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US deploys aircraft carrier as Iran warns against attackPublished on: January 27, 2026 4:13 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 27 -- A US naval strike group led by an aircraft carrier has deployed to Middle Eastern waters, the United States said Monday, as Tehran warned it was ready to hit back at any American ... Read More


President Zardari assents to bill criminalising domestic violencePublished on: January 27, 2026 4:12 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 27 -- President Asif Ali Zardari signed off on the much-debated Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Bill, 2026, on Monday, along with six other bills that were passed by parli... Read More


Second snowfall forces weather emergency in BalochistanPublished on: January 27, 2026 4:07 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 27 -- Quetta and large parts of Balochistan witnessed the second snowfall of winter, bringing scenic views, biting cold and operational challenges. As residents enjoyed the weather, pro... Read More


Punjab approves Rs 47 billion Ramazan package for 10m peoplePublished on: January 27, 2026 4:07 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 27 -- The Punjab government has approved what it termed the province's largest-ever Ramazan relief initiative, allocating Rs47 billion under the Ramazan Nigehban Package to benefit arou... Read More


PCB to decide on T20 World Cup participation in a few daysPublished on: January 27, 2026 4:06 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 27 -- Pakistan will take a final decision on its participation in the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup by Friday or next Monday, Interior Minister and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chair... Read More


Karachi braces for chilly, dry day aheadPublished on: January 27, 2026 4:04 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 27 -- Karachi will continue to experience cold and dry weather over the next 24 hours, as temperatures remain low and moisture levels stay limited across most parts of the city. Weather... Read More


USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in Middle East amid US-Iran tensionsPublished on: January 27, 2026 4:00 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 27 -- The US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and its supporting warships have entered the Middle East region, expanding Washington's military presence as tensions between the Unite... Read More


Pakistan races to secure $1bn IMF tranchePublished on: January 27, 2026 4:00 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 27 -- Pakistan has begun preparations for its third IMF economic review to secure a $1 billion loan tranche. Officials said the talks are crucial for easing pressure on citizens, indust... Read More


Interpol arrests more than 3,700 suspects in global trafficking crackdownPublished on: January 27, 2026 3:58 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 27 -- A global crackdown on human traffickers and migrant smugglers coordinated by Interpol led to the arrest of more than 3,700 suspects and aided over 4,400 potential trafficking vict... Read More


Spain to legalise status of 500,000 undocumented migrantsPublished on: January 27, 2026 3:50 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 27 -- Spain left-wing government is set to approve a decree on Tuesday that will regularise the status of an estimated 500,000 undocumented migrants, marking a sharp contrast with incre... Read More