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…
Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman, who recently found himself in headlines over his alleged comments on communalism in the Hindi film industry, made an indirect reference to the controversy during his appearance on the latest episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show.Using the show’s popular Whisper Challenge game as a metaphor, Rahman remarked:“This game is actually…
Spain’s world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz etched his name into tennis history on Sunday by winning his first Australian Open title, defeating defending champion Novak Djokovic 6-2, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 in an electrifying final at Rod Laver Arena.At just 22 years of age, Alcaraz has become the youngest man in history to complete the Career…
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has announced that Denmark will implement a strict new policy under which foreign nationals sentenced to one year or more in prison will be deported immediately upon completion (or in some cases even before completion) of their sentence.Speaking in Parliament, the Prime Minister stated:“We are prepared to take the toughest…
Tens of thousands of people gathered in Prague on Sunday in a major show of support for Czech President Petr Pavel, who has accused the country’s foreign minister of attempting to blackmail him over a controversial ministerial appointment.The large rally in the city centre came amid an escalating dispute between the president and the government…
The Indian government has unveiled a record budget for the financial year 2026-27, allocating $133 billion (approximately ₹12.2 lakh crore) for infrastructure and $85 billion (approximately ₹7.85 lakh crore) for defence. This represents an increase of around 9% in infrastructure spending and 15% in defence expenditure compared to the previous year.Presenting the Union Budget in…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has expressed strong disapproval of the Pakistan government’s decision to allow selective participation in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, specifically instructing the national team not to play the scheduled group-stage match against India on February 15, 2026, in Colombo.In its official statement, the ICC noted:“The ICC notes the…
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif lauded the stellar performance of the Pakistan cricket team, which secured a clean sweep in the T20 series against Australia, winning all matches convincingly.He said that the players demonstrated exceptional skill, passion, and teamwork in batting, bowling, and fielding, and that this victory was made possible through their dedication, discipline,…
| Tharparkar, PakistanTHARPARKAR: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (OIC-COMSTECH), in collaboration with the University of Modern Sciences (UMS), Tando Muhammad Khan, successfully concluded a two-day Free Medical Camp in Chachro, Tharparkar, providing healthcare services and humanitarian assistance to the local population of this remote region.The camp witnessed an…
