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CM Murad opens Korangi causeway bridge for trafficPublished on: January 27, 2026 10:20 AM

KARACHI, Jan. 27 -- Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Monday inaugurated the Rs6.1 billion Korangi causeway bridge, a major infrastructure project aimed at easing traffic congestion and impr... Read More


Govt-funded Hajj for MNAs sparks debatePublished on: January 27, 2026 10:15 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 27 -- A proposal to fund annual Hajj and Umrah for National Assembly lawmakers has sparked public criticism. The recommendation came from the Standing Committee on Religious Affairs. Cr... Read More


Eight held as police seize 20,000 kites in GujranwalaPublished on: January 27, 2026 10:10 AM

GUJRANWALA, Jan. 27 -- Police on Monday claimed to have busted an interprovincial network allegedly involved in the illegal sale and transportation of kites and chemical string, arresting eight suspec... Read More


France approves social media ban for under-15sPublished on: January 27, 2026 10:00 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 27 -- France's National Assembly approved a bill banning children under 15 from social media on Monday. Lawmakers voted 116 to 23 in favour. The legislation aims to protect minors from ... Read More


President Zardari assents to seven bills before UAE visitPublished on: January 27, 2026 10:00 AM

ISLAMABAD, Jan. 27 -- President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday gave his assent to seven bills passed by parliament, including several that had earlier drawn controversy, turning them into law shortly befo... Read More


Power sector circular debt edges up despite paymentsPublished on: January 27, 2026 9:50 AM

ISLAMABAD, Jan. 27 -- Pakistan's power sector circular debt rose by Rs75 billion in the first half of the current fiscal year despite significant capital injections and large-scale commercial borrowin... Read More


King Charles estate issues safety notice ahead of palace receptionPublished on: January 27, 2026 9:47 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 27 -- King Charles and Queen Camilla returned to the UK from Balmoral just hours before hosting a Buckingham Palace reception honoring Holocaust survivors and their families. The event ... Read More


Finance Ministry sees steady inflation, growth risingPublished on: January 27, 2026 9:45 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 27 -- Pakistan's inflation is expected to stay between 5-6% in January 2026, the Finance Ministry said Tuesday. The ministry said Pakistan's economy remains well positioned to sustain g... Read More


Prince Harry takes bold step amid sussexes' challengesPublished on: January 27, 2026 9:43 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 27 -- Prince Harry is reportedly pursuing a major project of his own as Meghan Markle focuses on managing her multiple business ventures, which have faced lukewarm success and financial... Read More


Avengers: doomsday set to break marvel recordsPublished on: January 27, 2026 9:41 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 27 -- Excitement is building worldwide for the upcoming Marvel blockbuster Avengers: Doomsday, scheduled for release on December 18, 2026. Directed by the Russo brothers, the film promi... Read More