ISPR DG visits Lahore universities, highlight
LAHORE : Director General of ISPR, Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, visited prominent educational institutions in Lahore, including Aitchison College, the University of Engineering and Technology, and Lahore College for Women University. The visits included special sessions with students and faculty, focusing on national security, the role of youth, modern challenges, and hybrid warfare. During the sessions, university leaders, faculty, and students expressed confidence in the professional capabilities of the Pakistan Armed Forces. Educators emphasized that in times of national need, both faculty and students would stand shoulder to shoulder with the military in defense of the country. Students reflected that the sessions enhanced their understanding of modern intellectual and strategic warfare, while fostering a sense of national pride and awareness.
Source:The Patriot
February 15, 2026 12:37 UTC
Chances of Pakistan-India World Cup clash
Chances of one of the most awaited clashes of the T20 World Cup 2026 – Pakistan vs India – become bright as prospects of rain in the evening dwindle. According to AccuWeather website, the chances of rain in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo, which is hosting the clash of titans, fall to 13 percent in the evening. Meanwhile, the Pakistani team held intensive training sessions in the stadium as part of preparations for the big clash. “We are ready; we just need to play good cricket. Prices of flights and hotel bookings to Colombo, Sri Lanka, have soared as thousands of fans flock to the city to watch India play Pakistan on Sunday in cricket’s Twenty20 World Cup.
Source:The Patriot
February 15, 2026 12:21 UTC
Man dies after post-poll violence in Bagerhat
NN Desk :A supporter of an independent candidate has died after being injured in a clash between rival political activists following the Feb 12 election in Bagerhat’s Kachua Upazila. Osman Sardar, 29, died around 11:30am on Saturday while undergoing treatment at Khulna Medical College Hospital, according to police. His elder brother, Enamul Kabir Sardar, alleged that the violence erupted when supporters of the BNP candidate were searching for activists backing the independent candidate. Bagerhat Model Police Station chief Md Masum Khan said police were deployed to the area after news of the death. Both were defeated by Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Sheikh Manjurul Haque Rahad, who won the seat.
Source:The Nation
February 15, 2026 06:03 UTC
Managing crises in an age of permanent uncertainty
For countries like Pakistan, crisis management is not merely a technical exercise; it is a test of governance, leadership and public trust. Similarly, economic crises repeatedly highlight overreliance on imports, a narrow tax base and unsustainable debt cycles. Effective crisis management begins with leadership that communicates clearly and acts decisively. That means investing in early warning systems for floods and heatwaves, data-driven economic planning, emergency health infrastructure and strategic reserves of essential commodities. Crisis management can no longer be improvised, it must be institutionalized.
Source:The Patriot
February 14, 2026 23:06 UTC
Boycott averted, India and Pakistan set for World Cup blockbuster
Lahore: India and Pakistan will clash in the Twenty20 World Cup in Colombo on Sunday, still feeling the aftershocks of a tumultuous fortnight in which Pakistan’s boycott threat – later reversed – nearly blew a hole in the tournament’s marquee fixture. India’s strained relations with another neighbour, Bangladesh, have further tangled the geopolitics around the World Cup. India beat Pakistan three times in that single event, including a stormy final marred by provocative gestures and snubbed handshakes. Former India captain Rohit Sharma does not believe in the “favourites” tag, especially when the arch-rivals clash. “It’s such a funny game,” Rohit, who led India to the title in the T20 World Cup two years ago, recently said.
Source:The Patriot
February 14, 2026 15:06 UTC
UAE agrees to extend Pakistan's $2 billion Archives
ISLAMABAD: The United Arab Emirates has agreed in principle to extend Pakistan’s $2 billion deposit by two months, a private TV report said. According to sources, the amount has been agreed to be rolled over until April 17, 2026, which will provide temporary financial support to Pakistan. The report, citing a senior official, said that […]
Source:The Patriot
February 14, 2026 15:06 UTC
PTI demands to shift Imran Khan to private hospital for treatment
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday demanded that the PTI founder Imran Khan be shifted to a private hospital for the treatment of his right eye. Opposition Leader in that National Assembly Mehmood Khan Achakzai said that the illness is being ignored and questioned who would be responsible if the PTI founder loses his eyesight. Barrister Gohar Ali Khan stated that PTI members are being stopped. He said they want to resolve the matters in a right way, but if the situation goes out of their hands, the government will not be able to control it. He suggested that Rana Sanaullah and the opposition leader jointly review the former prime minister’s health condition.
Source:The Patriot
February 14, 2026 15:06 UTC
Sit-ins continue at three locations in Islamabad as govt-opposition dialogues failed
ISLAMABAD: Talks between the government and the opposition on Friday have failed, prompting the opposition to continue sit-ins at three locations in Islamabad demanding Imran Khan be provided access to his personal and specialist physician without any delay. According to sources, Federal Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry failed to persuade Opposition Leader Mehmood Khan Achakzai to end the sit-ins. The gates of the Parliament Lodges have also been completely sealed. Incidents of scuffles between police and PTI parliamentarians have been reported at the Parliament Lodges. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi staged a sit-in at the gate of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa House after he and other provincial assembly members were forcibly stopped from reaching the Parliament House.
Source:The Patriot
February 14, 2026 15:06 UTC
Deadly floods hit New Zealand as nation braces for more storms
Summary Heavy rainfall caused rivers to overflow, turning streets into streams and forcing families to leave their homes in a hurry. With the ground already soaked from previous rainfall, even moderate showers could cause rivers to overflow again. As New Zealand prepares for more possible storms, communities are standing together, showing resilience and strength during this challenging time. Heavy rainfall caused rivers to overflow, turning streets into streams and forcing families to leave their homes in a hurry. As New Zealand prepares for more possible storms, communities are standing together, showing resilience and strength during this challenging time.
Source:The Nation
February 14, 2026 06:05 UTC
There will be no more regrets: Chamak
Entertainment Report :Rukaiya Jahan Chamak is a popular actress on the small screen today. This time, in the dual atmosphere of spring and love, the actress is captivated by a different emotion. She has expressed a heartfelt request to her beloved people to be by her side for the rest of her life. In a post on her Facebook page, Chamak redefined her definition of love. If this is fulfilled, there will be no more regrets.”With a sweet request, Chamak addressed her partner, “Now make a cup of tea.
Source:The Nation
February 14, 2026 06:03 UTC
Referendum turnout at 60.26pc; BNP wins 209 seats, Jamaat 68, NCP 6
Speaking at a press briefing at the Commission’s headquarters in Agargaon on Friday afternoon, Election Commission Secretary Akhtar Ahmed said the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) secured 209 seats, emerging as the single largest party in the new Jatiya Sangsad. Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami won 68 seats, while the National Congress Party (NCP) secured six and Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis won two seats. Islami Andolan Bangladesh, Gono Odhikar Parishad, Bangladesh Jatiya Party, Ganosamhati Andolan and Khelafat Majlis won one seat each. He claimed the party had won more than a two-thirds majority and noted that several alliance partners had also secured victories. Meanwhile, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said the party would form a new government by February 15.
Source:The Nation
February 14, 2026 00:03 UTC
Supreme Court appoints 6 cases of PTI founder Archives
The Supreme Court has scheduled six cases of PTI founder Bushra Bibi and one each of Shah Mehmood Qureshi for hearing. According to the roster issued by the Registrar Supreme Court, a three-member bench headed by Justice Muhammad Hashim Khan Kakar has been formed to hear the cases. Justice Salahuddin Panhor and Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim […]
Source:The Patriot
February 13, 2026 23:08 UTC
Video of Hania Aamir and Asim Azhar secretly dancing together goes viral
A big proof has emerged that the rumors of the relationship between the playful and playful actress of Pakistani showbiz, Hania Amir and singer Asim Azhar are true. A video has gone viral on social media today, in which Hania Amir and Asim Azhar can be seen secretly dancing together. In the viral video, it can be seen that Hania Amir is wearing a yellow dress and gajras in her hands for the Mayan ceremony, while Asim Azhar is swinging happily in a black dress. View this post on InstagramAs soon as the video went viral, comments started coming from fans, in which both of them expressed their happiness. While some users repeated Hania Amir’s previous statement that “the wedding will take place after Friday.”
Source:The Patriot
February 13, 2026 23:08 UTC
African continent faces another defining test
Today, as Gaza endures relentless bombardment and humanitarian collapse, the African continent faces another defining test. Yet, even as the death toll mounts, the United States continues to provide military, diplomatic, and political cover to Israel. For decades, African states framed apartheid as a crime against humanity and demanded sanctions, boycotts, and diplomatic isolation. During the Cold War, many African states navigated superpower rivalry while maintaining principled stances on decolonization and racial justice. The continent cannot invoke its moral history in one breath and retreat into realpolitik in another.
Source:The Patriot
February 13, 2026 23:08 UTC
attitude towards Imran Khan will increase
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi has said that the attitude towards Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan is dangerous, it will increase hatred so much that no one will be able to handle it. He said that our ministers have been attacked, their collars have been torn, according to me this attitude is not right, our Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab assembly members have been arrested. He said that no government official has contacted me, there are court orders that Imran Khan’s personal physician should be allowed to meet him and he should be treated properly, the whole world has come to know what kind of attitude Imran Khan is being treated in jail. He said that our first demand is that Imran Khan’s personal physician be sent to jail along with government doctors, he should be sent to Al-Shifa Hospital along with his personal physician and family. The Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa said that Murad Saeed is our elder and his words cannot be thrown into the wind.
Source:The Patriot
February 13, 2026 23:08 UTC