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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


One killed as 5.8-magnitude earthquake shakes Gilgit-BaltistanPublished on: January 20, 2026 1:30 PM

GILGIT, Jan. 20 -- A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck parts of Gilgit-Baltistan on Monday, killing one person, injuring four others, and causing significant damage to homes, cattle sheds, and public an... Read More


Supreme Court regrets societal apathy towards domestic violence victimsPublished on: January 20, 2026 12:43 PM

ISLAMABAD, Jan. 20 -- The Supreme Court has expressed deep concern over society's apathy towards victims of domestic violence, noting that women are often forced to return to abusive households despit... Read More


Tirah operation sparks debate in SenatePublished on: January 20, 2026 12:39 PM

ISLAMABAD, Jan. 20 -- Alarm bells were raised in the Senate on Monday over the ongoing military operation in Tirah, Khyber tribal district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. ANP chief Senator Aimal Wali Khan accuse... Read More


Pakistan Railways to digitise network by JunePublished on: January 20, 2026 12:35 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 20 -- Pakistan Railways has launched a major initiative to digitise its network, with completion scheduled for June 2026. The announcement came during a meeting chaired by Railways Mini... Read More