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Iran authorities signal intensified crackdown as unrest grows

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.

Updated 10 Jan, 2026 11:50pm

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.

Updated 10 Jan, 2026 06:11pm

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.

Updated 10 Jan, 2026 10:16pm

KP CM Afridi rejects allegations of ‘political-terror nexus’ during Hyderabad visit

PTI gets NOC from Sindh govt for Mazar-i-Quaid rally; Sharjeel Memon says provincial govt allows all political parties to "carry out activities within the ambit of the law".

Updated 11 Jan, 2026 02:28am

After fatal ICE shooting, Minneapolis mayor urges activists to avoid Trump’s ‘bait’

Protest organisers said more than 1,000 weekend events have been planned across the country demanding an end to large-scale deployments of ICE agents.

Published 10 Jan, 2026 11:47pm

TTAP leadership distributes pamphlets in Lahore, commences public outreach campaign

Achakzai says country has been plunged into a crisis; calls on people to stand with the opposition in its movement.

Updated 10 Jan, 2026 09:27pm

Syrian authorities transferring Kurdish fighters from Aleppo to northeast

Families unable to flee the violence leave city, accompanied by Syrian security forces.

Published 10 Jan, 2026 11:06pm

Police rescue woman forcibly confined in Karachi’s Darakhshan

Police used power tools to cut the victim free; victim's husband, his friend are prime suspects.

Published 10 Jan, 2026 09:53pm

Pakistan Navy successfully tests surface-to-air-missile at sea

ISPR says missile “successfully engaged and neutralised an aerial target, demonstrating Pakistan Navy’s robust air defence capabilities”.

Updated 10 Jan, 2026 04:10pm

Police arrest serving cop accused of killing wife for ‘honour’

Law enforcers confirm that the suspect is in custody and the murder weapon was recovered from his possession.

Published 10 Jan, 2026 09:20pm

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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Women are central to Pakistan’s economy yet real inclusion depends on recognising protecting and elevating their work.

Dun & Bradstreet Pakistan and Gallup Pakistan issue the 19th edition of Pakistan Consumer Confidence Index (CCI)

Consumer confidence declined in the first quarter of FY2025–26 but remained significantly higher than a year earlier, reflecting cautious optimism amid economic pressures.

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Historic Rs1.85bn bid buys Sialkot as new PSL franchise, Hyderabad snapped up for Rs1.75bn

OZ Developers win bid for Sialkot moments after FKS group snaps up Hyderabad for Rs1.75bn.

Sport , Updated 09 Jan, 2026 08:57am

Historic Rs1.85bn bid buys Sialkot as new PSL franchise, Hyderabad snapped up for Rs1.75bn

India-US trade deal stalled after Modi did not call Trump, says US commerce secretary

"They were uncomfortable doing it,” says US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.

World , Updated 10 Jan, 2026 12:04am

India-US trade deal stalled after Modi did not call Trump, says US commerce secretary

‘Deal very likely’: Turkiye seeks to join Pakistan-Saudi mutual defence pact, report says

Changing dynamics and the fallout from regional conflicts are prompting countries to develop new mechanisms for identifying friends and foes, according to a Bloomberg report.

World , Updated 10 Jan, 2026 07:37am

‘Deal very likely’: Turkiye seeks to join Pakistan-Saudi mutual defence pact, report says

‘Democratic traditions still alive in Sindh’: KP CM Sohail Afridi rallies PTI support base in Karachi for street movement

Afridi kicks off 3-day Sindh visit, announces gathering at Mazar-i-Quaid on Sunday; welcomed at airport by Sindh minister.

Pakistan , Updated 09 Jan, 2026 11:46pm

‘Democratic traditions still alive in Sindh’: KP CM Sohail Afridi rallies PTI support base in Karachi for street movement

Pakistan worst-hit by Taliban takeover of Kabul: International Crisis Group

Brussels-based think tank says Islamabad may strike Afghanistan again if militant attacks continue.

Newspaper , Updated 09 Jan, 2026 07:24am

Pakistan worst-hit by Taliban takeover of Kabul: International Crisis Group

Terror kingpin’s ‘orders’ vindicate Islamabad

Hafiz Gul Bahadur urges his "commanders" to avoid recruiting and deploying foreign fighters — most notably Afghans — to fight in Pakistan.

Newspaper , Updated 09 Jan, 2026 08:44am

Terror kingpin’s ‘orders’ vindicate Islamabad

Direct Bangladesh-Pakistan flights to resume after 14 years

Biman Bangladesh Airlines is scheduled to fly its first Dhaka-Karachi flight on January 29.

World , Published 08 Jan, 2026 01:05pm

Direct Bangladesh-Pakistan flights to resume after 14 years

CDF Field Marshal Munir emphasises army’s zero-tolerance policy towards threats to national security

In visit to Lahore Garrison, he says armed forces are committed to safeguarding Pakistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and internal stability.

Pakistan , Updated 08 Jan, 2026 01:48pm

CDF Field Marshal Munir emphasises army’s zero-tolerance policy towards threats to national security

Trump says Venezuela does not give China a Taiwan precedent, but ‘it’s up to’ Xi

In an interview with the New York Times, Trump says he will be “very unhappy” with a change in the status quo.

World , Published 09 Jan, 2026 07:21am

Trump says Venezuela does not give China a Taiwan precedent, but ‘it’s up to’ Xi

People are eating less

Macroeconomic repairs are being carried out by impoverishing the people.

Newspaper , Updated 09 Jan, 2026 09:30am

Can the US put a price tag on Greenland?

Discussion of hypothetical sale of an autonomous territory such as Greenland rapidly encounters imponderables such as how a meaningful price tag could even be established.

World , Published 09 Jan, 2026 12:45pm

Can the US put a price tag on Greenland?

Punjab schools and colleges will open from Jan 12, says education minister

Education minister rebuffs claims of extending winter holidays, urging the public to “avoid fake news”.

Pakistan , Updated 09 Jan, 2026 11:30pm

Punjab schools and colleges will open from Jan 12, says education minister

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Willow is capable of solving within minutes complex problems that would take the world's best computer "trillions of years".

Newspaper , Updated 09 Jan, 2026 08:06am

No keyboards or screens, just unparalleled computing power

Trump says US ‘going to start now hitting land’ against drug cartels

“We are going to start now hitting land with regard to the cartels; the cartels are running Mexico,” he says.

World , Published 09 Jan, 2026 09:29am

Trump says US ‘going to start now hitting land’ against drug cartels

Forgotten women

Women’s daily decisions shape the fertility of our soils.

Newspaper , Published 09 Jan, 2026 06:08am

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

Afterlife of disaster

The dead do not file claims. The living do.

Newspaper , Published 09 Jan, 2026 06:08am

Pakistan, Saudi in talks on JF-17 jets-for-loans deal: Reuters report

The JF-17’s marketability has increased because “it is tested and has been used in combat", says retired air marshal.

World , Updated 08 Jan, 2026 07:18am

Pakistan, Saudi in talks on JF-17 jets-for-loans deal: Reuters report

Iran cuts internet amid expanding protests over economy; supreme leader tells Trump to focus on problems in US

Khamenei accuses protesters of acting on behalf of US; several flights from Turkiye and Dubai to Iran cancelled.

World , Updated 09 Jan, 2026 11:10pm

Iran cuts internet amid expanding protests over economy; supreme leader tells Trump to focus on problems in US

Noor Zaman gives former world champion a run for his money before exiting Karachi Open

Pakistan's squash star remained unbeaten throughout the tournament before being eliminated in the Karachi Open quarterfinals.

Sport , Published 09 Jan, 2026 06:58pm

Noor Zaman gives former world champion a run for his money before exiting Karachi Open

More than words

Though the suggestion of dialogue committees sounds positive on paper, it remains a non-starter given the prevailing political climate.

Newspaper , Updated 09 Jan, 2026 09:20am

Pakistan seeks economic dialogue with US, flags regional security concerns

"Our focus is shifting from geopolitics to geoeconomics,” says Pakistan's ambassador to the US.

Pakistan , Published 09 Jan, 2026 11:31am

Pakistan seeks economic dialogue with US, flags regional security concerns

Anti-terrorism fight

The choice is not between talking and striking, but between a clear strategy and a costly stalemate that drains lives, resources and political focus year after year.

Newspaper , Updated 10 Jan, 2026 09:14am

Pre-monsoon audit

THE NDMA’s decision to launch a nationwide Infrastructure Audit Programme before the monsoon is a welcome step. It...

Newspaper , Published 09 Jan, 2026 06:08am

‘He’s not that happy with me’: Trump mocks India’s Modi while recalling meeting

Indian lawmaker says government's failure to address Trump's statements "reflects poorly on our nation".

World , Published 07 Jan, 2026 11:08pm

‘He’s not that happy with me’: Trump mocks India’s Modi while recalling meeting

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