» Govt assures uninterrupted gas supply during Sehr and Iftar
18/02/26 17:40 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A representational image of flames of a lit gas stove. — AFP/FileGas supply at maximum pressure from 3am to 10:30pm: minister.Petroleum minister says “additional volume” of gas arranged.Says “situation rooms&rdquo...

» PM Shehbaz to seek clarity on troops for Gaza in US visit: sources
18/02/26 17:51 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks with US President Donald Trump at the “Board of Peace” meeting during the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos on January 22, 2026. — AFPTrump Gaza plan envisioned stabilisation force ...

» Ramadan moon sighted in Pakistan, fasting starts today
18/02/26 17:17 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A new crescent seen through a telescope shines beside the tower of a mosque. — Reuters/File PMD, Suparco assisted the committee in moon sighting.Zonal committees convened to collect testimonies of sightings.Bangladesh, India announ...

» PTI announces 'Imran Khan Release Force' to secure former PM's freedom
18/02/26 14:31 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A collage showing PTI founder Imran Khan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi. — AFP/APP/FileForce to take oath after Eid ul Fitr, says KP CM Afridi.KP CM Afridi says tasked to lead “street movement”.Imra...

» Ramadan 2026: Karachi school timings announced
18/02/26 12:45 from GEO TV - Pakistan
This undated photo shows students are listening to their teacher during a lesson at their school. — Reuters KARACHI: The Sindh Education Department on Wednesday announced timings for private and public educational institutions acro...

» Whole Pakistan to begin fasting on same day this year: Maulana Khabeer Azad
18/02/26 12:41 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Chairman of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, Maulana Syed Muhammad Abdul Khabeer Azad, speaks to journalists in Peshawar, February 18, 2026. — Screengrab via YouTube/Geo News Chairman of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, Maula...

» Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to meet in Peshawar for Ramadan 2026 moon sighting today
18/02/26 12:56 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad, surrounded by religious scholars and clerics, looks in the telescope to spot the crescent moon in this undated image. — AFP/FileCentral Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to c...

» CTD guns down 14 terrorists in two Quetta operations
18/02/26 12:04 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A representational image of a crime scene restricted with a police tape. — Reuters/FileOpreations carried out in Quetta's Darakhshan, Barkhan areas.Weapons and ammunition recovered from killed militants: CTD.Balochistan, KP face ri...

» HRCP raises alarm over 'staged encounters' in Punjab
18/02/26 10:46 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Police personnel patrol a market in Lahore on November 10, 2023. Punjab police registered case against two journalists on July 26 and July 29, 2025. — APP/FileCommission documents 670 CCD-led encounters over in 2025.Raids resulted ...

» TTAP announces ending parliament sit-in over Imran Khan's health
18/02/26 10:43 from GEO TV - Pakistan
TTAP leaders seen outside Supreme Court of Pakistan in Islamabad on February 18, 2026. — X@TTAP_OFFICIAL ISLAMABAD: The leader of the opposition alliance Tehreek Tahaffuz-e-Aiyeen Pakistan , Allama Raja Nasir Abbas, on Wednesday an...

» Female student dies in tragic hostel fall at FJMU; police probe possible suicide
18/02/26 02:01 from GEO TV - Pakistan
The facade of Fatima Jinnah Medical University, Lahore. — HEC She was shifted without delay to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital: registrar.Emergency medical treatment started as soon as admin informed.High-level medical board was also consti...

» Pakistan invites Bangladesh PM for official visit in first high-level engagement
18/02/26 01:55 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman smiles as Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal speaks to him during a meeting after his inauguration. — X@PlanComPakistanAhsan Iqbal congratulates Tarique Rahman on his election as PM.Leaders discuss reviving ...

» Opposition 'decides to continue' parliament protest as PTI raises concern over Imran's treatment
17/02/26 23:42 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Tehreek-e-Tahafuz-e-Ayin-e-Pakistan leaders stage a sit-in at Parliament House, Islamabad, February 17, 2026. — X/@TTAP_OFFICIALPrevented from meeting Imran in prison: Aleema.Imran instructs PTI SC to file case against authorities....

» 'Dry fruits, desi chicken': From food to facilities, Imran Khan's daily routine in Adiala jail
17/02/26 20:40 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Former prime minister Imran Khan addresses a news conference after he was wounded following a shooting incident during a long march in Wazirabad, at the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre in Lahore, November 4,...

» Ramadan 2026: Energy minister orders uninterrupted electricity supply during Sehr, Iftar
17/02/26 20:26 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Students arranging Iftar of first Ramadan at Jamia Haqqania Cantt in Peshawar, KP, March 2, 2025. — INPDiscos directed to avoid unannounced load-shedding.Control rooms to be set up at Discos nationwide.Anti-theft measures to contin...

» Federal minister shares fresh health update on jailed Imran Khan
17/02/26 18:44 from GEO TV - Pakistan
PTI founder Imran Khan leaving Islamabad High court after attending his nearing, in Islamabad. — Online/FileTreatment of Imran to continue under top doctors: minister.Says Imran’s family was taken into confidence at every sta...

» PHC orders immediate reopening of roads blocked by PTI protesters
17/02/26 17:41 from GEO TV - Pakistan
PTI workers stage a sit Hazara Motorway in Abbottabad, KP, February 17, 2026. — X/@PTIKPOfficialPetitioner says patients died due to road blockages.PTI workers continue protest on key intercity routes.Petition filed in FCC against ...

» Naqvi says Imran's eye examination in jail delayed due to Aleema's 'political tactics'
17/02/26 15:28 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi addresses the press conference in Islamabad on February 17, 2026. — Geo News Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said on Tuesday that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan’s sister, Aleema Khan...

» Will Ramadan moon be sighted tomorrow? PMD issues important statement
17/02/26 13:44 from GEO TV - Pakistan
New crescent is seen in the sky in the background of a mosque's minaret in this undated image. — AFP/File The central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet in Peshawar tomorrow to sight the Ramadan moon, as the Pakistan Meteorological D...

» Weather turns pleasant as parts of Karachi receive hail, rain
17/02/26 13:25 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Still taken from a video shows a road in Karachi during light rain on February 17, 2026. — Geo News Fresh spell of rain comes under westerly system in northern areas.Hail pouring reported in Scheme 33 and surrounding areas.Sun come...

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» PM Shehbaz to visit Washington on Trump’s invitation to attend Board of Peace meeting
19/02/26 00:17 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will undertake an official visit to Washington, D.C. on February 19, 2026, at the invitation of US President Donald J. Trump, to attend the inaugural session of the Board of Peace (BOP), according to the For...

» Textile exporters reject new levy on off-grid captive power plants
18/02/26 23:22 from Business Recorder - Latest News
The Pakistan Textile Council (PTC), a forum representing textile and apparel exporters, opposed the Petroleum Division’s decision of imposing a Rs1,243 per MMBtu levy on off-grid captive power plants for December 2025 under the Off-Grid ...

» SBP announces office, banking hours for Ramadan
18/02/26 21:57 from Business Recorder - Latest News
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday announced revised office and business (banking) hours for the month of Ramadan 2026, which will be observed by all banks, development finance institutions (DFIs) and microfinance banks across the...

» Govt–industry dialogue key to sustainable growth: minister
18/02/26 21:49 from Business Recorder - Latest News
State Minister for Finance and Railways Bilal Azhar Kayani underscored the importance of dialogue between the government and industry, saying economic decision-making could not take place in isolation and that sustainable growth depends ...

» SSGC announces gas supply timings for Ramadan 2026
18/02/26 20:41 from Business Recorder - Latest News
The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has announced its gas supply schedule for Ramadan 2026 (1447 Hijri), assuring consumers of improved availability and better pressure during sehri and iftar hours. In a media release issued on Tuesday, ...

» US factory output beats expectations on manufacturing uptick
18/02/26 20:24 from Business Recorder - Latest News
WASHINGTON: US industrial production rose more than analysts expected in January, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday, with manufacturing output seeing its biggest gain in nearly a year. Overall, industrial output rose by 0.7 percent mont...

» Vodafone sells 50% stake in VodafoneZiggo for $1.18 billion to partner Liberty Global
18/02/26 20:08 from Business Recorder - Latest News
LONDON: Vodafone said on Wednesday it would sell its 50% stake in Dutch joint-venture VodafoneZiggo to its partner Liberty Global for 1 billion euros ($1.18 billion) in cash and a 10% stake in a new enlarged Benelux telecoms group. Liber...

» Wall St on track for higher open as tech concerns abate
18/02/26 20:03 from Business Recorder - Latest News
The main U.S. stock indexes were set to open higher on Wednesday, supported by gains in technology stocks as AI worries eased, while investors awaited minutes of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting for insight on the rate ou...

» UAE president met US senator Graham in Abu Dhabi
18/02/26 19:56 from Business Recorder - Latest News
DUBAI: United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi, the senator said in a post on X, where he also criticised what he called “false narratives” circulating ...

» Shadab Khan confident for T20 World Cup glory
18/02/26 19:48 from Business Recorder - Latest News
COLOMBO: Shadab Khan said Pakistan believed they could go on and win the T20 World Cup after their best performance of the tournament secured the last Super Eights berth on Wednesday. Pakistan bowled out Namibia for 97 to win by a coloss...

» Saudi’s Humain invested $3 billion in xAI’s Series E funding round
18/02/26 19:44 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Saudi Arabia’s Humain, the kingdom’s artificial intelligence company, said on Wednesday it had invested $3 billion in Elon Musk’s xAI as a part of its Series E funding round just prior to its acquisition by SpaceX. The investment made Hu...

» Iran ‘drafting framework to advance’ future US talks: FM tells IAEA chief
18/02/26 19:36 from Business Recorder - Latest News
TEHRAN: Iran’s top diplomat Abbas Araghchi said on Wednesday that Tehran was “drafting” a framework for future talks with Washington, during a phone call with the UN nuclear watchdog. In the call with IAEA chief Rafael Grossi, Araghchi “...

» Unilever’s India arm to invest up to $221 million in high-growth categories
18/02/26 19:35 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Indian consumer goods major Hindustan Unilever said on Wednesday it will invest as much as 20 billion rupees ($220.54 million) to expand manufacturing capacity in its fast-growing premium categories as it navigates margin pressure from r...

» Pakistan IT exports surge nearly 20% to $2.61bn in July–January
18/02/26 19:31 from Business Recorder - Latest News
IT exports maintained steady double-digit growth in Pakistan, with total receipts rising to $2.61 billion during July–January FY2025–26, up from $2.17 billion recorded in the corresponding period of the previous financial year, showing a...

» PTA set to hold 5G spectrum auction on March 10
18/02/26 18:49 from Business Recorder - Latest News
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is set to hold long-awaited 5G spectrum auction on March 10, 2026, unveiling an extensive policy package, phased rollout roadmap, and quality-of-service (QoS) benchmarks aimed at acceleratin...

» Most Gulf markets gain on signs of progress in US-Iran talks
18/02/26 18:46 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Most Gulf stock markets ended higher on Wednesday after Iran touted progress in nuclear negotiations with the United States. Iran’s foreign minister said after talks in Geneva on Tuesday that Tehran and Washington had reached an understa...

» Pakistan PM Sharif to seek clarity on troops for Gaza in US visit, sources say
18/02/26 19:01 from Business Recorder - Latest News
ISLAMABAD: Before Pakistan commits to sending troops to Gaza as part of the International Stabilisation Force it wants assurances from the United States that it will be a peacekeeping mission rather than tasked with disarming Hamas, thre...

» T20 World Cup Super Eights explained
18/02/26 19:03 from Business Recorder - Latest News
NEW DELHI: The qualifiers for the second “Super Eight” stage of the T20 World Cup were finalised on Wednesday when Pakistan routed Namibia by 102 runs in Colombo to take the final berth. The eight qualifers have been divided into two gro...

» Ramadan moon sighted, first fast in Pakistan on Thursday, Feb 19
18/02/26 19:21 from Business Recorder - Latest News
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee on Wednesday announced that the crescent for Ramadan 2026 was sighted in Pakistan, and the first day of fasting will be observed on Thursday, February 19. Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee chairman Maulana...

» English cricket gets 45 million pounds grassroots boost as Hundred investment pays dividends
18/02/26 17:54 from Business Recorder - Latest News
English cricket is set to receive a 45 million pounds ($61.05 million) injection into grassroots facilities as proceeds from The Hundred investment trickle down to community level, England’s cricket board (ECB) said on Wednesday. The ECB...