Humans
The BBC has announced special programmes to celebrate the 100th birthday of David Attenborough. The famous presenter will turn 100 on 8 May. The BBC plans to mark this historic moment with a full week of special shows, including both new and classic programmes. One of the new documentaries is
World
Strong financial and military support for the Gaza Strip was announced during the Gaza Board of Peace meeting. Several regional countries promised large amounts of aid to help rebuild the area and support long-term stability. The biggest financial pledge came from United Arab Emirates. Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed
Sports
It was a day full of joy and celebration at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Two athletes marked their birthdays in a very special way by winning Olympic medals. Chinese snowboarder Su Yiming celebrated his 22nd birthday with a gold medal in the men’s snowboard slopestyle event. The competition took
Sports
Day 14 of the 2026 Winter Olympics is being held today, Friday, 20 February 2026. With the Closing Ceremony set for 22 February, the competition is reaching its final and most exciting stage. Six gold medals are being decided across major events. One of the biggest highlights came in figure
Health
A major step in healthcare innovation was announced at the World Health Expo (WHX) Dubai 2026, where Boston Health AI partnered with Emirates Health Services (EHS) to introduce “Amal” the UAE’s first clinical intelligence platform. The launch took place during the global healthcare event in Dubai, which attracted more
National
Pakistan has begun the first fast of Ramadan 2026 today (Thursday) after the crescent moon was officially sighted. The announcement was made by Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad, Chairman of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee. The main meeting of the committee was held in Peshawar on Wednesday evening around 5pm.
Sports
The Deaflympics are international multi-sport games where deaf athletes compete at the highest level. The event is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Unlike the Olympics or Paralympics, athletes at the Deaflympics cannot rely on sound signals such as whistles or starting guns. Instead, visual signals are used
Featured
Millions of people around the world are celebrating Lunar New Year this February. In 2026, the festival begins on Tuesday, 17 February. The celebrations start from the evening before and continue for 15 days. Lunar New Year is one of the most important festivals for many East and South-East
Sports
Pakistan sealed their place in the Super 8 stage with a strong 102-run victory over Namibia in Colombo. After facing heavy criticism following a big defeat to India, the team responded with an impressive all round performance. Batting first after winning the toss at the Sinhalese Sports Club, Pakistan
Government
The Punjab Government has announced major price relief on cooking oil and ghee for the holy month of Ramadan. The decision aims to help families manage their household expenses during the fasting month. According to officials, discounts between Rs. 10 and Rs. 16 per kilogram will be offered on all
World
The holy month of Ramadan 1447 AH has officially started in Saudi Arabia today, Wednesday, 18 February 2026. The announcement was made on Tuesday evening after the crescent moon was sighted in different parts of the Kingdom. The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia confirmed the beginning of Ramadan after receiving
National
The SUPARCO has shared its weather outlook for the upcoming month of Ramadan 1447 Hijri. According to the forecast, most parts of Pakistan are expected to experience pleasant weather during the holy month. Temperatures will remain moderate at the start of Ramadan, bringing relief to people who will be observing