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Pakistani universities in crisis as hiring delays trigger strike at University of Peshawar

Peshawar | February 10, 2026 3:21:18 PM IST

Teachers at the University of Peshawar suspended academic activities, launching a sweeping protest against what they describe as the administration's prolonged failure to recruit faculty, a delay they say is eroding learning standards and pushing the inst ... read..

Pakistan's economic freedom claims face hard reality check

Islamabad | February 10, 2026 1:21:22 PM IST

A recent analysis paints a complicated and often uncomfortable picture of Pakistan's standing on economic freedom, suggesting that official narratives of stabilisation are colliding with persistent structural weaknesses, as reported by The Express Tribune ... read..

Pakistan: Massive fire at industrial unit brought under control near Rawalpindi

Rawalpindi | February 10, 2026 12:20:14 PM IST

A massive fire erupted at a factory in the Rawat Industrial Area near Rawalpindi, which was brought under control after hours of firefighting, with cooling operations are still underway, rescue officials said on Tuesday, as reported by GeoTV. ... read..

Pakistan: Witnesses tell court Karachi mall fire started in artificial flower shop

Karachi | February 10, 2026 11:20:07 AM IST

Four prosecution witnesses, including a teenage boy, recorded their statements before a judicial magistrate, stating that the deadly fire at Gul Plaza Shopping Mall originated from an artificial flower shop located on the ground floor, Dawn reported. ... read..

8th Abu Dhabi Dialogue: India discusses migrant welfare, skills development with UAE

New Delhi | February 10, 2026 3:20:07 AM IST

Prashant Pise, Additional Secretary (Emigration Policy & Welfare), led the Indian delegation to the 8th Ministerial Consultations of the Abu Dhabi Dialogue (ADD) held in Dubai from January 31 to February 1, a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs ... read..

Kabul rejects Pakistan's claim linking Islamabad Mosque attack to Afghanistan

Kabul | February 7, 2026 4:49:45 AM IST

Kabul has rejected Pakistan's claims that the recent suicide bombing at a Shia mosque in Islamabad had links to Afghanistan, calling the allegations premature and unsupported by evidence, Khaama Press News Agency reported on Friday. ... read..

Pakistan: US Embassy issues security alert for American Citizens following bombing in Islamabad

Islamabad | February 7, 2026 2:19:58 AM IST

The United States Embassy in Pakistan has issued a security alert on Friday for American citizens following reports of a suicide bombing at a Shia mosque in the Tarlai Kalan area on the outskirts of Islamabad. ... read..

BLA claims Operation 'Herof II' continues for sixth day, rejects Pakistani military statements

Balochistan | February 6, 2026 2:20:46 PM IST

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed that its operation titled "Operation Herof II" is continuing into its sixth consecutive day, rejecting statements issued by Pakistan's military media wing as propaganda. ... read..

Pak: PTI, TTAP vow no compromise on Imran Khan's health, urge nationwide shutter-down strike on Feb 8

Islamabad | February 6, 2026 9:19:54 AM IST

The leadership of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Tehreek Tahafuz Ayeen-i-Pakistan (TTAP) declared that they will not make any concessions regarding the health of jailed PTI founder Imran Khan and urged citizens to join a nationwide shutter-down strike ... read..

Imran Khan's son alleges Pakistan "deliberately refusing" visas to prevent family visit

Islamabad | February 5, 2026 9:50:19 AM IST

Kasim Khan, son of jailed PTI founder Imran Khan, alleged that authorities are deliberately blocking visa applications filed by him and his brother, preventing them from travelling to Pakistan to meet their father. ... read..

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