21 Feb 2026
Billions lost as govt shuts down firewall system installed to curb social media
System faced technical challenges, say experts
21 Feb 2026
Army says officer, soldier martyred, five terrorists killed in Bannu attack
However, the security forces were able to intercept the bomber, foiling what it called a “major attack” on civilians and security forces in Bannu city.
21 Feb 2026
Islamabad court indicts former KP CM Ali Amin Gandapur in audio leaks case
At the start of the hearing, the judge addressed the most important point that had been delaying the hearing. The court asked why the accused had not been coming before the law.
21 Feb 2026
US govt floats proposal to deter migrants from filing asylum applications
The Trump administration also proposed establishing more stringent eligibility requirements for work permits on asylum grounds, claiming that a work permit “is not an entitlement” and is instead within the discretion of the DHS secretary.
21 Feb 2026
Transgender persons reluctant to get registered for free treatment in KP
Of the registered people, 54 per cent are men and 46 per cent are women but the number of registered transgender persons is only 0.001 percent.
21 Feb 2026
Ringleader among three robbery suspects arrested after encounter in Karachi
According to police, the suspected robbers were arrested in an injured condition near Ali Ground in Qasba Colony, after an exchange of fire.
21 Feb 2026
Punjab waives stamp duty on property transfers in corporate mergers
The exemption will now not apply to stamp duty on the transfer of assets, including property, as a result of mergers that are approved by the court and the SECP, and that are conducted under the Companies Act 2017.
21 Feb 2026
Ramadan package delay in KP draws criticism from Azma Bukhari
“They seem more concerned with Imran Khan’s eye and teeth health” she said.
21 Feb 2026
350 Gul Plaza shopkeepers to get stalls at Baradari in first phase
He said that the registration of traders has been done in collaboration with the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) to make it transparent and fair.
21 Feb 2026
Pir Muhammad Shah reappointed as Karachi’s traffic chief
A notification was issued reinstating him to lead the traffic police in Karachi, with immediate effect.
21 Feb 2026
Air Punjab to take to the skies in April
According to officials, the Punjab provincial cabinet had approved the formation of Air Punjab (Private) Limited in November last year, with CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif presiding over the meeting.
21 Feb 2026
Saba Qamar shares a chilling incident during drama shoot
She further said that she personally believes in the existence of jinn and thought the disturbance might have been caused by a jinn displeased with human presence.
21 Feb 2026
Trump hits back with 10% global tariff after SC blocks earlier duties
According to reports, the move came after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that tariffs imposed under emergency powers were unlawful, hitting a significant blow to the administration’s trade strategy.
21 Feb 2026
Gas theft and leakage lead to Rs.60bn loss yearly
During a recent committee meeting chaired by Syed Mustafa Mahmood, officials informed that approximately Rs30 billion losses each are incurred by SNGPL and SSGC due to theft and system inefficiencies.
21 Feb 2026
Student killed as school shed collapses in Sialkot
According to police, construction work was underway on new classrooms when the temporary shed structure suddenly fell on the student, burying her under it and causing critical injuries.