ISLAMABAD: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres strongly condemned the suicide attack at a mosque in Islamabad on Friday. Guterres called the attack on civilians and places of worship unacceptable and urged authorities to identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice. He expressed condolences to the families of the 32 worshippers killed and prayed for […]
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LAHORE: Authorities have placed Lahore on high security alert following the Islamabad incident, police said. Lahore Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Bilal Siddiq Kamyana ordered enhanced security measures across the city to prevent any untoward incident. Police have tightened security at Imambargahs, mosques, and other religious sites, warning that authorities will tolerate no negligence at places
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NEW YORK: United Nations UN Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a forceful condemnation of the deadly attack on worshippers at a mosque in Islamabad, labeling it an unacceptable assault on civilians and the sanctity of places of worship. In an official statement released from New York, the Secretary-General denounced the heinous act “in the strongest
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LAHORE; Pakistan Opt for Youthful Opening Combo in T20 World Cup Opener Against Netherlands In a significant tactical shift, Pakistan is set to field a new opening partnership in their ICC T20 World Cup campaign opener against the Netherlands on Sunday. According to team reports, the experienced Fakhar Zaman is likely to be dropped, with
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ISLAMABAD: Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has stated that the perpetrator of the recent suicide bombing in Islamabad was a Pakistani citizen who had previously travelled to Afghanistan, revealing new details of the ongoing investigation into the attack. Speaking on Geo News’ program Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Ke Saath, the minister asserted that the attack was
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ISLAMABAD: A major opposition alliance, led by Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Mahmood Khan Achakzai, has called for a nationwide strike on February 8, with significant backing from Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman. The move escalates political tensions, marking one year since the controversial general elections. Addressing the media after
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WASHINGTON: The United States US has approved a $1.3 billion loan to support the development of Pakistan’s massive Reko Diq copper and gold project. The financing was confirmed following a high-level meeting in Washington chaired by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, focused on securing global supplies of critical minerals. The meeting, which included key
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistani security officials have squarely blamed arch-rival India for a devastating suicide attack on an Islamabad mosque that killed 31 worshippers, accusing New Delhi of orchestrating terrorism while maintaining a façade of diplomatic condemnation. The bombing, which also left dozens injured, has intensified longstanding allegations from Islamabad. Senior security sources state they possess evidence
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Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed deep sorrow and grief over the Islamabad incident. According to sources, President Putin has written condolence letters to President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. In the letters, he conveyed his heartfelt regret over the suicide attack in Islamabad, describing the terrorist attack on
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LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced the cancellation of all her Basant-related activities scheduled for tomorrow (February 7, 2026), including the mega Basant show planned at Liberty Square. This decision comes in the wake of the tragic suicide bombing at Khadijat-ul-Kubra Mosque (an Imambargah) in Islamabad’s Tarlai Kalan area on February 6, 2026,
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