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Friday, February 13, 2026

Recurring heat waves and Pakistan’s climate change dilemma

Heat waves trigger a number of cascading events with the potential to disrupt daily lives even further. From public health to energy consumption, from glacier melting to agriculture, this extreme weather event leaves impacts all facets of human activity.

HBL teams up with FCEPL & SEDF to empower Pakistan’s dairy farmers

The Bank has been actively lending for dairy partnering with farmers for the purchase of quality animals and ensuring funds for feed, vaccines, and animal well-being.

US changes Saudi embassy’s street name in honor of Khashoggi

"We will hold them accountable for the murder of our friend, of a brave Saudi man, Jamal Khashoggi, who dared to challenge the tyranny of Mohammed bin Salman."

US warns China over stance on Ukraine war

"China claims to be neutral, but its behavior makes clear that it is still investing in close ties to Russia," a US State Department spokesperson said.

YouTube’s new feature hurts TikTok’s popularity

YouTube Shorts went live less than two years ago, adding videos of no longer than 60 seconds to the mix of offerings on the platform.

Govt reverses tax relief for salaried class

The incumbent government needs to meet the IMF conditions, and so far the proposed Budget 2023 goes against IMF. Therefore, the government is now making changes to the budget, sparking severe backlash.

FBR given authority to cut utility connections of businesses

FBR has now the authority to cut utility connections including electricity and gas of large businesses

Decision about Musharraf’s return will be taken ‘somewhere else’: Gillani

Pakistan Peoples' Party (PPP) senator Yousaf Raza Gillani has said the decision regarding ailing former military dictator Pervez Musharraf's return to Pakistan will not...

Breaking biases: Girl drives late father’s rickshaw

Amidst rising inflation and unemployment, a 17-year-old girl has broken all the taboos by joining a male-dominated profession of driving a rickshaw to support her family after her father’s demise.

FIA files Rs720 million money laundering case against Moonis Elahi

The FIA has accused Moonis Elahi of embezzling money out of Pakistan. It is also probing suspicious transactions worth Rs250 million regarding the PML-Q leader’s sugar mills. 

Shehbaz wants speedy progress on SEZs development

PM Sharif said focusing on establishing SEZs across the country would boost industrialization, and exports and generate employment.

Western countries raise issues with Pakistani authorities

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) taxes the income of foreign lenders, a move that the Ministry of Economic Affairs said may cause "serious repercussions."
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