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Talks only possible if other side realises excesses committed: Achakzai

Newly appointed NA opposition leader terms preventing Imran from meeting his family a violation of fundamental rights.

Updated 18 Jan, 2026 07:26am

At least 3 dead in fire at Karachi’s Gul Plaza shopping mall

Rescue 1122 spokesperson says people are stuck on the upper portion of the high-rise building.

Updated 18 Jan, 2026 01:01am

Trump threatens allies with tariffs to force Greenland sale

Duties start at 10pc on eight nations from Feb 1 and could rise to 25pc in June; penalties to remain until deal is complete.

Updated 18 Jan, 2026 07:57am

40 samples test positive for poliovirus in December

127 sewage samples from 87 districts were tested for the presence of poliovirus in December, says official.

Published 18 Jan, 2026 07:06am

Trump invites world leaders to join Gaza ‘Board of Peace’

The leaders of Egypt, Turkiye, Argentina and Canada have been asked to join; Canadian PM Carney's aide says he intends to accepts Trump's invitiation.

Updated 17 Jan, 2026 10:34pm

U-19 World Cup: No handshake between India and Bangladesh at toss but players shake hands after game

BCB says lack of handshake "completely unintentional and resulted from a momentary lapse in concentration”.

Updated 17 Jan, 2026 10:27pm

Speaker Sadiq says statements against Pakistan, armed forces will not be allowed in National Assembly

“Negative or controversial remarks on the role of the judiciary, the armed forces of Pakistan and judges are unacceptable,” he says.

Published 17 Jan, 2026 09:14pm

Incarcerated PTI leaders call for appointing MWM chief Abbas opposition leader in Senate ‘immediately’

Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Dr Yasmin Rashid, Senator Ejaz Chaudhry, Mian Mehmoodur Rasheed and Umar Sarfraz Cheema congratulate Achakzai on appointment as NA opposition leader.

Published 17 Jan, 2026 08:17pm

India fines IndiGo record $2.45m after December flight cancellations

The airline had cancelled about 4,500 flights in the initial weeks of December, leaving tens of thousands of passengers stranded.

Published 17 Jan, 2026 09:36pm

Social media posts case: Non-bailable arrest warrants for Imaan, Hadi reissued

Accused intentionally concealing themselves to evade arrest, NCCIA official tells court.

Published 17 Jan, 2026 06:45pm

Giuffre Family Demands Answers Over Heavily Redacted Epstein Documents

Mercosur Leaders Meet in Brazil Ahead of EU Trade Deal Signing

Cambodian Students Struggle to Attend School Amid Ongoing Border Clashes

US, Jordanian Forces Launch Airstrikes on ISIS Targets in Syria

Funeral Held for 5 Palestinians Killed in Israeli Attack on Gaza School Shelter

Elise Stefanik exits politics, drops New York governor bid in surprise move

Taiwan stabbing: President Lai vows full probe after 3 killed in Taipei rampage

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World , Updated 16 Jan, 2026 10:33am

Trump accepts Nobel medal from Venezuelan opposition leader Machado

No more imports of ‘personal’ used cars

Commerce ministry restricts import of second-hand vehicles to "gift" and "transfer-of-residence" schemes.

Newspaper , Updated 16 Jan, 2026 07:43am

Netanyahu urged Trump not to attack Iran: report

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirms that President Trump spoke with Netanyahu but declines to elaborate.

World , Published 16 Jan, 2026 11:01am

Netanyahu urged Trump not to attack Iran: report

Pakistan-born Asad Ayaz named Disney’s first-ever chief marketing and brand officer

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Business , Published 15 Jan, 2026 10:57pm

Visa freeze

If the real concern is illegal immigration, freezing lawful pathways makes little sense.

Newspaper , Updated 16 Jan, 2026 09:05am

Pakistani passport ranking improves by five places, now ranked 98th

Mohsin Naqvi vows to keep "momentum" going; passport tied with Yemen.

Pakistan , Updated 15 Jan, 2026 11:54am

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Russia-Pakistan relations ‘genuinely mutually beneficial’, says President Putin

Says "We maintain close cooperation with Pakistan, a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation."

Pakistan , Published 16 Jan, 2026 07:23pm

Russia-Pakistan relations ‘genuinely mutually beneficial’, says President Putin

Pakistan-Saudi-Turkiye defence deal in pipeline, minister confirms

Raza Hayat Harraj told Reuters that the potential deal between the three countries is separate from a bilateral Saudi-Pakistani accord announced last year.

World , Updated 15 Jan, 2026 08:50pm

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India liquidates Chabahar stakes over Trump’s tariff threat

Per sources, Taliban's rise in Afghanistan is diminishing Chabahar's primary utility as a gateway, and with Iran facing internal unrest, its strategic returns appear increasingly uncertain.

World , Published 16 Jan, 2026 10:21pm

India liquidates Chabahar stakes over Trump’s tariff threat

US immigrant visa processing pause: Pakistanis will still be able to submit applications, attend scheduled interviews

Suspension does not revoke any immigrant visas already issued, nor does it apply to tourist or other non-immigrant visas, according to State Department.

Pakistan , Published 15 Jan, 2026 09:29pm

US immigrant visa processing pause: Pakistanis will still be able to submit applications, attend scheduled interviews

US announces suspension of immigrant visa processing for Pakistan, 74 other countries from Jan 21

State Department says the freeze will remain in place until authorities can ensure that new immigrants will not draw on American taxpayer resources.

World , Updated 15 Jan, 2026 11:19am

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Why do so many people in Pakistan suddenly have a button phone? (It’s not for the vibes)

Of the 12.05 million mobile phone units assembled during the first five months of 2025, 54pc or 6.53 million were 2G feature phones, PTA data reveals.

Blogs , Published 16 Jan, 2026 02:10pm

Toyota’s acquisition of Mitsubishi approved

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Newspaper , Published 16 Jan, 2026 06:28am

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Taliban leader’s speech lays bare ‘Kandahar vs Kabul’ divide

Report claims Hibatullah Akhundzada ‘spooked’ by possibility of schism between his hardline base in south, more pragmatic ministers in capital.

Newspaper , Updated 16 Jan, 2026 09:14am

Taliban leader’s speech lays bare ‘Kandahar vs Kabul’ divide

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Who is Ali Shaath, Palestinian chosen by Trump to lead Gaza

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Newspaper , Updated 16 Jan, 2026 07:59am

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Newspaper , Updated 16 Jan, 2026 09:33am

Trump informed Iran he does not intend to attack, asked Tehran to exercise restraint: envoy

Alleges that statements made by Trump and Netanyahu further stoked unrest; describes protests as "worst" in the country's history.

World , Published 15 Jan, 2026 03:59pm

Trump informed Iran he does not intend to attack, asked Tehran to exercise restraint: envoy

Pause on immigrant visas until vetting meets ‘maximum degree’ of eligibility, says US mission in Pakistan

Embassy clarifies that the action does not apply to non-immigrant visas, like students, athletes, and families.

Pakistan , Published 16 Jan, 2026 09:39pm

Pause on immigrant visas until vetting meets ‘maximum degree’ of eligibility, says US mission in Pakistan

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Newspaper , Published 16 Jan, 2026 08:21am

Usman Mirza, four others sentenced to life in Islamabad couple harassment case

Two suspects acquitted; the convicts have to pay a fine of Rs200,000 each.

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Social media posts case: Court directs Islamabad DIG to arrest Imaan, Hadi ‘within 24 hours’

Judge Majoka warns police of contempt in case of non-compliance.

, Updated 16 Jan, 2026 12:44pm

Social media posts case: Court directs Islamabad DIG to arrest Imaan, Hadi ‘within 24 hours’

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Newspaper , Published 16 Jan, 2026 08:26am

Shah Mehmood Qureshi refuses to support Fawad Chaudhry’s committee, says can’t deviate from PTI’s policies

Sheds light on current political situations, says "need to look for solutions as the country could only move forward with dialogue".

Pakistan , Updated 16 Jan, 2026 07:16pm

Shah Mehmood Qureshi refuses to support Fawad Chaudhry’s committee, says can’t deviate from PTI’s policies

Sealing of heritage site ordered

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