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Pakistan leverages mineral wealth for economic growthPublished on: January 13, 2026 12:54 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 13 -- Pakistan is taking strategic steps to transform its untapped mineral resources into a driver of economic growth, employment, and technological advancement. With trillions of dolla... Read More


The National Interest highlights reforms in Pakistan's mineral sectorPublished on: January 13, 2026 12:50 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 13 -- A detailed analysis in The National Interest highlights reforms in Pakistan's mineral sector. Pakistan possesses untapped mineral resources worth billions of dollars, The National... Read More


More police deployed in Kohistan along KKH after crackdown on criminalsPublished on: January 13, 2026 12:14 PM

MANSEHRA, Jan. 13 -- Police have deployed additional personnel along the Karakoram Highway (KKH) in Upper Kohistan following a crackdown on miscreants in the district, officials said on Monday. Read ... Read More


28 stranded Pakistani students return from AfghanistanPublished on: January 13, 2026 12:09 PM

KHYBER, Jan. 13 -- About 28 Pakistani students stranded in Afghanistan since the closure of all borders on October 12 returned to Pakistan via the Torkham border late on Monday evening. Read More: 22... Read More


Discos implement forced loadshedding as shortfall hits 4,000MWPublished on: January 13, 2026 12:01 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 13 -- Power distribution companies (Discos) across Pakistan have begun forced loadshedding as the national electricity shortfall surged to nearly 4,000 Megawatts (MW), including 1,100MW... Read More


Indonesia, Malaysia block Grok over AI safety concernsPublished on: January 12, 2026 11:30 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 13 -- Indonesia and Malaysia have blocked X's AI chatbot Grok, citing ineffective safety mechanisms and risks of creating sexual deepfakes. Authorities warned that access will remain re... Read More


Sri Lanka turns to China for cyclone recovery aidPublished on: January 12, 2026 11:00 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 12 -- Sri Lanka has requested Chinese assistance to rebuild infrastructure damaged by Cyclone Ditwah, which killed at least 641 people, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said. The request... Read More


India's satellite launch mission ends in failure

Pakistan, Jan. 12 -- India's Earth-observation satellite launch mission failed on Monday after a rocket malfunction. The launch vehicle veered off its planned path shortly after liftoff. As a result, ... Read More


Selena Gomez makes golden globes a personal celebration

Pakistan, Jan. 12 -- Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco transformed the 2026 Golden Globes into a stylish date night as they arrived hand in hand at the Beverly Hilton, drawing cameras and cheers throughou... Read More


NA speaker launches long-delayed opposition leader process

Pakistan, Jan. 12 -- Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Monday formally initiated the process to appoint a new opposition leader in the National Assembly, asking opposition parties to submit nominations under parli... Read More