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MQM-P demands Karachi be made ‘federal territory’, be declared ‘financial capital’

Mustafa Kamal claims Sindh govt taking "unfair advantage of 18th Amendment"; Sharjeel Memon assails MQM-P for "politicising" Gul Plaza fire.

Updated 22 Jan, 2026 02:57pm

Rain forecast for Karachi on Thursday, cold spell ahead: PMD

Drop in temperature, dry weather and cold nights expected over next two days in the metropolis.

Published 22 Jan, 2026 12:48pm

PTA wrote to X three times seeking closure of Imran Khan’s X account over the past 3.5 years

In a report submitted to IHC, it emerged that PTA did not receive any response from X despite repeated requests.

Published 22 Jan, 2026 12:07pm

Bangladesh seek ‘miracle’ to secure T20 World Cup participation

BCB president Aminul Islam reiterates stance that India is not safe for Bangladesh players, want to play matches in Sri Lanka.

Published 22 Jan, 2026 11:40am

Search operation continues at Karachi’s Gul Plaza after deadly inferno

Rescue teams making use of specialised tools and cutters, including thermal imaging cameras; estimated death toll stands at more than 60.

Updated 22 Jan, 2026 02:54pm

In Davos speech, Trump repeatedly refers to Greenland as ‘Iceland’

White House furiously denies confusion on president's part.

Updated 22 Jan, 2026 11:31am

US set to quit World Health Organisation

The official exit move is violation of a US law that requires Washington to pay the UN health agency $260 million in fees that it owes.

Updated 22 Jan, 2026 02:55pm

President Zardari confirms 27 judges of Sindh, Lahore and Peshawar high courts as permanent

Also approves 6-month tenure extension for 2 SHC, 1 LHC, 4 PHC additional judges in line with JCP recommendations.

Updated 22 Jan, 2026 01:03pm

Bangladesh launches campaigns for first post-Hasina elections

Tens of thousands supporting BNP's Tarique Rahman crowd streets of Sylhet; Jamaat-i-Islami to begin campaign in Dhaka.

Published 22 Jan, 2026 12:27pm

Fitch affirms Pakistan’s debt ratings at ‘B-’

Agency says the rating actions reflect the application of Fitch’s new Sovereign Rating Criteria, effective September 2025.

Updated 22 Jan, 2026 09:00am

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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‘Morally incorrect and indefensible’: Politicos, analysts react to Pakistan’s decision to join Trump’s Board of Peace

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‘We have lost a piece of the city’s soul’: What the Gul Plaza inferno means for Karachi

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Giuffre Family Demands Answers Over Heavily Redacted Epstein Documents

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Maria B makes history with grand debut in Bangladesh

The launch of its flagship store at Center Point Mall, Dhaka marks a new chapter in the brand’s international journey

Dawlance inaugurates advanced condenser manufacturing facility, strengthening Pakistan’s industrial self-reliance

The initiative marks a major milestone in Dawlance’s localisation strategy and represents a significant advancement in Pakistan’s refrigeration component manufacturing capabilities.

Nishat Group’s Omoda & Jaecoo launch the All-New Jaecoo J5 SHS HEV

Pakistan becomes the first global market for the J5 SHS HEV.

Quetta’s water crisis worsens as groundwater depletes and public supply fails

Diplomatic row between India and Poland after Jaishankar criticises minister’s visit to Pakistan: report

“Poland should display zero tolerance for terrorism and not help fuel the terrorist infrastructure in our neighbourhood,” Indian FM says.

World , Published 20 Jan, 2026 06:15pm

Diplomatic row between India and Poland after Jaishankar criticises minister’s visit to Pakistan: report

India, UAE sign $3 billion LNG deal, agree to boost trade and defence ties at leaders’ meeting

Indian PM Modi holds talks with UAE president in New Delhi during the latter's brief two-hour visit.

World , Updated 19 Jan, 2026 10:05pm

India, UAE sign $3 billion LNG deal, agree to boost trade and defence ties at leaders’ meeting

Death toll of fire at Karachi’s Gul Plaza reaches 28

Police surgeon says 8 bodies have been identified; Rescue 1122 official says workers have accessed building’s basement, first and second floors.

Pakistan , Updated 20 Jan, 2026 11:06pm

Death toll of fire at Karachi’s Gul Plaza reaches 28

Clueless on economy

What is on display is crony capitalism.

Newspaper , Updated 20 Jan, 2026 09:48am

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

Suthra Punjab enters ‘correction phase’

DG Suthra Punjab says entire system, right from human resource to machinery to waste collection and disposal is digitised and being monitored online.

Pakistan , Updated 19 Jan, 2026 10:11am

Parallel UN?

WHILE the ‘Board of Peace’ dreamt up by US President Donald Trump last year was supposed to address the violence...

Newspaper , Published 20 Jan, 2026 07:48am

Predictable tragedy

Karachi has seen this before: factories without exits, markets without safety plans, high-rises without oversight.

Newspaper , Updated 20 Jan, 2026 09:03am

Nishat Group’s Omoda & Jaecoo launch the All-New Jaecoo J5 SHS HEV

Pakistan becomes the first global market for the J5 SHS HEV.

Business , Published 19 Jan, 2026 04:10pm

PM Shehbaz arrives in Davos for World Economic Forum

"Pakistan’s ongoing economic reform journey is unlocking profound opportunities," he says; Tarar says PM to interact with world leaders and global CEOs.

Pakistan , Updated 20 Jan, 2026 10:50pm

PM Shehbaz arrives in Davos for World Economic Forum

Youth engagement

Surely, it would be easier to simply hone the election management technique introduced before, during and after the 2024 elections.

Newspaper , Updated 20 Jan, 2026 09:27am

Rahul and Gandhi’s talisman

The very least the fractured parties can do is to stop carping at each other publicly.

Newspaper , Updated 20 Jan, 2026 09:42am

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

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

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

Newspaper , Updated 20 Jan, 2026 07:48am

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

UAE, Bahrain and Belarus join US President Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’

Bahrain’s foreign ministry says it has accepted Trump’s invitation to the Board of Peace as a founding member.

World , Updated 20 Jan, 2026 11:31pm

UAE, Bahrain and Belarus join US President Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’

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.

Pakistan , Updated 20 Jan, 2026 09:54am

Gold, silver scale fresh highs

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

Newspaper , Published 20 Jan, 2026 07:21am

Trump shares messages from France’s Macron offering G7 meeting after Davos

According to the messages, Macron told the US president that he could invite the Ukrainians, the Danish, the Syrians and the Russians to participate on the margins of the meeting.

World , Published 20 Jan, 2026 01:18pm

Trump shares messages from France’s Macron offering G7 meeting after Davos

Investing in silver

The metal is a long-term investment, requiring at least a couple of years, ideally more, to yield sufficient returns

Newspaper , Published 19 Jan, 2026 06:22am

Senate opposition leader Abbas expresses solidarity with Imaan, Hadi; says dissent has been made a crime

Says Pakistan is currently going through a "severe crisis'; fresh FIR against Imaan, her husband resurfaces.

Pakistan , Updated 20 Jan, 2026 09:57pm

Senate opposition leader Abbas expresses solidarity with Imaan, Hadi; says dissent has been made a crime

‘Time to call it a day’: Shoaib Malik announces retirement from PSL

"My passion and motivation to serve for the betterment of cricket will always stay," he says.

Sport , Published 20 Jan, 2026 08:32pm

‘Time to call it a day’: Shoaib Malik announces retirement from PSL

India proposes linking BRICS’ digital currencies

Move to reduce reliance on the US dollar as geopolitical tensions rise.

Newspaper , Updated 20 Jan, 2026 07:47am

India proposes linking BRICS’ digital currencies

Gated city

IT appears that the people of this region have long been familiar with the idea of gated communities. Fresh...

Newspaper , Published 20 Jan, 2026 07:47am

In pictures: Rescuers comb through wreckage of Karachi’s Gul Plaza following deadly fire

Workers clear twisted metal and debris strewn across the street, along with fallen air-conditioning units and shop signboards.

Pakistan , Updated 19 Jan, 2026 07:25pm

In pictures: Rescuers comb through wreckage of Karachi’s Gul Plaza following deadly fire

‘Not possible without officials’ involvement’: PML-N senator on theft of Pakistanis’ data

Afnanullah Khan claims involvement of Nadra, Passport and Immigration department officials; passports DG says probe conducted, some officials also removed.

Pakistan , Published 20 Jan, 2026 06:35pm

‘Not possible without officials’ involvement’: PML-N senator on theft of Pakistanis’ data

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