Pakistan updates: Dolphin Squad suspensions, Gaza Peace Board role, KP governance reforms, and 46 new SDPOs in Balochistan.

Islamabad leaders criticise PTI over Hamid Raza's tweet, calling party politics selfish and personality-driven.

Punjab warns citizens against donating to 89 banned organisations, citing the Anti-Terrorism Act to prevent funding of terrorism.

Balochistan addresses female school dropouts by making menstrual health products affordable, promoting education and wellbeing.

Pakistan warns Afghanistan to take action against TTP militants or face potential cross-border strikes.

PM Shahbaz Sharif urges for an independent Palestinian state to achieve lasting peace in Gaza at the first Board meeting.

Imran Khan’s eye treatment at Adiala Jail proceeds without the recommended expert doctors. Vision shows encouraging improvement.

IMF recognises Pakistan’s economic improvement, fiscal surplus, controlled inflation, and first current account surplus in 14 years.

PTI leaders in Kot Lakhpat Jail appeal to postpone protests during Ramadan, urging parliamentary focus and party strengthening.

Islamabad confirms Afghan-trained militants behind Bajaur and Islamabad attacks, highlighting cross-border terrorism threats.

Punjab issues new transport policy allowing luxury vehicles and higher petrol limits, including unlimited fuel for top officials.

PTI says the government's silence on Imran Khan’s health is raising public concern and demands full transparency and immediate access to personal doctors.

Pakistan sees key political, social, and governance updates: bail for protesters, welfare boosts, health recoveries, and provincial reforms.

Pakistan signs deal with the U.S. to redevelop New York’s Roosevelt Hotel, unlocking a $1B asset and boosting bilateral economic ties.

Balochistan clerics urge dialogue, justice, and local development to end violence and restore peace and stability in the province.

Punjab Airlines to start domestic flights in April 2026; CM's helicopter included; international routes planned after 2 years of operations.

HRCP urges Punjab to ban CCD competitions after 924 alleged fake encounter deaths, calling for FIA and NCHR to launch a thorough investigation..

Rana Sanaullah says Imran Khan’s jail meetings may be stopped during Ramadan if KP CM Afridi proceeds with street movement plans.

Pakistan issues demarche to Taliban over Bajaur terror attack that killed 11 soldiers, warning military action if Afghan-based militants persist.

PM Shehbaz Sharif to attend Gaza Peace Board in Washington, supporting Trump’s peace plan and urging respect for the ceasefire and Palestinian rights.

KP official Shafi Jan says the Imran Khan support force is non-political and will be abolished after his release, with membership open to all.

HEC orders all Pakistani universities to introduce a mandatory AI course in every degree programme starting from the 2026 academic session.

Karachi gas leak explosion kills 16 people in Soldier Bazaar as part of a residential building collapses, trapping families under debris.

Pakistan news Feb 17–18: political protests, CTD operations, diplomatic talks, energy policy debates, and National Assembly legislative updates.

This change reflects growing alarm among lawmakers over the proliferation of child pornography and online exploitation, and an effort to align penalties more closely with the severity of harm inflicted on Pakistan’s youth

TTAP ends Islamabad sit-in but demands personal physicians’ access to jailed ex-PM Imran Khan and proper medical care.

Turkish media commends Pakistan’s robust counter-terrorism efforts in Balochistan, highlighting security measures and operational successes.

Opposition alliance continues protests, demanding that PTI founder Imran Khan be allowed access to his personal doctors for proper medical treatment.

Aleema Khan rejects government-assigned doctors, demanding proper medical care for PTI founder Imran Khan amid ongoing health and political concerns.

PM Shehbaz Sharif warns political disputes may cause instability, urging dialogue, cooperation, and diplomacy to strengthen national and international ties.