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Pakistan urges UN reforms amid mounting global pressuresPublished on: January 23, 2026 10:05 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 23 -- Pakistan has intensified its call at the United Nations (UN) for strengthening international law and reforms the Security Council, warning that selective adherence to treaties and... Read More


Japan's PM dissolves parliament, calls early electionsPublished on: January 23, 2026 10:00 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 23 -- Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved the lower house of parliament on Friday and announced early general elections for February 8. The official 12-day election campaign... Read More


Azerbaijan to finalise investment in Pakistan's oil, gas sector by FebPublished on: January 23, 2026 9:46 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 23 -- The State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) on Thursday announced that it is set to finalise its investment in Pakistan's oil and gas sector during February. The ... Read More


Kazakhstan president inks $7B Pakistan rail dealPublished on: January 23, 2026 9:45 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 23 -- Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will visit Pakistan on February 3, 2026, to sign a $7 billion rail connectivity pact. The project will link Pakistan with Afghanistan, T... Read More


Finmin discusses health, institutional reforms with Gates on WEF sidelinesPublished on: January 23, 2026 9:39 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 23 -- Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, Thursday in Davos met with Bill Gates on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting. The meeting focus... Read More


Nestle announces $60 million additional investment in PakistanPublished on: January 23, 2026 9:37 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 23 -- The multinational food and beverage company, Nestle, on Thursday announced an additional investment of $60 million in Pakistan during a roundtable discussion on the sidelines of t... Read More


Rupee continues upward trend against dollarPublished on: January 23, 2026 9:34 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 23 -- The Rupee on Thursday appreciated by 3 paisa against the US Dollar in interbank trading and closed at Rs 279.87 compared to the previous day's closing at Rs 279.90. According to t... Read More


Sindh govt to rebuild fire-hit Gul PlazaPublished on: January 23, 2026 9:30 PM

KARACHI, Jan. 23 -- The Sindh government has decided to reconstruct the fire-hit Gul Plaza in Karachi. The project will be funded through the provincial budget. Authorities aim to complete the new mul... Read More


Zimbabwe reach U19 World Cup Super Sixes despite loss to PakistanPublished on: January 23, 2026 9:23 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 23 -- Zimbabwe qualified for the Super Sixes stage of the ICC Men's U19 World Cup 2026 despite suffering a defeat against Pakistan in a high-stakes Group C match at the Takashinga Sport... Read More


Clinical Liverpool edge closer to last 16 with Marseille winPublished on: January 23, 2026 9:22 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 23 -- Liverpool swept aside Olympique de Marseille with a 3-0 away victory on Wednesday to extend their unbeaten run to 13 matches in all competitions and move a step closer to direct q... Read More