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Govt castigates KP CM for saying state should give evidence of Kabul’s soil being used against Pakistan

Information minister says Afridi is speaking as Afghanistan’s “spokesperson“ which is highly “condemnable and shameful”.

Published 12 Jan, 2026 07:37pm

6 martyred as police come under attack in KP’s Tank, Lakki Marwat

Three cops injured but no loss of lives reported in Lakki Marwat; PM Shehbaz orders probe, Kundi seeks report on IED blast in Tank.

Updated 12 Jan, 2026 05:34pm

Info ministry rubbishes claims of Pakistan being used as a base for possible US strike on Iran

"This is a reckless, blame-pushing narrative that tries to drag Pakistan into a US-Iran conflict without any verifiable evidence,” ministry says.

Updated 12 Jan, 2026 07:45pm

NA speaker finally gets the ball rolling on opposition leader’s appointment

Seeks proposals for nomination by tomorrow; law minister says "no doubt" presidential assent needed for ordinance after PPP walks out over alleged passage.

Updated 12 Jan, 2026 07:46pm

JCP recommends making 4 ad hoc high court judges permanent

Commission recommends confirmation of IHC's Justices Muhammad Azam Khan, Muhammad Asif and Inaam Ameen Minhas and BHC's Justice Najamuddin Mengal.

Published 12 Jan, 2026 06:59pm

Indian rocket loses control after lift-off in fresh blow to country’s space agency

It is a second disappointment for the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle in about eight months, denting its reputation for reliability.

Updated 12 Jan, 2026 05:01pm

Noor surges into world Top 30 after Karachi Open boosts Pakistani squash players’ rankings

Achieves career-high PSA ranking along with compatriots Ashab Irfan, Sana Bahadar, and Mariam Malik.

Published 12 Jan, 2026 07:28pm

Trump weighing tough response to Iran crackdown on protesters; Tehran says ready for war but also dialogue

Trump to meet senior advisers on Tuesday to discuss options for Iran, says source; Iran's foreign minister says Tehran is "not seeking war but is fully prepared for war".

Updated 12 Jan, 2026 06:41pm

President Zardari to embark on 4-day official visit to Bahrain tomorrow

“The discussions will focus on bilateral, regional, and international issues of mutual interest,” FO says.

Published 12 Jan, 2026 04:35pm

Former Test cricketer and chief selector Mohammad Ilyas passes away at 79

The right-hand batter played 10 Test matches along with 82 first-class and two List-A games between 1961 and 1976.

Published 12 Jan, 2026 05:18pm

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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

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Bride and groom among 8 dead in explosion at Islamabad house, 12 others injured: officials

Official says incident appears to be a cylinder blast but inquiry ordered to accurately determine the cause.

Pakistan , Updated 12 Jan, 2026 08:55am

Bride and groom among 8 dead in explosion at Islamabad house, 12 others injured: officials

CM Afridi briefly addresses crowd near Mazar-i-Quaid; PTI claims hurdles, shelling at workers

Afridi announces KP as next stop of mobilisation campaign; media vehicles vandalised near Gurumandir Chowrangi; Sindh govt had issued NOC for Bagh-i-Jinnah only.

Pakistan , Updated 12 Jan, 2026 01:31am

CM Afridi briefly addresses crowd near Mazar-i-Quaid; PTI claims hurdles, shelling at workers

Cold weather prompts Punjab, Sindh to change school schedules

Punjab decides to extend winter vacations till January 19; Sindh changes school timings until Jan 26.

Pakistan , Updated 10 Jan, 2026 10:16pm

Cold weather prompts Punjab, Sindh to change school schedules

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Given the actors involved and the global forces seeking an opening, Pakistan must remain wary of how things unfold in Iran.

Newspaper , Updated 11 Jan, 2026 09:43am

‘Battle-tested’: Pakistan arms exports surge after May conflict with India

Pakistan develops a wide variety of hardware, including aircraft, tanks and weapons systems for both.

World , Published 10 Jan, 2026 07:38pm

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Dollar inflows from exchangers dip

Dollar sales by exchange companies to banks have declined despite rising remittance inflows.

Newspaper , Updated 11 Jan, 2026 09:06am

Interior minister orders strict screening of travel documents at airports

Mohsin Naqvi's order has come amid complaints of arbitrary offloading at airports despite travelers carrying valid documents.

Pakistan , Published 09 Jan, 2026 10:55pm

Interior minister orders strict screening of travel documents at airports

Iraqi air chief praises PAF’s professionalism, expresses ‘keen interest’ in JF-17 Thunder jets

According to ISPR, Pakistan and Iraq agreed to pursue joint exercises and training initiatives to strengthen interoperability.

Pakistan , Updated 10 Jan, 2026 06:11pm

Iraqi air chief praises PAF’s professionalism, expresses ‘keen interest’ in JF-17 Thunder jets

Sialkot owner eyes PSL crown, top players from Pakistan and Australia

After the addition of two new teams — Hyderabad and Sialkot — the total number of participating teams in the PSL has reached eight.

Newspaper , Published 11 Jan, 2026 07:02am

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Iran’s parliament speaker Qalibaf warns US and Israel of retaliation if Iran is attacked

Iranian President Pezeshkian says Israel and the US were "masterminding destabilisation".

World , Updated 11 Jan, 2026 10:50pm

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Two new dams planned to ease water shortage in twin cities

Dotara and Shahdara dams to be completed by December 2027, feasibility and funding to be fast-tracked.

Newspaper , Updated 10 Jan, 2026 09:33am

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Netanyahu says Israel has developed "incredible capacities" and has come of age militarily.

Newspaper , Updated 11 Jan, 2026 08:47am

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Pahlavi says he is “preparing to return” at a time that he believes is “very near”, internet has been shut down for more than 36 hours.

World , Updated 10 Jan, 2026 11:50pm

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World , Updated 10 Jan, 2026 07:37am

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India proposes requiring smartphone makers to share source code with govt in security overhaul

Tech giants like Apple and Samsung have countered that the package of 83 security standards lacks any global precedent.

World , Published 11 Jan, 2026 07:58pm

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‘Workers with 14.5 years of service entitled to pension’

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Newspaper , Published 10 Jan, 2026 05:18am

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Newspaper , Published 11 Jan, 2026 07:33am

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Zakaria holds off compatriot Eleinen in a 100-minute match to win his biggest career title yet.

Sport , Updated 11 Jan, 2026 10:18pm

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Newspaper , Updated 11 Jan, 2026 04:47pm

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PPP’s Nasir Shah ‘apologises’ to KP CM Afridi for any unpleasant incident during Sindh visit

Disputes Sohail Afridi's claim of police blocking main route back to Karachi from Hyderabad, saying "police protection was with him on safest routes".

Pakistan , Updated 12 Jan, 2026 01:08am

PPP’s Nasir Shah ‘apologises’ to KP CM Afridi for any unpleasant incident during Sindh visit

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