Saturday, February 14th, 2026
Eye specialists to treat Imran at ‘specialised medical facility’: govt
ISLAMABAD, FEB 14: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Saturday assured that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s ailing founder Imran Khan’s further checkup and treatment will be done at a “specialised medical facility by eye specialists”. Taking to his X handle, the information minister said that a detailed report thereof will also be submitted in the Supreme Court. “Conjecture, speculations and efforts to turn this into political rhetoric and mileage for vested interests may please be avoided,” he added.
President Zardari sends New Year wishes to Chinese people
ISLAMABAD, FEB 14 /DNA/ – President Asif Ali Zardari has extended Spring Festival greetings and best wishes to the Chinese people on behalf of the Pakistani people before the upcoming Chinese New Year. “Happy New Year!” he said in Chinese in a recent interview with the Chinese media at the President’s Secretariat in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. He hoped that the two countries would further strengthen cooperation in various fields and pass on the Pakistan-China friendship from generation to generation. Zardari pointed out that there is great potential forRead More
Serena Hotels hosts Sports Diplomacy Golf Tournament
ISLAMABAD, FEB 14 /DNA/ – Serena Hotels, under its Sports Diplomacy Initiative, hosted the Invitational Golf Tournament 2026 at Margalla Green Golf Club, drawing an impressive turnout of golfers and audience. The event highlighted Serena Hotels ongoing commitment to promoting healthy sporting activities and strengthening community engagement. Bringing together golf enthusiasts from diverse backgrounds, the tournament showcased sports as a powerful platform for connection while celebrating the spirit of athletic excellence. The tournament featured four categories: Diplomats, Government & Armed Forces, Corporate, and Women, with players demonstrating remarkable skill andRead More
Agha expects right spirit in India clash but unsure about handshakes
COLOMBO, FEB 14: Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha expects Sunday’s politically charged Twenty20 World Cup showdown with bitter rivals India to be played in the right spirit but is unsure about whether the customary pre‑match handshakes between the teams will happen. The sides will clash for the first time since last year’s Asia Cup final, a tense event staged following military conflict between India and Pakistan that nearly escalated into a fully-fledged war between the nuclear-armed neighbours. The latest meeting comes after Pakistan, who were angered by Bangladesh’s removal fromRead More
Toshakhana-2 case: Imran Khan seeks suspension of sentence, bail on medical grounds
ISLAMABAD, FEB 14: Former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has moved the Islamabad High Court (IHC) seeking suspension of the sentence awarded in the Toshakhana-2 case and his release on bail on medical and humanitarian grounds. Filed through Barrister Salman Safdar and Salman Akram Raja, the 73-year-old incarcerated PTI founder requested the court to suspend the sentence and grant bail. In December last year, a special court sentenced Imran and his wife, Bushra Bibi, to 17 years’ imprisonment each in the Toshakhana-2 case involving the under-pricedRead More
Govt ‘likely to hike petrol, diesel prices’ for next fortnight
ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to increase petroleum prices for the next fortnight from February 16, industry sources said on Saturday. The insiders added that the petrol rate might be increased by Rs4.39 per litre, which, if approved, will bring it to Rs257.56 per litre from the existing Rs253.17 per litre. High-speed diesel (HSD) price, they also said, is likely to be hiked by Rs5.40 per litre from the existing Rs268.38 per litre, which will bring it to Rs273.78 per litre. Kerosene oil may also become expensive for consumers dueRead More