in the previous period.Speaking to an international audience, the Finance Minister attributed the improvement to deliberate policy measures,…
Islamabad, February 9, 2026 — Global credit rating agency Moody’s has revised its outlook on Pakistan’s banking system from positive to stable.According to Moody’s latest report, Pakistani banks’ financial performance is expected to remain stable over the next 12 to 18 months. The agency attributes this change to a gradual recovery in the operating environment,…
Islamabad, February 9, 2026 — Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has described begging as the country’s single largest provider of “employment,” claiming the practice has been turned into a highly organized criminal enterprise.In a recent interview, the senior PML-N leader alleged that professional contractors (thekedars) now run begging operations across the country. These contractors…
London, February 9, 2026 — British rapper and singer Central Cee has publicly confirmed his conversion to Islam during a recent livestream.The 27-year-old artist, born Oakley Neil Caesar-Su, made the announcement while appearing on a live session with streamer PlaqueBoyMax. He recited the Shahada (Islamic declaration of faith) and revealed that he has changed his…
Islamabad, February 9, 2026 — The two sons of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan, Qasim Khan and Sulaiman Khan, have been unable to secure visas from the Pakistan High Commission in London.According to diplomatic sources cited by The News, the brothers submitted visa applications last month, but the requests remain…
LAHORE: The International Cricket Council appears to have bowed to pressure as marathon negotiations continue over a potential Pakistan-India T20 World Cup match, sources revealed Monday.After over five hours of intense discussions in Lahore between ICC officials, the Pakistan Cricket Board and Bangladesh Cricket Board, insiders suggest a major breakthrough could come within the next…
