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Imaan, spouse jailed for 17 years in controversial social media posts casePublished on: January 25, 2026 2:55 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 25 -- Lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband, advocate Hadi Ali Chattha, were convicted by a district and sessions court in Islamabad in a case pertaining to controversial social media pos... Read More


Punjab launches pilot project for underground power lines in LahorePublished on: January 25, 2026 2:50 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 25 -- The Punjab government has launched practical measures to prevent short circuits and fatal accidents caused by hazardous overhead power cables, with Lahore selected for the first p... Read More


PCB awaits govt's nod on T20 World Cup boycott as ICC expels BangladeshPublished on: January 25, 2026 2:50 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 25 -- The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Saturday confirmed that Scotland would replace Bangladesh at the upcoming T20 World Cup, which is scheduled to be held in India next mon... Read More


Ukraine peace talks stall after deadly strikesPublished on: January 25, 2026 2:45 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 25 -- US-brokered peace talks between Ukraine and Russia ended in Abu Dhabi without any agreement after two days of discussions, despite both sides signaling willingness to continue dia... Read More


All roads open in Murree, no restrictions on tourist entryPublished on: January 25, 2026 2:23 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 25 -- The Punjab Tourism Department has announced that all roads in Murree are fully open, with no restrictions on tourist entry, bringing relief and encouragement for visitors during t... Read More


Khawaja Asif laments neglect in empowering local govtsPublished on: January 25, 2026 2:23 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 25 -- Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Saturday said that strengthening local government was a proven and essential formula for sustaining democracy in Pakistan, st... Read More


Pakistan, Somalia abolish visas for diplomatic passport holdersPublished on: January 25, 2026 2:20 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 25 -- President Asif Ali Zardari, Saturday, met Minister of Interior of Somalia Ali Yousuf and reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to strengthening the bilateral engagement. He also witne... Read More


BISP promoting economic empowerment, financial inclusion, says senatorPublished on: January 25, 2026 2:19 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 25 -- A grand Platinum Jubilee ceremony was held at Nishtar Hall, Peshawar, to commemorate 75 years of educational services of the FORWARD System of Education. Chairperson Benazir Incom... Read More


Two robbers killed in police shootout in Hasan AbdalPublished on: January 25, 2026 2:19 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 25 -- Two hardened criminals, wanted in dozens of robbery and other serious offences, were killed during a police shootout in the Katti Pharai Phattar area on the outskirts of Hasan Abd... Read More


WHO regrets US exit, urges returnPublished on: January 25, 2026 2:15 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 25 -- The World Health Organisation said it deeply regrets the United States' official withdrawal and expressed hope that Washington will reconsider its decision and rejoin global healt... Read More