Pakistan news today
Here are some of the top news stories from Pakistan today:
Politics
- Imran Khan, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, has announced that the government will take steps to address the economic crisis facing the country. (Source: Dawn)
- The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government has decided to increase the prices of petroleum products, including petrol and diesel, by up to 10%. (Source: The News)
- The opposition parties in Pakistan have accused the government of trying to suppress the voices of the people and have called for a nationwide protest against the government's policies. (Source: The Express Tribune)
Economy
- The Pakistani rupee has continued to depreciate against the US dollar, with the exchange rate reaching a new low of 155.50. (Source: Business Recorder)
- The country's foreign exchange reserves have fallen to a critical level, with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reporting a decline of $1.4 billion in the last week. (Source: The News)
- The government has announced a package of incentives to boost the country's economy, including a reduction in taxes and an increase in subsidies for industries. (Source: Dawn)
Security
- A suicide bombing attack on a mosque in Peshawar has killed at least 15 people and injured many more. (Source: The News)
- The Pakistani military has launched a operation against terrorist groups in the northwestern region of the country. (Source: Dawn)
- The government has announced a reward of Rs 10 million for information leading to the arrest of the perpetrators of a recent attack on a police van in Karachi. (Source: The Express Tribune)
Sports
- The Pakistan cricket team has won the first Test match against Sri Lanka, with a victory by an innings and 16 runs. (Source: The News)
- The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has announced the schedule for the upcoming season, with the tournament set to start on February 20. (Source: Dawn)
- The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced a new coaching staff for the national hockey team, with the appointment of a new head coach and assistant coaches. (Source: The Express Tribune)
Other News
- A severe heatwave has hit several parts of the country, with temperatures reaching as high as 45 degrees Celsius in some areas. (Source: The News)
- The government has announced a plan to provide free education to all children in the country, with the aim of increasing literacy rates and reducing poverty. (Source: Dawn)
- A new species of lizard has been discovered in the northwestern region of the country, with scientists describing it as a "significant find" for the field of herpetology. (Source: The Express Tribune)
These are just a few of the top news stories from Pakistan today.