News Archives for Latest - 2026-01-13

Bill and Hillary Clinton refuse to testify in House Epstein probe, could be held in contempt

“There is no plausible explanation for what you are doing other than partisan politics,” they say.

Published 13 Jan, 2026 11:36pm

President Zardari arrives in Bahrain’s capital on 4-day official visit

First Lady Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari is also accompanying the president, who will meet with Bahrain's king and crown prince during the visit.

Updated 13 Jan, 2026 11:08pm

Balochistan

4 terrorists killed in intelligence-based operation in Kalat: ISPR

ISPR says weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the terrorists.

Updated 13 Jan, 2026 10:44pm

Pakistan at important stage in shaping its digital asset ecosystem: Aurangzeb

In meeting with US-based blockchain infrastructure company, the minister highlights Pakistan’s growing participation in global digital asset activity.

Published 13 Jan, 2026 09:22pm

Imran’s sisters, PTI workers stage sit-in near Pindi’s Adiala jail

Routes to Adiala jail blocked amid large police presence.

Updated 13 Jan, 2026 10:27pm

Social media platform X recovers after outage hits thousands globally

Thousands of users globally had reported issues with accessing X.

Updated 13 Jan, 2026 09:07pm

Polio sample from North Waziristan tests positive, taking 2025’s tally to 31

Official says the sample was collected last year which is why it is being included in the tally for 2025.

Published 13 Jan, 2026 07:37pm

South Asia

Anti-minority hate speech in India rose by 13pc in 2025, US research group says

Most incidents have occurred in states governed by PM Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party, it says.

Published 13 Jan, 2026 07:21pm

WWF-Pakistan says removal of trees in Islamabad also linked to infrastructure development

“Beyond pollen and allergies, Islamabad’s recent tree removal reflects broader challenges in urban planning,” it says.

Updated 13 Jan, 2026 09:57pm

3 women suffocate in Rawalpindi due to gas leak from geyser: police

Rescue 1122 says one woman found unconscious at the scene has been taken to a hospital.

Updated 13 Jan, 2026 07:03pm

Qatar warns any US-Iran escalation would be ‘catastrophic’ for region

“We know that any escalation … would have catastrophic results in the region and beyond," says Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman.

Published 13 Jan, 2026 06:23pm

Beauty is what’s on the inside — new trends are using edible products to improve health and appearance

'Inner beauty' trends are extending celebrity beauty routines into functional foods and supplements.

Published 13 Jan, 2026 05:51pm

PIA partners with rail services in Canada, UK in bid to facilitate passengers

Passengers will now be able to book rail tickets along with their air tickets to reach their final destination.

Published 13 Jan, 2026 05:32pm

Sindh

Public, private schools across Sindh to remain closed on Jan 17 on account of Shab-i-Meraj

Notification says all educational institutions under administrative control of the Sindh School Education and Literacy Department will remain closed.

Published 13 Jan, 2026 05:06pm

Consensus on matters of national security need of the hour, DG ISPR says

Says public awareness, truth-based narrative decisive tools in countering the enemy’s psychological warfare.

Updated 13 Jan, 2026 05:11pm

South Asia

In meeting with ICC, Bangladesh reiterates its refusal to travel to India for T20 World Cup

Bangladesh’s cricket board says it “remains committed to safeguarding the well-being of its players, officials and staff”.

Updated 13 Jan, 2026 05:33pm

Samina Ahmed believes saas-bahu dramas are a vehicle of women empowerment

These are our stories, she said, 'stories of our women, in our homes'.

Published 13 Jan, 2026 04:12pm

The West Bank soccer field slated for demolition by Israel

Military told residents when delivering demolition order that soccer field represented threat to separation wall and to Israelis.

Published 13 Jan, 2026 04:02pm

Sindh

PTI violated commitments made in preparation for KP CM’s Sindh visit, says Sharjeel Memon

Senior minister says government received a threat alert; schedule was "chalked out" before visit in collaboration with KP government.

Updated 13 Jan, 2026 05:58pm

Editorial: Constant agitation and cage-rattling will not get the PTI what it seeks

The PTI is signalling that it either does not trust its interlocutors or intends to betray the process. Neither is helping its cause.

Published 13 Jan, 2026 03:06pm

National women’s football team set for March return at Fifa Series after six-month hiatus

Facing off against teams from other confederations will be both an opportunity and a challenge for the Green Shirts.

Published 13 Jan, 2026 03:02pm

Review: Saba Qamar, Aamina Sheikh and Naveen Waqar carried Case No. 9 where Pakistani TV rarely goes

The drama’s women refused easy victimhood, courtroom theatrics and disposable ageing.

Published 13 Jan, 2026 02:55pm

PTI formally nominates Mehmood Khan Achakzai as NA opposition leader

Barrister Gohar says he expects that the PkMAP chief will be notified as the opposition leader on Thursday.

Updated 13 Jan, 2026 09:40pm

Salah and Mane meet again with AFCON final place on the line

Last-four showdown will be first time former Liverpool teammates have shared a pitch since loss to Real Madrid in 2022 Champions League final .

Published 13 Jan, 2026 02:08pm

US lawmakers plan Denmark visit as Trump threatens Greenland takeover

Delegation will be in Copenhagen on Friday and Saturday; Republican Randy Fine has introduced a bill called the Greenland Annexation and Statehood Act.

Published 13 Jan, 2026 02:08pm

KP & FATA

Gunmen kill 4 peace committee members in KP’s Bannu

Victims were all travelling in the same vehicle; police official says it is too early to term it an act of terrorism.

Updated 13 Jan, 2026 04:03pm

Over 29,000 trees removed in Islamabad; Talal Chaudhry says more to be planted

NA unanimously passes resolution urging govt to probe offloading of documented passengers.

Updated 13 Jan, 2026 04:51pm

Wayne Rooney open to Man United return if Michael Carrick named interim manager

Following his retirement from football in 2018, Carrick stayed on at United as part of Jose Mourinho’s coaching staff.

Published 13 Jan, 2026 01:07pm

‘They deserve to determine their own future’: Malala comes out in support of Iran’s women amidst unrest

The Nobel laureate said the protests can not be separated from restrictions placed on Iranian girls and women.

Published 13 Jan, 2026 12:57pm

Pakistan, UAE to sign agreement on ‘pre-immigration clearance’ in bid to ease process

Immigration process for passengers will be completed in Pakistan before travel, allowing them to bypass lengthy immigration processes upon arrival in UAE.

Updated 13 Jan, 2026 01:29pm

Alizeh Shah gives ‘final warning’ to Yasir Nawaz over repeated on-air mentions, threatens defamation suit

The Ehd-e-Wafa actor said she would disclose the 'real reasons' Yasir did not like working with her.

Published 13 Jan, 2026 12:45pm

Work on ML-1 railway project to begin from Karachi Port in July 2026: minister

In meeting with Chairman KPT, minister discusses “measures for strengthening the railway system for efficient cargo transportation from Karachi Port".

Published 13 Jan, 2026 12:25pm

China rejects India’s claim over Shaksgam valley in Kashmir, asserts territory belongs to Beijing

Says China-Pakistan boundary agreement, CPEC do not affect China's position on Kashmir issue.

Published 13 Jan, 2026 11:49am

Afghan Taliban appoint first envoy to New Delhi

India has not officially recognised the Taliban government, but the move signals a deepening engagement.

Published 13 Jan, 2026 10:25am

Australia captain Alyssa Healy to retire after upcoming India series

The 35-year-old wicketkeeper-batter was part of two ODI World Cup triumphs and six successful T20 World Cup campaigns.

Updated 13 Jan, 2026 10:55am

While the world moves on to a different version of urban living, we are stuck in a vision that no longer works

Islamabad’s greenery is being replaced by big roads, flyovers and underpasses.

Published 13 Jan, 2026 09:18am

Punjab

LHC closes case against termination of e-bus procurement contract after Punjab govt reverses termination

Justice Jawad deems petition infructuous as impugned order had already been rescinded.

Published 13 Jan, 2026 09:08am

The masses are retaliating against the US and Europe’s dangerous lurch to the right

This is the time for the left to be initiating and, where possible, spearheading mass movements against the rightward slide.

Published 13 Jan, 2026 09:07am

Trump says nations doing business with Iran face 25pc tariff on US trade

Iran's main trading partners are China, Turkiye, the United Arab Emirates and Iraq.

Updated 13 Jan, 2026 06:09pm

Editorial: Blaming the IMF while ignoring reform

The authorities are blaming the IMF programme for a sluggish, moribund economy to cover up their own incompetence.

Published 13 Jan, 2026 08:49am

Students, pilgrims make trek back from Iran to Pakistan

Senior FIA official says 50 more students expected to reach Gabad-250 border crossing on Tuesday morning.

Published 13 Jan, 2026 08:26am

AI, geopolitics and online fraud reshaping cyber risk landscape, says WEF report

World Economic Forum report says artificial intelligence "supercharging both offensive and defensive cyber capabilities".

Updated 13 Jan, 2026 05:23pm

Govt planning to impose ‘export emergency’, create special cell at PM Office to address hurdles

Ahsan Iqbal says pragmatic decision of the government not to rush for growth through consumerism.

Published 13 Jan, 2026 07:46am

Front Page

Law enforcers ‘still in the dark’ on TLP leaders’ whereabouts

Maintain that Saad and Anas Rizvi hiding in AJK.

Updated 13 Jan, 2026 08:19am

Front Page

JCP confirms IHC additional judges, despite opposition

One BHC judge also confirmed, another rejected; commission to decide SHC judges’ fate today.

Updated 13 Jan, 2026 08:03am

KP & FATA

7 policemen martyred in KP’s Tank, D.I. Khan attacks

Passerby also loses life as IED blast targets SHO, five policemen in Tank; elite Force constable, cousin slain in D.I. Khan shooting.

Updated 13 Jan, 2026 08:12am

FCC takes up first case at new premises on Constitution Avenue

CJ Aminuddin inaugurates building, resumes hearing on super tax petitions.

Published 13 Jan, 2026 07:26am

KP & FATA

More police deployed in Kohistan along KKH after crackdown on miscreants

DPO says safety of Chinese engineers, workers being ensured.

Updated 13 Jan, 2026 10:20am

KP & FATA

Dept orders probe into administrative anomalies at Harichand cattle farm

Says facility should introduce digital attendance system, adhere to biosecurity protocol.

Updated 13 Jan, 2026 10:17am

KP & FATA

28 stranded Pakistani students return from Afghanistan

Relatives of stranded Pakistanis demand that border crossing be kept open until late to facilitate returns.

Updated 13 Jan, 2026 10:12am

Islamabad

New ordinance set to further delay local govt polls in Islamabad

Amendments to LG Act replaces MCI with three town corporations, gives administrator more powers and indefinite tenure.

Updated 13 Jan, 2026 09:20am

Islamabad

4 die as mini truck plunges into ravine in Mirpur

Truck plunges about 200 metres into a ravine; 10 persons, including the driver, were aboard the vehicle.

Updated 13 Jan, 2026 09:29am

Islamabad

Islamabad, AJK, GB residents to get back health insurance from Jan 16

Rs40bn approved for the programme.

Updated 13 Jan, 2026 09:14am

Punjab

Discos resort to forced loadshedding as shortfall surges to 4,000MW

Shortfall jumps to 1,000MWs in the Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) alone, comprising five districts.

Updated 13 Jan, 2026 10:13am

Punjab

Lahore’s air quality improves despite less rain, govt claims

According to a report, Lahore recorded consistent improvement in its AQI in 2026, compared to 2025.

Updated 13 Jan, 2026 10:26am

Punjab

PHA imposes ban on tree cutting, pruning in Lahore city district

Move comes after LHC warned authority officers of cases.

Updated 13 Jan, 2026 10:21am

Sindh

Journalist Aslam Shah remains in prison as prosecutor fails to appear before court

Magistrate puts off hearing on bail plea.

Updated 13 Jan, 2026 09:59am

Sindh

Reduced gas supply intensifies cold-weather ordeal for Karachiites

Several neighbourhoods have to make do without gas for four days straight as temperatures drop to single digits.

Updated 13 Jan, 2026 09:54am

Sindh

2 suspects shot dead in Mauripur ‘encounter’ in Karachi

Police say the criminal records show that the suspects had been involved in murders and dacoities.

Updated 13 Jan, 2026 10:05am

International

Modi, Trump have ‘incredible friendship’, says new envoy

Commerce secretary says trade negotiations will be resolved once India stops buying oil.

Updated 13 Jan, 2026 09:48am

International

Police issue arrest warrant against former Netanyahu aide

Einhorn has not returned to Israel since investigation opened.

Updated 13 Jan, 2026 09:57am

International

Opposition grows in US Congress to Iran action

Republican lawmakers call for prioritising domestic issues, express scepticism that military escalation will achieve stated aims.

Updated 13 Jan, 2026 09:34am

International

Somalia cancels all agreements with UAE

Move follows deepening differences between Somalia and the UAE over a number of issues.

Updated 13 Jan, 2026 09:38am

Sport

Pakistan conceded too many runs in SL series decider, says Salman

All-rounder says he would have preferred a five-game series.

Updated 13 Jan, 2026 10:31am

Sport

Variawa wins Dakar eighth stage, Al-Attiyah retains overall lead

Argentina’s Luciano Benavides takes third stage win in four days, seizes overall lead in motorcycle category.

Updated 13 Jan, 2026 10:27am

Sport

Flick hails Raphinha’s mentality after Barca edge Real in heated Super Cup final

29-year-old strikes the winner from outside the area, with the help of a deflection.

Updated 13 Jan, 2026 10:37am

Business

Equities lose another 2,025 points

Market witnesses a noticeable slowdown in activity as buying interest from local funds tapered off following last week’s robust rally.

Published 13 Jan, 2026 07:08am

Business

Development fund utilisation surges

Utilisation of federal development funds jumps to 21 per cent in the first six months of the current fiscal year.

Published 13 Jan, 2026 07:08am

Business

JVs in electric bikes

A Chinese electric motorcycle company is exploring opportunities for collaboration.

Published 13 Jan, 2026 07:08am

Business

Sindh ginners drive historic cotton shift

Record inter-provincial purchases boost number of ginning units in Sindh amid rapid closures in Punjab.

Updated 13 Jan, 2026 08:09am

Business

Automobile sales jump 46pc

88,322 units sold in the first half of the current fiscal year (FY26) from 60,675 units in the same period of FY25.

Updated 13 Jan, 2026 07:57am

Business

Policies being evolved to support SMEs

SAPM on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan says supporting SMEs will help unlock growth, reduce the trade deficit, and create much-needed jobs.

Updated 13 Jan, 2026 07:54am

Business

Subsidised consumers eat up power tariff cut

Number of poor and subsidised consumers more than doubled to 21 million in three years, offsetting a 62-paisa per unit reduction in electricity rates.

Updated 13 Jan, 2026 07:46am

Balochistan