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Balochistan to introduce Quetta–Kuchlak people’s train service to enhance affordable transit

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 21, 2026January 21, 2026

January 21, 2026January 21, 20260236

QUETTA: Pakistan Railways, in partnership with the Balochistan government, has unveiled plans to inaugurate the Quetta–Kuchlak People’s Train Service, aiming to improve transportation options within...

Pakistan accepts ‘Board of Peace’ invitation to promote lasting stability, humanitarian support in Gaza

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 21, 2026January 21, 2026

January 21, 2026January 21, 20260210

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has formally accepted an invitation to become a member of the ‘Board of Peace,’ aimed at fostering lasting stability and humanitarian support in...

PM Shehbaz calls on Palestinian counterpart in Davos

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 21, 2026January 21, 2026

January 21, 2026January 21, 20260274

DEVOS: During the World Economic Forum in Davos, Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa had the opportunity to meet with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. In this...

Rana Sanaullah reiterates call for dialogue, appeals to opposition to support political reforms

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 21, 2026January 21, 2026

January 21, 2026January 21, 20260213

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Rana Sanaullah has once again urged opposition parties to engage in dialogue, emphasizing that political discussions are crucial for...

Pakistan, China Sign $4.5 Billion MoUs in Agriculture and Food Sectors

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 21, 2026January 21, 2026

January 21, 2026January 21, 20260340

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani and Chinese firms have finalized seventy-nine Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) valued at $4.5 billion, highlighting strong Chinese investor confidence in Pakistan’s agriculture and...

Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori to request Mayor for relocation of Gul Plaza shopkeepers to Saddar parking facility

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 21, 2026January 21, 2026

January 21, 2026January 21, 20260285

KARACHI: Governor Kamran Tessori of Sindh has announced his intention to formally request the Karachi Mayor to facilitate the immediate transfer of shopkeepers from Gul...

Gohar appeals to judiciary to prioritize PTI cases

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 20, 2026January 20, 2026

January 20, 2026January 20, 20260248

ISLAMABAD: Barrister Gohar, a senior PTI leader, has called on the judiciary to expedite hearing of PTI-related cases, emphasizing the importance of justice. He expressed...

PM Shehbaz Sharif arrives in Davos to represent Pakistan at WEF 2026

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 20, 2026January 20, 2026

January 20, 2026January 20, 20260283

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, touched down in Davos, Switzerland, on Tuesday to participate in the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting scheduled from...

Pakistan extends airspace closure for Indian flights until February 2026

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 20, 2026January 20, 2026

January 20, 2026January 20, 20260419

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad has announced that it will maintain the ban on Indian-registered aircraft using its airspace for an additional month, now scheduled to remain in...

SpaceX aims for first uncrewed mars landing by late 2026

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 20, 2026January 20, 2026

January 20, 2026January 20, 20260521

WEB DESK: SpaceX is accelerating its plans to send an uncrewed Starship to Mars, targeting a launch as soon as late 2026. If achieved, this...

62 notorious bandits surrender in Katcha region during joint police crackdown

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 20, 2026January 20, 2026

January 20, 2026January 20, 20260293

SADIQABAD: Authorities from Punjab and Sindh have jointly launched a major operation targeting bandit groups in the Katcha area, according to police officials on Tuesday....

Karachi’s Gul Plaza fire death toll rises to 28, over 80 still missing

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 20, 2026January 20, 2026

January 20, 2026January 20, 20260299

KARACHI: The tragic fire at Karachi’s Gul Plaza has claimed 28 lives so far, with rescue operations ongoing and 81 individuals still unaccounted for. Authorities...

India emerges as top LNG buyer from UAE with $3 billion deal

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 20, 2026January 20, 2026

January 20, 2026January 20, 20260311

WEB DESK: India has become the leading importer of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the UAE following the signing of a $3 billion agreement. This...

MQM calls for judicial probe into Gul Plaza fire tragedy

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 20, 2026January 20, 2026

January 20, 2026January 20, 20260217

ISLAMABAD: Senior MQM-P leader Dr. Farooq Sattar on Tuesday urged the government to establish a judicial commission, headed by the Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice...

PM Shehbaz leaves for Davos to attend world economic forum

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 20, 2026January 20, 2026

January 20, 2026January 20, 20260194

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has left for Davos, Switzerland, to participate in the upcoming annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), scheduled from...

Shoaib Malik bids farewell to PSL

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 20, 2026January 20, 2026

January 20, 2026January 20, 20260326

ISLAMABAD: Legendary Pakistani cricketer and former captain Shoaib Malik has officially announced his retirement from the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Through a message shared on...

KE responds to Gul Plaza tragedy as collapse triggers power outage

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 18, 2026January 18, 2026

January 18, 2026January 18, 20260333

KARACHI: K-Electric has conveyed its profound grief over the tragic incident at Gul Plaza, extending condolences to those who lost loved ones and to the...

Trump Invites PM Shehbaz to Participate in Gaza Peace Panel: FO

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 18, 2026January 18, 2026

January 18, 2026January 18, 20260219

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has extended an invitation to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to join a proposed Gaza “Board of Peace,” an initiative aimed...

33 Still unaccounted for after Gul Plaza fire in Karachi

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 18, 2026January 18, 2026

January 18, 2026January 18, 20260257

KARACHI: At least 33 people, including women and children, are still missing following a massive fire that engulfed Gul Plaza, a major shopping center on...

Sindh CM orders probe into Gul Plaza fire, calls for citywide fire safety checks

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 18, 2026January 18, 2026

January 18, 2026January 18, 20260212

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has taken serious notice of the deadly fire that broke out at Gul Plaza and has instructed the...

Shaban crescent unlikely to be seen in Pakistan on Jan 19

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 18, 2026January 18, 2026

January 18, 2026January 18, 20260236

KARACHI: The Ruyat-e-Hilal Research Council has indicated that the moon marking the start of Shaban-ul-Muazzam is not expected to be sighted in Pakistan on the...

FIA arrests two in visa fraud, migrant smuggling case on US embassy’s Tip-Off

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 18, 2026January 18, 2026

January 18, 2026January 18, 20260294

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested two members of a gang involved in visa fraud and migrant smuggling following a tip-off from the...

PM expresses grief over Gul Plaza fire in Karachi

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 18, 2026January 18, 2026

January 18, 2026January 18, 20260280

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed deep sorrow over the deadly fire that broke out at Gul Plaza on MA Jinnah Road in Karachi,...

Deadly blaze at Karachi’s Gul Plaza claims six lives, dozens hurt

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 18, 2026January 18, 2026

January 18, 2026January 18, 20260274

KARACHI: At least six people have lost their lives and more than 20 others were injured after a massive fire ripped through Gul Plaza on...

Pakistani student launches “Qalb,” the world’s largest AI model built for Urdu

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 17, 2026January 17, 2026

January 17, 2026January 17, 20260432

LAHORE: In a landmark achievement for Pakistan’s technology sector, a homegrown Urdu-based artificial intelligence model named Qalb has officially been introduced, signaling a major leap...

Punjab revises 2026 matric, Intermediate exam calendar

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 17, 2026January 17, 2026

January 17, 2026January 17, 202603379

LAHORE: The Punjab Boards Committee of Chairpersons (PBCC) has announced a revised timetable for matriculation and intermediate examinations and results for 2026, adjusting the dates...

Karachi police detain ‘serial rapist’ involved in abusing over 100 children

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 17, 2026January 17, 2026

January 17, 2026January 17, 20260237

KARACHI: Police have arrested a serial rapist involved in the abuse of over 100 children during a raid in the Tipu Sultan area. As per...

Thousands of Polio Cases Feared in Sindh: Mustafa Kamal

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 17, 2026January 17, 2026

January 17, 2026January 17, 20260274

Karachi: Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has cautioned that Sindh could face thousands of polio cases after all environmental samples collected from Karachi and other...

US magazine endorses Pakistan’s Position on India’s Indus waters treaty violations

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 17, 2026January 17, 2026

January 17, 2026January 17, 20260248

WEB DESK: A leading American magazine has expressed strong support for Pakistan’s stance on India’s recent actions related to the Indus Waters Treaty, warning that...

Junaid Safdar’s wedding celebrations kick off with colorful Mehndi event

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 17, 2026January 17, 2026

January 17, 2026January 17, 20260739

LAHORE: The wedding festivities of Junaid Safdar, son of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and grandson of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, have officially commenced,...

DG ISPR engages with faculty and students at Islamia University Bahawalpur

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 17, 2026January 17, 2026

January 17, 2026January 17, 20260288

RAWALPINDI: Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, held an interactive session with teachers and students at Islamia University Bahawalpur,...

Shoaib Malik, Sana Javed mark second wedding anniversary

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 17, 2026January 17, 2026

January 17, 2026January 17, 20260678

WEB DESK: Former Pakistan cricket captain Shoaib Malik celebrated two years of marriage with actor Sana Javed, sharing a heartfelt message for his wife on...

Nine killed as passenger bus crashes on Makran coastal highway

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 17, 2026January 17, 2026

January 17, 2026January 17, 20260265

QUETTA: A tragic road accident claimed at least nine lives on Saturday after a passenger bus overturned on the Makran Coastal Highway in Balochistan, officials...

Rana Sanaullah calls on PTI to rejoin parliamentary committees, embrace dialogue

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 17, 2026January 17, 2026

January 17, 2026January 17, 20260238

ISLAMABAD: In a significant appeal, Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah urged Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday to re-engage with parliamentary committees, emphasizing...

Royal Navy unveils State-of-the-Art Autonomous helicopter to strengthen maritime defense

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 16, 2026January 16, 2026

January 16, 2026January 16, 20260268

LONDON: The Royal Navy of the United Kingdom has announced the successful test flight of its first full-sized, unmanned helicopter, marking a significant advancement in...

NEPRA’s 2025 power sector report criticizes Pakistan’s power distribution performance

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 16, 2026January 16, 2026

January 16, 2026January 16, 20260298

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has released its annual Power Sector Industry Report for 2025, painting a grim picture of Pakistan’s electricity...

Security Forces eliminate 20 terrorists in Kharan Balochistan: ISPR

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 16, 2026January 16, 2026

January 16, 2026January 16, 20260181

KHARAN: According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security personnel have neutralized around fifteen to twenty terrorists linked to India-sponsored groups, involved in various terrorist...

Schools to open in Punjab from Monday

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 16, 2026January 16, 2026

January 16, 2026January 16, 20260266

LAHORE: In Punjab, public and private sector schools will resume classes from Monday. According to the detail, the Provincial Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat said...

Under-19 World Cup: England edges past Pakistan by 37 runs

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 16, 2026January 16, 2026

January 16, 2026January 16, 20260161

WEB DESK: In a thrilling Under-19 World Cup encounter in Harare, England emerged victorious over Pakistan by a margin of 37 runs. Pakistan, chasing a...

Balochistan CM raises concerns over Internet towers in remote areas

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 16, 2026January 16, 2026

January 16, 2026January 16, 20260198

QUETTA: Balochistan’s Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti voiced concerns on Friday regarding the presence of internet towers in sparsely populated regions of the province, warning that...

CM Sindh calls on Salik Husain, discuss issues related to overseas Pakistanis

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 16, 2026January 16, 2026

January 16, 2026January 16, 20260279

KARACHI: Minister for overseas Pakistanis and human resource development Chaudhry Salik Hussain held a meeting with with Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah in...

Robust surge in the stock market, over 3,000 points jump in the 100 Index

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 16, 2026January 16, 2026

January 16, 2026January 16, 20260360

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a remarkable rally today, closing the trading week on a high note with notable gains. Right at the opening...

President, PM extend greetings to muslims on Shab-e-Meraj

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 16, 2026January 16, 2026

January 16, 2026January 16, 20260231

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have jointly conveyed warm wishes to Muslims in Pakistan and around the world on the...

Under-19 World Cup: England sets a 211-run target for Pakistan

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 16, 2026January 16, 2026

January 16, 2026January 16, 20260369

WEB DESK: England has posted a target of 211 runs for Pakistan in the first match of the Under-19 World Cup. The game was played...

PM Shehbaz Sharif launches expanded health card programme for Islamabad, AJK, Gilgit-Baltistan

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 16, 2026January 16, 2026

January 16, 2026January 16, 20260219

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced the revival and expansion of the Health Card programme to include Islamabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and...

Attaullah Tarar pays tribute to Ishrat Fatima at her Islamabad residence

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 16, 2026January 16, 2026

January 16, 2026January 16, 20260261

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, paid a visit to the residence of renowned broadcaster Ishrat Fatima in Islamabad on Thursday. During the...

Canadian Police report links Bashnoi Geng to Indian government orders

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 16, 2026January 16, 2026

January 16, 2026January 16, 20260295

WEB DESK: The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has issued a report claiming that the infamous Bashnoi Geng, involved in crimes such as extortion, murder,...

Govt decide to keep fuel prices unchanged

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 15, 2026January 15, 2026

January 15, 2026January 15, 20260390

ISLAMABAD: Federal government has decided to keep petrol and diesel prices unchanged for the upcoming two weeks. An official notification confirmed that the fuel prices...

Pak-US military drills inspired gambit 2026 to proceed

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 15, 2026January 15, 2026

January 15, 2026January 15, 20260199

ISLAMABAD: The National Economic Council’s Executive Committee has sanctioned major development projects totaling over 117 billion rupees. The decision was made during a meeting held...

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey progressing toward defense cooperation, says Minister

Muhammad ibrahimJanuary 15, 2026January 15, 2026

January 15, 2026January 15, 20260287

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Defence Production Raza Hayat Harraj announced that a draft defense agreement involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey has been prepared after nearly...

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