Sunday, February 15th, 2026
Tremors felt in Balochistan’s Kharan district; no damage reported
QUETTA, FEB 15: Tremors were felt in the Kharan area of Balochistan on Friday, prompting residents to leave their homes in fear. According to the Seismological Centre, the earthquake measured 3.6 on the Richter scale. The depth of the quake was recorded at 12 kilometres below the surface. The epicentre laid 43 kilometres south-west of Khuzdar, the centre stated. Following the tremor, panic spread among residents, who came out of their houses reciting the Kalima Tayyaba. However, no loss of life or property was reported. It is noteworthy that tremorsRead More
Russian orders block on WhatsApp
News Desk MOSCOW: Russia has ordered a block on WhatsApp, as the Kremlin continues to tighten restrictions on messaging apps. Meta-owned WhatsApp said the move aimed to push more than 100 million of its app users in Russia to a “state-owned surveillance app”. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told the BBC that the decision had been made “due to [Meta’s] unwillingness to comply with the norms and the letter of Russian law”. He has said Meta could resume operations if it “complies with [the law] and enters into dialogue”. Asked whetherRead More
Norway former PM charged with corruption
DNA OSLO: Former Norwegian Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland has been charged with “gross corruption” over his ties with the US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, police have said. The charge was brought after the Council of Europe lifted Jagland’s immunity, which he enjoyed because of his past diplomatic role. He denies criminal liability and is willing to cooperate, his lawyer says. Emails released by the US government are thought to show that Jagland planned solo and family visits to Epstein’s homes in Paris, New York and Palm Beach after the billionaireRead More
China wants ‘new level’ in Germany ties, Beijing’s FM tells Merz
MUNICH, FEB 15: China’s top diplomat Wang Yi told German Chancellor Friedrich Merz that Beijing hoped to bring bilateral ties to a “new level”, as they met on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference on Saturday. Wang has been trying to present Beijing as a more reliable and stable partner of the European Union, as the bloc seeks to reduce its dependence on both China and an unpredictable United States. He told Merz that China hoped to work with Germany to bring the “all-round strategic partnership to aRead More
Govt forms medical panel for Imran Khan’s examination
ISLAMABAD, FEB 15: The government has constituted a medical panel for the examination of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan. Sources said the panel comprises Dr Amjad and Dr Nadeem Qureshi. The medical panel was expected to reach the jail on Saturday to conduct the examination. After the check-up, a decision on shifting Imran Khan to hospital will be taken in light of the recommendations of the medical board. Sources said Dr Nadeem Qureshi serves as Head of the Retina Department at Shifa International Hospital, while Dr Amjad is alsoRead More
All set for Pakistan-India high-voltage clash at ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
COLOMBO, FEB 15: Cricket’s iconic rivalry, arguably the most popular one, is set to reignite as Pakistan will take on arch-rivals India in a high-voltage T20 World Cup 2026 group stage match at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka, today. Both Pakistan and India have so far played two matches in the tournament, gaining four points each; however, the Indian side currently tops the points table courtesy of their net run rate, with Pakistan in the second spot. The match will mark the first time both teams will beRead More