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Fragile Syria truce faces fresh threatsPublished on: January 22, 2026 4:17 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 22 -- Syria's government has accused the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces of breaking a newly announced ceasefire, raising fears that hopes for a political deal could quickly collap... Read More


US exit from WHO shakes global healthPublished on: January 22, 2026 4:11 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 22 -- The United States is set to formally leave the World Health Organisation after President Donald Trump issued a withdrawal notice on the first day of his 2025 presidency. Moreover,... Read More


Trump addresses 'Board of Peace' signing ceremony at DavosPublished on: January 22, 2026 3:57 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 22 -- US President Donald Trump addressed the signing ceremony of his newly formed "Board of Peace" on Wednesday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The body, initially c... Read More


Gold soars to record Rs506,362 per tola in PakistanPublished on: January 22, 2026 3:44 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 22 -- Gold prices in Pakistan surged to an all-time high on Wednesday, with the 24-karat per-tola rate reaching Rs506,362, marking an increase of Rs12,700 from Tuesday. The spike was dr... Read More


Saba Qamar's strong backing highlights Punjab's new directionPublished on: January 22, 2026 3:39 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 22 -- Renowned actress Saba Qamar has openly praised Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz for her leadership, saying Punjab is showing visible improvements because of serious focus on governance... Read More


Trump mixes up Greenland and Iceland in Davos speechPublished on: January 22, 2026 3:28 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 22 -- US President Donald Trump appeared to repeatedly refer to Greenland as "Iceland" during a speech to world leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, prompting criticism and a s... Read More


Zardari confirms 27 high court judges as permanentPublished on: January 22, 2026 3:13 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 22 -- President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday approved the confirmation of 27 additional judges of the Sindh, Lahore and Peshawar high court as permanent judges, following recommendation... Read More


Bangladesh seek last chance to play T20 World CupPublished on: January 22, 2026 3:06 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 22 -- Bangladesh are seeking what officials have described as a "miracle" to secure their participation in next month's ICC Twenty20 World Cup after the International Cricket Council (I... Read More


Durefishan Saleem urges accountability after Gul Plaza firePublished on: January 22, 2026 2:55 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 22 -- Actor Durefishan Saleem has spoken out strongly following the deadly fire at Karachi's Gul Plaza, saying public grief can no longer be met with rehearsed condolences and delayed r... Read More


Bangladesh launches election campaigns after Hasina eraPublished on: January 22, 2026 2:06 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 22 -- Bangladesh on Thursday formally launched campaigns for next month's general election, the first national polls since the 2024 uprising that ended the long rule of former prime min... Read More