by Muazzama Hasan | Feb 18, 2026 | Latest News, Global Affairs, Palestine-Israel, War & Conflict
On February 16, 2026, Israeli police announced a massive “day and night” deployment around the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East Jerusalem for the holy month of Ramadan. Senior officer Arad Braverman confirmed that thousands of personnel will be stationed to...
by Muazzama Hasan | Feb 18, 2026 | Latest News, Global Affairs, Governance & Policy
Bangladesh entered a new political era as Tarique Rahman, Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), was sworn in as the 11th Prime Minister. The historic ceremony took place at the South Plaza of Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban in Dhaka, marking the end of 18 months...
by Muazzama Hasan | Feb 18, 2026 | Latest News, Governance & Policy
On February 16, 2026, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz launched the “Maryam Ko Batayein” Helpline 1000, a specialized initiative to provide Rs 10,000 cash assistance to deserving families during Ramadan. This program aims to bypass long queues by...
by Muazzama Hasan | Feb 18, 2026 | Latest News, Governance & Policy
The Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety officially notified the Nisab for Zakat at Rs 503,529 for the Islamic year 1446-47 A.H. This threshold determines the minimum balance required in a bank account for the automatic deduction of Zakat at source. The...
by Muazzama Hasan | Feb 18, 2026 | Latest News, Governance & Policy
On February 17, 2026, Senator Rubina Khalid, Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), announced a significant increase in stipends across multiple welfare schemes. Designed as a “Ramzan gift” to help low-income households manage rising...
