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Indonesia, Malaysia block Grok over AI safety concernsPublished on: January 12, 2026 11:30 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 13 -- Indonesia and Malaysia have blocked X's AI chatbot Grok, citing ineffective safety mechanisms and risks of creating sexual deepfakes. Authorities warned that access will remain re... Read More


Sri Lanka turns to China for cyclone recovery aidPublished on: January 12, 2026 11:00 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 12 -- Sri Lanka has requested Chinese assistance to rebuild infrastructure damaged by Cyclone Ditwah, which killed at least 641 people, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said. The request... Read More


India's satellite launch mission ends in failure

Pakistan, Jan. 12 -- India's Earth-observation satellite launch mission failed on Monday after a rocket malfunction. The launch vehicle veered off its planned path shortly after liftoff. As a result, ... Read More


Selena Gomez makes golden globes a personal celebration

Pakistan, Jan. 12 -- Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco transformed the 2026 Golden Globes into a stylish date night as they arrived hand in hand at the Beverly Hilton, drawing cameras and cheers throughou... Read More


NA speaker launches long-delayed opposition leader process

Pakistan, Jan. 12 -- Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Monday formally initiated the process to appoint a new opposition leader in the National Assembly, asking opposition parties to submit nominations under parli... Read More


Punjab rejects PTI video tampering claims

Pakistan, Jan. 12 -- Azma Bukhari on Monday firmly rejected claims by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf that unrelated videos were submitted for forensic analysis related to the May 9, 2023 riots. Conseque... Read More


Hania Aamir mocks viral divorce predictions

Pakistan, Jan. 12 -- Hania Aamir has pushed back against viral divorce predictions after astrologers on a television show claimed she would face a split in 2026, despite her having no publicly confirm... Read More


Pakistan denies claims of US strike base for Iran

Pakistan, Jan. 12 -- Pakistan's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has dismissed social media claims alleging the country is being used as a base for a possible US strike on Iran. The fact-check... Read More


Jenna Ortega channels gothic glam at golden globes

Pakistan, Jan. 12 -- Jenna Ortega turned heads at the 83rd Annual Golden Globes on January 11, bringing a modern, sultry spin to her iconic Wednesday Addams persona. Consequently, the "Wednesday" star... Read More


Spain seizes record 10 tonnes cocaine at sea

Pakistan, Jan. 12 -- Spanish authorities have announced their largest-ever cocaine seizure at sea after intercepting a Europe-bound container ship carrying nearly 10 tonnes of the drug. Consequently, ... Read More