Wednesday, February 4th, 2026
Kashmir Solidarity Day and an Unfulfilled Right
by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal Conflicts among human societies are as old as civilisation itself. Differences of belief, territory, power, and perception have repeatedly pushed nations and communities into confrontation. History shows that such disputes are resolved in only a few recognised ways: through the imposition of force, through reconciliation by mutual consent, or through impartial mediation supported by law and moral authority. Where none of these paths is followed with sincerity, conflicts harden with time, embedding themselves into collective memory and passing unresolved from one generation to the next. SinceRead More
FPCCI opens Pakistan-EU business forum membership for 2026
KARACHI, FEB 4: /DNA/ – Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has announced that the Pakistan-EU Business Forum at the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) is now inviting applications for new membership and renewal of existing membership for the year 2026, with the last date for submission set as 16 February 2026. Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh highlighted that Pakistan’s trade with the European Union – a key export destination and economic partner – showed positive momentum in FY 2025, with exports to the EU rising to approximatelyRead More
Nipah Virus: AKUH experts confirm no immediate threat to Pakistan
KARACHI, FEB 4 /DNA/ – Infectious Disease experts at the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) have stated that recent developments related to the Nipah virus (NiV) in Eastern India and Bangladesh do not currently pose a direct threat to Pakistan. While geographical factors and known transmission patterns keep the risk low, experts noted that the situation presents an important opportunity to reflect on national pandemic preparedness. Speaking at a media roundtable with journalists, AKUH’s Infectious Disease specialists shared that since 2025, only 10 cases of the Nipah virus have beenRead More
PM Shehbaz eyes $1bn trade volume as Pakistan, Kazakhstan ink over 30 MoUs
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday urged an increase in trade volume between Pakistan and Kazakhstan to $1 billion as both countries signed over 30 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) in several sectors, including petroleum, mining, and maritime affairs. Addressing a joint press conference after the signing ceremony, the prime minister said the existing level of trade between Islamabad and Astana did not reflect the true strength of relations or the economic potential of the two sides. “Unfortunately, our trade volume is a meagre $250 million, which does not reflectRead More
Iranian envoy meets CM Punjab
DNA LAHORE, FEB 4: President Pakistan Muslim League-N Muhammad Nawaz Sharif along with Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif met Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Iran to Pakistan, Dr. Reza Amiri Moghadam to discuss bilateral relations, trade, energy, and regional situation. They reiterated their commitment to further strengthening Pakistan-Iran relations. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif welcomed the Iranian Ambassador, who expressed gratitude for the grand reception. She also invited Iranian investors to invest in agriculture, information technology, and tourism sectors of Pakistan, and expressed her strong desire to enhance economicRead More
X hits back after France summons Musk
PARIS, FEB 4: French prosecutors on Tuesday searched the Paris offices of Elon Musk’s X as part of an investigation into alleged political interference and sexual deepfakes and summoned Musk in what the social media giant slammed as “politicized” raids. The search came as both Britain and the European Union have opened investigations into the creation of sexualised deepfakes of women and children by Musk’s AI chatbot Grok. A proposal by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to become the latest country to ban social media for under 16s enraged MuskRead More