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Punjab boards reschedule matric exams ahead of RamadanPublished on: January 16, 2026 6:34 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 16 -- All nine educational boards in Punjab have announced a revised schedule for Matric and Intermediate exams, adjusting dates to accommodate the holy month of Ramadan and ensure stud... Read More


Pakistan urges UN to respect Iran's sovereigntyPublished on: January 16, 2026 6:30 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 16 -- Pakistan told the UN Security Council that external interference in Iran's internal affairs must stop. Ambassador Asim Ahmad emphasized respect for the UN Charter and internationa... Read More


PIA inks cargo deal with Indonesia to boost exportsPublished on: January 16, 2026 6:15 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 16 -- Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has signed a cargo agreement with Garuda Indonesia to improve access for Pakistani exporters. The deal opens new routes to key Asia-Pacific a... Read More


PAK vs AUS T20I series set to thrill fansPublished on: January 16, 2026 6:00 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 16 -- The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed Australia's T20I tour of Pakistan from January 29 to February 1, 2026. All three matches will be played at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium. The... Read More


CPEC progress boosts Pakistan-China partnershipPublished on: January 16, 2026 5:45 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 16 -- Pakistan and China reaffirmed their unshakeable strategic partnership during Chinese Vice Minister Sun Haiyan's visit. She met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minis... Read More


Russia condemns alleged illegal regime change efforts IranPublished on: January 16, 2026 5:21 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 16 -- Russia has strongly criticised what it described as attempts by Western countries to exploit instability in Iran to force political change. Officials warned that such actions viol... Read More


Putin urges new global security order through cooperationPublished on: January 16, 2026 5:01 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 16 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that the global political environment is steadily worsening and urged countries to strengthen cooperation to prevent further instability. H... Read More


Rana Sanaullah congratulates Achakzai, calls for dialogue with oppositionPublished on: January 16, 2026 5:01 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 16 -- Prime Minister's Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah Khan on Friday congratulated Mahmood Khan Achakzai on his appointment as leader of the opposition in the National Asse... Read More


World bank presses Pakistan on power sector fixPublished on: January 16, 2026 4:49 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 16 -- The World Bank has urged Pakistan to adopt concrete and results-focused power sector reforms before seeking multibillion-dollar financing over the medium to long term. Officials s... Read More


Wall Street Journal slams India's weak economic reformsPublished on: January 16, 2026 4:47 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 16 -- The Wall Street Journal sharply criticized India's timid economic reforms under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling them insufficient and reactive. Experts said the government f... Read More