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How Punjab is Rewiring GovernancePublished on: January 14, 2026 7:23 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 14 -- Punjab's digital governance push is beginning to alter the province's administrative and economic landscape. At the centre of this shift is the e-Biz Portal, a unified digital pla... Read More


The spectre of political corporatism

Nepal, Jan. 14 -- With a reported participation of nearly 60 percent of delegates, the special general convention of the Nepali Congress opened at Bhrikuti Mandap in Kathmandu on January 11, 2026. Con... Read More


'Unilateral actions by US pushed world toward a breakdown of global norms', says Iranian Embassy in India

New Delhi, Jan. 14 -- The Iranian Embassy in India on Wednesday issued a strongly worded statement on the decision by the United States to withdraw from key global bodies and the "imposition of unfair... Read More


"Counter-terrorism not merely a technical or military issue": Major General Kulvir Singh at 16th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus

New Delhi, Jan. 14 -- Emphasising the growing need for collective global action against terrorism, Major General Kulvir Singh, Commander of Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School, on Wednesday s... Read More


What is 'Islamic NATO'? Turkey in Talks to Join Pakistan-Saudi Defence Bloc, Raising Regional Stakes

India, Jan. 14 -- Turkey is reportedly in advanced talks to join a mutual defence agreement between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, a move that could reshape security equations across South Asia and West A... Read More


Rupee gains 1 paisa against dollarPublished on: January 14, 2026 7:13 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 14 -- The rupee on Tuesday appreciated by 1 paisa against the US Dollar in interbank trading and closed at Rs 280.00 compared to the previous day's closing at Rs 280.01. According to th... Read More


Venus Williams loses in 1st round of Australian Open tuneup eventPublished on: January 14, 2026 7:05 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 14 -- Venus Williams lost to Tatjana Maria in the first round at the Hobart International on Tuesday, less than a week before her appearance at the Australian Open. The 45-year-old Wil... Read More


Bangladesh tells ICC not playing in India for World CupPublished on: January 14, 2026 7:05 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 14 -- Bangladesh's cricket board said Tuesday it had repeated its refusal to travel to India for next month's T20 World Cup during talks with the ICC governing body. With ties tense be... Read More


Powell-Trump clash: Central bank independence matters for economic growth and financial stability

New Delhi, Jan. 14 -- The latest spat between US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell and US President Donald Trump strikes at the very heart of what central banks hold dear as the key to not just long... Read More


Adelaide Writers Week canceled as 180 speakers withdraw after the exclusion of a Palestinian writer

New Delhi, Jan. 14 -- Organizers of Australia's largest free literary festival canceled the event Tuesday after more than 180 writers and speakers withdrew over the scrapping of an appearance by an Au... Read More