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India and the EU announced a sweeping trade pact after two decades of negotiations, aiming to create a market of about two billion people. The deal would cut tariffs on most European exports and reduce duties on cars and wines, while opening access across services and other sectors.
Punjab has directed public hospitals to link CCTV cameras in emergency and OPD areas with the Punjab Safe Cities Authority network. The move is intended to deter violence, protect assets, and improve real-time monitoring and emergency response.
At least 15 people died after a ferry accident in the southern Philippines, with 316 rescued and 28 still missing. Authorities have launched an investigation as the Coast Guard and military continue search operations.
A new western system entered Balochistan, bringing snowfall to Quetta, Ziarat and Kalat and heavy rain in areas including Chaman. The PMD expects rain and snow in several regions of Pakistan through Tuesday.
Gold vaulted past $5,000 an ounce to a record high as investors piled into safe-haven assets amid geopolitical and trade uncertainty. Silver extended its rally above $104, while platinum slipped and palladium posted modest gains.
Islamabad and the KP government traded sharp claims over the Tirah displacement as severe snowfall and security fears disrupted life in the valley. Federal ministers denied ordering an evacuation, while KP’s chief minister said residents were forced to leave amid worsening conditions.
Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah rejected attempts to blame the 18th Amendment for the Gul Plaza fire, saying the approvals and expansions predated it. He announced compensation for victims’ families and a two-year plan to rebuild shops, alongside temporary relocation and financing support for traders.
The National Assembly’s official YouTube channel became unavailable, taking parliamentary livestreams offline and prompting opposition allegations of censorship. Assembly officials said the disruption was due to a technical fault as a joint session passed three previously returned bills.
Ahsan Iqbal defended Pakistan’s entry into Trump’s Gaza-focused Board of Peace, calling it a diplomatic success and saying Islamabad’s stance on Palestine and Israel remains unchanged. Opposition parties protested, alleging the move lacked consultation and clarity on the board’s mandate.
FBR revised customs values for 62 models of used phones, a change officials say should reduce PTA-related taxes and lower retail prices. The new valuations cover major brands, address import-stage disputes, and are framed as a step to improve affordability and digital access.
Pakistani cricketers said they invested in a foreign venture but deny being victims of a scam, blaming the uproar on reports of bounced cheques. The company owner rejected fraud claims, citing written agreements and guarantee cheques, while PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi sought clarification from players.
Rose Byrne received her first Oscar nomination, making the Best Actress lineup for her role in “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.” She described the recognition as surreal, with the Academy Awards ceremony scheduled for March 15.
