As of March 2, 2026, the global security landscape has shifted dramatically over the past 48 hours. While the grinding war in Ukraine continues, a massive new escalation in the Middle East has taken center stage. Here is the update on the most significant active conflicts: 1. The “Second Iran War” (New Escalation) The most […]
Iran Confirms Death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
The death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, was officially confirmed by Iranian state media on March 1, 2026. His death occurred on February 28, 2026, during a massive, joint U.S.-Israeli military strike targeting high-ranking officials and strategic locations in Tehran. Khamenei, who was 86 at the time of his death, had […]
FIFA boss Gianni Infantino has stated that he is “very reassured” about Mexico’s hosting of games in the football World Cup, in his first comments on the violence triggered by the killing of a drug cartel leader.
In a move to calm growing international anxiety, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has expressed his unwavering support for Mexico as a co-host of the 2026 World Cup. His comments, delivered in Barranquilla, Colombia, on February 24, 2026, come in the wake of a wave of violence that swept through the country following the killing of […]
Pakistan and US launch strategic economic initiative for Roosevelt Hotel redevelopment.
In a historic move to strengthen bilateral ties, the governments of Pakistan and the United States have officially launched a Strategic Economic Initiative centered on the redevelopment of the iconic Roosevelt Hotel in New York City. The agreement, formalized on February 19, 2026, represents a shift toward “government-to-government” (G2G) cooperation, aiming to unlock the multi-billion […]
GWM TANK 500 HEV vs. Hyundai Palisade HEV | Quick 1-1 Comparison|GWM vs Hyundai
It is rare for the Pakistani automotive market to beat the rest of the world to the punch. Typically, local consumers are accustomed to receiving “new” models years after their global launch. However, Hyundai Nishat Motors is flipping the script this time: Pakistan is set to become the first country outside South Korea to locally […]
Ramadan Moon 2026 Live Updates as Pakistan ruet committee meets today
PESHAWAR – The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will hold a crucial meeting today (February 18) in Peshawar to observe the crescent moon marking the beginning of Ramadan 1447 AH. The meeting will be chaired by the committee’s chairman, Maulana Muhammad Abdul Khabir Azad, while other zonal and district-level committees will hold their respective sessions at local […]
PM Shehbaz due in in Washington today for Board of Peace summit for Gaza
WASHINGTON – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is due in Washington on Wednesday (today) to participate in the global summit of the Board of Peace (BoP), an initiative hosted by US President Donald Trump aimed at advancing international peace efforts, particularly in Gaza. The summit is expected to centre on three main objectives: reinforcing the Gaza […]
Holiday declared for February 22: All public, private offices to remain closed
RIYADH – The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development of Saudi Arabia has announced a public holiday on February 22, 2026, in celebration of the Saudi Founding Day. The announcement, reported by the Saudi Press Agency, confirmed that the holiday will apply to all government, private, and non-profit sector institutions. The holiday marks the […]
Ramadan 2026 in Saudi Arabia: Spiritual scenes of first Taraweeh prayer at holy mosques
MAKKAH-TUL-MUKARRAMAH – The thousands of worshippers from around the world offered the first Taraweeh prayers of holy month of Ramadan at Masjid al-Haram in Makkah and Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah, creating deeply spiritual and moving scenes in the holy mosques. The faithful from around the world gathered in large numbers at the sacred mosques to […]
Pakistan’s Mobile Phone Imports Increase by 31% in 7 Months
Pakistan’s mobile phone imports rose sharply to $1.139 billion during the first seven months of fiscal year 2025 to 2026, registering a growth of 31.36 percent compared to $867.685 million in the same period last year. The increase signals a recovery in consumer demand and import activity after a decline recorded in the previous fiscal […]