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Gilgit-Baltistan, KP, Kashmir face freezing crisisPublished on: January 15, 2026 10:00 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 15 -- The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a severe cold wave alert for Gilgit-Baltistan, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Azad Kashmir, warning of sharply dropping... Read More


China urges firms to ditch US, Israeli cybersecurity tools amid security concernsPublished on: January 15, 2026 9:57 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 15 -- Chinese authorities have instructed domestic companies to phase out cybersecurity software made by several US and Israeli firms, citing national security risks, sources familiar w... Read More


Trump slaps 25% tariff on AI chipsPublished on: January 15, 2026 9:45 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 15 -- US President Donald Trump has imposed a 25% tariff on certain AI chips, including Nvidia's H200 and AMD's MI325X. The move follows a nine-month national security investigation und... Read More


US envoy lauds Sialkot Airport's private successPublished on: January 15, 2026 9:30 PM

SIALKOT, Jan. 15 -- The United States Charge d'Affaires, Natalie Baker, visited Sialkot International Airport (SIAL) to highlight its role in boosting trade and regional development. She received a de... Read More


Taliban leadership split sparks Kabul-Quandahar riftPublished on: January 15, 2026 9:15 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 15 -- Afghanistan's Taliban leadership faces serious internal divisions, with the government now split into two rival factions. The split pits hardline leaders in Quandahar against rela... Read More


Bilawal highlights Sindh's major development gainsPublished on: January 15, 2026 9:00 PM

SINDH, Jan. 15 -- Sindh government is boosting health and education across the province, said PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. Free world-class medical facilities are now available in major hospit... Read More


Punjab cracks down on kite flying with heavy penaltiesPublished on: January 15, 2026 9:00 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 15 -- The Punjab Home Department has issued strict orders to ban kite flying across the province, warning that violators will face severe legal consequences to prevent accidents and ens... Read More


Lahore records 270 average AQIPublished on: January 15, 2026 8:49 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 15 -- The cold wave intensified in the provincial capital on Wednesday as the mercury plunged to 3degC, while the average Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 270. Data compiled by I... Read More


Geo-Economic WarsPublished on: January 15, 2026 7:38 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 15 -- Economic conflict no longer lurks in the background of global politics. It has clearly moved centre stage. Trade barriers, sanctions regimes, shipping choke points and technology ... Read More


Stablecoin GamblePublished on: January 15, 2026 7:38 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 15 -- Pakistan's recent memorandum of understanding with a US firm connected to World Liberty Financial-the dollar-pegged stablecoin project tied to the family of U.S. President Donald ... Read More