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RAWALPINDI : Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Commander of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf and Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, on behalf of the armed forces of Pakistan, reaffirmed their unwavering support for the resilient people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) in their epic struggle for self-determination. On the solemn occasion of Kashmir Solidarity Day, the Pakistan Armed Forces strongly condemned grave violations of human rights in IIOJK, including extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, arbitrary detentions, and attempts to alter the…

The first day of talks between Ukraine, Russia and the United States seeking to broker an end to the war in Ukraine concluded Wednesday in Abu Dhabi with Kyiv describing the negotiations as “substantive and productive”. While there was no apparent breakthrough in the most recent round of discussions, the negotiations were set to carry on into a second day, Kyiv said. The US-mediated talks are the latest in a flurry of diplomacy that has so far failed to strike a deal to halt the war, unleashed by Russia’s February 2022 invasion. The war has spiralled into Europe’s deadliest conflict…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has decided to take President Asif Ali Zardari into confidence regarding negotiations with National Assembly Opposition Leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai. According to details that emerged on Wednesday, a meeting between the prime minister and the president could not take place due to President Zardari’s prior engagements in Karachi. The meeting was also delayed owing to the visit of the Kazakhstan president to Pakistan. The meeting between PM Shehbaz and Mahmood Khan Achakzai will take place at the Parliament House. The prime minister will meet the opposition leadership during the ongoing session of the National Assembly. Earlier…

NASA has discovered a new planet nearly 146 light-years from Earth that shows remarkable similarities to our planet. Named HD137010 b, the planet is believed to lie near the outer edge of its star’s “habitable zone,” suggesting the possible presence of liquid water on its surface and conditions that could support life. NASA reports that its host star, HD 137010, is cooler and dimmer than our Sun. As a result, the planet’s surface temperature is estimated not to exceed -68°C (-90°F), which is comparable to Mars’ average surface temperature of around -65°C (-85°F). Scientists identified this rocky exoplanet using data…

Health officials reported that Israeli tank shelling and airstrikes killed 20 Palestinians, including four children, in Gaza on Wednesday, escalating tensions despite a fragile ceasefire. Among the victims was a medic who was killed while rushing to aid victims of an initial strike in Khan Younis, struck again at the same location. Other attacks targeted Gaza City, where a five-month-old boy was reportedly killed. These strikes occurred three days after Israel reopened Gaza’s main border crossing with Egypt, a key step under the US-backed truce. The Israeli military stated that the strikes were carried out in response to gunmen firing…

The government has taken steps to provide legal protection to airline passengers who are offloaded from flights. Draft rules and regulations have been prepared and sent to the Ministry of Interior for review and approval. Officials from the Ministry of Interior confirmed that the rules and regulations are designed to offer legal safeguards to passengers who are removed from flights. The guidelines specifically cover cases where passengers show behavior suggesting illegal intentions or pose a high-risk to flight safety. Once approved, airlines will be able to offload such passengers legally without facing legal challenges, ensuring both passenger rights and aviation…

Pakistan and Kazakhstan have taken a major step to strengthen bilateral relations, signing 37 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) and agreements covering trade, investment, infrastructure, and cultural cooperation. The historic event marked the first visit to Pakistan by a Kazakh president in 23 years.Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev was warmly received at the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The national anthems of both countries were played, and a decorated contingent presented a guard of honor to the distinguished guest. The leaders exchanged pleasantries before beginning official talks and the signing ceremony. Focus on trade, investment, and connectivity…

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced a 10 per cent discount on airfares for passengers travelling from Paris to Pakistan. According to a PIA spokesperson, the discounted fares will be available for travel during two periods: February 1 to March 10 and May 1 to May 15, 2026. Passengers can avail the offer by making their bookings until February 10, 2026. The spokesperson said the initiative is part of the national carrier’s efforts to provide relief to overseas Pakistanis and enhance passenger convenience. Eligible passengers can book their tickets through PIA’s official booking offices, website, mobile application, or authorised travel…

Iran has demanded that its upcoming talks with the United States be moved from Turkey to Oman and restricted solely to nuclear issues, a regional source said on Tuesday. The move adds new complications to diplomatic efforts aimed at easing a growing standoff in the Middle East. Originally scheduled for Friday in Istanbul, the talks were intended to address nuclear activity, ballistic missiles, and Iran’s regional influence. Tehran now wants a two-way, nuclear-focused discussion with the US only. A regional diplomat explained, “They only want to discuss the nuclear file with the Americans, while the US wants to include other…

Months after its release, iOS 26 is still delivering meaningful improvements for iPhone users. While some changes were instantly noticeable, a quieter Apple Wallet upgrade has solved a long-standing AutoFill problem many users didn’t even realize could be fixed. iOS 26 introduced several visible updates, including the much-debated Liquid Glass design. However, some of its most useful changes happened behind the scenes. One such improvement is an upgrade to AutoFill, which now works seamlessly across the entire system instead of being tied mainly to Safari. Before iOS 26, AutoFill worked best inside Safari. Users could quickly enter credit card details…