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Current account posts $244 million deficit in December 2025Published on: January 20, 2026 10:10 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 20 -- Pakistan's current account posted a deficit of $244 million in December 2025, data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) showed on Monday. The deficit follows a surplus of... Read More


Kinnow exports soar to $40m in 45 days despite Afghan market closurePublished on: January 20, 2026 10:08 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 20 -- Under the proactive leadership of Jam Kamal Khan, Federal Minister for Commerce, Pakistan's kinnow exports have continued to register strong growth despite the closure of the Afgh... Read More


JazzWorld seals record Rs75bn interest rate swap with UBLPublished on: January 20, 2026 10:08 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 20 -- JazzWorld has completed Pakistan's largest interest rate swap (IRS) transaction, securing Rs75 billion in financing with United Bank Ltd (UBL). The deal enables JazzWorld to hedge... Read More


Pakistan, WB, IsDB pledge deeper cooperation for power sector reformsPublished on: January 20, 2026 10:07 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 20 -- Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari on Monday held meetings with senior delegations of the World Bank and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) to discuss str... Read More


Rupee gains three paisa against dollarPublished on: January 20, 2026 10:06 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 20 -- The Rupee on Monday appreciated by 3 paisa against the US Dollar in interbank trading and closed at Rs 279.92 compared to the previous day's closing at Rs 279.95. According to the... Read More


Lavrov: Greenland not Denmark's natural territoryPublished on: January 20, 2026 10:00 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 20 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Greenland is not a natural part of Denmark, amid growing U.S. interest. He emphasized that Russia has no plans to claim the island. U.S... Read More


Iran to restore internet 'gradually' after blackoutPublished on: January 20, 2026 9:59 AM

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 -- Iran will begin restoring internet access this week following an 11-day nationwide shutdown imposed during deadly anti-government protests, a senior official announced on Monday, as... Read More


US invites global powers to join Gaza 'Board of Peace'Published on: January 20, 2026 9:55 AM

MOSCOW, Jan. 20 -- The United States has extended invitations to Russia, Israel and Poland to join a proposed "Board of Peace", an international body that aims to resolve conflicts and oversee post-wa... Read More


PSL 11 to adopt auction model for first time to boost player earningsPublished on: January 20, 2026 9:54 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 20 -- In a landmark shift after a decade, the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has announced it will adopt a player auction model for its eleventh edition, replacing the traditional draft sy... Read More


Chris Taylor debuts in Pakistan's President's TrophyPublished on: January 20, 2026 9:53 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 20 -- West Indies umpire Christopher Mark Taylor will officiate three matches of the President's Trophy Grade-I 2025-26. His participation comes through the ICC's Umpire Exchange Progra... Read More