» Pakistan remains 'seized of defence ties' between Israel and India: FO
26/02/26 21:04 from GEO TV - Pakistan
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Yad Vashem, alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, February 26, 2026. — Reuters Pakistan ready to deter any Indian aggression, says FO. Says Pakistan rema...

» Security forces kill 10 India-sponsored terrorists in Balochistan's Zhob: ISPR
26/02/26 20:26 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Security personnel stand guard in Bajaur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. — AFP/File Security forces have killed 10 India-sponsored terrorists in an operation conducted in Balochistan’s Zhob district on February 25, said Inter...

» At least seven killed as gas cylinder explodes in Balochistan's Chaman
26/02/26 19:26 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Representational image of a blast. — Reuters/File At least seven people, including five children, were killed and 25 others injured when a gas cylinder exploded inside a house in Balochistan's Chaman on Thursday. A large number of ...

» Opposition accepts govt's offer to hold negotiations amid deadlock over Imran's eye treatment
26/02/26 18:31 from GEO TV - Pakistan
This undated photo shows Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party Chief Mahmood Khan Achakzai and Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen chief Allama Raja Nasir Abbas. — Screengrab via X/@MKAchakzaiPKMAPAchakzai, Abbas given mandate to represent TTAP in d...

» India's reaction to Balochistan attack ‘effectively corroborates' Pakistan's stance: FO
26/02/26 16:37 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi is addressing a weekly press briefing in Islamabad on February 26, 2026. — Screengrab via Geo News Pakistan accuses India of supporting "destabilising activities".Feb marks 19th anniversary...

» £190m case: IHC fixes Imran, Bushra's pleas for suspension of sentences on March 11
26/02/26 15:09 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Former prime minister Imran Khan along with his wife Bushra Bibi signs surety bonds for bail in various cases, at the registrar's office in the Lahore High Court on July 17, 2023. — AFPIHC schedules early hearing of £190 mill...

» FCC upholds tax officials' power to raid premises without prior notice
26/02/26 13:21 from GEO TV - Pakistan
This image released on March 3, 2022, shows the FBR building. — Facebook/FbrspokespersonJustice Farooq rules tax officials may carry out raids at any time.Court rejects argument raids conducted without case unlawful.Verdict says ta...

» Jailed PTI leaders urge CJP to ensure 'justice is done' in Imran Khan's medical treatment
26/02/26 12:10 from GEO TV - Pakistan
PTI leaders Ejaz Chaudhary, Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Mahmood-ur-Rashid, Yasmin Rashid and Omar Sarfraz Cheema. — Senate of Pakistan/X@Mian_MUR/@OmarCheemaPTI/@SMQureshiPTI/APPParty leaders say Imran's personal doctor 'denied' meeting....

» Rising gas bills: Experts ask PM to end monopoly
26/02/26 10:40 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Representational image of a gas stove burner with flames. — Unsplash/File ISLAMABAD: As Pakistan grapples with chronic energy shortages and mounting public frustration with state-run utilities, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif faces a...

» Punjab govt plans Rs1.14bn purchase of 108 vehicles for ministers, officials
26/02/26 09:32 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Representational image of vehicles parked at a car dealer's showroom in Karachi. — AFP/FileTransport Wing submits procurement summary.28 vehicles worth Rs300m proposed for Punjab cabinet.Process of purchase to be initiated after fi...

» Pakistan to maintain current policy if Afghan Taliban's 'guerrilla mindset' persists: minister
26/02/26 09:21 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Aftermath of overnight Pakistani airstrike at the Girdi Kas village in Bihsud district, Nangarhar province, on February 22, 2026. — AFPMinister sees “irresponsible state” behind deteriorating situation.They have not yet...

» Pakistani sculptor turns scrap into colossal metal artworks
26/02/26 09:21 from GEO TV - Pakistan
This photograph, taken on February 12, 2026, shows sculptor Ehtisham Jadoon working on a model of Optimus Prime, a film character from Transformers, made from scrap metal at his studio on the outskirts of Islamabad. — AFP ISLAMABAD...

» Five police personnel martyred in two separate incidents in KP
25/02/26 23:03 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Ambulances are seen shifting bodies and injured Ababeel Force officials following a gun attack in Bajaur district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on February 25, 2026. — ReporterDPO says attack took place minutes before iftar in Nawe Kale.Pol...

» Imran Khan to be shifted to hospital if court orders, says Sanaullah
25/02/26 22:24 from GEO TV - Pakistan
This collage of pictures shows Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah and PTI founder Imran Khan. — Online/APP/FileSanaullah says PTI leaders trying to create issue over Imran’s healthSays five-memb...

» UK introduces e-visas for Pakistani travellers
25/02/26 22:12 from GEO TV - Pakistan
The Britain's national flag flies next to the Elizabeth Tower, commonly known as Big Ben, in London, Britain, March 23, 2022. — Reuters In a major step towards streamlining visa processes, Pakistani nationals travelling to the Unit...

» Z2C distances itself from FIA probe against employee, offers to cooperate with relevant authorities
25/02/26 16:51 from GEO TV - Pakistan
The Federal Investigation Agency logo can be seen outside the FIA building in Islamabad. — FIA Website/File Z2C, a local private firm, on Wednesday distanced itself from the Federal Investigation Agency investigation into its emplo...

» Drone flying banned across Punjab amid 'risks to public safety'
25/02/26 21:17 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Representational image of an unmanned aerial vehicle also known as "drone" fitted with a camera. — Reuters/File The provincial administration in Punjab has imposed an immediate and complete ban on outdoor drone flying across the pr...

» Italy announces over 10,000 work visas for Pakistan's skilled workers
25/02/26 19:55 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi meets his Italian counterpart Matteo Piantedosi in Room on February 25, 2026. — Radio Pakistan Italy to allow visa-free entry for Pakistani diplomats: minister.Naqvi updates Italy on intensified anti-...

» 34 India-backed terrorists killed in KP, Balochistan ops over last few days: ISPR
25/02/26 19:46 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Security personnel patrol with vehicles on a street in Quetta, Balochistan. — AFP/File Security forces killed 34 India-sponsored terrorists in a series of high-tempo intelligence-driven operations carried out in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ...

» 5.6-magnitude earthquake hits Islamabad, parts of KP
25/02/26 16:30 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Picture showing a Richter Scale reading of an earthquake. — Reuters/ FileRawalpindi, Peshawar also experience tremors. Shocks felt in Bajaur, Swabi, nearby localities.No immediate reports of casualties or damage. An earthquake meas...

» Hillary Clinton appears before US House panel investigating Epstein

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» Cuba says group shot on US-registered speedboat planned 'armed infiltration'

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» Four convicted over spyware scandal that shook Greece

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» Hillary Clinton to appear before US House panel investigating Epstein

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» Russia and Ukraine exchange more than 1,000 soldiers' bodies

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» World Economic Forum boss quits after review of Epstein links

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» A New York City snowball fight gone wrong leaves Mayor Mamdani at odds with police

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» Girl, 14, shot dead as South Africa's 'taxi wars' hit school

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» Danish PM calls snap election with Greenland issue centre-stage

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» US and Iran hold talks seen as crucial to prevent conflict

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» Russia says it has handed over 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers' bodies

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» US justice department accused of withholding Trump-related Epstein files

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» Orban steps up oil accusations against Ukraine after vetoing EU loan to Kyiv

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» Nigeria to hold inquest into death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's toddler

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» US and Iran begin talks seen as crucial to prevent conflict

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» 'I can't breathe any more': Inside the night a mob burned a newspaper

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» Cuba says it shot dead four people on US-registered speedboat

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» Israeli soldiers shot a Palestinian boy and stood around as he bled to death, video shows

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» North Korea could 'get along' with US, says Kim Jong Un

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» Australian PM apologises after calling child sex abuse survivor and advocate 'difficult'

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» Orbán accuses Ukraine of disrupting oil supplies to Hungary

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» India’s reaction to Balochistan attack ‘corroborates’ Pakistan’s stance: FO
26/02/26 21:17 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Pakistan on Thursday said India’s reaction to the recent Balochistan attack and Islamabad’s subsequent counterterrorism actions “effectively corroborates” Pakistan’s long-standing position regarding New Delhi’s involvement in destabilisi...

» Healthcare, industrials lift Sri Lankan shares higher
26/02/26 20:28 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Sri Lankan shares closed higher on Thursday, aided by gains in healthcare and industrials stocks. The CSE All Share index settled up 0.33% at 23,781.23. Softlogic Capital and Janashakthi Finance PLC were the top percentage gainers on the...

» Major Gulf markets ease as investors await US-Iran developments
26/02/26 20:22 from Business Recorder - Latest News
BANGALORE: Major Gulf stock markets fell on Thursday as investors maintained a risk-averse approach amid heightened geopolitical tensions and uncertainty surrounding a third round of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks set to take place in Geneva la...

» Wall St eyes flat open as Nvidia’s strong results draw muted reaction
26/02/26 20:17 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Wall Street’s main indexes were set for a muted open on Thursday as Nvidia’s stellar earnings garnered a tepid reception from investors and downbeat results from software company Salesforce weighed on sentiment. Nvidia was up 0.8% in pre...

» South Africa close in on T20 World Cup semis with nine-wicket win over West Indies
26/02/26 20:12 from Business Recorder - Latest News
South Africa are on the verge of securing their place in the semi-finals of the Twenty20 World Cup after captain Aiden Markram’s unbeaten knock of 82 led them to a commanding nine-wicket win over West Indies on Thursday. Markram and Quin...

» UN rights chief says Taliban decree expands executions, deepens repression
26/02/26 20:06 from Business Recorder - Latest News
GENEVA: A new decree from Afghanistan’s Taliban government is set to further crush rights and freedoms in the war-torn nation, especially for women, UN human rights chief Volker Turk said on Thursday. The Taliban has restricted women’s m...

» Investor count surpasses 500,000 at Pakistan Stock Exchange
26/02/26 20:10 from Business Recorder - Latest News
The total number of investors at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has crossed half a million mark for the first time in history, National Clearing Company of Pakistan (NCCPL) CEO Naveed Qazi confirmed to Business Recorder on Thursday. T...

» China’s Baidu revenue falls 4% as AI cloud growth fails to offset ad weakness
26/02/26 19:55 from Business Recorder - Latest News
China’s largest search engine operator Baidu reported 4% revenue drop for its December quarter on Thursday, as persistent weakness in its mainstay advertising business offset strong growth in its cloud business. Baidu, like other tech gi...

» OpenAI to make London its biggest research hub outside US
26/02/26 19:48 from Business Recorder - Latest News
LONDON: ChatGPT maker OpenAI said on Thursday that it would make London its largest research hub outside the United States, citing Britain’s technology ecosystem as an ideal environment to invest in and develop new artificial intelligenc...

» Indian bonds fall ahead of debt auction, growth data
26/02/26 19:44 from Business Recorder - Latest News
MUMBAI: Indian government bonds ended lower on Thursday after a choppy session, as traders looked ahead to the penultimate debt auction of the current financial year and the first GDP growth data under a new series. The benchmark 6.48% 2...

» 10 terrorists killed in sanitisation operation in Balochistan’s Zhob: ISPR
26/02/26 19:47 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Security forces killed 10 terrorists during a sanitisation operation in Balochistan’s Zhob district, the military’s media wing said on Thursday. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation...

» India’s federal agency opens second criminal case against Anil Ambani, Reliance Communications
26/02/26 19:41 from Business Recorder - Latest News
India’s federal investigating agency said on Thursday it has opened a second criminal case against industrialist Anil Ambani and his company Reliance Communications following a complaint from Bank of Baroda over alleged diversion of loan...

» India, Israel to boost defence cooperation, Modi says
26/02/26 18:33 from Business Recorder - Latest News
NEW DELHI: India and Israel will pursue joint development, production and transfer of technology in defence, as well as work on a free trade agreement, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday. Here are some details on what t...

» SBP-held foreign exchange reserves rise $16mn to $16.21bn
26/02/26 17:52 from Business Recorder - Latest News
The foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased to $16.21 billion during the week ended February 20, 2026, according to data released by the central bank on Thursday. The SBP’s reserves rose by $16 millio...

» Baidu posts quarterly revenue fall despite AI bright spots
26/02/26 21:46 from Business Recorder - Latest News
BEIJING: Chinese tech giant Baidu logged another fall in quarterly revenue on Thursday, even as its growing artificial intelligence business began gathering speed to balance out losses to its traditional business. In the past, the Beijin...

» Rebalancing act: key outcomes of German leader’s China trip
26/02/26 21:41 from Business Recorder - Latest News
BEIJING: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged Beijing to press Russia for an end to the Ukraine war and raised the issue of Europe’s yawning trade gap with China as he followed a string of Western leaders to court President Xi Jinping....

» Copper eases from two-week high as rising stocks temper demand optimism
26/02/26 17:18 from Business Recorder - Latest News
LONDON: Copper dipped on Thursday after touching a two-week high in the previous session as rising inventories and a firmer dollar tempered optimism about a revival in demand from China, the world’s top consumer of the metal. Benchmark t...

» Palm tracks Dalian, Chicago rivals lower; firm currency weigh
26/02/26 17:00 from Business Recorder - Latest News
JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Thursday, weighed down by rival oil price weaknesses in Dalian and Chicago markets and sluggish exports, while a firm ringgit also added pressure. The benchmark palm oil contract for May delive...

» Indian rupee ends a tad higher, interbank paying interest boosts forward premiums
26/02/26 16:57 from Business Recorder - Latest News
MUMBAI: The Indian rupee closed marginally stronger on Thursday, comforted by strength in regional currencies while elevated demand to buy dollars at the daily reference rate kept gains in check. The Indian rupee closed at 90.9050 per U....

» Indian benchmarks end flat; HDFC Bank counters PSU banks, pharma gains
26/02/26 16:51 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Indian stock benchmarks ended little changed in a choppy session Thursday on subdued risk appetite, missing out on broad gains in global markets from Japan to Europe, where the benchmark index hit a record high. The Nifty 50 edged up 0.0...