3 Feb 2026
Gold and silver prices spring back after market pause
In the international bullion market, gold jumped by about $137 per ounce
3 Feb 2026
LHC issues notices to Punjab govt, others over Lahore manhole deaths
Justice Syed Shahbaz Ali Rizvi heard the petition that was filed by Aamna Malik along with the Judicial Activism Panel
3 Feb 2026
UAE rolls over $2bn Pakistan debt for one month at 6.5% interest
The move provides short-term relief to Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves as talks continue on a longer rollover arrangement
3 Feb 2026
Pakistan and Azerbaijan naval chiefs commit to stronger defense cooperation
Chief of Naval Staff, Naveed Ashraf met with Commander of Azerbaijan Naval Forces Admiral Shahin Mammadov at the Naval Headquarters, Islamabad
3 Feb 2026
Punjab replaces police chief amid criticism over Bhati Gate manhole tragedy
Kareem, a BS-21 officer of the Police Service of Pakistan, will replace Dr Usman Anwar, who has been transferred and posted as the Director General of the Federal Investigation Agency.
3 Feb 2026
Shireen Mazari moves IHC seeking right to meet daughter, son-in-law in Adiala Jail
“We were not allowed to meet them despite it being the scheduled day,” Mazari said.
3 Feb 2026
ICC starts back-channel efforts after Pakistan opts out of India T20 World Cup clash
An India-Pakistan clash is widely regarded as the most commercially valuable fixture in international cricket
3 Feb 2026
Kite flying banned in areas near Lahore airport
LAHORE: The district administration in Lahore on Monday banned kite flying in the vicinity of the Allama Iqbal International Airport to ensure smooth air operations and the safety of passengers.
3 Feb 2026
Trump warns of “Bad Things” if deal fails with Iran
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is likely to meet U.S. representative Steve Witkoff
3 Feb 2026
Court issues non-bailable warrant for Aleema Khan in Nov 26 protest case
The protest was called by PTI leader Imran Khan demanding the restoration of PTI’s electoral mandate
3 Feb 2026
Trump announces US-India trade deal after Modi agrees to stop buying Russian oil
Trump said that the decision was made “out of friendship and respect for Prime Minister Modi” and at Modi’s request
3 Feb 2026
Govt bans personal email accounts for official use
All administrative secretaries and heads of departments have been asked to strictly adhere to the new guidelines and immediately circulate the directive to their subordinate offices.
3 Feb 2026
Imran, wife's pleas accepted for medical check-up
Defence attorney Faisal Mahmood Malik submitted the applications, claiming that both had a constitutional and legal right to medical care by their personal physicians under the supervision of Dr. Asim Yousaf.
3 Feb 2026
Kazakh president to arrive in Pakistan tomorrow for two-day official visit
“President Tokayev is expected to meet with the President of Pakistan, hold talks with the prime minister, and address the Pakistan-Kazakhstan Business Forum.”
3 Feb 2026
Cold, dry weather to prevail across country
Isolated rain, light snowfall may occur in G-B, upper K-P, Kashmir, Murree, Galiyat