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Dhaka: Vote counting is underway in Bangladesh following the conclusion of polling for the country’s general elections. According to unofficial results, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is leading with 61 seats, maintaining a strong position in the Jatiya Sangsad. The Jamaat-e-Islami secured 21 seats, emerging as the second-largest party, marking a significant development in the political landscape. Other results include: …

DHAKA:  The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has taken a commanding lead in the ongoing general election results, emerging as the frontrunner with victories in 120 constituencies, according to preliminary and unofficial counts. The Jamaat-e-Islami alliance has secured 38 seats, placing it in second position as vote counting continues across the country. Election officials said the results are still being compiled, …

  Pyongyang: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is widely regarded as one of the world’s most powerful and enigmatic figures, with state propaganda often portraying him as possessing near-supernatural qualities. According to international media reports, although Kim does not formally hold a parliamentary or conventional governmental title, he remains the most powerful authority in the country. In recent years, …

The Government of Pakistan has announced new working hours for passport offices during the holy month of Ramadan and also shared updated fee information. According to an official statement, the revised schedule will be implemented at Regional Passport Offices, Executive Passport Offices, and Passport Processing Counters. Under the new timings, from Monday to Thursday, tokens will be issued and public …

The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) has announced the successful launch of Pakistan’s second indigenous Electro-Optical satellite (EO-2) from the Yangjiang Seashore Launch Centre (YSLC), China. In a statement issued on Thursday, Suparco said the achievement marks an important step forward in Pakistan’s satellite development capabilities and shows continued progress in strengthening the national space programme. According …

A new study has revealed surprising effects of yawning on the human brain, suggesting that the common action may influence the flow of protective fluid around the brain. Yawning is a natural process that many people experience, often triggered simply by seeing or hearing about it, yet its exact purpose in the body has long remained unclear. Researchers from the …

Summit was attended by the Prime Minister of Pakistan as Chief Guest, alongside Federal Minister for IT & Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja, and senior leadership from across the public and private sectors. Indus AI Week Indus AI Week commences in Islamabad ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN, Feb. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ISLAMABAD, 10 February 2026 — Pakistan formally opened its national artificial …

Dhaka: The vote counting is underway across Bangladesh following the conclusion of polling for the country’s 13th National Parliamentary Elections, marking a significant political milestone. The elections are being held 18 months after a student-led movement that brought an end to Sheikh Hasina’s two-decade rule, reshaping the nation’s political landscape. A fierce contest is expected between alliances led by the …

Environmental monitoring reports show that most districts in Pakistan are now free from the polio virus, indicating important progress in the country’s efforts to eliminate the disease. Officials said the latest data reflects a clear decline in polio detection across the country. In January 2026, environmental samples from 67 out of 87 districts tested negative, while only 24 out of …