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First phase of Karachi Safe City Project to launch in two monthsPublished on: January 23, 2026 2:00 PM

KARACHI, Jan. 23 -- The first phase of the Karachi Safe City Project is set to be formally launched within two months, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah announced on Thursday, as trial operatio... Read More


Six suspects killed in Pak Colony 'encounter' in KarachiPublished on: January 23, 2026 1:47 PM

KARACHI, Jan. 23 -- Six suspected robbers were encounter in an alleged police encounter in Pak Colony on Thursday night, officials said. Read More: Karachi police arrest three dacoits wearing police ... Read More


Travel advisory issued as Murree receives early snowfallPublished on: January 23, 2026 1:22 PM

RAWALPINDI, Jan. 23 -- The twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad experienced light rain on Thursday evening, lowering temperatures to 3degC and causing slushy conditions on the roads. Meanwhile, the... Read More


Sinners breaks Oscar record with 16 nominationsPublished on: January 23, 2026 12:58 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 23 -- The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the 2026 Oscar nominations on Thursday, with Warner Bros' vampire thriller Sinners making history by receiving a record 1... Read More


Trump withdraws invitation for Canada to Board of PeacePublished on: January 23, 2026 12:45 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 23 -- US President Donald Trump on Thursday revoked an invitation for Canada to join his newly launched Board of Peace initiative, following Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's speech... Read More


Lawyers Imaan Mazari, Hadi Chattha arrested in IslamabadPublished on: January 23, 2026 12:29 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 23 -- Activist and lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, were arrested by police in Islamabad on Friday while reportedly en route to the district courts. T... Read More


Mir Hamza, Arshad Iqbal bag five-fors on rain-hit day twoPublished on: January 23, 2026 12:00 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 23 -- The second day of the fifth round of President's Trophy Grade-I 2025-26 was hit by rain as play was called off earlier than the scheduled end time at SBP Sports Complex, KCCA Stad... Read More


Young stars shine at Ch Nazir Ahmad Memorial Junior tennis championshipPublished on: January 22, 2026 11:55 PM

Lahore, Jan. 23 -- Exciting contests continued on another action-packed day of the 4th Chaudhary Nazir Ahmad Memorial Punjab Junior Tennis Championship 2026 at the Punjab Tennis Academy, Bagh-e-Jinnah... Read More


Undocumented Afghans told to leave Kohat under repatriation policyPublished on: January 23, 2026 11:36 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 23 -- Authorities in Kohat have directed undocumented Afghans to leave the district voluntarily within the stipulated deadline under the federal government's repatriation policy, warnin... Read More


Tabish Hashmi calls to privatize Karachi after Gul PlazaPublished on: January 22, 2026 11:30 PM

Karachi, Jan. 23 -- Comedian and host Tabish Hashmi suggested privatizing Karachi following the Gul Plaza tragedy, criticizing government negligence. He said privatization could allow the city's diver... Read More