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Karachi boat collision leaves 4 missing, 7 rescuedPublished on: January 23, 2026 10:45 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 23 -- Seven people were rescued while four remain missing after a merchant vessel struck a fishing boat off Karachi's Manora Beach on Friday morning. The collision occurred at about 2am... Read More


High business costs erode Pakistan regional competitivenessPublished on: January 23, 2026 10:36 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 23 -- The costs of doing business in Pakistan is around 34 per cent higher than in comparable regional economies, creating a serious competitiveness challenge for local industry, the Pa... Read More


India's cricket dominance challenged amid Bangladesh disputePublished on: January 23, 2026 10:30 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 23 -- India's T20 World Cup preparations have been overshadowed by a diplomatic row with Bangladesh, raising concerns about the country's global sports ambitions. Bangladesh refused to ... Read More


Punjab orders rapid fire safety measures after plaza blazePublished on: January 23, 2026 10:21 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 23 -- The Punjab government has directed managements of plazas, schools and hospitals across the province to implement fire safety Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) within two weeks,... Read More


Punjab launches "Apna Khet, Apna Rozgar" schemePublished on: January 23, 2026 10:15 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 23 -- Punjab government has announced the launch of the "Apna Khet Apna Rozgar" program to provide agricultural land for farming. The decision was made during the 32nd cabinet meeting c... Read More


Pakistan urges UN reforms amid mounting global pressuresPublished on: January 23, 2026 10:05 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 23 -- Pakistan has intensified its call at the United Nations (UN) for strengthening international law and reforms the Security Council, warning that selective adherence to treaties and... Read More


Japan's PM dissolves parliament, calls early electionsPublished on: January 23, 2026 10:00 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 23 -- Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved the lower house of parliament on Friday and announced early general elections for February 8. The official 12-day election campaign... Read More


Azerbaijan to finalise investment in Pakistan's oil, gas sector by FebPublished on: January 23, 2026 9:46 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 23 -- The State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) on Thursday announced that it is set to finalise its investment in Pakistan's oil and gas sector during February. The ... Read More


Kazakhstan president inks $7B Pakistan rail dealPublished on: January 23, 2026 9:45 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 23 -- Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will visit Pakistan on February 3, 2026, to sign a $7 billion rail connectivity pact. The project will link Pakistan with Afghanistan, T... Read More


Finmin discusses health, institutional reforms with Gates on WEF sidelinesPublished on: January 23, 2026 9:39 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 23 -- Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, Thursday in Davos met with Bill Gates on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting. The meeting focus... Read More