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NASA crew-11 returns safely after rare ISS emergencyPublished on: January 15, 2026 4:05 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 15 -- NASA's Crew-11 astronauts safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean near San Diego, marking the first medical evacuation from the International Space Station in the 's 25-year ope... Read More


Pakistan seeks enhanced Hajj 2026 quota from Saudi ArabiaPublished on: January 15, 2026 4:00 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 15 -- Pakistan has formally requested Saudi Arabia to increase its Hajj 2026 quota to 230,000 pilgrims, citing proportionality with the national population. The request was conveyed by ... Read More


IHC bars CDA from cutting trees until Feb 2Published on: January 15, 2026 4:00 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 15 -- Islamabad High Court (IHC) has restrained the Capital Development Authority (CDA) from cutting trees until February 2. The court also demanded a detailed report on ongoing tree-fe... Read More


Pakistan reaffirms it won't allow airspace use against Iran: FOPublished on: January 15, 2026 3:52 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 15 -- Pakistan reiterated on Thursday that it would not permit its territory or airspace to be used against Iran, as tensions continue to escalate in the broader Middle East. Foreign Of... Read More


Labubu doll factory faces serious labour abuse claimsPublished on: January 15, 2026 3:49 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 15 -- The global craze for Labubu dolls may be slowing down, yet controversy around their production is intensifying as a labour rights group raises serious concerns about worker treatm... Read More


Pakistan rejects Indian claims, backs Iran peacePublished on: January 15, 2026 3:29 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 15 -- Pakistan has strongly rejected allegations made by the Indian Army Chief. The Foreign Office called the claims baseless and politically driven. It said Pakistan remains committed ... Read More


Afghanistan caps top players foreign leagues at three per yearPublished on: January 15, 2026 3:06 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 15 -- The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has approved a new policy limiting top national players to a maximum of three franchise foreign leagues per year. The move, announced following... Read More


Pakistan hopeful US immigrant visa processing will resume soonPublished on: January 15, 2026 3:03 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 15 -- Pakistan on Thursday expressed hope that routine immigrant visa processing by the United States (US) would resume "soon," following Washington's announcement of a temporary suspen... Read More


Katie Ledecky posts second-fastest 1500m freestyle time in Pro Swim winPublished on: January 15, 2026 2:50 PM

AUSTIN, TEXAS, Jan. 15 -- Nine-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky set the second-fastest women's 1500m freestyle time in history on Wednesday, claiming a dominant victory at the US Pro Swim Seri... Read More


Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties to reach AFCON final against SenegalPublished on: January 15, 2026 2:48 PM

RABAT, Jan. 15 -- Morocco advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations final after defeating Nigeria 4-2 in a penalty shootout following a tense 0-0 draw in the semi-final on Wednesday. Hosts Morocco will no... Read More