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…
Islamabad, February 09, 2026 – Gold prices in Pakistan witnessed another sharp increase on Monday, reflecting strong upward momentum in the international bullion market.According to the latest market updates from local sarafa associations, 24-carat gold per tola rose by Rs 5,300 in a single day, pushing the new price to Rs 524,762 per tola.Similarly, the…
Lahore, Pakistan – February 8, 2026 — Chairman of the Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PCMEA) Mian Atiq-ur-Rehman and Vice Chairman Riaz Ahmed have warned that participation in international exhibitions is now essential for the survival and growth of Pakistan’s export-oriented industries, especially the century-old hand-knotted carpet sector.Addressing a meeting at the PCMEA office,…
Lahore, Pakistan – February 8, 2026 — A high-profile luncheon hosted at Sunder Industrial Estate in Lahore brought together leading industrialists from chemicals, pharmaceuticals, packaging, automotive, plastics and allied sectors to discuss strategies for reviving industrial momentum, overcoming structural bottlenecks and strengthening Pakistan’s export base.The event, organized and hosted by Ban Rashid CEO Moazzam Rasheed,…
By M.Shahzad Lahore, Pakistan – February 8, 2026 — A high-profile luncheon hosted at Sunder Industrial Estate brought together industrialists from key sectors including chemicals, pharmaceuticals, packaging, automotive, plastics and allied industries to discuss operational challenges, policy reforms and strategies for accelerating economic and export growth.The event, coordinated and hosted by Ban Rashid CEO Moazzam…
By Dr Ansab ali Lahore, Pakistan – February 8, 2026 — The Emergency Services Department (Rescue 1122) responded to 1,354 road traffic crashes (RTCs) across all 37 districts of Punjab in the last 24 hours, resulting in 13 fatalities and 1,536 injuries.According to the official data released by the department:716 victims with serious injuries were…
Lahore, Pakistan – February 8, 2026 — German Ambassador to Pakistan Ina Lepel has reaffirmed Germany’s strong commitment to supporting the growth and competitiveness of Pakistan’s apparel industry, while cautioning that the sector’s export performance has remained largely stagnant for over a decade.Speaking at an interactive session with senior representatives of Pakistan’s value-added apparel export…
