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Shamyl, Mubasir open fifth round with sparkling centuriesPublished on: January 22, 2026 1:52 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 22 -- The fifth round of the President's Trophy Grade-I 2025-26 began with Pakistan Television's (PTV) Shamyl Hussain and Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited's (SNGPL) Mubasir Khan scori... Read More


US set to exit World Health OrganisationPublished on: January 22, 2026 1:13 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 22 -- The United States is due to formally withdraw from the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday, a move that global health experts warn could undermine both US and internationa... Read More


Balochistan rolls out Quetta-Kuchlak trainPublished on: January 21, 2026 11:30 PM

QUETTA, Jan. 22 -- The Balochistan government announced a new People's Train Service connecting Quetta and Kuchlak, releasing Rs1.4 billion for the project. The announcement came during a meeting betw... Read More


Punjab rolls out bike safety rods for BasantPublished on: January 21, 2026 11:15 PM

LAHORE, Jan. 21 -- The Punjab government has launched a citywide campaign to install safety rods on motorcycles ahead of Basant. Officials aim to protect riders from dangerous kite strings during the ... Read More


Sindh switches to new grading systemPublished on: January 21, 2026 11:00 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 21 -- The Sindh government has approved a new grading system for matric and intermediate exams, replacing the traditional marks system. Students scoring below 40% will now be considered... Read More


Lahore tops world's pollution chart againPublished on: January 21, 2026 10:45 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 21 -- Lahore has once again become the world's most polluted city, with its air quality reaching "hazardous" levels. The city recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 452 on Wednesday, ac... Read More


Japan restarts world's largest nuclear plantPublished on: January 21, 2026 10:30 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 21 -- Japan restarted the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant, the world's largest, for the first time since the 2011 Fukushima disaster. TEPCO confirmed Unit 6 began operations on Wednesd... Read More


China warns Europe against US dependencePublished on: January 21, 2026 10:15 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 21 -- China has distanced itself from the Greenland issue, rejecting any plan to compete for influence. Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Beijing engages with all nations on respect and equa... Read More


Pakistan, China pledge stronger trade and economic cooperationPublished on: January 21, 2026 10:05 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 21 -- Pakistan and China have agreed to strengthen bilateral trade relations and enhance economic cooperation, following a meeting between Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan and Chinese A... Read More


"Creative bankruptcy": Javed Akhtar criticizes Border 2 makersPublished on: January 21, 2026 10:00 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 21 -- Renowned Bollywood lyricist Javed Akhtar has criticized filmmakers for relying on old songs and anti-Pakistan themes. He refused to write lyrics for Border 2, calling the trend "c... Read More