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Khawaja Asif defends routine Tirah movementPublished on: January 27, 2026 6:00 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 27 -- Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said the current displacement in Tirah Valley is part of routine seasonal migration. He dismissed claims of a military operation, stressing the movem... Read More


Azerbaijan thwarts embassy attack linked to ISIS-KPublished on: January 27, 2026 5:43 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 27 -- Azerbaijani authorities have arrested three men accused of planning an attack on a foreign embassy in Baku, allegedly under the direction of Islamic State Khorasan (ISIS-K). Secur... Read More


Pakistan prepares for 3rd IMF review, $1bn tranche expectedPublished on: January 27, 2026 5:32 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 27 -- Pakistan has started preparations for the third economic review with the International Monetary Fund, aiming to secure the next $1 billion tranche and provide relief to the public... Read More


World Bank warns Pakistan: Act for faster growthPublished on: January 27, 2026 5:30 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 27 -- The World Bank has recommended key reforms to boost Pakistan's economic growth and ensure long-term stability. Its report highlights tax collection, irrigation, and energy subsidi... Read More


Punjab police push for bulletproof vehicles for ATC judgesPublished on: January 27, 2026 5:23 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 27 -- Punjab Police have submitted a formal proposal to the chief minister seeking new bulletproof vehicles for Anti-Terrorism Court judges, aiming to strengthen security for officials ... Read More


Starmer seeks China ties amid US tensionsPublished on: January 27, 2026 5:15 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 27 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is visiting China for the first time in eight years to mend relations. He hopes to boost trade and reduce Britain's reliance on an unpredictabl... Read More


US signals talks but maintains Iran pressurePublished on: January 27, 2026 5:00 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 27 -- The United States said it is ready to hold diplomatic talks with Iran if Tehran chooses to engage. However, Washington is keeping military pressure and strict nuclear and regional... Read More


Pakistan and Malaysia expand trade horizons togetherPublished on: January 27, 2026 4:52 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 27 -- Pakistan and Malaysia have renewed efforts to strengthen their partnership by holding high-level talks on halal food, green energy, and tourism, three fast-growing sectors in both... Read More


Gul Plaza search operation ends; authorities seal building, compensation approvedPublished on: January 27, 2026 4:40 PM

KARACHI, Jan. 27 -- The search operation at Gul Plaza, site of Karachi's deadly shopping centre fire, concluded on Tuesday after 10 days of rescue and relief efforts. The scorched building has now bee... Read More


American Idol returns with new format and Nashville twistPublished on: January 27, 2026 4:30 PM

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 27 -- American Idol is back for its 24th season, returning to television with a refreshed format, schedule changes and a new competition round aimed at reshaping the early stages of ... Read More