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Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceTTAP's 8 February strike call draws largely muted nationwide response
A nationwide wheel-jam and shutter-down strike called by the opposition TTAP and PTI on 8 February 2026 drew a muted response, with normal life continuing in most cities.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceLahore air quality stays 'unhealthy' as AQI averages 185-215
Lahore and several Punjab districts continued to record unhealthy air on 8 February 2026, with the city's AQI averaging between 185 and 215, monitors said.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceBalochistan Police arrest 1,698 suspects in province-wide crackdown
Balochistan Police registered 352 cases and arrested 1,698 suspects in operations against drug dealers, bandits and other criminals, rescuing six hostages.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceThousands bury Islamabad mosque victims as Iran, Azerbaijan send condolences
Mass funerals were held in Islamabad on Saturday 7 February 2026 for victims of the imambargah suicide bombing, as Iran and Azerbaijan conveyed condolences to Pakistan.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceFour held as Islamabad says blast ‘mastermind’ was Afghan national trained across border
Pakistan arrested four facilitators of Friday’s Islamabad imambargah bombing including the alleged mastermind after overnight KP raids on 7 February 2026.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceSuicide bomber kills dozens at Islamabad imambargah during Friday prayers
A suicide bomber struck Imambargah Khadijah al-Kubra in Islamabad's Tarlai area during Friday prayers on 6 February 2026, killing worshippers and wounding scores.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernancePakistan observes Kashmir Solidarity Day with rallies and a PM appeal
Pakistan marked Kashmir Solidarity Day on 5 February 2026 with a nationwide one-minute silence, rallies and a prime ministerial message on self-determination.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceISPR says Balochistan operation Radd-ul-Fitna-1 killed 216 militants
The military's media wing said security forces concluded Operation Radd-ul-Fitna-1 in Balochistan, killing 216 militants, while 36 civilians and 22 personnel also died.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernancePM Shehbaz chairs cabinet, vows to eradicate terrorism after Balochistan attacks
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a federal cabinet meeting on 4 February 2026 that offered prayers for the Balochistan attack victims and approved ECC decisions.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernancePakistan forces retake Nushki from BLA after three-day battle, drones and helicopters used
Pakistan Armed Forces retook Nushki in Balochistan from BLA fighters on 4 February 2026 after a three-day battle, using drones and helicopters to end the siege.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceFOSPAH rules 'no bachelors' housing bans illegal and unconstitutional
Pakistan's Federal Ombudsperson for Protection against Harassment of Women at the Workplace declared that denying housing to unmarried people is illegal, discriminatory and void.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernancePakistan marks Shab-e-Barat as president and PM urge repentance and unity
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif issued Shab-e-Barat messages on 3 February 2026, urging repentance, self-accountability and national unity.