17 Feb 2026
Federal govt reduces electricity tariff for industrial units
Following the revision, the basic tariff for industrial consumers has been lowered from PKR 33.58 to PKR 29.54 per unit, equivalent to 11.5 cents per unit.
17 Feb 2026
Female student jumps from medical college roof in Lahore
Rescue 1122 personnel transported the student to the hospital in a critical condition.
17 Feb 2026
Usman Tariq backs Babar, Shaheen ahead of must-win Namibia clash
Pakistan to face Namibia on Wednesday
17 Feb 2026
Petrol bomb attack on AC Hazim Bangwar’s team during anti-encroachment operation in Karachi
Fortunately, Hazim Bangwar and all members of his team remained unharmed.
17 Feb 2026
Roads reopened across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa following PHC orders
The IG stated that the primary objective of the operation was to ensure uninterrupted travel for citizens.
17 Feb 2026
Ramadan moon 2026 sighted in Saudi Arabia, first fast on Wednesday
It is worth noting that the Supreme Court had earlier called upon Muslims across the Kingdom to sight the Ramadan moon on the evening of Tuesday, 17 February.
17 Feb 2026
Sindh government announces revised office hours for Ramadan
The notification regarding Ramadan office hours has been issued with the approval of the Chief Secretary Sindh.
17 Feb 2026
Court bars arrest of Imran Khan in attempt to murder and other cases
The court extended the pre-arrest bail of the PTI founder and Bushra Bibi. The PTI founder could not be produced before the court via video link.
17 Feb 2026
Shadab Khan confident Pakistan will play T20 World Cup 2026 final
It is worth noting that Pakistan must secure a mandatory victory against Namibia national cricket team to qualify for the Super Eight stage.
17 Feb 2026
Shop employee among six held as Karachi police solve Rs310m jewellery heist
Jewellery taken during the burglary was recovered from the suspects’ hideout
17 Feb 2026
Gold prices drop by Rs 9,000 in Pakistan
In the international market, the price of gold decreased by $90 per ounce to $4,920.
17 Feb 2026
Tarique Rahman sworn in as Bangladesh prime minister
His ascent follows a decisive victory for his party in the nationwide elections held on February 12
17 Feb 2026
Tehran launches naval drills in Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran tensions
Tensions are high between Washington and Tehran.
17 Feb 2026
Rainfall, hail lash parts of Karachi
Rainfall with hail was reported in Gulistan-i-Johar, Gulshan-i-Iqbal, Askari IV, and other areas of the city.