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Islamabad: Construction work on key motorway sections M-12 (Sialkot–Kharian) and M-13 (Kharian–Rawalpindi) is progressing steadily, according to latest updates. On M-12, about 88% of earthwork, 72% of road base and

Islamabad: The Ministry of Interior has imposed a nationwide ban on drones, quadcopters and UAVs until further notice due to rising tensions along the western border. Police and district administrations

Bhakkar: Terrorists attacked the Dajal police check post in the outskirts of Bhakkar, resulting in the martyrdom of two Punjab Police personnel. The martyred officials were identified as Constable Faheem

Karachi: Meezan Bank reported a profit after tax of Rs 89 billion for 2025, compared to Rs 101.5 billion in 2024, reflecting pressure from the declining interest rate environment. Despite

Islamabad: Poverty in Pakistan has reached an 11-year high, now affecting nearly 29 per cent of the population, according to Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal. The data also shows income inequality

Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif strongly condemned the attack on a security forces convoy in Bannu, terming it a cowardly act by Indian-sponsored militants. She praised the professionalism

Lahore: The National Grid Company of Pakistan (NGC) has successfully completed nationwide maintenance work on grid stations and transmission lines ahead of Ramazan and the upcoming summer season. According to

Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a sharp sell-off on February 16, 2026, as the benchmark KSE-100 Index dropped 5,149 points (-2.87%) to close at 174,453. During intraday trading,

Karachi: Pakistan’s security forces confiscated drugs and liquor worth over Rs 20 billion during a joint intelligence-based operation in the Arabian Sea. The operation was conducted by the Pakistan Maritime

Islamabad: The federal government has increased the price of petrol by Rs 5 per litre, raising it from Rs 253.17 to Rs 258.17 per litre. Meanwhile, the price of high-speed