» UNSC calls for accountability after Balochistan attack as forces kill nearly 200 terrorists
04/02/26 09:22 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A police officer and a person stand amid damages at a police station, following militant attacks, in Quetta, Pakistan, February 1, 2026. — Reuters The United Nations Security Council has strongly condemned the terrorist attacks car...

» Three-day Balochistan operation leaves 197 militants dead, 22 soldiers martyred
04/02/26 01:05 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Police officers inspect the site after militant attacks in Quetta, Pakistan, February 1, 2026.— Reuters Operations followed foiled attacks at 12 locations across Balochistan.Clearance and follow-up actions led to further militant c...

» FCC disposes of Arshad Sharif suo motu case, saying no need for 'judicial interference'
03/02/26 23:09 from GEO TV - Pakistan
This file photo shows slain journalist Arshad Sharif. — Facebook/@arschedTop court disposes of suo motu, pending petitions in case.Observes investigations at state level actively underway.Arshad's heirs asked to approach courts in ...

» SSGC assures gas supply in Karachi during Sehri and Iftar on Shab-e-Barat
03/02/26 22:41 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A representational image of flames of a lit gas stove. — AFP/File KARACHI: The Sui Southern Gas Company on Tuesday announced it would ensure uninterrupted gas supply to Karachi residents during Sehri and Iftar timings on February 4...

» Pakistan, Libya vow to strengthen bilateral ties, promote regional peace
03/02/26 22:01 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Libyan delegation calls on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister’s Office on February 3, 2026. — PIDPM Shehbaz discusses cooperation with Libyan leadership.Libya praises Pakistan’s role, seeks expanded col...

» Sindh governor nullifies ombudsperson's order against KE CEO in workplace harassment case
03/02/26 20:20 from GEO TV - Pakistan
K-Electric Chief Executive Officer Syed Moonis Abdullah Alvi. — X/@alvimoonis/FileEmployee terminated over poor performance, states order.Governor notes HR committee made decision to remove worker.Ombudsperson's July 31 order decla...

» Kite flying allowed only in Lahore during three-day Basant festival, clarifies CM Maryam
03/02/26 19:01 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz addressing an event at the Basant control room on precautionary measures in Lahore on February 3, 2026. — YouTube/Geo News/screengrab Foolproof security measures made for Basant: CM Maryam.Says, &...

» Bushra Bibi confirms Imran's health improving after eye procedure: PTI chief
03/02/26 18:18 from GEO TV - Pakistan
PTI founder Imran Khan with his wife Bushra Bibi arrive to appear at the high court in Lahore on May 15, 2023. — AFPBarrister Gohar says PTI founder faced risk of losing eyesight.Severe pain prompted urgent medical procedure: PTI c...

» Kazakhstan president arrives in Pakistan on two-day official visit
03/02/26 17:09 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrives in Pakistan on a two-day official visit. — Screengrab via Geo News Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in Pakistan on a two-day official visit as his plane landed at...

» Pakistan invited to join Iran-US talks in Istanbul: FO
03/02/26 16:50 from GEO TV - Pakistan
This undated image shows Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian receiving Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at Saadabad Palace in Tehran, Iran. — X/@PTVNewsOfficialSaudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Oman, UAE also invited for talks.Talks with US...

» Imran Khan shifted to Pims on his own request for eye procedure, Senate told
03/02/26 16:01 from GEO TV - Pakistan
This collage shows PTI founder Imran Khan and Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar. — AFP/National Assembly of PakistanEye procedure could have been done at jail hospital: Tarar.Says Imran Khan requested transfer to Pims for treatment.Ad...

» Over 73,000 passengers offloaded in 2025: interior ministry
03/02/26 15:35 from GEO TV - Pakistan
student leaving for the United States at Jinnah International Airport, Karachi, Pakistan, on January 21, 2023. — Reuters35,270 passengers were offloaded in 2023: interior ministry.Number of those offloaded increased to 39,214 in 20...

» Islamabad's paper mulberry trees cut on PMO orders, CDA tells IHC
03/02/26 14:18 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Labourers busy in cutting pollen trees from Shakarparian area to eradicate Pollen allergy from Islamabad, August 23, 2025. — OnlineCDA says it is bound to ensure 8% green area in Islamabad.Tells IHC that greenery in federal capital...

» PTI disowns social media trolling of security forces after Balochistan attacks
03/02/26 13:11 from GEO TV - Pakistan
People walk amid damages at a police station, following militant attacks, in Quetta, Balochistan, February 1, 2026. — Reuters Sheikh Waqas Akram says PTI had no confusion on issue of terrorism.Party clearly disowned social media us...

» Punjab allows more districts to manufacture kite-flying goods ahead of Basant
03/02/26 11:04 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A large number of people selecting and purchasing the kites to celebrate the upcoming three-day kite flying festival at local market in Lahore on February 2, 2026. — APPLahore swept up in Basant colours as preparations reached peak...

» In major Punjab police shake-up, Rao Abdul Kareem appointed new IG
03/02/26 01:40 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Newly-appointed Inspector-General of Punjab Police, Rao Abdul Kareem. — Facebook@ILovePunjabPolice/FileNew IG seasoned officer with three decades of experience.Kareem joined police service through CSS in 1996. Dr Anwar served as Pu...

» Pakistani workers set to regain jobs in Kuwait; labour ties strengthened
02/02/26 20:55 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A representational image of labours working on roadside. — Reuters DUBAI: Pakistan and Kuwait have agreed to strengthen labour cooperation, with Pakistani workers likely to regain employment opportunities in Kuwait. Federal Ministe...

» No casualties as fire brought under control at Karachi's mobile market
02/02/26 20:15 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Fire breaks out in a building at Karachi’s mobile market on February 2, 2026. — YouTube/Geo News/screengrab A fire broke out on Monday evening at Saddar’s mobile market was quickly brought under control by rescue teams....

» CDF Munir, Libyan military chief discuss security, professional cooperation
02/02/26 19:52 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan Arab Armed Forces Field Marshal Khalifa Abu-al-Qasim Haftar meets CDF Asim Munir at GHQ. — ISPRCDF Munir, Libyan commander discuss security cooperation: ISPR.Says Field Marshal reaffirms Pakistan&rs...

» Kite flying banned in areas near Lahore airport
02/02/26 19:16 from GEO TV - Pakistan
This undated photo shows citizens fly kites in Lahore. — Facebook/Ihtisham Ul Haq/File LAHORE: The district administration in Lahore on Monday imposed a ban on kite flying in areas adjacent to the Allama Iqbal International Airport...

» Rights groups say China detained two journalists over corruption report

04/02/26 08:42 - BBC News - World

» Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of ex-Libyan leader, reportedly shot dead

04/02/26 06:37 - BBC News - World

» Watch: Florida iguanas are 'cold stunned' and falling from trees

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» X offices raided in France as UK opens fresh investigation into Grok

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» Why a beauty spot in South Africa could be about to run out of water

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» 'Never imagined this': Indian village grapples with interfaith couple's killing

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» Fourteen migrants dead after collision with Greek coastguard boat

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» Trial of Norway crown princess' son hears tearful account in rape trial

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» Trial of Norway crown princess's son hears tearful account in rape trial

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» Clintons agree to testify in House Epstein investigation

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» House shelves contempt vote as Clintons agree to testify in Epstein investigation

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» Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of ex-Libyan leader, reportedly killed

04/02/26 02:05 - BBC News - World

» Spain announces plans to ban social media for under-16s

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» Trump says Republicans 'should take over the voting' and 'nationalise' US elections

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» US says it shot down Iranian drone flying towards aircraft carrier

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» Gazans returning through Rafah crossing describe checks by Palestinian militia

03/02/26 23:31 - BBC News - World

» Clintons agree to testify in House Epstein probe

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» France teacher fighting for life after knife attack by pupil

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» Clintons agree to testify on Epstein as vote looms to hold them in contempt of Congress

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» Watch: BBC joins Colombian commandos fighting 'never-ending battle' against drug gangs

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» BBC on the front line with Colombia's war on drugs

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» Iran's president says it is ready to negotiate with the US

03/02/26 22:05 - BBC News - World

» Bus carrying pilgrims overturns in Brazil killing 15 on board

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» Two arrested over attempted sabotage of German naval vessels

03/02/26 21:30 - BBC News - World

» Son of Norway's crown princess hears details of rape charges in tense trial for royal family

03/02/26 21:19 - BBC News - World

» PSX opens positive, KSE-100 Index gains over 1,150 points
04/02/26 11:01 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Buying continued at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining over 1,150 points during intra-day trading on Wednesday. At 10:50am, the benchmark index was hovering at 188,067.12, up by 1,166...

» India bonds a tad up ahead of RBI debt buy, policy decision this week
04/02/26 10:54 from Business Recorder - Latest News
MUMBAI: Indian government bonds moved marginally higher on Wednesday after a quiet opening, ahead of the central bank’s debt purchase and policy decision scheduled for the next two days. The benchmark 10-year 6.48% 2035 bond yield was at...

» Dalian iron ore flat as hot metal output rises amid weak demand
04/02/26 10:49 from Business Recorder - Latest News
SINGAPORE: Dalian iron ore futures struggled for direction on Wednesday, with traders weighing a likely rise in hot metal output against a broader weak sentiment as end-use demand slows. The most-traded May iron ore contract on China’s D...

» Chicago wheat rise over Black Sea cold weather concerns
04/02/26 10:46 from Business Recorder - Latest News
BEIJING: Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures rose on Wednesday as the market grapples with cold weather concerns in the Black Sea region, a major wheat production area. The most-active wheat contract on the Chicago Board of Trade CBOT w...

» New Zealand dollar slip after mixed jobs report, Aussie bathed in rate glows
04/02/26 10:43 from Business Recorder - Latest News
SYDNEY: The New Zealand dollar slipped on Wednesday after a mixed jobs report reinforced the case for steady interest rates in the near-term, while the Aussie stood tall near three-year highs on a rate hike boost. Data showed that New Ze...

» Australian shares inch lower as banks, tech stocks drag
04/02/26 10:40 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Australian shares edged lower on Wednesday after notching their biggest daily rise since mid-November in the previous session, as losses in banks and technology stocks outweighed gains in index heavyweight miners. The S&P/ASX 200 ind...

» Japan’s Nikkei slips after sharp gain, tech shares weigh
04/02/26 10:37 from Business Recorder - Latest News
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Wednesday, after a sharp gain in the previous session, weighed down by heavy technology stocks that tracked Wall Street’s lower. The Nikkei fell 0.6% to 54,384.53 as of 0206 GMT. The broader To...

» Gold extends rally, jumps over 2% as US-Iran tensions flare
04/02/26 10:32 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Gold prices extended gains on Wednesday on safe-haven appeal, as renewed geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran added to the yellow metal’s recent upswing that saw it mark its best day since 2008 in the previous session. Spot gold...

» Palm oil tracks Dalian rivals higher, stronger ringgit caps gains
04/02/26 10:27 from Business Recorder - Latest News
JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures edged higher on Wednesday after two straight sessions of falls, as gains in Dalian vegetable oils outweighed pressure from a stronger ringgit and weakness in Chicago soyoil. The benchmark palm oil cont...

» Kazakhstan eyes joint ventures with Pakistan in food, agriculture and pharmaceuticals
04/02/26 10:20 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Kazakhstan on Wednesday signaled strong interest in forming joint ventures in food processing, agriculture value chains, and pharmaceuticals. Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan held a comprehensive bilateral meeting with Kazakh...

» Indian stocks set to extend gains on US trade deal; tech sell-off may cap upside
04/02/26 08:13 from Business Recorder - Latest News
BENGALURU: India’s equity benchmarks are set to extend gains on Wednesday on U.S.-India trade deal optimism, though a global sell-off in software stocks on concerns over artificial intelligence disruption may weigh on IT stocks and limit...

» Indian rupee may dip after US-India deal rally; large corporates seen mopping up dollars
04/02/26 08:11 from Business Recorder - Latest News
MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is likely to weaken at the open on Wednesday after posting its biggest single-day rise in seven years following the US trade deal, with traders flagging potential dollar buying by large corporates. The 1-month no...

» Nuclear talks between US and Iran to take place in Oman on Friday, Axios reports
04/02/26 08:09 from Business Recorder - Latest News
WASHINGTON: Nuclear talks between the US and Iran are expected to take place in Oman on Friday, Axios reporter Barak Ravid said on Tuesday, citing an Arab source. Iran president says talks with US to be held ‘within framework of national...

» Dollar steady, yen wobbles ahead of Japan election
04/02/26 08:04 from Business Recorder - Latest News
SINGAPORE: The US dollar was steady on Wednesday as investors remained cautious after a partial government shutdown swiftly ended while the yen wobbled near a two-week low ahead of what is shaping up to be an unpredictable, opens new tab...

» Asia shares wobble, oil prices climb and gold makes a comeback
04/02/26 07:59 from Business Recorder - Latest News
SINGAPORE: Asian stocks were on shaky ground on Wednesday, following steep losses in US and European equities on fears that advancements in artificial intelligence could supplant traditional software. Oil prices climbed after the US shot...

» Oil extends climb on fears of escalating Middle East tensions
04/02/26 10:35 from Business Recorder - Latest News
SINGAPORE: Oil prices extended gains on Wednesday after the US shot down an Iranian drone and armed Iranian boats approached a US-flagged vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, rekindling fears of an escalation in tensions between Washington an...

» Export-Import Bank of Pakistan’s procurement policy greenlit by Cabinet Committee
04/02/26 11:03 from Business Recorder - Latest News
ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises (CCoSOEs) approved the procurement policy of the Export-Import (EXIM) Bank of Pakistan 2025, aimed at streamlining EXIM Bank’s procurement operations and is aligned with the Sta...

» Bank holiday
04/02/26 06:41 from Business Recorder - Latest News
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and all banks will remain closed on Thursday, February 5, 2026 being public holiday on Kashmir Day, as declared by the Government of Pakistan. Copyright Business Recorder, 2026

» US House narrowly approves deal to end shutdown, sends to Trump
04/02/26 06:53 from Business Recorder - Latest News
WASHINGTON: The US House of Representatives narrowly approved a bipartisan deal that would end a partial US government shutdown on Tuesday and sent it on to President Donald Trump to sign into law. The legislation would restore lapsed fu...

» Iran demands changes in venue and scope of talks with US
04/02/26 06:57 from Business Recorder - Latest News
DUBAI/WASHINGTON: Iran is demanding that talks with the US this week be held in Oman not Turkiye, and that the scope be narrowed to two-way talks on nuclear issues only, a regional source said on Tuesday, casting doubt on whether the mee...