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February 27, 2026
Petrol, diesel prices likely to rise by Rs7 for next fortnight
Official sources say benchmark crude prices have slightly moved up this week, therefore, the prices of all petroleum products were inching u...
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February 27, 2026
DG ISPR tells Afghan Taliban regime to choose between terrorist organisations and Pakistan
"Let it be known that our choice is absolutely clear; it will always be Pakistan over everything," he says.
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February 27, 2026
Senate adopts resolution unprovoked Afghan Taliban aggression, calls on Kabul to cease hostile acts
Resolution says that any attempt to challenge the sovereignty, territorial integrity, or national security of Pakistan would be met with a f...
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February 27, 2026
PM Shehbaz visits GHQ, given detailed briefing on situation between Pakistan and Afghanistan
“The actions of the Afghan Taliban regime and Fitna al khwarij against Pakistan are unacceptable,” he says.
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February 27, 2026
ECP again suspends notification declaring PPP’s Ali Hassan Zehri winner from PB-21
Development comes a day after the electoral watchdog declared Zehri the winner of PB-21.
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February 27, 2026
Gold heads for seventh straight monthly gain on safe-haven demand
Uncertainty over US tariff policies and tensions between the US and Iran boost the metal’s safe-haven appeal.
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February 27, 2026
Fact check: Viral visuals of Pakistani F-16 jet allegedly shot down by Afghan forces are doctored
Multiple Indian and Afghan users on social media platform X shared visuals on February 27, claiming that Afghan forces shot down a Pakistani...
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February 27, 2026
Decapeptide-12 and the architecture of targeted Melanogenesis Modulation research
A precision-engineered decapeptide reshaping how researchers approach melanogenesis modulation at the enzymatic level.
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February 27, 2026
SC objects to PTI’s plea seeking Imran’s transfer to hospital of his choice
CJP directs PTI counsel Khosa to meet SC registrar; Barrister Gohar meets CJP Afridi, seeking Imran's transfer, a source says.
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February 27, 2026
Blackpink just released their comeback album Deadline and some Blinks aren’t too sure about this one
The five-track album is the first from the group in over three years.
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February 27, 2026
Iran urges US to drop ‘excessive demands’ to reach deal
Abbas Araghchi tells his Egyptian counterpart that “success in this path requires seriousness and realism from the other side".
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February 27, 2026
Where do Pakistan, Afghanistan go from here
Kabul needs to address the question of armed groups operating from its soil; Islamabad must convert its battlefield advantage into diplomati...
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February 27, 2026
Israel’s ‘expansionist mindset’ bereft of any regard for international law, Dar tells OIC moot
Dar calls on the international community to "act decisively" in halting the violations being committed by Israel, and "uphold international...
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February 27, 2026
Review: Sam Raimi’s Send Help is a gore-filled thrill ride
The film stars Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien in the leading roles.
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February 27, 2026
Fighting along Angoor Adda border stops as armed forces capture Afghan checkposts after overnight exchange of fire
Afghan Charlie Post and Afghan Babri Post in the Angoor Adda sector were completely destroyed during the fighting, security sources say.
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February 27, 2026
Anti-period tax activist Mahnoor Omer is one of TIME’s Women of the Year
She filed a petition in the Lahore High Court in September seeking tax-exempt status for feminine hygiene products.
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February 27, 2026
Uncertainty grips investors as KSE-100 sheds over 1,000 points
KSE-100 sheds 0.57pc from its previous close in intraday trade after Pakistan launches Operation Ghazab lil-Haq.
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February 27, 2026
Iftar, Sehri timings for Ramazan 9/10
Timings for today’s Iftar and the next Sehri for Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar and Quetta.
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February 27, 2026
Game Review — With the T20 World Cup nearing its end, Cricket 26 is a fun way to stay in the game
This year's offering has engaging gameplay, visuals of a relatively high quality and many game modes and tournaments to play.
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February 27, 2026
Netflix backs out, Paramount Skydance wins Warner Bros Discovery bid
Netflix stated they declined to match Paramount Skydance's bid as the deal was no longer 'financially attractive'.
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February 27, 2026
Armed forces destroy multiple ‘key posts’ of Afghan Taliban, Taliban fighters wave ‘white flags’
State media PTV News reported, quoting security sources, that the armed forces had “completely destroyed multiple...
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February 27, 2026
Age of reaction
Reactionary politics and repressive state nationalism dominate.
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February 27, 2026
Our mining sector
How does Pakistan compare with other countries in terms of actual mineral extraction?
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February 27, 2026
A collective effort
CONSIDERING the relentless wave of terrorist attacks Pakistan has been facing over the past few weeks, the...
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February 27, 2026
UN says Israel aims to bring about demographic change in Palestine
Far-right minister Smotrich vows to encourage ‘emigration’ from Palestinian territories.
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February 27, 2026
Taliban expand executions, deepen repression: UN
Germany deports 20 convicted criminals to Afghanistan.
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February 27, 2026
Survivors say no rescuers reached them while Gul Plaza was burning
Wonder why no fire alarm sounded, most exit points were found closed.
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February 27, 2026
Festivals and conferences
Each festival had some 40 to 50 sessions and 200-plus panellists or speakers.
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February 27, 2026
Forces repel ‘miscalculated’ attacks by Afghan Taliban
Govt claims ‘heavy losses inflicted’ on Taliban units that attacked positions in Chitral, Khyber, Mohmand, Kurram and Bajaur.
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February 27, 2026
Quranic voice
Much of our religious discourse has been outsourced to translations.
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February 27, 2026
Criminalising criticism
ISLAMABAD seems to have developed quite a thin skin. A letter sent to the prime minister on Wednesday by leading...
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February 27, 2026
Utter chaos
THE PTI is in disarray. The lack of discipline within its ranks, which it has long refused to address, is finally...
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February 27, 2026
‘Forward-looking’ reforms in NFC Award proposed
Planning minister advocates measures to incentivise poverty reduction, sustainability, population stabilisation; Punjab minister for protect...
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February 27, 2026
Schumer hammers Department of Justice over massive Epstein ‘cover-up’
Claims DOJ unlawfully hid files to shield Trump; Hillary Clinton dares GOP panel to make Trump testify under oath.
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February 27, 2026
8,000 died or vanished on migrant routes in 2025: UN
Sea crossings such as the perilous journey across the Mediterranean Sea from Africa to Europe remain among the deadliest routes for migrants...
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February 27, 2026
UN expert Albanese denounces ‘toxic’ attacks against her
Says her remarks were taken out of context and misconstrued.
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February 27, 2026
Seven children die, 22 hurt in Chaman gas cylinder blast
• Explosion occurs in Killi Mahmoodabad on outskirts of border town • Children gathered at a tribal elder’s house to receive...
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February 27, 2026
Fuel cost adjustment row erupts over PM’s power package
Industrialists claim tariff relief has eroded; govt insists Rs15bn ‘free’ working capital is being recovered.
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February 27, 2026
Tax authorities can raid without notice, FCC rules
Judgement observes Section 175 can be invoked for enforcement of any provision of tax ordinance.
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February 27, 2026
Govt to eradicate terrorism at all costs, vows PM
• Premier visits martyred officer’s family; Daanish school to be renamed after Lt Col Gul Faraz • Formally launches Rs38 billion
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February 27, 2026
Vinicius seals Real’s CL progress as PSG edge out Monaco
Vinicius scored the winning goal in a 2-1 victory on the night to secure a 3-1 aggregate success for Real in the play-off tie in Madrid.
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February 27, 2026
Pybus embraces move to Afghanistan as new head coach
Cricket has yet to resume in Afghanistan due to the political situation and the national side play their home fixtures in the United Arab Em...
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February 27, 2026
Medvedev to face Auger-Aliassime in Dubai semi-final
The former world number one boasts 22 career titles but has never won the same tournament twice.
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February 27, 2026
Govt awards 11 more oil, gas blocks
Local firms get exploration rights; investment of Rs8.66bn on cards.
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February 27, 2026
Tensions slow Pakistani investment in Dubai real estate
Investors fear US-Iran conflict may trigger sharp correction in emirate’s property prices.
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February 27, 2026
Banks earn Rs671bn profits in 2025
United Bank Ltd records highest ever profit-after-tax of Rs130bn.
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February 27, 2026
CCP clears acquisition of Attock Cement
Upon completion of the transaction, Fauji Cement and Kapco will acquire control of ACPL.
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February 26, 2026
‘Long live Pakistan’: Politicians united in response to unprovoked Afghan Taliban aggression
"Those who mistake our peace for weakness will face a strong response — and no one will be beyond reach," says President Zardari.
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February 26, 2026
India thrash Zimbabwe in T20 World Cup; South Africa reserve spot in semi-finals
Co-hosts India post a mammoth 256-4 and then restrict Zimbabwe to 184-6.
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February 26, 2026