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Australia to play three T20Is in Lahore ahead of T20 World CupPublished on: January 14, 2026 3:38 PM

LAHORE, Jan. 14 -- The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday announced the schedule for Australia's T20I tour of Pakistan later this month, ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Read More: A... Read More


Pakistan signs stablecoin deal with Trump-linked firmPublished on: January 14, 2026 3:21 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 14 -- Pakistan has signed an agreement to explore a dollar-linked stablecoin for cross-border payments. The deal involves a firm affiliated with World Liberty Financial, linked to U.S. ... Read More


At least 100 children killed in Gaza since ceasefire, UN saysPublished on: January 14, 2026 2:42 PM

GENEVA/Gaza City, Jan. 14 -- The United Nations has reported that at least 100 children have been killed in Gaza since the start of a fragile ceasefire three months ago. Unicef said 60 boys and 40 gir... Read More


JCP confirms 10 additional Sindh High Court judges, extends two othersPublished on: January 14, 2026 2:38 PM

ISLAMABAD, Jan. 14 -- The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) has recommended the confirmation of 10 additional judges of the Sindh High Court (SHC), while extending the tenure of two others for six... Read More


Govt allows re-export of Afghan transit cargo from Karachi portsPublished on: January 14, 2026 2:36 PM

ISLAMABAD, Jan. 14 -- The government has permitted the re-export of transit cargo stranded at Pakistani ports, a move aimed at easing rising demurrage charges for Afghan importers. The decision comes ... Read More


PPP raises concerns over federal takeover of Punjab motorwayPublished on: January 14, 2026 2:32 PM

ISLAMABAD, Jan. 14 -- The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) criticised the federal government in the National Assembly on Wednesday over its takeover of the Rs465 billion Lahore-Bahawalnagar Motorway proj... Read More


Pakistan faces limited options after US Iran tariffPublished on: January 14, 2026 2:28 PM

ISLAMABAD, Jan. 14 -- Pakistan has limited options to respond after US President Donald Trump announced a 25 per cent tariff on any country doing business with Iran, analysts say. The move, issued via... Read More


Trump urges Iranian authorities to protest as Tehran presses death chargesPublished on: January 14, 2026 2:22 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 14 -- Iranian authorities have announced that some individuals arrested during recent anti-government demonstrations will face charges punishable by death, as US President Donald Trump ... Read More


NA speaker, Dar meet Balochistan leaders to discuss developmentPublished on: January 14, 2026 2:16 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 14 -- National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar held a high-level meeting with Balochistan leaders Sheikh Jaffar Khan Mandokhail and Chief Minister Mir Sa... Read More


Trump warns of strong action if Iran hangs protestersPublished on: January 14, 2026 2:00 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 14 -- US President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned of unspecified "very strong action" if Iran authorities carry out threatened hangings of protesters, amid escalating international conc... Read More