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Maha Khan Phillips' The Museum Detective blends history and mystery in KarachiPublished on: January 23, 2026 2:46 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 23 -- Maha Khan Phillips' latest novel, The Museum Detective, marks her third fast-paced outing, seamlessly combining historical fiction with a gripping murder mystery set in modern-day... Read More


Gold, silver, platinum hit record highs amid economic uncertaintyPublished on: January 23, 2026 2:32 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 23 -- Gold extended its record-setting rally on Friday, while silver and platinum also reached all-time highs as investors sought refuge from geopolitical tensions and growing doubts ov... Read More


Malaysia's ex-army chief, wife charged with corruptionPublished on: January 23, 2026 2:12 PM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 23 -- A former Malaysian army chief and his wife were charged on Thursday with money laundering, part of a sweeping corruption investigation into military procurement contracts, aut... Read More


First phase of Karachi Safe City Project to launch in two monthsPublished on: January 23, 2026 2:00 PM

KARACHI, Jan. 23 -- The first phase of the Karachi Safe City Project is set to be formally launched within two months, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah announced on Thursday, as trial operatio... Read More


Six suspects killed in Pak Colony 'encounter' in KarachiPublished on: January 23, 2026 1:47 PM

KARACHI, Jan. 23 -- Six suspected robbers were encounter in an alleged police encounter in Pak Colony on Thursday night, officials said. Read More: Karachi police arrest three dacoits wearing police ... Read More


Travel advisory issued as Murree receives early snowfallPublished on: January 23, 2026 1:22 PM

RAWALPINDI, Jan. 23 -- The twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad experienced light rain on Thursday evening, lowering temperatures to 3degC and causing slushy conditions on the roads. Meanwhile, the... Read More


Sinners breaks Oscar record with 16 nominationsPublished on: January 23, 2026 12:58 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 23 -- The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the 2026 Oscar nominations on Thursday, with Warner Bros' vampire thriller Sinners making history by receiving a record 1... Read More


Trump withdraws invitation for Canada to Board of PeacePublished on: January 23, 2026 12:45 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 23 -- US President Donald Trump on Thursday revoked an invitation for Canada to join his newly launched Board of Peace initiative, following Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's speech... Read More


Lawyers Imaan Mazari, Hadi Chattha arrested in IslamabadPublished on: January 23, 2026 12:29 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 23 -- Activist and lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, were arrested by police in Islamabad on Friday while reportedly en route to the district courts. T... Read More


Mir Hamza, Arshad Iqbal bag five-fors on rain-hit day twoPublished on: January 23, 2026 12:00 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 23 -- The second day of the fifth round of President's Trophy Grade-I 2025-26 was hit by rain as play was called off earlier than the scheduled end time at SBP Sports Complex, KCCA Stad... Read More