Australia Announces Fully Funded Scholarships for Pakistani Students  Australia Announces Fully Funded Scholarships for Pakistani Students Australia has announced a new round of fully funded scholarships for Pakistani students under the prestigious Australia Awards Scholarship Program, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening educational and development ties with Pakistan. The scholarships are aimed at high-achieving and motivated individuals who demonstrate strong academic performance, leadership potential, and a clear commitment to contributing to Pakistan’s long-term socio-economic development. The program is primarily focused on master’s degree studies at leading Australian universities. Comprehensive Financial Support The Australia Awards Scholarships offer complete financial coverage, allowing students to focus fully on their academic pursuits. The scholarship package includes: Full tuition fee coverage Living allowance for daily expenses Return economy airfare between Pak...

 Pakistanis are gearing up for Ramadan 2026 as the Met Office shared its latest moon sighting forecast. The first day of Ramadan is expected on 19th February, with a strong possibility of spotting the crescent on the evening of 18th February. Meteorologists confirmed that the moon will be born on 17th February at 5:01 PM. On 18th February, the crescent will be around 26 hours old, with sunset at 6:25 PM and the moon setting at 7:24 PM, offering an ideal window for sighting. The Met Office also cautioned that partly cloudy skies in many areas may affect visibility, but the evening of 18th February remains the most promising for observing the holy month’s first moon. Image is AI-generated and is just for reference. #Ramadan2026 #MoonSighting #Pakistan #ShaneRamzan #muslim #holymonth #Pakistan

 Is Pakistan Saying Goodbye to the Rs. 5000 Note? In recent days, social media has been buzzing with speculation about whether the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is planning to discontinue the Rs. 5000 currency note. The rumors have sparked concern among the public, especially traders and individuals who frequently deal in high-value cash transactions. As of now, there is no official announcement from the State Bank of Pakistan confirming the discontinuation of the Rs. 5000 note. SBP has not issued any notification, press release, or policy update suggesting that the highest denomination note is being withdrawn from circulation. Such rumors usually surface due to discussions around economic reforms, anti-corruption measures, inflation control, or digitization of payments. In some countries, high-denomination notes have been withdrawn to curb black money and undocumented cash flows, which is why similar assumptions are often made about Pakistan. However, discontinuing a major currency...

 Public Holiday on Urs of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar The Government of Sindh has announced a public holiday on Saturday, 7th February 2026, on the occasion of the Urs of Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar (RA). The holiday will be observed across Sindh. All government offices and educational institutions will remain closed, except essential services.  The Urs is marked with religious gatherings at Sehwan Sharif, where thousands of devotees pay tribute to the great Sufi saint. The occasion reflects the message of peace, love, and unity taught by Lal Shahbaz Qalandar. #SindhNews #BreakingNews #PakistanUpdates #getuppakistan  #SehwanSharif #Urs2026 #SufiSaint #IslamicHeritageMonth

 Lahore is buzzing with color and excitement as Basant makes a grand return after 25 years, with over Rs540 million worth of kites and string sold in just three days.  Officials say more than 500,000 kites were purchased in a single day as markets, especially Mochi Gate, remained packed with eager buyers.  The festival will be celebrated from February 6 to 8 under strict safety measures, with public holidays announced on February 6 and 7.  Image is Ai generated and is just for reference  #Basant2026 #Lahore #KiteFestival #Punjab #MaryamNawaz #BasantReturns #CulturalCelebration #PakistanFestivals

 Taxila, an ancient city in present-day Punjab, Pakistan, is widely regarded as the location of one of the world’s earliest universities, dating back to the 6th or 7th century BCE.  Known as a major hub of education, it existed centuries before the rise of European universities.  Scholars and students traveled from distant regions to gain knowledge in fields including medicine, philosophy, politics, and astronomy.  Taxila’s legacy highlights the region’s deep academic heritage and its historic role in shaping intellectual thought, cultural exchange, and advanced learning in the ancient world. Image is Ai generated and is just for reference  #Taxila #AncientUniversity #History #PakistanHeritage #Education #AncientCivilization #Learning #CulturalExchange

 Pakistan achieved a major trade milestone in January 2026, as exports crossed $3 billion for the first time, helping narrow the trade deficit by 28.5% to $2.725 billion compared to December 2025.  Exports rose 34.96% month-on-month to $3.061bn, while imports fell 4.85% to $5.786bn. On a yearly basis, exports increased 3.73%, and imports decreased 1.41%, slightly reducing the trade gap.  Despite this positive monthly performance, cumulative trade from July–January FY26 shows a widened deficit of $22.038bn, highlighting ongoing challenges in Pakistan’s trade and balance of payments. #PakistanExports #TradeDeficit #PakistanEconomy #ExportsGrowth #Imports #TradeNews #PBS