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Asian communities across the globe are preparing to celebrate Lunar New Year 2026 on Tuesday, February 17, marking the start of the Year of the Fire Horse, which will continue until February 5, 2027. The holiday, long celebrated across China and East Asia, is a time to bid farewell to the past year’s misfortunes and usher in good luck and …

KSE-100 Index fluctuated within a band of 7,413 points, and over the course of the week. Web Desk February 16, 2026 Karachi: A negative trend is being observed in the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) during trading. On the first day of the business week, the KSE-100 Index started on a downward trend. At one point, the KSE-100 Index fell by …

Pakistan has called on the international community to take concrete steps to hold Israel accountable. Web Desk February 16, 2026 Islamabad: Pakistan has strongly condemned Israel’s recent actions in the West Bank, describing them as illegal and a violation of international law. A spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated, “Pakistan strongly condemns Israel’s efforts to expand illegal settlements …

Today marks Presidents’ Day, a federal holiday in the United States celebrated annually on the third Monday of February. Officially known as Washington’s Birthday at the federal level, the holiday recognizes the contributions of all U.S. presidents, with particular attention to George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Originally established in 1879 to honor Washington, the nation’s first president, the holiday commemorates …

Karachi: The Meteorological Department has issued a forecast of light to moderate rain in Karachi starting this evening, accompanied by dusty winds. The rain is expected to continue intermittently until tomorrow. Currently, light fog is prevailing in Karachi due to high humidity levels, recorded at 86%, with gentle northeast winds blowing across the city. The rain is expected under the …

A second round of talks between the U.S. and Iran are slated for this week. Web Desk February 16, 2026 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he told U.S. President Donald Trump last week that any U.S. deal with Iran must include the dismantling of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, not just stopping the enrichment process. Speaking at the annual …

A second round of talks between the U.S. and Iran are slated for this week. Web Desk February 16, 2026 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he told U.S. President Donald Trump last week that any U.S. deal with Iran must include the dismantling of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, not just stopping the enrichment process. Speaking at the annual …

Colombo: The much-anticipated clash between Pakistan and India at the ICC T20 World Cup turned out to be a familiar story of disappointment for Pakistan, despite the changing venues and dates. The team’s performance in batting, bowling, and fielding once again fell short, echoing the recent past and raising questions about the team’s preparation and strategy. The buildup to the …

The price of diesel has risen from Rs268.38 to Rs275.70 per litre. Web Desk February 16, 2026 The federal government has increased fuel prices for the next two weeks starting from February 16. Petrol has been raised by Rs5 per litre, while high-speed diesel has gone up by Rs7.32 per litre. With this increase, the new price of petrol is …