17 Feb 2026
11 security personnel martyred, 12 militants killed in Bajaur check-post attack
Attackers also rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into the perimeter wall of the check post
17 Feb 2026
The first solar eclipse of 2026 to happen today
Officials report that the partial phase of solar eclipse will begin at 09:56 UTC, reaching maximum at 12:12 UTC, and will end at 14:27 UTC, the entire phenomenon will last nearly five hours worldwide.
17 Feb 2026
Peshawar High Court orders no load-shedding during Sehri, Iftar
The judgment stated that the petition was moved by three lawyers for orders to stop load-shedding.
17 Feb 2026
Govt sets minimum nisab for Zakat at Rs503,529 ahead of Ramazan
No Zakat deduction will be made if the balance in an account on the first day of Ramazan is below this amount
17 Feb 2026
Fire breaks out at a chemical warehouse in Karachi
Four fire brigades were deployed at the site, while officers secured the surrounding area to prevent further risk.
17 Feb 2026
PMD predicts rainfall in Karachi today
According to the Met Office, the city is expected to experience light to moderate rain along with winds and possible dust-raising conditions during the evening and night hours
17 Feb 2026
Two people, including a pedestrian, were killed in firing over a plot dispute in Karachi
According to police, the three men on a motorcycle had come to beat Taha and ended up firing at him and fatally wounding him and a passerby identified as 22-year-old Shahrom.
17 Feb 2026
KARACHI: Fire safety now mandatory for building approval and completion
For public and industrial buildings, designated underground and overhead water tanks for firefighting are now compulsory.
17 Feb 2026
Karachi sets prices for food items during Ramadan
Karachi will have potato and minced meat samosas for 40 PKR, and 1 kg of pakoras for 640 PKR.
17 Feb 2026
Punjab announces Ramazan relief on ghee, oil and cash aid for low-income households
CM Maryam Nawaz announced a Rs40 billion “Nigehban Ramadan Package” for about four million deserving families, promising cash aid, discounted goods and free iftar facilities at the tehsil level.
17 Feb 2026
Police under investigation for alleged torture and extortion
The complainant said that the officials put three packets of charas in front of him and began taking pictures.
17 Feb 2026
Ramazan price lists issued, but markets ignore them
Officials claim that the new rates were set after consultations with trader groups, wholesalers and consumer representatives. However, enforcement remains a challenge, especially among fruit sellers and small retailers.
17 Feb 2026
After viral photos and allegations, Imad Wasim and Nylah Raja confirm marriage
He shared that his first marriage was not successful, describing it as one of the most difficult phases of his life.
16 Feb 2026
NEPRA retains Net Metering for existing solar users
Last week, Nepra issued a notification ending the net metering policy in Pakistan and replacing it with a net billing system.
16 Feb 2026
Imad Wasim remarries, reportedly ties the knot with Nyla Rajah
It is worth noting that last year Imad Wasim announced his separation from his former wife, Kiran Ashfaq, confirming the development in an Instagram post.