Wednesday, February 11th, 2026
President warns escalation involving Iran could destabilize region
DNA ISLAMABAD, President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday welcomed the efforts aimed at easing tension and promoting regional peace, warning that any military escalation involving Iran could destabilise the Gulf region, South Asia and Western Asia. “Any instability involving Iran, or any attempt to resolve issues through military means, carries grave risks. Such actions could …, undermine global peace, and cause serious harm to the global economy. The stakes are far too high for confrontation,” The president said while speaking at a reception hosted by the embassy of Iran toRead More
British woman shot dead by father
News Desk TEXAS: A British woman who was shot dead by her father while visiting his home in Texas had argued with him about US President Donald Trump earlier that day, an inquest has heard. Lucy Harrison, from Warrington in Cheshire, was shot in the chest on 10 January 2025 in Prosper, near Dallas. Police in the town investigated the 23-year-old’s death as possible manslaughter but no criminal case was brought against Kris Harrison after a grand jury in Collin County declined to indict him. An inquest into Lucy Harrison’sRead More
Ex-COAS Bajwa admitted to ICU
News Desk RAWALPINDI: Former army chief Gen (retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) after sustaining a head injury in a fall at his residence early Tuesday morning, according to family sources. “Qamar Bajwa fell in the bathroom of his house at around 4:30am on Tuesday,” the family sources added. They said that the former army chief sustained head injuries and is currently under treatment in the ICU. General (retd) Qamar Bajwa served as Chief of Army Staff (COAS) from 2016 to 2022 and retiredRead More
Haider Ali Strikes Gold for Pakistan at Grand Prix
By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: National hero Haider Ali has once again brought immense pride to Pakistan by winning the gold medal in the discus throw event at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix held in Dubai. Haider Ali secured the top spot on the podium with an impressive throw of 54.71 meters, outperforming elite athletes from 54 countries, including competitors from India. Speaking from the venue, an emotional Haider Ali credited his success to rigorous preparation and divine intervention, saying, “I worked tirelessly for this championship, and I am gratefulRead More
‘Economic diplomacy’: Pakistan announces appointments of envoys to key capitals
DNA ISLAMABAD: The federal government has appointed 19 ambassadors and consuls general to key capitals and cities abroad following the approval of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar announced on Wednesday. The foreign minister said the new postings were aimed at building on two years of active international engagement. Dar expressed confidence that the envoys would represent Pakistan with “clarity of purpose and wisdom, with clear emphasis on “economic diplomacy’”. He praised the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and diplomats serving far from home, describingRead More
Tension with Afghanistan mounts as diplomatic efforts falter
Shamim Shahid PESHAWAR: Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have escalated sharply following a series of RETALIATORY measures that have strained diplomatic ties, disrupted trade and deepened mistrust between the two neighbouring countries. Despite official justifications from Pakistan’s security establishment regarding the closure of border crossings, suspension of trade routes and tightening of travel restrictions, analysts suggest Islamabad may have misjudged Kabul’s response. According to a senior Afghan journalist, Pakistan appeared to assume that the Taliban administration, like previous governments in Kabul, would eventually yield under economic and diplomatic pressure. However,Read More