Friday, February 13th, 2026
February 13 marks World Radio Day
BAKU, FEB 13: Proclaimed in 2011 by UNESCO Member States and adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012, World Radio Day (WRD) is celebrated every February 13. It is a Day to thank broadcasters for the news they deliver, the voices they amplify and the stories they share. Today Artificial Intelligence (AI) opens a new chapter: not just for innovation but for deepening their bond with listeners. Radio stands at a moment of transformation where AI can help strengthen its core mission: informing, educating, and entertaining. By automatingRead More
Pakistan seeks to bolster ‘brotherly’ ties with Bangladesh after BNP’s victory
ISLAMABAD, FEB 13: Top Pakistani leaders have congratulated the Bangladesh National Party (BNP) on its historic victory in Dhaka and sought to strengthen historic brotherly ties. Relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh became better following the Gen Z-led ouster of Sheikh Hasina in 2024. Both nations have also started sea trade and began expanding government-to-government commerce last year. In his congratulatory message, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said: “I extend my warmest felicitations to Mr. Tarique Rahman on leading the BNP to a resounding victory in the Parliamentary elections in Bangladesh.” HeRead More
In major upset, Zimbabwe beat Australia in T20 World Cup 2026
Zimbabwe on Friday pulled off a major upset by defeating Australia in their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 group-stage clash, registering a memorable victory against the favourites. Chasing a target of 170, Australia were bowled out for 146 in a tense finish. The Kangaroos stumbled early as opener Josh Inglis was dismissed for just eight runs off four balls, including a six, by Blessing Muzarabani. In the next over, Brad Evans struck, removing Cameron Green for a second-ball duck, leaving Australia in deep trouble at 24-2 in 2.5 overs.Read More
Trump defies Israel on Iran strategy
Qamar Bashir Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent rush to Washington was not routine diplomacy. It was a geopolitical stress test. Since President Donald Trump resumed office, the Israeli prime minister has maintained close coordination with Washington. Yet this visit carried an urgency that signaled concern — perhaps even anxiety. The core question hovering over the meeting was unmistakable: Would the United States once again expand confrontation with Iran under Israeli pressure, or was Washington beginning to assert strategic independence? The regional environment is tense. The United States has reinforced its military postureRead More
CDWP approves Rs160bn development projects
ISLAMABAD, Feb 13 (APP/DNA): The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) on Wednesday considered and approved a portfolio of development projects worth Rs160.2 billion at a meeting chaired by Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Prof Ahsan Iqbal in Islamabad. The forum reviewed proposals relating to the health, physical planning, housing, transport, and communications sectors, approving two projects with a cumulative cost of Rs8.5bn and recommending four major projects amounting to Rs151.7bn for consideration by the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC), said a release issued hereRead More
NUML, Korea University ink academic pact
ISLAMABAD, FEB 13 /DNA/ – A Letter of Interest (LoI) was signed between the National University of Modern Languages, Department of Korean Language and Culture, and Korea University to promote academic exchange, research collaboration, and cultural cooperation between the two institutions. In this connection, a three-member delegation from The Korea University, led by Dr. Lee Hyungdae, Director, Institute of Korean Language and Literature, visited NUML and called on the Rector, Maj Gen Shahid Mahmood Kayani, HI (M) (retd.), at his office. During the meeting, both sides expressed their strong commitmentRead More