» Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev gets red carpet welcome in Pakistan
05/02/26 15:03 from GEO TV - Pakistan
President Asif Ali Zardari and PM Shehbaz Sharif welcome Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Islamabad on February 5, 2025. — Screengrab via Geo NewsPresident Mirziyoyev visiting Pakistan on PM Shehbaz's invitation.Dignitary...

» India carrying out terrorism via proxies after humiliating May defeat: PM Shehbaz
05/02/26 13:46 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses special session related to Kashmir Solidarity Day at the Azad Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly, Muzaffarabad, February 5, 2026. — Screengrab via YouTube/Geo News Kashmiris ready to sacr...

» Baloch, Pakhtoon bear brunt of Balochistan terror like Punjabis
05/02/26 12:56 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Security personnel inspect a blast site after an attack by terrorists in Quetta, Balochsitan on January 31, 2026. — AFP ISLAMABAD: Contrary to the narrative projected by terrorist militant outfits operating in Balochistan, official...

» Pakistan must create 30m jobs over next decade, says World Bank president
05/02/26 12:44 from GEO TV - Pakistan
World Bank President, Ajay Banga , calls on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on February 2, 2026. — OnlinePakistan needs to create 2.5m to 3m jobs a year: Banga.Agriculture could create one-third of jobs needed: WB head."...

» Security forces conclude Operation 'Raddul Fitna-1' in Balochistan, kill 216 terrorists
05/02/26 11:40 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Police officers inspect the site after militant attacks in Quetta on February 1, 2026. — Reuters The security forces have successfully concluded Operation Raddul Fitna 1, eliminating 216 terrorists in various coordinated engagement...

» Three more charged in attacks on Adil Raja, Shahzad Akbar
05/02/26 10:01 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A collage showing former adviser to PM Shahzad Akbar and Major Adil Raja. — Geo News/Murtaza Ali Shah LONDON: Three more men have been charged in connection with an investigation into attacks on the residential addresses of Adil Ra...

» Imran Khan's son Kasim says govt 'deliberately blocking' visas for him, brother
05/02/26 10:05 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan poses with his sons Sulaiman Khan and Kasim Khan. — X/@PTIofficial Kasim says trying to travel to Pakistan but being "denied visas"."Denying a prisoner treatment is cruel," says Kasim.Sta...

» Pakistan urges UNSC to sanction BLA after Balochistan attacks
05/02/26 10:12 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Pakistan's UN Ambassador Asim Ifitkhar speaks during a UNSC briefing "Threats to International Peace and Security caused by Terrorist Acts" on February 4, 2026. — X@PakistanUN_NYAfghan regime providing free environment to terror gr...

» Pakistan reaffirms unwavering support for IIOJK on Kashmir Solidarity Day
05/02/26 09:22 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A view of the banners displayed at the different roads of Islamabad, regarding the Kashmir Solidarity Day, which is observed annually on 5th February across the country. — OnlinePM Shehbaz urges global community to ensure Kashmiri ...

» Kazakhstan eyes stronger ties with Pakistan, regional cooperation
04/02/26 23:55 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during an interview with Geo News. — Reporter President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s recent state visit to Pakistan marked a turning point in Kazakhstan–Pakistan relations, yielding...

» No terrorist, facilitator will be spared, vows CDF Munir after Balochistan attacks
04/02/26 22:24 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir visits injured security personnel at CMH Quetta, Balochistan, February 4, 2026. — ISPRCDF Asim Munir receives briefing on security environment: ISPR.Says COAS...

» Aseefa Zardari recalls Benazir legacy at Zayed Human Fraternity Majlis
04/02/26 21:28 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Aseefa Bhutto Zardari attends Zayed Award for Human Fraternity Majlis 2026 in Abu Dhabi. — Reporter ABU DHABI: Pakistan’s First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari on Tuesday invoked the legacy of her mother, former prime minister Ben...

» Uzbek president to arrive in Pakistan today for two-day visit
04/02/26 19:56 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev are pictured at the Congress Centre in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on February 26, 2025. — PIDMirziyoyev to meet president and PM, hold delegation-level talks.Uzbe...

» Punjab govt releases Basant anthem ahead of festival
04/02/26 19:29 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Singer Bilal Saeed performs in Punjab govt’s Basant anthem Phir Aai Basant, filmed in Lahore’s old city. — Screengrab via Instagram/@alhamralac The Punjab government has released a festive anthem ahead of the upcoming t...

» Judicial commission set up to investigate Gul Plaza deadly fire
04/02/26 17:54 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A view of the aftermath of a massive fire that broke out at the Gul Plaza Shopping Mall in Karachi, Pakistan, January 22, 2026. — ReutersCommission will complete probe within eight weeks: notification.Commission tasked with probing...

» PTI KP leadership 'at odds' over February 8 protest plan
04/02/26 15:26 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Supporters and activists of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf hold flags at a rally in Peshawar. — AFP/FileTTAP announces countrywide shutdown strike on Feb 8.Strike marks second anniversary of 2024 general elections.Sharp differences e...

» PM Shehbaz eyes $1bn trade volume as Pakistan, Kazakhstan ink over 30 MoUs
04/02/26 10:46 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev shake hands at MoU signing ceremony at Prime Minister House, Islamabad, February 4, 2026. — Screengrab via YouTube/Geo News PM receives Kazakhstan preside...

» Over Rs540m worth of kites sold ahead of Basant in Lahore
04/02/26 10:30 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Workers install a large model of a kite celebrating the Basant festival in Lahore on February 3, 2026. — Reuters 500,000 kites sold in Lahore markets on Tuesday alone: officials.Two-day public holiday announced in Punjab on Feb 6-7...

» UNSC calls for accountability after Balochistan attacks 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. — ReutersUNSC urges states to cooperate with Pakistan.Says perpetrators, sponsors must face ju...

» 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...

» 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed in war with Russia, Zelensky says

05/02/26 19:10 - BBC News - World

» Dozens of Muslims 'massacred' in Nigeria for refusing to join jihadists, says governor

05/02/26 17:56 - BBC News - World

» US must be prudent when supplying arms to Taiwan, Xi tells Trump

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» Naked images remained in Epstein files despite outcry

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» Suspect identified after disappearance of four-year-old in Australian outback

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» Suspect identified in disappearance of four-year-old in Australian outback

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» Man charged with terrorism over attack targeting Aboriginal Australians at protest

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» Watch: Inside Gaza hospital struggling to provide care to newborn babies

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» Fears of new arms race as US-Russia nuclear weapons treaty expires

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» Watch: Giant phantom jellyfish floating off Argentina

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» Australia police charge man with abuse of 459 children

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» 'We are ready to talk' - US news anchor Savannah Guthrie pleads for return of her abducted mother

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» 'We are ready to talk': US news anchor Savannah Guthrie pleads for return of her abducted mother

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» US launches plan to tackle China's critical minerals dominance

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» Trump says America should move on from Epstein - it may not be that easy

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» Doctor who treated Bondi Junction mass killer referred to health regulator

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» Gunmen kill dozens in Nigeria as US military deployment confirmed

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» 'We are ready to talk' - US news anchor Savannah Guthrie addresses mother's abductor

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» Growing calls in India to restrict children's social media use

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» Gen Z toppled an autocrat - but old guard tipped to win Bangladesh vote

05/02/26 05:35 - BBC News - World

» Robbie Williams: British people are good at devaluing ourselves

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» Melinda French Gates says ex-husband Bill has questions to answer over Epstein

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» Why a global Korean craze is making seaweed more expensive

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» A global craze for Korean culture is making its humblest snacks unaffordable

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» Son of Norway's Crown Princess gives evidence as rape trial continues

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» Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles expects JLR recovery, maintains margin target
05/02/26 18:36 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles expects its UK Jaguar Land Rover unit to improve performance in the current quarter and meet its fiscal-year margin target, after the Indian carmaker swung to a third-quarter loss on Thursday. A cyberattack...

» India bonds jump for third day, RBI debt-buying further supports pre-policy mood
05/02/26 18:32 from Business Recorder - Latest News
MUMBAI: Indian government bonds rose for a third consecutive session on Thursday as the central bank accepted bids at elevated or higher-than-expected prices, lifting sentiment a day before its monetary policy decision, where traders exp...

» Sri Lankan shares rise as consumer discretionary, financials stocks gain
05/02/26 18:24 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Sri Lankan shares closed higher on Thursday, led by consumer discretionary and financials stocks. The CSE All Share index settled up 0.15% at 23,768.99 Kerner Haus Global Solutions PLC and Paragon Ceylon PLC were the top percentage gaine...

» Lahore Qalandars confirm Mustafizur Rahman as direct signing for PSL 11
05/02/26 18:36 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Defending champions Lahore Qalandars on Thursday announced the direct signing of Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman for the upcoming 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The left-arm pacer, who previously represented th...

» Moody’s cuts Indonesia outlook to negative on governance concerns
05/02/26 18:20 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Moody’s said on Thursday it had cut Indonesia’s credit rating outlook to negative from stable, citing reduced predictability in policymaking days after MSCI flagged transparency issues that triggered a market rout of more than $80 billio...

» Turkiye is doing its best to prevent US-Iran conflict, Erdogan says
05/02/26 18:13 from Business Recorder - Latest News
ISTANBUL/DUBAI: President Tayyip Erdogan said Turkiye is working hard to prevent US-Iran tensions from tipping the Middle East into a new conflict, as the two adversaries signal that disagreement over Tehran’s missile arsenal threatens t...

» IMF says Israeli economy to rebound from Gaza war with 4.8% growth in 2026
05/02/26 17:58 from Business Recorder - Latest News
JERUSALEM: Israel’s economy is expected to grow 4.8% in 2026 following a ceasefire in Gaza, after a 2.9% rate in 2025, but renewed regional tensions could limit growth, the International Monetary Fund said in a report on Thursday. The IM...

» Pakistan assumes presidency of Digital Corporation Organisation
05/02/26 17:33 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Pakistan assumed the presidency of Digital Corporation Organisation (DCO) on Thursday, succeeding Kuwait at the fifth General Assembly session of the DCO. “I would like to reaffirm Pakistan’s unwavering support for the DCO,” said Pakista...

» Pakistan will seek government nod in potential India T20 finals clash
05/02/26 16:57 from Business Recorder - Latest News
COLOMBO: Pakistan will seek advice from their government if they reach the knockout phase of the T20 World Cup and meet arch-rivals India, captain Salman Agha said on Thursday. The tournament has been marred by an acrimonious political b...

» Palm declines on Chicago, Dalian oils pressure, demand concerns
05/02/26 16:45 from Business Recorder - Latest News
JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Thursday, tracking weakness in Dalian vegetable oils and Chicago soyoil, while concerns about demand amid a strong ringgit added pressure. The benchmark palm oil contract for April delivery on ...

» Copper dips on stronger dollar, rising inventories
05/02/26 16:42 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Copper fell for a second session on Thursday, tracking losses in the precious metals complex, as rising inventories and a stronger U.S. dollar weighed on prices. Benchmark three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange was down 0.7% at ...

» Indian rupee edges up on modest inflows; importer hedging curbs gains
05/02/26 16:28 from Business Recorder - Latest News
MUMBAI: The Indian rupee ended modestly higher on Thursday, shored up by foreign banks’ dollar sales and traders cutting intraday short bets while companies’ demand to hedge their dollar exposures kept a lid on gains. The Indian rupee cl...

» India to sign trade deal with United States in March, minister says
05/02/26 16:21 from Business Recorder - Latest News
NEW DELHI: India and the U.S. expect to sign a formal trade deal in March, after which New Delhi will lower tariffs on U.S. goods, Trade Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday, giving the first official timeline for the deal’s adoption. ...

» Uzbek president arrives in Pakistan on two-day visit
05/02/26 16:29 from Business Recorder - Latest News
President Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has arrived in Islamabad on Thursday on a two-day state visit to Pakistan. Upon arrival at the Nur Khan Airbase, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif gave a warm welcome to ...

» Apple Ads and Apple Maps should not be designated under Digital Markets Act, says EU
05/02/26 16:07 from Business Recorder - Latest News
BRUSSELS: The European Commission said on Thursday Apple’s Maps and Ads services will not be designated as gatekeepers under the EU’s Digital Markets Act, citing their relatively low usage and limited market impact in Europe. “The Commis...

» Indian shares snap three-day winning streak led by IT, metal losses
05/02/26 16:01 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Indian share benchmarks ended a three-day winning run on Thursday, tracking a global selloff in information technology and metal stocks, while optimism over the U.S. trade deal moderated. The Nifty 50 closed 0.52% lower at 25,642.8, whil...

» India exports first fuel to Europe since ban on Russian crude-derived products
05/02/26 15:58 from Business Recorder - Latest News
SINGAPORE: Reliance Industries has partially offloaded a jet fuel cargo in Italy, India’s first export to the region since a European Union ban on products derived from Russian oil took effect on January 21, data from ship trackers and t...

» Reliance buys 2mn barrels of Venezuelan oil, traders say
05/02/26 15:50 from Business Recorder - Latest News
NEW DELHI/SINGAPORE: India’s Reliance Industries has bought 2 million barrels of Venezuelan oil from trader Vitol, trade sources said on Thursday, the first purchase by the company from the South American nation in nearly a year. Trading...

» China shares drop on precious metals, tech selloff
05/02/26 15:14 from Business Recorder - Latest News
HONG KONG: China stocks tumbled on Thursday amid a global selloff in precious metals and technology stocks that rippled through local sectors, while turnover eased with a holiday season approaching . The Shanghai Composite index slipped ...

» Yuan edges lower in tight range as pre-holiday flows ebb
05/02/26 15:11 from Business Recorder - Latest News
SHANGHAI: China’s yuan edged lower against the US dollar on Thursday, keeping to tight ranges, as traders said exporters’ rush to convert faded ahead of the Lunar New Year and authorities leaned against one-way bets on the currency. The ...