February 17, 2026

Suspected Serial Killer Killed by Own Accomplices During Police Encounter in Gujranwala

A suspected serial killer, caught while fleeing, was killed by gunfire from his own accomplices during a police encounter in Gujranwala. Police are investigating the attack.

February 17, 2026

PHC orders reopening of roads blocked by PTI protests in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Peshawar High Court directs KP police and government to clear roads blocked by PTI protesters demanding Imran Khan's hospital transfer. The blockade disrupted key highways and caused major traffic chaos.

February 17, 2026

Thousands Exit Syria's al-Hol ISIL Camp Prompting Security, Humanitarian Fears

The population of Syria's al-Hol camp has dropped from 24,000 to a few thousand after the Kurdish-led SDF handed control to the Syrian government. The chaotic exits spark fears of security risks and humanitarian crises as many detainees moved without clear coordination.

February 17, 2026

More Than a Dozen Killed in Bomb Blasts and Gunfight in Northwest Pakistan

Two bomb blasts and a gunfight in Pakistan’s northwest have killed over a dozen people, including 11 security forces and a child. The attacks hit Bajaur and Bannu districts, causing multiple casualties and injuries amid ongoing violence linked to rebel fighters.

February 17, 2026

Australian Man Jailed 8 Years for Smuggling Lizards in Popcorn Bags

Neil Simpson, 61, was sentenced to a record 8 years for smuggling 101 Australian reptiles hidden in popcorn bags sent overseas. The animals included shingleback lizards and bearded dragons.