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Pakistan’s president and prime minister congratulated Bangladesh’s BNP on its election win and expressed intent to strengthen bilateral relations. Islamabad signaled readiness to work closely with the incoming leadership to expand cooperation and regional stability.
Pakistan told the UN Security Council it remains deeply concerned about terrorist groups operating from Afghan territory. Islamabad backed the renewal of the Taliban sanctions monitoring mandate and urged decisive action to prevent cross-border militancy.
A Senate education panel voided a PIFD meeting, citing rule violations, lack of required approvals and alleged malafide intent. The committee signalled tougher oversight of universities, announced provincial visits and town halls, and said steps would be taken to address degree verification and allocation concerns.
Pakistan has named 19 ambassadors/high commissioners and consuls general for major missions abroad after PM approval. FM Ishaq Dar said the new postings are aimed at strengthening “economic diplomacy” and expanding commercial partnerships.
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz announced Rs10bn in assistance for security forces in Balochistan during a Quetta visit. She urged national unity against terrorism and met provincial leaders to discuss security and inter-provincial coordination.
An Islamabad court reissued non-bailable arrest warrants for KP CM Sohail Afridi in a PECA-linked defamation case after repeated non-appearance. The court ordered his arrest and set February 21 as the next hearing date.
Imran Khan’s lawyer says the jailed PTI founder is in good health after a three-hour Adiala jail meeting. The visit was permitted by the Supreme Court to assess living conditions, with a report due to the court by Wednesday.
Transparency International’s CPI 2025 places Pakistan 136th out of 182, with the country’s score improving to 28. The report frames this as a marginal uptick while warning corruption pressures remain a global concern and reforms need sustained follow-through.
The Supreme Court refused to order an immediate meeting with jailed PTI founder Imran Khan, saying notice to the government is required and maintainability objections must be addressed first. The court issued notice for a later hearing and indicated the matter may be infructuous given its link to an earlier 2023 order.
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said organised begging networks have contributed to Gulf visa restrictions for Pakistanis, alleging contractor-run rings recruit vulnerable people and send beggars abroad. He also claimed facilitation by some airport-linked officials, while the UAE Consulate in Karachi denied reports of any visa ban.
PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar demanded an apology after Information Minister Atta Tarar linked PTI to terrorism. Gohar called the remarks reckless amid national mourning after the Islamabad imambargah attack and urged unity against violence.
Police briefly detained a JI MPA and party workers during a press conference outside the ECP office in Karachi. Officials deny arrests, while JI says the move was meant to intimidate protesters ahead of a planned sit-in outside the Sindh Assembly on Feb 14.
