Friday, February 27, 2026

Pakistan's Operation ‘Ghazab lil-Haq’ against Afghanistan: What the name means February 26, 2026 at 11:01PM

Pakistan launched "Operation Ghazab lil-Haq," a retaliatory military campaign, targeting Afghan Taliban defense positions in response to alleged unprovoked cross-border firing. Senior ministers confirmed a large-scale counter-offensive, with Pakistan reporting significant Taliban casualties and destroyed infrastructure. Afghanistan claimed to have killed Pakistani soldiers in retaliatory operations along the Durand Line.

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Dubai set to introduce Uber-bookable electric air taxis later this year 2026-02-26T12:16:57Z

Dubai is set to revolutionize travel by integrating air taxis into the Uber app. Passengers will soon book aerial rides as easily as car journeys. This innovative feature will manage the entire trip, from a car transfer to the take-off point, the electric air taxi flight, and onward ground transport.

Dubai parking fees may rise in 2026 as traffic authorities review tariff hike 2026-02-26T11:26:37Z

Dubai motorists may soon face increased public parking charges as Parkin seeks tariff revisions. Introduced in April 2025, a variable pricing model saw hourly rates jump 51%, prompting many to opt for seasonal cards. This shift has led Parkin to request a recalibration to better reflect demand and usage patterns, with potential approval pending from the Executive Council.