- *Bajaur militant attack:* Eleven security personnel and a child were killed when militants stormed a checkpoint in Bajaur, with 12 terrorists also eliminated in the ensuing clash ¹.
- *Imran Khan health update:* Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar said there’s “nothing to worry about” regarding Imran’s vision, noting recent eye exams show his sight is stable, though his personal physicians continue to push for a transfer to a better‑equipped hospital ².
- *Nipah virus alert:* Pakistan has tightened border screening after two Nipah cases were reported in India, requiring thermal checks and travel‑history declarations for all incoming travelers ³.
- *Ramadan moon sighting:* The Pakistan Meteorological Department expects the Ramadan crescent to be visible on Feb 18, especially in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with clear skies over Peshawar and surrounding plains ⁴.