Pakistan

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has provided an update regarding the health of former Army Chief General (retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa. In a statement issued on Thursday, the military’s media wing said that General Bajwa sustained injuries after falling at his residence. It added that he is currently receiving medical treatment at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH). “Former Army Chief …

Robotaxi public operations have commenced with routes between Corniche Road and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, as well as in Khalifa City, Masdar City, and Rabdan Expanded service endorsed by Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD, HKEX: 0800), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, and Uber Technologies, …

Team USA had a thrilling day at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, with ice dancing drama and record-breaking speed on the ice highlighting their medal surge. In ice dancing, American duo Madison Chock and Evan Bates delivered a season-best performance in the free dance, scoring 134.67. Their effort was just shy of gold, as France’s Laurence Fournier Beaudry and …

Bangladesh is holding a historic national election today, marking the first vote since a Generation Z-led uprising toppled long-time Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in 2024. The election is being closely watched as a test of youth-driven reform and the country’s democratic resilience. In August 2024, student-led protests erupted in Bangladesh over job quotas favoring individuals linked to the ruling party. …

Tehran’s missile programme had never been part of the talks’ agenda, said Abbas Araqchi Web Desk February 12, 2026 Iran’s missile capabilities are its red line and are not a subject to be negotiated, an adviser to Iran’s supreme leader said on Wednesday, as Tehran and Washington eye a new round of talks to avert conflict. U.S. and Iranian diplomats …

The Meteorological Department has stated that for the crescent to be visible, its age should exceed 19 hours. Web Desk February 12, 2026 Islamabad: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet in Peshawar on February 18 (Wednesday) to sight the crescent moon of Ramadan 1447 AH, raising the possibility that the holy month may begin on February 19 (Thursday) across Pakistan. …

Almost 127 million registered voters are casting their ballots across Bangladesh in a pivotal election seen as a major test of the country’s democratic recovery following the student-led uprising that forced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from power in August 2024. Polling stations opened at 7:30 a.m. local time in 299 constituencies and will remain open until 4:30 p.m., with …

The Global Procurement and Supply Chain Summit 2026 brought together senior sourcing and supply chain leaders from Pakistan’s textile industry to examine how evolving regulatory frameworks in Europe are altering procurement decisions and export competitiveness. The event, held at the Mövenpick Hotel, drew participation from prominent mills, technology firms, vendor networks, and trade bodies. Speakers described a growing shift in …

Thyroid problems are among the most common health issues faced by people around the world. According to an article published on Science Direct, nearly 200 million people are affected by some form of thyroid disorder. These conditions are generally described under the medical term thyroiditis. Thyroiditis refers to inflammation of the thyroid gland, which usually begins with swelling in the …

Mexican Health Minister David Kershenobich announced that at least 28 people have died due to the measles outbreak that began in 2025. So far, authorities have recorded 9,074 cases, according to official data shared during President Claudia Sheinbaum’s morning press conference. Mexico has 28 million measles vaccines available for distribution. President Sheinbaum stated that this supply “is sufficient for the …