Islamabad – February 8, 2026 — The Government of Pakistan has formally decided to participate in the inaugural meeting of the Gaza Board of Peace, an international initiative aimed at supporting ceasefire implementation, humanitarian relief, reconstruction planning, and long-term peace efforts in Gaza.According to official sources in Islamabad, Pakistan will be represented at a high…
Islamabad – February 8, 2026 — The Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) has warned that parliamentary oversight of the executive branch continues to be significantly weak in Pakistan, allowing executive dominance to persist unchecked.In a detailed statement released today, FAFEN highlighted that the standing committees of the National Assembly and Senate — which are…
Kathmandu / Multan – February 8, 2026 — England secured a hard-fought victory over Nepal in a high-scoring and dramatic T20 International match, defeating the home side by a narrow margin in what was described as a “nail-biting” contest.Nepal, batting first after winning the toss, posted a competitive total of 180/6 in their allotted 20…
Riyadh/Islamabad – February 8, 2026 — The World Bank Group has reiterated its firm commitment to Pakistan’s ambitious 10-year development program valued at $20 billion, emphasizing continued support for the country’s reform agenda and effective implementation of priority projects.The reaffirmation came during an important meeting in Saudi Arabia between Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad…
Islamabad, February 8, 2026 — Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has reiterated his party’s commitment to the country’s stability and integrity, strongly rejecting any perception that PTI supports actions detrimental to Pakistan.In a statement issued today, Barrister Gohar said:“We are the well-wishers of Pakistan. We do not want any harm to come…
Lahore, Pakistan – February 8, 2026 — High-level delegations from the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) arrived in Lahore on Sunday amid intensifying efforts to resolve the ongoing crisis surrounding Pakistan’s announced boycott of its marquee T20 World Cup 2026 match against India.ICC Deputy Chairman Imran Khwaja was received at…
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia –The third edition of the World Defense Show (WDS 2026) officially opened today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, running from February 8 to 12 under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.The event, organized by the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), features participation from…
Quetta/Islamabad, February 8, 2026 — Sardar Akhtar Jan Mengal, President of the Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M), has strongly criticized what he described as glaring double standards in Pakistan’s justice system, pointing to the recent sentencing of human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari-Hazir and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha to 17 years’ imprisonment each for social media…
Putrajaya. Malaysia – February 8, 2026 — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a two-day official visit to Malaysia on Sunday, where he held wide-ranging talks with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and oversaw the exchange of 11 bilateral agreements aimed at strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership elevated in August 2024.The visit — Modi’s first…
Milan, Italy — Italian police deployed tear gas, water cannons, and batons to disperse dozens of protesters near the Olympic Village in Milan on Saturday, as a largely peaceful demonstration against the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics turned violent at its conclusion.The march, organized by groups including the Unsustainable Olympics Committee and various left-wing activists, drew…
