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Senators push for monitoring social media use by minorsPublished on: January 17, 2026 10:53 AM

ISLAMABAD, Jan. 17 -- Senators on Friday called for closer monitoring of social media platforms for children under 18, proposing the formation of a special committee to develop safeguards in consultat... Read More


South Punjab's uplift integral to progress of Pakistan: GilaniPublished on: January 17, 2026 4:34 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 17 -- Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday reiterating his longstanding commitment to the development and prosperity of South Punjab and the welfare of its people, said th... Read More


Wars, self-determination denial damage int'l system, Pakistan warnsPublished on: January 17, 2026 4:33 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 17 -- With peace and security under unprecedented strain, Pakistan has told the UN General Assembly that wars in the Middle East, Europe and Africa, along with the denial of self-determ... Read More


Snowfall alert issued for northern PakistanPublished on: January 17, 2026 4:32 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 17 -- National Emergencies Operations Center (NEOC) of NDMA has issued a weather alert regarding an approaching westerly weather system expected to affect northern parts of Pakistan fro... Read More


Dense fog disrupts road travel, major motorways closedPublished on: January 17, 2026 4:30 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 17 -- Dense winter fog has once again disrupted road travel across Punjab, forcing authorities to close major motorways as visibility dropped to hazardous levels. According to details,... Read More


Govt to unveil Vision Islamabad 2027 this monthPublished on: January 17, 2026 4:29 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 17 -- Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry on Friday reaffirmed that women's safety remains a top priority of the government, stating that multiple security and policing mechan... Read More


Slot welcomes Salah back to Liverpool after AFCONPublished on: January 17, 2026 11:46 AM

LIVERPOOL, Jan. 17 -- Liverpool manager Arne Slot has said he is happy to welcome Mohamed Salah back to the squad after the forward's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) duty with Egypt, even joking that he... Read More


Pakistan negotiates major UAE debt reliefPublished on: January 16, 2026 11:45 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 17 -- Pakistan has formally asked the United Arab Emirates to extend repayment of $2.5 billion in loans for two years. The request includes lowering interest rates by nearly half, cover... Read More


PSX rallies as geopolitical concerns easePublished on: January 17, 2026 11:44 AM

KARACHI, Jan. 17 -- The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a strong recovery on Friday, driven by easing geopolitical tensions and robust year-on-year growth in large-scale manufacturing, as inve... Read More


Elon Musk faces new AI scandal lawsuitPublished on: January 16, 2026 11:30 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 17 -- Elon Musk's AI company XAI is facing a fresh legal battle after Ashley Saint-Clair filed a lawsuit. She claims her son is Musk's child and alleges XAI's chatbot, Grok, created sex... Read More