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KP CM Sohail Afridi to visit Karachi Jan 9

Pakistan, Jan. 1 -- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi announced he will visit Karachi on January 9 to deliver "Imran Khan's message." His visit aims to meet PTI supporters and mobilize p... Read More


Pakistan's forex reserves climb past $21 billion

Pakistan, Jan. 1 -- Pakistan's total foreign exchange reserves crossed $21 billion by December 26, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported. Central bank reserves rose slightly despite a small drop i... Read More


Pakistan's literacy rate climbs to 63%

Pakistan, Jan. 1 -- Pakistan's literacy rate has increased to 63 percent, according to the Household Economic Survey. The report shows gradual improvement over five years, with a rise of just 3 percen... Read More


Under-15s barred from social media in France

Pakistan, Jan. 1 -- France will ban social media for children under 15 starting September 2026. The law aims to reduce online harms and excessive screen time. Parents will control minors' access to pl... Read More


Jacob Elordi's 'The Dog Stars' release pushed back

Pakistan, Jan. 1 -- Jacob Elordi's upcoming sci-fi thriller The Dog Stars has faced a delay, moving its release from March 27, 2026, to August 28, 2026, following the launch of Ridley Scott's Frankens... Read More


AFCON heats up: Stars set for high-stakes last-16 battles

Pakistan, Jan. 1 -- Africa's biggest football stars will headline the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) last-16 matches starting Saturday. Morocco, Egypt, and Nigeria lead the knockout stage. Fans eagerly... Read More


T20 milestone: Babar matches Buttler's fifties

Pakistan, Jan. 1 -- Pakistan's Babar Azam equalled England's Jos Buttler record of 97 T20 fifties on Thursday. He achieved this milestone in BBL 15 against Melbourne Renegades. His unbeaten 58 off 46 ... Read More


Babar Azam anchors Sixers' thrilling 165-run chase

Pakistan, Jan. 1 -- Star batter Babar Azam scored an unbeaten 58 to lead Sydney Sixers to victory over Melbourne Renegades. The Sixers chased 165 runs in 19.1 overs, losing four wickets. Babar's innin... Read More


Yasmin Rashid vows legal fight over NA-130 ruling

Pakistan, Jan. 1 -- PTI leader Dr. Yasmin Rashid has decided to approach the court against the NA-130 election tribunal decision. The tribunal had dismissed her petition against former Prime Minister ... Read More


Iran Guard volunteer killed amid widening protests

Pakistan, Jan. 1 -- A volunteer in Iran's Revolutionary Guard was killed during protests over the country's worsening economy, authorities said Thursday. The 21-year-old Basij member died Wednesday ni... Read More