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Stock market ends on a low amid selling across sectors, Nifty below 25,250

Mumbai, Jan. 20 -- Stock market on Tuesday ended on a low amid selling across sectors with Nifty settling below 25,250. At the time of close, Sensex was down 1065.78 points or 1.28% at 82,180.47, and... Read More


Roadmap aims to improve business climate and boost competitiveness

Hanoi, Jan. 20 -- The Government has promulgated Resolution No. 02/NQ-CP, setting out key tasks and solutions to improve the business environment and strengthen national competitiveness in 2026. The ... Read More


Kinnow exports soar to $40m in 45 days despite Afghan market closurePublished on: January 20, 2026 10:08 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 20 -- Under the proactive leadership of Jam Kamal Khan, Federal Minister for Commerce, Pakistan's kinnow exports have continued to register strong growth despite the closure of the Afgh... Read More


Secretary-General of ASEAN receives Secretary-General of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA)

Jakarta, Jan. 20 -- Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today received a courtesy call from Secretary-General of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA... Read More


Pakistan, WB, IsDB pledge deeper cooperation for power sector reformsPublished on: January 20, 2026 10:07 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 20 -- Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari on Monday held meetings with senior delegations of the World Bank and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) to discuss str... Read More


Rupee gains three paisa against dollarPublished on: January 20, 2026 10:06 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 20 -- The Rupee on Monday appreciated by 3 paisa against the US Dollar in interbank trading and closed at Rs 279.92 compared to the previous day's closing at Rs 279.95. According to the... Read More


Iran to restore internet 'gradually' after blackoutPublished on: January 20, 2026 9:59 AM

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 -- Iran will begin restoring internet access this week following an 11-day nationwide shutdown imposed during deadly anti-government protests, a senior official announced on Monday, as... Read More


US invites global powers to join Gaza 'Board of Peace'Published on: January 20, 2026 9:55 AM

MOSCOW, Jan. 20 -- The United States has extended invitations to Russia, Israel and Poland to join a proposed "Board of Peace", an international body that aims to resolve conflicts and oversee post-wa... Read More


Why the US pulled back from planned Iran strikes?Published on: January 20, 2026 9:52 AM

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- The United States came close to launching military strikes against Iran amid escalating unrest, but ultimately stepped back due to operational constraints, diplomatic signals an... Read More


"I wish we didn't need Board of Peace": Trump on UN's "incompetency" as it "never helped in one war"

Washington DC, Jan. 20 -- US President Donald Trump came down heavily on the United Nations, arguing that its lack of competence led to his decision to establish the "Board of Peace" for Gaza to imple... Read More