February 9, 2026

Pakistan Faces Export Crisis as EU-India FTA Threatens Textile Industry and GSP+ Benefits

Pakistan struggles as EU-India Free Trade Agreement overshadows its exports under EU's GSP+ scheme. Textile makers face huge challenges, while government and industry debate urgent action to save the economy and export future.

February 9, 2026

Bus Seat Belt Issue Shows Good Governance Needs More Than Just Efficient Laws

Hong Kong's bus seat belt fiasco reveals that even perfect laws can't fix problems alone. Lawmakers must actively review laws and perform their constitutional duties without fear.

February 9, 2026

Sindh Launches Pilot Project to Automate Land Records for Farmers

Sindh is testing a pilot project to digitize land records in two districts. Farmers now face lengthy processes to get land documents, affecting loans and sales. The new system aims to simplify approval and reduce fraud by issuing passwords for record access.

February 9, 2026

Pakistan’s Job Crisis Hits Growth Hard: 30 Million Jobs Needed, Says World Bank

Pakistan's unemployment rate rose to 7.1% in FY25, the highest in 21 years. World Bank chief Ajay Banga warns 30 million jobs must be created in 10 years to avoid economic stall.

February 9, 2026

276 MNAs Missed Sessions in Pakistan's 23rd National Assembly: Fafen Report

The latest Fafen report reveals 276 out of 332 MNAs missed at least one sitting during the 23rd National Assembly session. Only 56 attended all. PM Shehbaz Sharif and other key leaders skipped all meetings.

February 9, 2026

PTI’s Election Protest Strike Sees Partial Shutdown and Police Arrests Across Pakistan

PTI-led strike protested 2024 election rigging. Partial shutdown in Peshawar, full in Quetta. Markets open in Lahore and Islamabad. Police blocked protests and arrested over two dozen workers in Islamabad.

February 9, 2026

Balochistan Police Arrests 1,698 Suspects, Recovers Kidnapped Victims and Huge Narcotics Cache

Balochistan Police launched a massive crackdown, arresting 1,698 suspects and recovering six kidnapped people. They seized weapons, over 7,000 kg of drugs, stolen vehicles, and illegal items across the province.

February 9, 2026

Washington Post CEO Will Lewis Departs After Major Job Cuts; Jeff D’Onofrio Takes Over

Washington Post CEO Will Lewis quits immediately after the paper made drastic job cuts. Jeff D’Onofrio replaces him as the media giant faces fierce challenges and angry readers.

February 9, 2026

Hamas Chief Declares No Disarmament or Foreign Rule in Gaza Amid Ceasefire Talks

Hamas leader Khaled Meshal firmly rejects disarming or foreign control in Gaza, emphasizing resistance as a right under occupation. He urges the new 'Board of Peace' to take a balanced approach for Gaza’s future.

February 9, 2026

Brenton Tarrant Appeals Conviction Over 2019 New Zealand Mosque Attack

Brenton Tarrant, who killed 51 in New Zealand mosques in 2019, is appealing his conviction. He claims harsh jail conditions affected his guilty plea. The Court of Appeal is hearing the case with limited public access.