By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE – From the historic streets of the old city to modern housing societies and open grounds, colorful kites filled the skies across Lahore as Basant celebrations returned with full enthusiasm.Music, fireworks and festive sounds added to the vibrant atmosphere, while many young people experienced the traditional spring festival for the first…
By Dr Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLahore’s Orange Line Metro Train recorded its highest-ever passenger turnout on Basant, as thousands of residents took advantage of free travel offered on the mass transit system.According to officials, around 295,000 passengers traveled on the Orange Line during the day, significantly higher than the usual daily ridership. On normal days, the…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanPakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday announced its support for a call by Majlis-e-Wahdat Muslimeen (MWM) for nationwide mourning and protests on Saturday, February 7, following a deadly suicide bombing in Pakistan’s capital.In a statement, PTI said it fully backs the call for peaceful protest and collective mourning over the deaths of dozens…
Washington/Islamabad, February 7, 2026 – US Congressman and Co-Chair of Pakistan Caucus Tom Suozzi has expressed deep shock over the suicide attack at an Islamabad mosque.In his statement, Suozzi said during his Pakistan visit he was told that after Burkina Faso, Pakistan experiences the most terrorist attacks in the world.Call for Religious HarmonyThe US Congressman…
Karachi/Islamabad, – Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) has announced 3-day mourning over the suicide blast at Jamia Masjid and Imambargah Khadija-tul-Kubra.Allama Sadiq Jafri said protest rallies will be held across Sindh against terrorism.He prayed for elevation of martyrs’ ranks and swift recovery of the injured.Protest at Numaish ChowrangiMWM held a protest at Numaish Chowrangi against the Islamabad…
Muscat/Tehran, – Iran has rejected the US demand to completely halt uranium enrichment during ongoing negotiations in Oman.According to a regional diplomat, Iran is willing to discuss the level and purity of enrichment and may consider establishing a regional consortium.Shift in US Negotiators’ ApproachTehran believes US negotiators appear to understand Iran’s position on enrichment and…
Islamabad, – Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal visited Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) and Polyclinic Hospital to inquire after those injured in the suicide blast.During the visit, the minister reviewed medical facilities and treatment arrangements.25 in Critical ConditionMustafa Kamal said 121 injured are under treatment at PIMS, of whom 25 are in critical condition.The…
London/Islamabad, February 7, 2026 – British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has described the attack in Islamabad as deeply tragic and horrifying.In a statement from London, the British Foreign Secretary said thoughts and prayers are with all victims and their families.Cooper affirmed that the UK stands firmly with Pakistan in the fight against terrorism and reaffirms…
Islamabad/Kabul, – The Afghan Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned a bomb blast at an Islamabad mosque during Friday prayers.A ministry spokesman said targeting mosques and sacred places violates Islamic and humanitarian values.The Afghan Foreign Ministry stated that attacks on places of worship are unacceptable. It offered condolences to families of victims and prayers for recovery…
Report by Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore, Pakistan The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has urged the government to introduce a comprehensive mobile-based application system in government teaching hospitals to streamline patient care and hospital management processes.Prof. Dr. Shahid Malik, President of PMA Lahore, highlighted that billions of rupees previously invested in hardware and conventional software systems have…
