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At the UN Security Council, Ishaq Dar warned that Israeli actions are undermining chances for lasting peace. He urged full implementation of UNSC Resolution 2803 and reiterated Pakistan’s support for a ceasefire, humanitarian access, and Palestinian statehood.
SBP has notified Ramazan 2026 office and branch timings for banks and related financial institutions. Public dealing hours will run 9:00am–2:00pm on weekdays and 9:00am–12:30pm on Fridays, with automatic reversion after Ramazan.
The Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has confirmed the Ramadan 2026 crescent sighting after reviewing testimonies from across Pakistan. The official announcement declared that Ramadan will begin on Thursday.
PSX has announced revised Ramazan 2026 trading hours, with the market opening at 9:17am daily. Closing will be 1:30pm on weekdays and 12:30pm on Fridays, alongside updated timings for related sessions.
PSX has scheduled Ghani Dairies Limited’s listing on the main board for Feb 19 under the symbol GDL. The exchange outlined T+1 settlement, a one-share market lot, and standard CDC/NCCPL clearing arrangements.
The federal government has issued Ramadan 2026 office timings for federal departments. Five-day offices will work 9:00am–3:00pm (Mon–Thu) and 9:00am–12:30pm (Fri), while six-day offices will work 9:00am–2:00pm on operating days with the same Friday schedule.
Sindh’s education department has notified Ramadan schedules for Karachi and the wider province, setting shorter hours for single- and double-shift schools. The notification also specifies separate Friday timings for primary and secondary-level institutions.
Pakistan’s Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is meeting in Peshawar, with zonal committees across major cities collecting testimonies for the Ramadan crescent. Officials say astronomical assessments suggest the moon could be visible on Feb 18, pointing to Feb 19 as a likely first fast.
PTI has announced an “Imran Khan Release Force,” with KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi saying it will be registered and will pursue a peaceful street movement. The move follows renewed debate over Imran Khan’s health and access to personal doctors.
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has invited Bangladesh’s new Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to visit Pakistan, marking a notable high-level engagement. The two sides discussed strengthening bilateral ties, regional cooperation, and potential initiatives in education and research.
The federal government says gas will be supplied at maximum pressure during Ramadan’s key meal hours, supported by additional volumes and complaint-monitoring “situation rooms.” The power minister also pledged no electricity load-shedding during Sehri and Iftar nationwide.
SECP has issued an official list of 125 foreign companies that have wound up operations in Pakistan as of Jan 20, 2026. The regulator says the closures include branch and liaison offices across major cities and multiple sectors.
