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Federal govt unveils 2026-27 budget prioritiesPublished on: January 28, 2026 5:15 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 28 -- The federal government has set priorities for the upcoming budget 2026-27, focusing on green growth, climate resilience, and public relief. GDP growth is projected at 5.1 percent,... Read More


Investigation confirms 79 deaths in Gul Plaza firePublished on: January 28, 2026 5:00 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 28 -- The final investigation report into the Gul Plaza fire confirms 79 deaths, mostly on the mezzanine floor. The report was prepared by a committee led by the Karachi Commissioner an... Read More


Pakistan inflation steady as economy strengthensPublished on: January 28, 2026 4:58 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 28 -- Pakistan's Finance Division has projected that inflation will remain within the 5 to 6 percent range in January, signaling stable consumer prices and reflecting the country's effo... Read More


Flour prices surge ahead of RamazanPublished on: January 28, 2026 4:52 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 28 -- Karachi residents face rising financial pressure as the Sindh government increased flour prices ahead of Ramazan, setting the official retail rate at Rs107 per kilogram, adding to... Read More


Money laundering probe surfaces against Faiz Hameed's brotherPublished on: January 28, 2026 4:47 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 28 -- A money laundering inquiry has emerged against Najaf Hameed, the brother of former Director General of the Inter-Services Intelligence (DG ISI) Faiz Hameed, as a court cancelled h... Read More


Punjab launches 47bn-rupee Ramadan package: BukhariPublished on: January 28, 2026 4:45 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 28 -- Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari announced a 47 billion-rupee Ramadan Neghban package on Wednesday. The program will benefit 4.2 million families through Ramadan Neghban c... Read More


Turkey calls on US to reopen nuclear talks with IranPublished on: January 28, 2026 4:42 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 28 -- Turkey has urged the United States (US) to restart nuclear negotiations with Iran, warning against renewed military action as tensions escalate in the Middle East. The appeal came... Read More


Shehbaz meets Gates Foundation to fight polioPublished on: January 28, 2026 4:30 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 28 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met a Gates Foundation delegation on Wednesday to discuss polio eradication efforts in Pakistan. The meeting focused on collaboration and ongoing str... Read More


OpenAI unveils Prism to streamline scientific researchPublished on: January 28, 2026 4:27 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 28 -- OpenAI has launched a new application called Prism, aiming to transform how scientists manage and execute research workflows. The tool is designed to do for scientific research wh... Read More


Investment slumps yet stability holds economyPublished on: January 28, 2026 4:17 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 28 -- Pakistan's finance ministry has reported a sharp fall in foreign investment during the first half of the fiscal year, even as key economic indicators suggest overall stability rem... Read More