by Muazzama Hasan | Feb 21, 2026 | Latest News, Governance & Policy
The Punjab government is fast-tracking its ambitious aviation project, with Punjab Airlines (also referred to as Air Punjab) officially scheduled to begin operations in April 2026. Sources revealed on February 19 that the airline has initially secured seven passenger...
by Muazzama Hasan | Feb 21, 2026 | Latest News, Global Affairs, Palestine-Israel, War & Conflict
On February 19, 2026, Gulf nations took a central role in the inaugural meeting of President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace in Washington, D.C. Collectively pledging over $4 billion, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the UAE signaled strong regional support for the...
by Muazzama Hasan | Feb 21, 2026 | Latest News, Economics and Trade, Governance & Policy
Pakistan has reached an agreement to secure a $600 million short-term loan from Standard Chartered Bank, London, to stabilize its fluctuating foreign exchange reserves. This move comes as the government faces a significant gap in its external financing targets, having...
by Muazzama Hasan | Feb 21, 2026 | Crime & Lawfare, Global Affairs, Latest News
In an unprecedented blow to the British monarchy, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, was arrested at his residence on the Sandringham Estate. The arrest, carried out by Thames Valley Police on his 66th birthday, follows a high-stakes investigation...
by Muazzama Hasan | Feb 21, 2026 | Latest News, Governance & Policy
The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) issued a landmark notification making a three-credit-hour course on Artificial Intelligence (AI) mandatory for every undergraduate and postgraduate degree programme in the country. This directive applies to all public...