Budapest, February 2026 — Hungary has threatened to block a proposed €90 billion European Union loan package to Ukraine, citing a long-running dispute over Russian oil supplies.Hungarian officials announced they will exercise their veto right in the EU unless oil flows are restored through the Druzhba pipeline — a Soviet-era oil transit route that carries…
Washington D.C. — February 20, 2026The United States Supreme Court delivered a landmark blow to President Donald Trump on Friday, ruling 6-3 that his sweeping global tariffs — imposed under emergency powers — were unlawful and beyond his presidential authority.The majority opinion, authored by Chief Justice John Roberts, held that the International Emergency Economic Powers…
Islamabad — February 21, 2026A major corruption scandal has surfaced within the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Immigration Wing, as four officials, including a senior officer, have been arrested for allegedly accepting bribes to illegally clear passengers for international travel.Investigations have revealed that the accused officials cleared at least 12 passengers — who were otherwise ineligible…
Islamabad — February 21, 2026Minister of State Tariq Fazal Chaudhry announced on Friday that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan will be transferred to a hospital on February 25, solely for the purpose of receiving a medical injection.Chaudhry clarified that the transfer would be temporary and strictly for treatment purposes, adding that Khan would be…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: In a decisive move to control prices during Ramadan, Punjab Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman has ordered the immediate removal of all “inactive” price control magistrates, directing that dynamic officers be deputed to ensure effective market monitoring.The directive was issued during a high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariat on…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: In line with the vision of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif to promote people-friendly governance and improve facilities at religious places, the Auqaf Department has made comprehensive arrangements to provide maximum facilities for Muslims attending Iftar gatherings at shrines across the province.This was stated by Secretary/Chief Administrator Auqaf…
By Dr Ansab Ali | lahore , PakistanTOBA TEK SINGH: Rashida Qureshi, spokesperson for the Children Advocacy Network, has welcomed the Punjab Child Marriage Restraint Ordinance 2026, recently promulgated by the Punjab government to curb child marriages, describing it as a significant step forward in strengthening child protection across the province.Under the ordinance, the minimum…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: University of the Punjab has formally begun implementing its Research, Innovation and Commercialization Policy 2026, marking a significant move to strengthen applied research, promote innovation, and transform academic knowledge into tangible socio-economic impact.Under the new policy, faculty spin-off companies will be permitted, enabling researchers to establish and manage commercial…
By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Inspector General of Police Punjab, Abdul Kareem, has reiterated a strict zero-tolerance policy against corruption, abuse of authority, and misconduct within the police force, stating that no officer or official will be granted any concession in cases of wrongdoing.He was chairing a high-level meeting at the Central Police…
Islamabad | FridayA significant earthquake rattled several cities across Pakistan on Friday evening, coinciding with Iftar time, sending thousands of residents rushing out of their homes in panic.According to ARY News, the earthquake measured 5.6 on the Richter scale. The Seismological Centre confirmed that the epicentre was located in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan,…
