February 8, 2026

Surajkund Fair Giant Swing Collapses: Inspector Dies, 11 Injured; Operator Booked

A giant Tsunami swing snapped at the Surajkund fair causing one police inspector’s death and injuring 11. Operator Mohammad Shakir and staff booked. Investigation underway.

February 8, 2026

PTI, TTAP Strike Shuts Down Quetta, Partial in Peshawar, Markets Open in Lahore and Islamabad

Opposition coalition TTAP and PTI staged strikes and protests across Pakistan on Sunday. Quetta saw a full shutdown, Peshawar partial, while Lahore and Islamabad markets largely stayed open.

February 8, 2026

PTI Holds Nationwide Strike and Protests Over 2024 Election Rigging Claims

Markets partly shut in Peshawar and open in Lahore, Islamabad amid PTI-led nationwide strike protesting 2024 polls rigging. The party also mourns Islamabad bombing victims and maintains protests despite police action.

February 8, 2026

Meghalaya Police Target Illegal Coal Mine Owners After Deadly Blast Claims 27 Lives

After a deadly blast killed 27 miners in East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya police intensify action. They seek owners and financiers behind illegal rat-hole mining that threatens lives and environment.

February 8, 2026

Six Arrested After Protest Clashes and Railway Sabotage in Milan During Winter Olympics

In Milan, six protesters were arrested after violent clashes with police during Winter Olympics protests. Police used water cannons against stone-throwers. Meanwhile, railway sabotage caused major delays in northern Italy. Officials link unrest to new protest laws and condemn attacks as criminal acts.