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Rupee gains signal growing market confidencePublished on: January 22, 2026 4:36 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 22 -- The Pakistani rupee continued to strengthen against the US dollar, closing at 279.90 in the interbank market as improved dollar supply supported the local currency. Moreover, the ... Read More


Electric vehicles join Punjab police forcePublished on: January 22, 2026 4:30 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 22 -- Punjab has inaugurated Pakistan's first Green Policing Unit, introducing electric patrol vehicles for police operations. The initiative aims to cut fuel costs and reduce carbon em... Read More


Customs issues new valuation for old and used mobile phonesPublished on: January 22, 2026 4:27 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 22 -- The Directorate General of Customs Valuation has issued a new ruling to determine customs values for old and used mobile phones imported in commercial quantities without packaging... Read More


Hadiqa Kiani to lead UK fundraising tour for Gaza widows and orphansPublished on: January 22, 2026 4:21 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 22 -- Singer Hadiqa Kiani is embarking on a six-stop tour across the UK to raise funds for widows and orphans affected by the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Partnering with the AlKhidmat Fou... Read More


Two buried alive while searching for gold in AttockPublished on: January 22, 2026 4:17 PM

TAXILA, Jan. 22 -- Two men were killed on Wednesday when a mound of soil collapsed while they were searching for placer gold along the banks of the Indus River near Sojhanda village in Attock, local s... Read More


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