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Balochistan CM says missing persons issue resolved permanentlyPublished on: January 20, 2026 3:56 PM

QUETTA, Jan. 20 -- Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti on Tuesday said the longstanding missing persons issue in the province has been "resolved on a permanent basis," asserting that political el... Read More


Public-focused police key to stability: COAS MunirPublished on: January 20, 2026 3:30 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 20 -- Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir stressed strong, professional policing ensures internal security and rule of law. He said a people-centric police force remains v... Read More


Haris Rauf likely to miss T20 World Cup squadPublished on: January 20, 2026 3:19 PM

Karachi, Jan. 20 -- Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf is likely to be left out of the national squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, set to be played in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8, sources... Read More


Afghanistan's winter deepens hunger crisis as aid cuts strain familiesPublished on: January 20, 2026 3:11 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 20 -- Afghanistan's worsening hunger crisis is being sharply exacerbated by winter and a wave of mass deportations, as millions struggle to secure even a single daily meal. The World Fo... Read More


Samuel L. Jackson's 'S.W.A.T.' finds new life on TubiPublished on: January 20, 2026 3:05 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 20 -- Samuel L. Jackson's 2003 action thriller S.W.A.T. is experiencing a surprising surge in popularity, climbing into the top tier of streaming charts more than two decades after its ... Read More


India and UAE sign $3bn LNG deal, expand trade and defence tiesPublished on: January 20, 2026 2:49 PM

NEW DELHI, Jan. 20 -- India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed a $3 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) agreement on Monday, as the leaders of both countries pledged to deepen trade and defence... Read More


PM Shehbaz to lead Pakistan delegation at WEF summitPublished on: January 20, 2026 1:38 PM

ISLAMABAD, Jan. 20 -- Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif will lead a high-level delegation to the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) summit in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, from January 20-22, the Forei... Read More


Petition seeks action against officials over Gul Plaza firePublished on: January 20, 2026 1:36 PM

KARACHI, Jan. 20 -- A petition was filed in the Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday, urging the initiation of "criminal, departmental and contempt proceedings" against officials deemed responsible for th... Read More


Karachi honours firefighter Furqan Ali, martyred at Gul Plaza firePublished on: January 20, 2026 1:34 PM

KARACHI, Jan. 20 -- The city paid tribute to firefighter Furqan Ali, who embraced martyrdom while battling the deadly fire at Gul Plaza. Ali, 36, had been serving at the Nazimabad Fire Station under t... Read More


Karachi rescue teams clear Gul Plaza basement after deadly firePublished on: January 20, 2026 1:32 PM

KARACHI, Jan. 20 -- Rescue operations continued on Tuesday at Karachi's Gul Plaza after a massive fire claimed at least 23 lives, with teams working to clear debris from the mall's basement. The blaze... Read More