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Bangladesh refuses to play T20 World Cup in IndiaPublished on: January 22, 2026 5:00 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 22 -- The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has confirmed that its team will not travel to India for the T20 World Cup. The decision comes amid ongoing security concerns and unresolved iss... Read More


Brit Awards 2026 nominations: Olivia Dean, Lola Young lead the wayPublished on: January 22, 2026 4:59 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 22 -- The 46th annual Brit Awards have revealed their full nomination line-up for 2026, with rising British singer-songwriters Olivia Dean and Lola Young leading the way. The star-studd... Read More


Lahore sets firm rules for basant safetyPublished on: January 22, 2026 4:53 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 22 -- Lahore will celebrate Basant this year, but authorities have placed strict limits by banning kite flying in all parks, green belts, and landscaped public spaces. Moreover, the Par... Read More


Three killed in suspected domestic shooting in eastern AustraliaPublished on: January 22, 2026 4:52 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 22 -- Three people have been shot dead in Lake Cargelligo, a small town in New South Wales, Australia, authorities said on Thursday, prompting a lockdown as police continue to search fo... Read More


Pakistan maintains B- debt grade, Fitch saysPublished on: January 22, 2026 4:45 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 22 -- Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed Pakistan's long-term debt rating at 'B-' and assigned a Recovery Rating of 'RR4'. The move follows the removal of the country from Under Criteria Obse... Read More


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