February 2026

PTI rally. Photo: Express ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) envisioned February 8 as a watershed moment to translate street power into political momentum, but despite intensive promotion as a major show of strength and public resistance, the uneven response on the ground has raised new questions about the party’s mobilization capacity and policy direction. Although

ISLAMABAD: Mishal Pakistan released its Pakistan Reforms 2026 report, saying the country has made large-scale progress in governance reforms over the past year and the energy sector has led the reform effort, accounting for 40% of the total. The report indicates that more than 600 reforms were implemented in 135 institutions, representing a five-fold increase

He pointed out that illegal immigration and begging networks were seriously damaging Pakistan’s international image. Defense Minister Khawaja Asif. PHOTO: APPLICATION/File Defense Minister Khawaja Asif on Monday blamed beggar mafia groups for visa restrictions imposed on Pakistanis by Gulf countries. Last year, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) disembarked 66,154 passengers to prevent organized gangs of

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s government could face political backlash as solar net metering becomes all but dead after the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) abolished the trading of electricity units, dealing a blow to consumers hoping to switch to renewable energy. Currently, the buyout rate for net solar generation stands at Rs25.9 per

Pakistan will take the field against India on February 15 in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif formally approved the match following consultations with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). In a statement shared on The decision, according to the statement, was guided by the need to "protect the spirit of