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US says trade with Pakistan could top $8 billion in 2025Published on: January 21, 2026 5:25 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 21 -- Trade between the United States and Pakistan is projected to exceed $8 billion in 2025, the US Embassy said on Tuesday, as Washington signaled confidence in Pakistan's export base... Read More


Rupee inches up against dollarPublished on: January 21, 2026 5:24 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 21 -- The Rupee on Tuesday appreciated by 1 paisa against the US Dollar in interbank trading and closed at Rs 279.91 compared to the previous day's closing at Rs 279.92. According to th... Read More


Gold prices jump by Rs 4,300 per tolaPublished on: January 21, 2026 5:22 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 21 -- Gold prices recorded a notable increase in the local market on Tuesday as the price of 24-karat gold per tola surged by Rs4,300 to Rs493,662. The price of 10 grams of 24-karat gol... Read More


Esports World Cup 2026 unveils record $75 million prize poolPublished on: January 21, 2026 5:21 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 21 -- The Esports World Cup Foundation has announced a record-breaking prize pool of $75 million for the 2026 edition of the tournament, making it the richest esports competition in his... Read More


Netflix unveils complete Korean content lineup for 2026Published on: January 21, 2026 5:16 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 21 -- Netflix has revealed its full slate of Korean films and series for 2026, highlighting the continued global appeal of K content. The streaming platform announced a total of 33 titl... Read More


Pakistan, IsDB sign three agreements worth $603 millionPublished on: January 21, 2026 5:15 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 21 -- Pakistan and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) here on Tuesday signed three loan agreements worth about $603 million to finance the M-6 Sukkur-Hyderabad Motorway Project, Povert... Read More


Pakistan, WB to deepen bilateral strategic cooperationPublished on: January 21, 2026 5:15 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 21 -- Pakistan and the World Bank have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen bilateral strategic cooperation in diverse areas of mutual interest, especially under the World Bank's Count... Read More


Saudi Arabia signs power pact with PakistanPublished on: January 21, 2026 5:15 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 21 -- Saudi Arabia's cabinet, chaired by King Salman bin Abdulaziz, has approved a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Pakistan in the electricity sector. The deal aims to strengthen... Read More


Haris Rauf likely to be dropped from T20 World Cup 2026 squadPublished on: January 21, 2026 5:08 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 21 -- Pacer Haris Rauf is likely to be dropped from Pakistan's squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 set to be held from February 7 to March 8 in India and Sri Lanka, sources said on Tue... Read More


Babar Azam falls for duck in BBL 15 qualifierPublished on: January 21, 2026 5:07 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 21 -- Pakistan's batter Babar Azam faced another disappointment during his debut Big Bash League 15 (BBL) season after getting out for a second-ball duck in the Sydney Sixers' qualifier... Read More