‘Back to stoneage’: PTI’s new rules for KP female colleges criticised
The Directorate of Higher Education, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), has issued a new notification about organising events in female colleges across the province. According to the notification dated January 9, 2026, colleges must follow strict Standard Operating Procedures for welcome and farewell parties, sports galas, cultural functions, and other similar events. The notification was sent to […]
Secretary General of IMCTC calls on CDF, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir
Major General Mohammed Bin Saeed Al-Moghedi, Secretary General of IMCTC called on Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir.
Population reach to 315m by 2050, require 60m acre-feet of water
Pakistan’s population is projected to reach 315 million by 2050, which will require an additional 60 million acre-feet of water.
Pakistan boycotts, but what if India faces green shirts in T20 World Cup 2026 semis or final?
Pakistan has refused to play its T20 World Cup 2026 match against India on February 15. The government will decide if the team will play in the later stages. Previously, Pakistan confirmed that it will participate in the upcoming T20 Cricket World Cup but announced that it will not play the scheduled match against India. […]
Hawa Baloch aka Droshum alive, in FC custody: social media claims
Hawa Baloch, also popularly known as Droshum, is alive, according to social media claims on Monday. According to a video going viral on social media, Hawa Baloch is in the custody of the Frontier Constabulary (FC). In the video, Hawa Baloch, aka Droshum Baloch, can be heard saying, “I used to work at the University of […]
Balochistan: Security forces neutralise 7 BLA militants in Washuk
Security forces have intensified operations against the BLA in Balochistan, according to the reports on Monday. In the latest action in Washuk, Balochistan, 7 terrorists were killed. Security forces are systematically targeting terrorists who are hiding in the mountains of Balochistan, reports suggest. In the Washuk district of Balochistan, security forces killed seven terrorists belonging […]
CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz takes notice of PConnect’s post, announces reward for Taekwondo star
Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz, while taking notice of PakistanConnect’s post, has announced a cash prize for 14 year old Taekwondo star, Ayesha Ayaz from Swat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). Following the instructions of the Punjab CM, Sports Board Punjab agreed upon granting a cash prize of Rs300,000 to Ayesha Ayaz. PakistanConnect had […]
China strongly condemns multiple terrorist activities in Pakistan
China on Monday strongly condemned the recent multiple terrorist activities in Balochistan, Pakistan.
Donald Trump responds to Khamenei’s remarks, US Iran conflict
The United States (US) President Donald Trump has responded to Iranian leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s warning about a potential regional conflict if Washington attacks. Donald Trump has said that the US remains hopeful to make a deal with Iran amidst rising tensions in the region. Upon questions directed at him by reporters, the US President […]
Karachi: fire breaks out in Saddar mobile market, people trapped
A fire has broken out in Karachi, in the Saddar mobile market area, on Monday. This incident took place shortly after the deadly Gul Plaza fire in Karachi. People are still trapped inside the Saddar mobile market, according to the reports. According to the details, the fire erupted on the seventh floor of the market. […]
Pakistani team reach Sri Lanka, set for Ireland warm-up on Feb 04
The Pakistan national cricket team has reached Sri Lanka on Monday to participate in ICC Men’s T-20 World Cup.
Power outage scheduled for Karachi tomorrow: 46 feeders to shut, check your area timings
K-Electric will shut down 46 feeders in Karachi on February 3 for maintenance, according to reports on Monday. Power outages will last from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. K-Electric, the main electricity provider in Karachi, has announced a scheduled maintenance shutdown on 46 out of its 2,129 feeders on February 3, 2026. The work will […]
Terrorists should be labeled as terrorists ‘without any ifs or buts: Rana Sanaullah
Advisor to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah on Monday stated that terrorists should be labelled as terrorists without any ifs or buts,” rejecting claims of public anger or deprivation of rights in Balochistan. Rana made it clear that there was no anger or rights-related issue in Balochistan and stressed that terrorists must […]
Karachi: Son of gangster Rehman Dakait arrested
Karachi police have arrested a man named Jibran, the son of notorious gangster Rehman Dakait, on Monday, and recovered an illegal weapon along with ammunition. The arrest took place in the District City area under the limits of Kalakot Police Station during a police operation, according to the reports. Police said they recovered an unlicensed […]
GREAT scholarship 2026-27 open now: how to apply, stipend, details
In a golden chance for students wishing to pursue higher education overseas, students can get support to study in the UK. The GREAT Scholarship gives 10,000 pounds for tuition for one-year postgraduate courses at top universities for Bangladeshi students. GREAT scholarships for Bangladeshi students 2026-27 The GREAT Scholarship is a programme run by the government […]
Commander-in-Chief of Libyan Arab Armed Forces calls on CDF, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir
Field Marshal Khalifa Abu-al-Qasim Haftar, Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan Arab Armed Forces, along with Dr. Osama Saad Hammad, Prime Minister of the Government of Libya, called on Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, COAS & CDF, at General Headquarters (GHQ) on Monday. During the […]
Sidhu Moose Wala is alive, claims Instagram user
Rumours about Sidhu Moose Wala’s death resurfaced after an Instagram video claimed the slain Punjabi singer is still alive.
Is this actress Laiba Khan’s husband’s ‘second marriage’? netizens speculate
Speculation about Pakistani actress Laiba Khan’s personal life has intensified on social media. There are several unverified rumours circulating online about her marriage. The popular Pakistani actress, Laiba Khan, recently got married and surprised her fans by sharing photos of her wedding ceremony on social media. She recently tied the knot at the holy site, […]
World Bank approves $379M loan for Pakistan’s power grid
The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) has approved to lend $379 million for a large-scale power transmission project in Pakistan. The scheme is designed to improve energy security and promote effective utilisation of renewable energy with the installation of reactive power management systems. The National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) will be provided […]
Security forces recover new items in recent BLA cowardly attack
In light of the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA)’s herof 2.0 ongoing operation, security forces have recovered new items including weapons and ammunition. During an operation to clear the NM and DC complex, security personnel from the SOW-FC Battalion – North neutralised seven terrorists with connections to the Fitna-al-Hindustan (FAH) along with one terrorist caught alive. […]
Shahid Afridi endorses govt decision on India match
Former Pakistan cricket team captain and star batsman Shahid Afridi has voiced his support for the government’s decision.
Pakistan inflation ticks up to 5.8 percent in January 2026
Pakistan’s inflation edged up slightly in January 2026, suggesting that the slowdown seen late last year has lost some momentum.
KLF 2026 to explore ‘Literature in a Fragile World’
The 17th edition of the Karachi Literature Festival, themed ‘Literature in a Fragile World,” will be held from February 6 to 8.
PTI foreign funding case: leaders, including Imran Khan, accused of receiving illegal funding
According to the reports on Monday, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders, including PTI founder and former prime minister of Pakistan Imran Khan, Arif Naqvi, Tariq Rahim, Tariq Shafiq, Hamid Zaman, and others, have been accused of receiving illegal foreign funding. The PTI foreign funding case has once again come into focus after authorities revealed that an […]
Onion price fall pushes poor farmers into crisis in Lower Sindh
An alarming situation has emerged in Lower Sindh as poor farmers are compelled to sell a one-maund sack of onions for only Rs. 500.
Kashmir Day: Public holiday announced on Feb 5
The federal government has announced a public holiday for Kashmir Day on February 5, 2026. It will be the first public holiday of 2026. Kashmir Day is observed by people all across the different provinces of Pakistan as a public holiday every year. All government, semi government departments, schools, colleges, banks will remain closed on […]
Lahore hospitals on high alert for Basant 2026
As Basant approaches, the government has placed Lahore hospitals on high alert in preparation for the festival, kicking off from February 6, 2026. The Punjab Health Department has issued directives putting 13 government hospitals in the city on high alert during Basant festival. The entire staff has been directed to ensure full availability of medical, […]
Karachi roads to remain closed for one week
In addition to the suffering of daily commuters in Karachi, the traffic police have announced that several roads will remain closed for one week across the metropolis. The daily commuters in Karachi struggle to reach their destinations, specifically on the busy University Road due to the construction of Red Line Project. This time, the infamous […]
Rs5.7b incentive package proposed to boost electric vehicles
Govt has been offering a broad financial package to encourage electric vehicles and there is a plan to offer incentives of Rs 5.7 billion.
Honda CG 125 now available on easy monthly installments
Buying a motorcycle has become easier for many Pakistanis as banks step up efforts to support buyers facing rising prices and tight budgets.
Political interference in cricket pushed situation out of control: Shashi Tharoor
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has strongly criticised the politicisation of sports, terming it as “deeply shameful” and harmful to the harmony of the region. He said that Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman should not have been deprived of playing his contract in Kolkata as it was “highly unfortunate.” Tharoor had warned that the misery has […]
Bahria Town property in Murree to be auctioned, investors worried
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced auction Bahria Town property in Tehsil Murree causing a wave of fear and worry amongst investors over the possible loss of their hard-earned money.
School, college timings changed, check new schedule here
As the cold wave ends in Islamabad, the timings of schools and colleges have also changed to non-winter timings in the federal capital. As per details, new timings were announced for schools and colleges in Islamabad for winter season. However, the educational institutions have resumed their normal timings on Monday (today). From today onwards, all […]
Gold price records third straight massive drop in Pakistan
Gold prices in Pakistan have started to cool after surging to record highs last month, with the market witnessing a third straight sharp drop.
Security forces kill 22 more Fitna ul Hindustan in Balochistan operations
Security forces have intensified sanitisation operations against militants linked to Fitna ul Hindustan across various areas of Balochistan. According to security sources, follow-up operations conducted last night, 22 more terrorists were killed. In last three days, at least 177 militants have been killed in ongoing operations. Balochistan: 133 Fitna Al-Hindustan terrorists killed in two days, […]
CM Sohail Afridi holds hour-long meeting with PM Shehaz on KP security
Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi held an important meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the PM House today on KP’s deteriorating security situation. According to an official statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office Media Wing, the Prime Minister stated that close coordination between the federal and provincial governments is essential for the […]
Hania Amir, Naseem Shah spotted together, BTS pictures go viral
Social media sensation Hania Amir is back in the news after her Behind the Scenes (BTS) pictures with Pakistan’s star cricketer Naseem Shah went viral on the internet. A recent picture of Hania Amir and Naseem has got netizens wondering, what’s cooking between the two stars? Hania has become a household name with her recent […]
Owners demand millions to rent out rooftops for Basant in Lahore
As Basant returns to Lahore after years of restrictions, rooftops across the city have quietly turned into some of the most expensive real estate for a few days.
Govt to include AI in school curriculum from 2026
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to formally introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of the curriculum in public schools from Grade 6 to Grade 12 across the province. According to official documents Khyber Pakhtunkhwa currently faces a shortage of 5,525 IT laboratories required for teaching AI. Of these 225 IT labs are needed in […]
Australia offers scholarships to Pakistani students
Australia has reiterated its commitment to the development of Pakistan by continuing the Australia Awards program.
Fully funded scholarship without IELTS announced for Pakistanis
As the IELTS fee has increased over time and it is becoming difficult for applicants to take the language test, students in Pakistan can avail the newly announced fully funded scholarships. UNESCO announced the new scholarship in Sweden for Pakistanis to enjoy a fully funded learning opportunity. The scholarship is known as UNESCO World Heritage […]
When will the next spell of rain enter Pakistan?
A new weather system has entered in the different parts of the country to bring forecasts of rain and snowfall.
Saudi Arabia suspends 1,800 foreign Umrah travel agencies
Saudi Arabia of Hajj and Umrah ended the contracts of 1800 foreign Umrah travel agencies due to bad performance.
CM Maryam announces four holidays this week for Punjab
People across Punjab will enjoy a long weekend with four consecutive holidays announced by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. In a post on her social media handles, CM Maryam shared the good news regarding the public holidays across Punjab. She said that “Punjab will enjoy a long weekend with Kashmir Day on February 5, a provincial […]
Security forces arrest one BLA terrorist alive in Noshki
Pakistan Security Forces have arrested a Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) terrorist alive in Noski. According to several media reports, the Pakistan Armed Forces killed more than 140 Indian-backed terrorists in the last 48 hours. The security forces are currently conducting intelligence-based operations in different hilly areas of Balochistan to destroy the hideouts of BLA and […]
PCB reveals official Pakistan’s kit for T20 World Cup
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) revealed the official Kit of the national cricket team for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, a private media channel reported on Sunday. The colour of the newly unveiled World Cup Kit is green and has been named the “Markhor Edition.” The design clearly shows the Markhor, Pakistan’s national […]
Where will YouTuber Rajab Butt celebrate Basant?
The Punjab Government announced a three-day Basant Celebration on 6th, 7th and 8th February. However, the well-known YouTuber Rajab But told a private media channel that he is going to celebrate Basant. The well-known YouTuber said that he will celebrate the 1st day in Old Lahore (Androon Lahore), adding that “Old Lahore is the perfect […]
Atta Tarar praises security forces, exposes BLA’s 12-city plan
Information Minister Atta Tarar said that the banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and other Fitna-ul-Hindustan terrorists wanted to attack 12 cities of Balochistan. He remarked that the only purpose of these banned terrorist organisations was to destroy the peace of Balochistan. Information Minister Atta Tarar paid tribute to security forces, including the Pakistan Army, for […]
Pakistan’s armed forces killed BLA’s key commander, Basham Bachu
Basham Bachu was the key commander of the banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA). According to media reports, Pakistan’s armed forces killed Basham Bachu during the recent conflict in Balochistan. The reports also confirmed that Pakistan’s security forces made BLA’s 12 attacks unsuccessful in different areas of Balochistan. Several media reports confirmed that a lethal security […]
Fact Check: Reports of Mastung attack and Gwadar explosions are false
Pakistan Connect did a fact check and dismissed claims circulating on social media about firing and explosions at a new Chinese camp in Gwadar, terming them false and misleading. According to Fact Check, propaganda shared by an Indian RAW-linked account, “Baba Banaras,” has no connection with ground realities. The clarification said that videos being circulated […]
BLA’s Bashir Zeb video is not recent, filmed in Afghanistan: Intelligence sources
Top intelligence sources have confirmed that the video of Bashir Zeb being made viral by the BLA with motorcyclists was filmed in Afghanistan two months ago. According to the report of Intelligence security agencies, BLA’s commander Bashir Zeb is currently not in Pakistan. However, the sources confirmed that the video of BLA’s terrorist was not […]