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Both sides decided to further deepen bilateral cooperation, including in defence and strategic domains ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday expressed concern over the deepening strategic and defence partnership between India and Israel, warning that the growing nexus poses serious implications for regional peace and stability. Responding to questions during his weekly news briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said Islamabad was closely monitoring the expanding military ties between New Delhi and Tel Aviv, particularly in light of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel this week. During the visit, both sides decided to further deepen bilateral cooperation, including in defence…

PM Shehbaz lauds security forces, says entire nation stands with armed forces in this war against terrorism ISLAMABAD: Security forces killed ten terrorists belonging to the Indian-backed proxy group Fitna al Khawarij during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Zhob district of Balochistan, the military’s media wing said in a statement. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), following an intelligence-based operation in Zhob on February 24, in which eight Indian-sponsored khawarij were successfully neutralised, security forces conducted a comprehensive sanitisation operation in the area on February 25 to hunt down remaining members linked to the Indian proxy group Fitna al…

Opposition alliance urges national counterterrorism strategy with provinces, citing rising attacks in K-P, Balochistan The Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Ain Pakistan (Movement for the Protection of the Constitution of Pakistan), a bloc of opposition parties, has decided to give a positive but conditional response to the government’s offer for dialogue, sources said on Wednesday. A high-level consultative meeting was held in Islamabad, attended by TTA leaders, including Mahmood Khan Achakzai, Allama Nasir Abbas Jafri, Aam Awam Party chief Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar, Asad Qaiser, Akhunzada Hussain Yousafzai, and Khalid Yousaf Chaudhry. The session focused on the current political situation, recent government statements,…

Key PointsCNBC’s Jim Cramer said Thursday that Nvidia’s stock was swept up in a wave of institutional selling. “Don’t take today as a referendum on anything,” the “Mad Money” host said.CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Thursday downplayed Nvidia’s post-earnings stock slide, suggesting it was caught up in a vortex of institutional selling that actually created entry points for opportunistic investors. “I’d use the [wave of selling] to buy the stocks you like at discounted prices,” Cramer said on “Mad Money.” On Wednesday night, Nvidia delivered what Cramer labeled a “tour de force” fourth quarter , with a revenue beat and guidance…

Iranian negotiating delegation departs for the site of the talks with U.S., in Geneva, Switzerland, Feb. 26, 2026. Iranian Foreign Ministry | WANA | Via ReutersThe latest round of U.S.-Iran talks did not lead to a breakthrough, with both sides agreeing to extend negotiations, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said, describing the discussions as the “most intense so far.” “Further progress has been made in our diplomatic engagement with the United States,” said Araghchi, adding that both sides planned to engage in a more “detailed” manner on critical issues including termination of U.S. sanctions on Iran and “nuclear-related steps.”…

Imran’s lawyers have sought suspension of his sentence on medical grounds, requesting his release on bailFormer first lady Bushra Bibi (L) and former prime minister Imran Khan (R). Photo: File ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has ordered that petitions seeking suspension of sentences of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in the £190 million case be fixed for hearing on March 11. Lawyers for Imran have requested the court to suspend his sentence on medical grounds and grant him bail. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar and Justice Muhammad Azam…

Lanjar orders strict surveillance at railway stations, bus terminals, truck depots, cargo facilities to ensure safety KARACHI: Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar on Thursday called for heightened security measures across the province, emphasising stricter protocols at airports and key public sites to safeguard citizens in light of recent incidents. He said, “We must make security foolproof at airports; only one or two people will be allowed for pick-up and drop-off.” A high-level emergency meeting, chaired by Lanjar at the Sindh Assembly, reviewed the rising security challenges in the province. The meeting was convened in light of recent increases in…

Block said Thursday it’s laying off more than 4,000 employees, or about half of its head count. The stock skyrocketed more than 24% in extended trading. “Today we shared a difficult decision with our team,” Jack Dorsey, Block’s co-founder and CEO, wrote in a letter to shareholders. “We’re reducing Block by nearly half, from over 10,000 people to just under 6,000, which means that over 4,000 people are being asked to leave or entering into consultation.”Block CFO Amrita Ahuja said the job cuts will position the company “for our next phase of long term growth.””We are choosing to shift how…

A drone photo taken on Feb. 26, 2026 shows China-Europe freight trains waiting for transloading at Suifenhe Railway Station in Suifenhe City, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province. As of Feb. 26, 2026, the eastern corridor of the China-Europe freight train network has witnessed more than 1,000 train trips on its railway lines this year, breaking the mark 26 days earlier than last year.The eastern corridor consists of three railway ports including Manzhouli, Suifenhe and Tongjiang. The number of operating routes has expanded to 27, linking over 60 Chinese cities with 14 European countries. (Photo by Qu Yiwei/Xinhua)A drone photo taken on…

5G spectrum auction on March 10, bids due by February 27, PTA chairman briefs committee ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology’s secretary has dismissed reports of a firewall shutdown as baseless, confirming that the web monitoring system remains fully operational and is being used to comply with court orders. The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecom held a detailed meeting to discuss the upcoming 5G spectrum auction, the status of the web monitoring system (firewall), and IT export-related matters. During the session, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) chairman briefed the committee on the 5G spectrum auction, scheduled…