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Karachi mayor says rescue teams clearing basement of Gul Plaza; deadly inferno brought ‘under control’

Mayor Wahab oversees rescue operation; heavy machinery brought in to clear mall’s roof, he says.

Updated 20 Jan, 2026 11:52am

IHC reinstates bail, right to defence for Imaan, Hadi in social media posts case

Justice Azam Khan issues directions to complete the cross-examination in three days.

Published 20 Jan, 2026 12:15pm

PM Shehbaz to lead delegation to WEF summit in Davos, expected to hold ‘multiple substantive engagements’: FO

Expected to interact with several world leaders, including business executives, statement says.

Updated 20 Jan, 2026 10:50am

Australia set to pass tougher laws on guns, hate crimes after Bondi shooting

A second bill steps up penalties for hate crimes, such as jail terms up to 12 years when a religious official or preacher is involved.

Published 20 Jan, 2026 11:57am

Grid issues behind costly power, says Nepra in detailed review

Transmission system suffers from overloading, underutilisation.

Published 20 Jan, 2026 07:31am

Snow leopard found dead in Chitral

The animal was spotted in area about two months back after its long disappearance for more than 10 years.

Updated 20 Jan, 2026 09:54am

US invites Russia, Israel, Poland to Gaza ‘Board of Peace’

Kazakh, Uzbek leaders ready to join; Moscow weighs "nuances".

Updated 20 Jan, 2026 07:48am

Gold, silver scale fresh highs

Spot gold jumped 1.7 per cent to $4,672.49 an ounce by 12:05pm ET.

Published 20 Jan, 2026 07:21am

Tirah operation sparks debate in Senate

Senator Palwasha asks for her privilege motion against Aleem Khan to be taken up.

Updated 20 Jan, 2026 08:52am

One killed as 5.8-magnitude quake hits parts of GB

Landslides block Karakoram Highway and several link roads.

Updated 20 Jan, 2026 08:17am

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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Toyota’s acquisition of Mitsubishi approved

Acquisition part of a broader global restructuring involving Toyota Motor Corporation, Daimler Truck AG, Hino Motors Ltd, and MFTBC.

Newspaper , Published 16 Jan, 2026 06:28am

Toyota’s acquisition of Mitsubishi approved

Search operation begins to locate over 50 missing people at Karachi’s Gul Plaza as fire doused after 24 hours

South DC says 6 people, including a firefighter, among the dead; part of building has collapsed; CM says building very old, housed more than 1,000 shops.

, Updated 18 Jan, 2026 11:18pm

Search operation begins to locate over 50 missing people at Karachi’s Gul Plaza as fire doused after 24 hours

Basmati boom propels Pakistan past Vietnam

December surge boosts rankings despite structural challenges.

Newspaper , Published 18 Jan, 2026 07:14am

Basmati boom propels Pakistan past Vietnam

Trump invites PM Shehbaz to join Gaza ‘Board of Peace’: FO

“Pakistan will remain engaged with international efforts for peace and security in Gaza,” says FO.

World , Updated 18 Jan, 2026 09:36pm

Trump invites PM Shehbaz to join Gaza ‘Board of Peace’: FO

Gul Plaza inferno death toll rises to 23; Karachi mayor says 65 people remain missing

Sindh CM announces Rs10m compensation for victims' families, pledges to rehabilitate affected traders, reconstruct the mall.

Pakistan , Updated 19 Jan, 2026 11:46pm

Gul Plaza inferno death toll rises to 23; Karachi mayor says 65 people remain missing

Gaza second phase

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Time to make PIA a budget airline

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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

Gul Plaza fire leaves Karachi families counting hours, clinging to ‘final messages’

Firefighters were able to douse the blaze after 24 hours; six dead, more than 50 people missing.

Pakistan , Updated 18 Jan, 2026 11:27pm

Gul Plaza fire leaves Karachi families counting hours, clinging to ‘final messages’

Israel PM holds coalition meeting after objecting to Gaza advisory panel formed by White House

Media reports say leaders of Israel's ruling coalition were to examine the composition of the Gaza Executive Board, which also includes Turkey.

World , Published 18 Jan, 2026 02:02pm

Israel PM holds coalition meeting after objecting to Gaza advisory panel formed by White House

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Trump has chosen to keep the medal, and although it is a symbolic prize, it implies responsibility.

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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

Rainwater storage tanks project in Lahore likely to complete by Feb 15

The initiative will also help prevent urban flooding, raise water table.

Pakistan , Updated 17 Jan, 2026 10:34am

Rainwater storage tanks project in Lahore likely to complete by Feb 15

PAF contingent arrives in Saudi Arabia for combat exercise ‘Spears of Victory 2026’: ISPR

Seeks to validate operational preparedness in contested, technology-driven battle space, the statement says.

Pakistan , Updated 19 Jan, 2026 02:21pm

PAF contingent arrives in Saudi Arabia for combat exercise ‘Spears of Victory 2026’: ISPR

Experts warn elite capture, unchecked development eroding Islamabad’s green spaces

Dr Zafar Mirza strongly condemns tree-cutting in Islamabad, terming it a brutal act against nature and a direct assault on public health and environmental sustainability.

Newspaper , Updated 18 Jan, 2026 07:57pm

Experts warn elite capture, unchecked development eroding Islamabad’s green spaces

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”.

World , Updated 19 Jan, 2026 02:33pm

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

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.

World , Updated 17 Jan, 2026 10:34pm

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

Unknown assailants blow up another key bridge in North Waziristan’s Mir Ali, cutting off access and sparking anger

Residents have demanded urgent reconstruction of the bridge on an emergency basis and improved long-term security arrangements.

Pakistan , Updated 18 Jan, 2026 07:49pm

Unknown assailants blow up another key bridge in North Waziristan’s Mir Ali, cutting off access and sparking anger

In pictures: Shops reduced to rubble, families concerned as rescuers fight Karachi’s Gul Plaza blaze

Scenes from the site showed fire tenders, water tankers and ambulances sprawling MA Jinnah Road, where worried families had gathered in search of their loved ones.

Pakistan , Updated 19 Jan, 2026 02:08pm

In pictures: Shops reduced to rubble, families concerned as rescuers fight Karachi’s Gul Plaza blaze

World markets face fresh jolt after US tariff threat over Greenland

Macron wants "never-before-used anti-coercion instrument" against US; Meloni calls tariff threat a "mistake".

Newspaper , Published 19 Jan, 2026 07:42am

World markets face fresh jolt after US tariff threat over Greenland

Joint katcha operation launched using drones, APCs

Around 1,700 personnel deployed as Punjab and Sindh police, Rangers pursue riverine bandits.

Newspaper , Published 19 Jan, 2026 06:22am

Joint katcha operation launched using drones, APCs

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