Monday, February 23rd, 2026
Mexican military kills cartel boss ‘El Mencho’ in US-backed raid
MEXICO CITY: One of Mexico’s most notorious drug lords, Nemesio Oseguera, or “El Mencho,” was killed in a military raid on Sunday, sparking widespread retaliatory violence. President Claudia Sheinbaum has been under mounting pressure from Washington to intensify her offensive against drug cartels blamed for producing and smuggling drugs, particularly the synthetic opioid fentanyl, across the border to the US. Oseguera, 60, the mastermind of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) died in custody after being injured in a military operation by Mexican special forces in the town ofRead More
Three FC personnel martyred in terrorist attack in KP’s Karak: police
KARAK: At least three Federal Constabulary (FC) men were martyred when an ambulance carrying injured personnel came under a terrorist attack in the Badrakhail area of Karak, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, police said on Monday. The personnel were injured in a quadcopter attack on an FC post in the Dargah Shaheedan area this morning and were being transported to a hospital for treatment when the attack took place, the district police officer (DPO) told Geo News. At least five FC men were injured in the quadcopter attack, while two rescue personnel wereRead More
Business community demands extension for President FPCCI Atif Ikram Sheikh
“Atif Ikram Sheikh has truly represented traders during these challenging times,” say Sajjad Sarwar and Qurban Ali. ISLAMABAD, FEB 23 /DNA/ – A high-level delegation, comprising former Vice Presidents of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and prominent business figures, met with President FPCCI Atif Ikram Sheikh. The meeting involved detailed discussions on the country’s economic situation, the challenges facing the trading community, and specifically the future of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The delegation included former FPCCI Vice Presidents Sajjad Sarwar, Qurban Ali, and theRead More
KSrelief, PBM, Hayat Foundation start Ramadan food distribution
MUZAFFARGARH, FEB 23 /DNA/ – In a significant move to support underprivileged families during the holy month of Ramadan 2026, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), in collaboration with Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal (PBM) and Hayat Foundation, has commenced the distribution of specialized food baskets across South Punjab. During the ceremony held in Muzaffargarh, food kits were distributed to 300 deserving families. Each comprehensive food package, weighing approximately 97kg, included essential commodities: 80kg of flour, 5kg of cooking oil, 5kg of Chana dal, 5kg of sugar, and 2kg ofRead More
NUML, Azerbaijan embassy inaugurate new language center
ISLAMABAD, FEB 23 /DNA/ – The National University of Modern Languages (NUML), in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan, inaugurated the newly Azerbaijan Language and Culture Center here on Monday. The inauguration ceremony was graced by His Excellency Khazar Farhadov, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Pakistan, as the Chief Guest. The Rector of NUML warmly welcomed the distinguished guests and underscored the significance of strengthening academic and cultural ties between Pakistan and Azerbaijan through sustained institutional collaboration. The Rector expressed confidence that the newly inauguratedRead More
Tucker Carlson’s Revolt Against America’s Israel Policy
Qamar Bashir If there is one American media figure who has done more than any other to rupture the long-standing conservative consensus on Israel, it is Tucker Carlson. A son of a diplomat and a deeply patriotic American, Carlson has positioned himself as the most relentless critic of Israel’s outsized influence over U.S. foreign policy, congressional decision-making, business networks and geopolitical strategy. In his telling, Washington’s reflexive alignment with Israel has drawn the United States into wars, drained its treasury and compromised its sovereignty. That argument was on full displayRead More