Friday, February 6th, 2026
Pakistan, Uzbekistan ink B2B agreements worth $3.4bn
ISLAMABAD, FEB 6 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday invited Uzbek business firms to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan’s textile, pharmaceutical, mining, agriculture, and tourism sectors, as private sector entities from both countries signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) worth $3.4 billion for B2B cooperation. The prime minister, addressing the Pakistan-Uzbekistan Business Forum held along with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, who is on a two-day state visit to Islamabad, said that both sides had signed a protocol on Friday to achieve an “ambitious yet easily achievable” target of increasing bilateralRead More
Iran, US start talks in Oman
News Desk OMAN: Iran and the United States commenced high-stakes negotiations in Oman on Friday over Tehran’s nuclear programme, but a dispute over the agenda suggests progress will be hard won amid the threat of a regional Middle East war. While both sides have signaled readiness to revive diplomacy over Tehran’s long-running nuclear dispute with the West, Washington wants the talks to cover Iran’s nuclear programme, its ballistic missiles, support for armed groups around the region and its “treatment of their own people”, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio saidRead More
Senate amends rule to stop judicial interference
Mehtab Pirzada ISLAMABAD: In a significant move to assert parliamentary supremacy, a Senate rule was amended on Friday with the aim to curb judicial interference in parliamentary affairs. The amendment to rule 166(5) of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Senate was approved by the upper House of Parliament as chair rejected the government’s request to defer the matter. A motion seeking the amendment to the rule was moved by PPP, PML-N and Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) senators. However, during the session, PML-N’s Rana Sanaullah, whoRead More
PM Shehbaz orders immediate justice for imambargah attack perpetrators
ISLAMABAD, FEB 6 /DNA/ – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in a strong statement, condemned the “heinous terrorist attack” and expressed his deep grief and solidarity with the victims’ families. He directed the authorities to provide the best possible medical care to the injured. A devastating suicide bombing struck an imambargah in the federal capital during evening prayers on Wednesday, resulting in at least 31 fatalities and leaving dozens of worshippers wounded, many critically. The powerful explosion ripped through the crowded place of worship, causing scenes of chaos and panic. EmergencyRead More
America and the Future of Artificial Intelligence
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer Everyone seems to have a theory about artificial intelligence. Some imagine a future dominated by super intelligent machines, capable of transforming societies in ways unprecedented in history. Others envision a more incremental trajectory, where AI enhances productivity, accelerates scientific discovery and gradually reshapes economic and military landscapes without a sudden leap. The divergence in these expectations underscores the difficulty policymakers face: how does one prepare for a technology whose pace, impact and diffusion remain uncertain? Central to any discussion of AI strategy are assumptions about theRead More
Pakistan set for first-ever FIFAe E-sports campaign
ANSAR BHATTI ISLAMABAD: In a historic move, Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) President Syed Mohsen Gilani has confirmed Pakistan’s participation in the FIFAe 2026 Season, marking the country’s first-ever entry into the global FIFA esports arena. The announcement reflects the PFF’s continued efforts to ensure Pakistan’s representation on the international stage across multiple platforms, including esports. “We are committed to making the most of this opportunity,” said Mohsen Gilani. “It will provide a significant boost to esports talent in Pakistan, particularly those passionate about football gaming.” Pakistan will compete in theRead More