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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,…

As the T20 World Cup enters its high-octane Super 8 stage, cricket analysts have already turned their attention to potential semi-final match-ups — and former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has made a bold claim that’s set the cricket world buzzing.Latif said with full conviction that should Pakistan and India face off in the semi-finals, the…

February 20, 2026 — ColomboThe Super 8 stage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 gets underway tomorrow with a high-stakes clash between Pakistan and New Zealand at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The match is scheduled to begin at 6:30 PM local time.Both sides earned their Super 8 berths after winning three matches…

Tehran / New YorkIran has formally notified the United Nations that while it does not seek war in the region, any military aggression against it will be met with a swift and decisive response, according to a statement issued by Tehran.Iranian officials made clear in their communication to the UN that the bases, installations, and…

Islamabad: Pakistan’s poverty rate has climbed to an alarming 29.9 percent, with every province recording a sharp rise compared to previous figures, according to the latest available data.Urban poverty has seen a steep increase, jumping from 11 percent to 17.4 percent, highlighting that economic hardship is no longer confined to rural areas but is now…

Lahore, February 20, 2026: Around 350 Umrah pilgrims have been left stranded in Lahore for three consecutive days after a foreign airline abruptly cancelled their flight to Jeddah, with the airline management remaining completely unresponsive to the distressed passengers.The pilgrims were scheduled to depart from Allama Iqbal International Airport on Wednesday when their flight was…

Islamabad, February 20, 2026: Fresh and alarming evidence has surfaced linking recent terrorist attacks inside Pakistan to Afghan territory, raising serious questions about cross-border militant activity and the role of Afghan soil in facilitating violence against Pakistan.According to Pakistani security sources, the suicide bomber who carried out a deadly attack on the Malangi Post in…

Tehran/Cairo: In a significant diplomatic development, Iran and Egypt have agreed to fully restore their bilateral relations and reopen their respective embassies in Tehran and Cairo, signaling a major thaw after decades of estrangement.The two countries had severed diplomatic ties in 1980 following the Islamic Revolution in Iran and Egypt’s peace treaty with Israel, which…