Islamabad – February 2, 2026Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday welcomed World Bank Group (WBG) President Ajay Banga during his first official visit to Pakistan as WBG President.In the meeting held at the Prime Minister’s Office, PM Shehbaz expressed deep appreciation for the long-standing partnership between Pakistan and the World Bank Group. He particularly…
Karachi / Colombo, February 2, 2026 — Pakistan has officially decided to boycott its high-profile group-stage match against India in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled for February 15 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The Pakistan government granted approval for the national team to participate in the tournament but explicitly barred the players from…
Karachi, February 2, 2026 — In anticipation of potential protests and the possible blocking of key highways in Karachi, the Sindh Home Department has detained 180 individuals under the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) Ordinance for a period of 30 days.According to the official notification issued by the Sindh government, the detentions were ordered to…
London, February 2, 2026 — Former British cabinet minister and ex-UK Ambassador to the United States, Lord Peter Mandelson, has resigned his membership of the Labour Party following fresh revelations about his past association with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.In a letter sent on Sunday evening to Labour’s general secretary Hollie Ridley, Lord…
Quetta, February 2, 2026 — Mobile internet (mobile data / 3G/4G) services in Quetta and several other districts of Balochistan remained completely suspended for the third consecutive day on Monday, causing widespread disruption to daily life, education, business, and communication.The suspension began on Saturday (January 31, 2026) following a series of coordinated militant attacks across…
Islamabad, February 2, 2026 — World Bank Group President Ajay Banga held high-level talks with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Monday, reaffirming the institution’s commitment to supporting Pakistan’s long-term development agenda amid the country’s ongoing economic stabilization efforts. The meeting, which marked Banga’s first official visit to Pakistan since assuming the presidency…
Islamabad (February 2, 2026) President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari has renewed the country’s strong commitment to the conservation and sustainable management of wetlands in his special message on World Wetlands Day.This year’s theme for World Wetlands Day is “Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage”. President Zardari emphasized that wetlands are not merely ecological…
ISLAMABAD — Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Monday, emphasizing the need for enhanced coordination between federal and provincial governments to ensure peace, security, and development in the province. During the meeting, the Prime Minister underscored that cooperation between federal and provincial administrations is essential…
Lahore, February 2, 2026 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif today received a delegation from the Pakistan Pavilion team participating in the prestigious 61st Venice Biennale (Biennale Arte 2026), being held in Venice, Italy. The meeting, held in Lahore, was attended by senior journalist and cultural figure Najam Sethi, renowned Pakistani artist Faiza Butt (who…
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…
