MosqueAttacks on places of worship and civilians “completely unacceptable”; calls for perpetrators to face justiceNew York/Islamabad, February 7, 2026 — United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned the suicide bombing that targeted a Shia mosque in Islamabad on Friday, killing at least 33 people and injuring more than 149 others.In an official statement, Guterres…
All Pakistan Gems & Jewellers Association: 24K Gold Hits Rs519,462 per Tola; International Market Also RisesKarachi/Islamabad, February 7, 2026 — Gold prices in Pakistan rebounded sharply on Saturday after a significant decline the previous day, with the price of 24-karat gold per tola rising by Rs11,700 to settle at Rs519,462, according to the All Pakistan…
Two Candidates Shortlisted for Training in China; One to Join Mission to Chinese Space Station in Late 2026Islamabad, February 7, 2026 — Pakistan’s Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has reached a significant milestone in the country’s Human Spaceflight Programme, with two Pakistani candidates successfully shortlisted following advanced assessments in China, the Inter-Services Public…
Lahore/Islamabad, February 7, 2026 — Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has directly accused the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) of being responsible for the recent return of terrorism in the country, linking it to the deadly suicide bombing at a Shia Imambargah in Islamabad.Speaking at a press conference alongside religious scholars in Lahore,…
Attacker Came from Nowshera; Relatives Contacted; Facilitators Arrested in RaidsIslamabad, February 7, 2026 — Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has confirmed that the suicide bomber who attacked a Shia mosque in Islamabad on Friday was a Pakistani citizen who had recently travelled to Afghanistan.Speaking on a private television channel, Asif said the attacker had come…
Lahore, February 7, 2026 – The first day of the revived Basant kite-flying festival in Lahore turned tragic as kite-related accidents claimed two lives and left approximately 40 people injured, according to Mayo Hospital administration.Most injuries were caused by sharp or chemical-coated kite strings (deadly “dor”) cutting necks and faces, electrocution while retrieving kites from…
Islamabad, February 7, 2026 – Pakistan’s Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has claimed that the planning and training for Friday’s deadly suicide bombing at a mosque in Islamabad’s Tarlai area were entirely carried out in Afghanistan by Daesh Khorasan (ISIS-K).Addressing a press conference, Naqvi stated that the mastermind — an Afghan national linked to the…
Islamabad – In Dubai, Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani held a key meeting with Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Shafqat Ali Khan, focusing on bilateral relations, parliamentary cooperation, trade, and investment promotion between the two countries.During the meeting, the Senate Chairman praised the ambassador’s efforts and emphasized the importance of strong partnerships and…
Youth empowerment takes centre stage as leading educational institution brings global ideas platform to Pakistan’s capital Islamabad,Westminster International School made history on Saturday by hosting its first-ever TEDx event at its Bahria Campus in Islamabad, bringing together thought leaders, innovators, and young changemakers under the theme “Chain Reaction: Ideas in Motion.”The landmark event, which attracted…
Lahore, Pakistan – February 7, 2026Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif congratulated the nation and the national cricket team on Pakistan’s victory over the Netherlands in the opening match of the T20 World Cup.In a statement, the Prime Minister praised the team’s outstanding performance and commended both the players and management for their efforts.“The national team…
