February 2026 – Page 261

UNICEF condemns Islamabad imambargah attack that killed six children

UN agency calls killing of children ‘unconscionable’ as authorities arrest five suspects linked to Daesh Paramilitary soldiers guard the site after a deadly explosion at an imambargah on the outskirts of Islamabad February 6, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has condemned the deadly attack on an imambargah in Islamabad. “UNICEF strongly […]

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The crackdown was launched ahead of PTI’s strike

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Containers, prison vans, police forces deployed on main routes across Pindi division RAWALPINDI: When the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Rawalpindi division announced a complete strike and demonstrations to be held in the evening, the police moved in to enforce Section 144. Deputy Commissioner Hassan Waqar Cheema immediately moved to ban rallies, sloganeering, aerial firing under Section

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Caleb McLaughlin reveals dream role after ‘Stranger Things’ fame

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Caleb McLaughlin reveals dream role after ‘Stranger Things’ fame Caleb McLaughlin has elaborated on the role he would like to sink his teeth into Stranger Things. The former child actor recently revealed that he “would love to play” Marvel superhero Miles Morales, also known as Spider-Man. While the cartoon character became famous after appearing in

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Gold, silver worth Rs880 million seized at Islamabad airport

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RAWALPINDI: Customs officials recovered gold and silver worth over Rs 880 million from two passengers who arrived from Dubai at Islamabad International Airport on Saturday. The suspects were intercepted using scanning machines installed in the international arrivals lounge. According to airport sources, a private airline’s flight No. 785 arrived in Islamabad from Dubai at 9

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Eyewitnesses describe the tragedy of the imambargah blast

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Describing the aftermath of the attack, Kazim said uninjured worshipers went to the aid of the injured People cry next to the coffins of their relatives during funeral prayers a day after a suicide bombing at an imambargah in Islamabad. Photo: AFP ISLAMABAD: A worshiper at the Imambargah in Islamabad, where dozens of people died

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No plan to withdraw Rs5,000 note: SBP

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ISLAMABAD: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) plans to redesign all currency notes with modern security features and is also considering introducing plastic currency notes on a trial basis, Governor Jameel Ahmad of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has said. Ahmad told a parliamentary committee that the SBP board has finalized designs for all

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Brad Arnold from 3 Doors Down dies aged 47 after battle with cancer

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Brad Arnold from 3 Doors Down dies aged 47 after battle with cancer Brad Arnold, founder and lead singer of the rock band 3 Doors Down, has died aged 47. The musician died on February 7 after what his bandmates described as “a courageous battle with cancer.” The band shared the sad news in an

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Imambargah blast mastermind web

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Three others also arrested from KP; Naqvi points finger at India; Says terrorist networks operate from Afghanistan People attend funeral prayers for the victims of Friday’s suicide blast at an Imambargah in Islamabad. Photo: REUTERS ISLAMABAD: As the death toll from the suicide bombing at the Islamabad imambargah rose to 35, the government announced a

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Barrister Gohar demands apology for Tarar’s claim of linking PTI with terrorism

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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali (left) and Information Minister Atta Tarar. — Reuters/APP/File Gohar rejects Tarar’s claim, calling remarks reckless and divisive. Tarar makes remarks to Lahore press in connection with suicide attacks. Information Minister refers to Imran Khan’s earlier TTP resettlement plan. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali on Saturday rejected

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The apex court is finally listening to PTI’s pleas

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Police officers walk past the Supreme Court of Pakistan building in Islamabad, Pakistan April 6, 2022. REUTERS ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has finally broken its silence and responded to PTI’s memorandum in which the party urged the apex court to intervene to ensure that jailed PTI founder Imran Khan is allowed to meet his family

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