Wednesday, February 4th, 2026
IBU holds International Conference on Seerat-un-Nabi (P.B.U.H)
BAHAWALPUR, Feb 4: The 11th International Conference on Seerat-un-Nabi (Peace Be Upon Him), organized by the Seerat Chair of the Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB), concluded after three days of scholarly deliberations. The conference witnessed active participation from renowned scholars and delegates from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Jordan, Palestine, Qatar, Kuwait, and Morocco. The concluding session was attended by Vice Chancellor IUB Prof Dr Muhammad Kamran as the chief guest. On the occasion, distinguished keynote speakers including Haji Habib-ur-Rehman Kathuria of Karachi, Professor Dr Abdul Aziz Al-Ahm of Qassim University,Read More
US, Iran to seek de-escalation in nuclear talks in Oman: regional official
WASHINGTON, FEB 4: The United States and Iran are due to hold talks in Oman on Friday after Tehran requested a change of venue to limit negotiations to its nuclear programme, a regional official said, with a build-up of US forces in the Middle East raising fears of a confrontation. Iran wanted the meeting to take place in Oman as a continuation of previous rounds of talks held in the Gulf Arab country on its nuclear programme, asking for a change of location from Turkiye to avoid any expansion ofRead More
Govt pledges accessible cancer treatment for all deserving patients
ISLAMABAD, Feb 4 /DNA/: Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety, Syed Imran Ahmad Shah Wednesday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring cancer patients across Pakistan receive timely and affordable medical care, marking World Cancer Day with a pledge to remove financial barriers to treatment. Speaking on the occasion, Imran Shah outlined practical measures being implemented to guarantee that economic hardship does not prevent patients from accessing essential cancer treatment facilities. He highlighted the role of Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal (PBM), operating under his ministry, in providing critical support to deservingRead More
Hajj 2026 preparations progressing on time, pilgrim services improved: Religious Minister
ISLAMABAD, Feb 4 /DNA/ – Federal Minister for Religious Affairs, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf, on Wednesday expressed confidence in the timely completion of Hajj 2026 preparations, highlighting the implementation of a fully digitalized system and improved facilities for pilgrims. In an exclusive interview with a private news channel, Religious Minister Sardar Muhammad Yousaf reflected on last year’s Hajj, noting that pilgrims received excellent services, which earned awards and shields in recognition of the team’s efforts. He assured that Hajj 2026 preparations have already been completed on schedule, with aRead More
14 killed in collision between Greek coastguard vessel and migrant boat: police
Athens, Feb 4: A Greek coastguard vessel and a boat carrying migrants collided in the Aegean sea Tuesday, killing 14 people, police said. Greek authorities did not immediately give details on the collision, which occurred off the island of Chios, near Turkey. The collision involved a “port police patrol vessel” and a “high-speed” small boat, a coastguard official told AFP. Two coastguard members were taken to hospital and 24 migrants rescued, the coastguard said. Seven children and a pregnant woman were among the injured, Greek mediaRead More
CDF Munir, Balochistan CM visit hospital, commend injured security personnel
ISLAMABAD, FEB 4 /DNA/ – Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, COAS & CDF, visited Quetta today. Field Marshal received a comprehensive operational briefing on the prevailing security environment and internal security operations. The briefing covered recent terrorist attacks orchestrated by Indian backed internationally-designated terrorists of Fitna al Hindustan and the prompt aggressive response of security forces which failed their ulterior motive of compromising peace, stability, and development in Balochistan. Measures being undertaken to further strengthen the writ of the state and ensure protection of the populace andRead More