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Punjab converts 2,115 regular doctors posts into temporary positionsPublished on: January 16, 2026 11:59 AM

LAHORE, Jan. 16 -- The Punjab government has converted 2,115 regular posts of general cadre doctors in the Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department (P&SHD) into locum (temporary) positions, sparkin... Read More


Zardari pitches Pakistan as regional economic bridgePublished on: January 16, 2026 11:47 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 16 -- President Asif Ali Zardari, who is on a four-day visit to Bahrain, highlighted on Thursday that Pakistan's strategic geographic connectivity, linking South Asia, Central Asia, Chi... Read More


Top seeds dominate National Snooker ChampionshipPublished on: January 16, 2026 11:46 AM

KARACHI, Jan. 16 -- Veteran cueist Mohammad Asif produced the tournament's highest break as top seeds continued their commanding performances on the third day of the National Snooker Championship at t... Read More


US slaps sanctions on Iran over crackdown on protestersPublished on: January 16, 2026 11:34 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 16 -- The US on Thursday imposed sanctions on five Iranian officials it accused of being behind the crackdown on protests and said it was tracking Iranian leaders' funds being wired to ... Read More


China, Canada move to reset strained tiesPublished on: January 15, 2026 11:30 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 16 -- China has signaled willingness to deepen cooperation with Canada while removing "interference" in bilateral relations. The comments came during a meeting between Foreign Minister ... Read More


Russia seizes 300 sq km of Ukraine in JanuaryPublished on: January 15, 2026 11:15 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 15 -- Russian forces captured over 300 square kilometres of Ukrainian territory in the first half of January. The announcement was made by Valery Gerasimov, chief of the Russian General... Read More


Bangladesh cricket erupts as players boycott BPLPublished on: January 15, 2026 11:00 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 15 -- Bangladesh cricket faced turmoil on Thursday as players boycotted the first Bangladesh Premier League match. They demanded BCB Director Najmul Islam resign. The action followed co... Read More


JCP confirms six PHC judges, extends tenure of fourPublished on: January 15, 2026 10:46 AM

ISLAMABAD, Jan. 15 -- The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) on Wednesday recommended the confirmation of six additional judges of the Peshawar High Court (PHC) and extended the tenure of four othe... Read More


India nears historic trade breakthrough with EUPublished on: January 15, 2026 10:45 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 15 -- India is close to signing a major trade deal with the European Union this month, trade secretary Rajesh Agrawal said. The agreement would open India's massive market of over 1.4 b... Read More


Govt trims PIB yields amid strong demandPublished on: January 15, 2026 10:41 AM

KARACHI, Jan. 15 -- The government on Wednesday raised Rs546 billion through the sale of long-term Pakistan Investment Bonds (PIB) while sharply reducing cut-off yields by up to 70 basis points, point... Read More