Day: February 20, 2026

The electric bus service in Islamabad has been extended to the Rawat area with special consideration being paid to routes for students, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said on Friday. He made the announcement while inaugurating a dedicated bus depot and charging centre in Islamabad, according to Radio Pakistan. Addressing the inaugural ceremony, the minister said around 125,000 citizens of Islamabad are currently benefiting from the electric bus service on a daily basis. He added that a target has been set to increase the number of passengers to 250,000 per day. As per an…

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ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Friday decided to revise the charge sheet in the foreign funding case against PTI founder Imran Khan and others after two new suspects were added to the probe. The Islamabad Banking Court on Friday heard the case, summoning two new individuals: PTI Chief Finance Officer Siraj Ahmed and private bank employee Faisal Qazi for questioning. Judge Abdul Ghafoor Kakar presided over the hearing, with Special Prosecutor Wasiq Malik representing the prosecution. “The partial charge sheet has already been submitted,” Malik told the court.…

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The United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) has opened applications for the 2027 Fulbright Student Program. Established in 1950 by the governments of the United States and Pakistan, the USEFP has facilitated exchange programs for more than 9,000 Pakistanis and nearly 1,000 Americans. The Fulbright scholarship covers graduate study in the US, including tuition, living expenses, insurance, and air travel. The USEFP said the program considers a broad definition of merit, including grades, test scores, leadership potential, and commitment to contributing to Pakistan’s development. The scholarship is funded jointly…

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Secretary Inter-Provincial Coordination Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani has pledged to revive and strengthen Pakistan’s national game after assuming charge as ad-hoc president of the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF). In a statement on Friday following his appointment, Wani outlined a comprehensive plan aimed at stabilising the federation, rebuilding trust and overhauling team management to restore Pakistan’s standing in international hockey. “As the newly appointed ad-hoc president of PHF, I assure stakeholders of our commitment to revive and strengthen hockey in Pakistan,” he said, adding that immediate steps were being taken to address…

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Pakistan and the Philippines discussed expanding trade and investment ties, enhancing cooperation in agriculture, energy and minerals, and easing business travel during talks in Manila on Friday, a spokesperson for Pakistan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs said. The two sides considered organising trade exhibitions and a dedicated business forum to boost commercial links. They also reviewed updating the bilateral Double Taxation Agreement to align it with modern standards and emphasised greater private sector participation, backing the revival of the Pakistan–Philippines Joint Business Council. Pakistan proposed signing a memorandum of understanding between…

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with several global leaders, including US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during his visit to Washington, DC, for the inaugural session of the “Board of Peace”. The discussions centred on global and regional issues, while Secretary Rubio discussed critical minerals, energy-sector development, and investment opportunities for American companies in Pakistan with PM Shehbaz. According to a US State Department statement, Secretary Rubio praised Pakistan’s ongoing support for President Trump’s peace plan for Gaza and thanked the country for its role as a founding member of…

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