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US signals talks but maintains Iran pressurePublished on: January 27, 2026 5:00 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 27 -- The United States said it is ready to hold diplomatic talks with Iran if Tehran chooses to engage. However, Washington is keeping military pressure and strict nuclear and regional... Read More


Pakistan and Malaysia expand trade horizons togetherPublished on: January 27, 2026 4:52 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 27 -- Pakistan and Malaysia have renewed efforts to strengthen their partnership by holding high-level talks on halal food, green energy, and tourism, three fast-growing sectors in both... Read More


Gul Plaza search operation ends; authorities seal building, compensation approvedPublished on: January 27, 2026 4:40 PM

KARACHI, Jan. 27 -- The search operation at Gul Plaza, site of Karachi's deadly shopping centre fire, concluded on Tuesday after 10 days of rescue and relief efforts. The scorched building has now bee... Read More


American Idol returns with new format and Nashville twistPublished on: January 27, 2026 4:30 PM

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 27 -- American Idol is back for its 24th season, returning to television with a refreshed format, schedule changes and a new competition round aimed at reshaping the early stages of ... Read More


Trump says US used 'Discombobulator' weapon in Maduro raidPublished on: January 27, 2026 4:20 PM

WASHINGTON/MIAMI, Jan. 27 -- U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly acknowledged that American forces used a secretive weapon he referred to as the "Discombobulator" during the January raid that res... Read More


World Bank pushes Pakistan toward smarter revenue growthPublished on: January 27, 2026 4:16 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 27 -- The World Bank has called on Pakistan to reform its tax system and widen the tax base, saying stronger revenue is vital for economic stability and long-term development. It also u... Read More


US deploys aircraft carrier as Iran warns against attackPublished on: January 27, 2026 4:13 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 27 -- A US naval strike group led by an aircraft carrier has deployed to Middle Eastern waters, the United States said Monday, as Tehran warned it was ready to hit back at any American ... Read More


President Zardari assents to bill criminalising domestic violencePublished on: January 27, 2026 4:12 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 27 -- President Asif Ali Zardari signed off on the much-debated Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Bill, 2026, on Monday, along with six other bills that were passed by parli... Read More


Second snowfall forces weather emergency in BalochistanPublished on: January 27, 2026 4:07 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 27 -- Quetta and large parts of Balochistan witnessed the second snowfall of winter, bringing scenic views, biting cold and operational challenges. As residents enjoyed the weather, pro... Read More


Punjab approves Rs 47 billion Ramazan package for 10m peoplePublished on: January 27, 2026 4:07 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 27 -- The Punjab government has approved what it termed the province's largest-ever Ramazan relief initiative, allocating Rs47 billion under the Ramazan Nigehban Package to benefit arou... Read More