February 2026 – Page 319

The government defends strategy to counter extremism

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar speaks to Voice of America in an interview. Photo: Screengrab/VoA ISLAMABAD: The government on Tuesday defended its actions to curb the hydra of terrorism, informing the Upper House of Parliament that the federal government had launched coordinated initiatives to counter extremism and terrorism through religious harmony, narrative building and strict implementation […]

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5-time Super Bowl champion Charles Haley reflects on teamwork, says Hall of Fame

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NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! SAN FRANCISCO – Charles Haley knows exactly what it takes to win the Super Bowl—he should know, winning it five times in his Hall of Fame career. The San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys legend actually got a chance to hoist the Lombardi Trophy for a sixth time

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FCC maintains Qari appointment criteria

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. Justice Aminuddin Khan. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court has dismissed a petition for leave to appeal challenging non-allocation of marks to Shahadat-ul-Alamia in the appointment of a Qari (BPS-12), thereby upholding the decision of the Peshawar High Court. According to the written detailed judgment approved for reporting, a two-judge bench comprising Justice

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BTC bounces from multi-year low after House passage of funding bill

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The House of Representatives narrowly passed a funding package Tuesday by a vote of 217-214, meaning the government will reopen from its partial shutdown as soon as President Donald Trump signs the bills into law. Lawmakers will negotiate additional funding for the Department of Homeland Security over the next week and a half, but other

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SC acquits former minister in OGDCL employment case

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. ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday acquitted former federal minister Anwar Saifullah in a case related to alleged illegal recruitment in the Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), after allowing his review petition and setting aside its judgment. The court ruled that the prosecution had not proved the allegations against the former minister.

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I compare NBN plans for a living – these are my 4 favorites for speed and savings in February 2026

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As TechRadar Australia’s resident NBN expert, I spend a solid chunk of time monitoring plan speeds and prices. And while there may not be much fluctuation on a regular basis, if an ISP makes adjustments to either price or advertised typical evening speed, I notice right away. I maintain dedicated guides to the best NBN

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British police launch investigation into former envoy Mandelson over alleged links to Epstein

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Jeffrey Epstein (left) and Peter Mandelson are seen on a yacht in a photo from the latest release of the Epstein files. – US Department of Justice Starmer’s government hands over Mandelson material to police. Former British envoy to the US accused of leaking market-sensitive material. Mandelson faces possible charges following emails released by the

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FCC disposes suo motu

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Senior Journalist Arshad Sharif. Photo: Twitter ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has disposed of the suo motu case in the killing of senior journalist Arshad Sharif, believing that continued judicial oversight would effectively place the court in the role of overseeing the investigation itself. Disposing of the case taken by former Chief Justice of

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Stephen A Smith warns Hall of Fame about potential Tom Brady snub

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NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! With Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft both missing out on being first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famers, ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith got to thinking — what happens when Tom Brady gets voted in? The legendary quarterback, who spent two decades leading a dynasty with the New England

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From a 14-month low to a sharp rally triggers $740 million in liquidations

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Bitcoin BTC$76,129.67 whipped on Tuesday, falling to a 14-month low before rebounding above $76,000 as turmoil in the tech sector sent markets tumbling. The biggest cryptocurrency fell to $72,900 during the early US session – its weakest level since November 2024, when Donald Trump was elected. Then, BTC has since bounced back 5% from the

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