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Australian High Commissioner wishes Pakistan Peaceful and Blessed Ramadan
ISLAMABAD, FEB 18 /DNA/ – The Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Timothy Kane, has extended his warm greetings to the people of Pakistan as the holy month of Ramadan begins. In his message, the High Commissioner said: “As the holy month of Ramadan begins, I extend my warm wishes to the people of Pakistan. Australia is proud to be one of the world’s most multicultural societies, where more than 800,000 Muslims contribute richly to our national life. The Pakistani-Australian community, now over 140,000 strong, plays an important role in strengtheningRead More
Pakistan hockey players revolt against management
In response to the players’ bold stand and the mounting public outcry, the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) and government authorities have begun the process of identifying and appointing new management for the national hockey team Sports Desk/DNA LAHORE: The Pakistan national hockey team returned home amid a deepening crisis on February 17, 2026, after an explosive airport press conference in Lahore where captain Ammad Shakeel Butt and several players publicly lambasted the team’s management and the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) over severe mismanagement during their recent FIH Pro League tourRead More
Shehbaz, Qatar Amir Pledge to Strengthen Fraternal Relations
LONDON, FEB 17: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, this afternoon. During their warm and cordial conversation, the two leaders extended heartiest felicitations to each other on the blessed occasion of the Holy month of Ramadan and prayed for peace and tranquility of the Ummah. Both leaders reaffirmed their resolve to further strengthen the deep-rooted fraternal relations between Pakistan and Qatar. The Prime Minister conveyed his deep appreciation for Qatar’s diplomatic efforts,Read More
Experts call for ‘One-Stop’ crisis centers to combat VAW as cybercrime surges
ISLAMABAD, Feb 17: Experts and digital rights advocates have stressed the need for an urgent overhaul of Pakistan’s cyber-governance, suggesting the establishment of “One-Stop Crisis Centers” to combat a staggering rise in technology-facilitated violence against women and girls (TFVAW). The call was made during a high-level seminar hosted by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) here wherein participants highlighted that cybercrime complaints in Pakistan reached a record high of 171,000 in 2025, marking a sharp escalation from 102,000 just five years ago, said a press release. Dr Razia Safdar, SDPI’sRead More
Iran foreign minister says progress made in nuclear talks with US
GENEVA: Iran and the United States reached an understanding on the main “guiding principles” in a second round of nuclear talks in Geneva on Tuesday but work still needs to be done, said Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi. The progress does not mean an agreement will be reached soon but the path has started, he told Iranian media after the talks concluded. Iranian state media reported earlier that Iran would temporarily shut part of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil supply route, as it held talks over itsRead More
Ramadan moon sighted in Saudi Arabia, first day of fasting on Feb 18
RIYADH: The Ramadan crescent was sighted in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday evening, which means the first day of fasting will be observed on February 18. The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia made the official confirmation regarding the beginning of the holy month for the year 1447 AH. Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar also announced that Ramadan will begin on Wednesday, February 18, following confirmed sightings of the crescent moon. The UAE’s Presidential Court stated that February 18 marks the first day of fasting, after verification by theRead More