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Kyiv hit by massive Russian drone attackPublished on: January 24, 2026 7:00 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 24 -- KYIV - The Ukrainian capital came under a massive Russian drone attack early Saturday, officials said, with air defence systems deployed across the city. Mayor Vitali Klitschko co... Read More


Pakistan, Philippines explore expanded rice trade under PM's directivesPublished on: January 24, 2026 7:00 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 24 -- Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan held an important meeting with Dr. Emmanuel R. Fernandez, Ambassador of the Philippines to Pakistan, on the special directions of Prim... Read More


Imaan and Hadi conviction condemned by lawyers, activistsPublished on: January 24, 2026 6:53 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 24 -- A sessions court in Islamabad sentenced lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her spouse Hadi Ali Chattha to 17 years. The case involved controversial social media posts allegedly ... Read More


Five killed in suicide blast at house of peace committee member in KPPublished on: January 24, 2026 6:46 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 24 -- At least five people have been killed and 10 injured in a suicide blast at the house of Noor Alam Mehsud, head of a local aman committee, near Qureshi Mor in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's ... Read More


US eyes lifting 25% India tariffsPublished on: January 24, 2026 6:45 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 24 -- WASHINGTON - The United States is considering removing 25% tariffs on India after Indian imports of Russian oil fell sharply, officials said. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent high... Read More


IMF MD praises economic reforms under PM's leadershipPublished on: January 24, 2026 6:41 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 24 -- International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva praised the government on Friday for "seriously" embracing reforms under its programme requirements, sayin... Read More


73% of foreign firms see Pakistan as a viable investment destination: surveyPublished on: January 24, 2026 6:37 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 24 -- Seventy-three percent of overseas investors operating in Pakistan now recommend the country as a viable destination for direct investment, up from 61% in 2023, according to a surv... Read More


Court sends Imaan Mazari, spouse to jail on judicial remandPublished on: January 24, 2026 6:36 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 24 -- Hours after the arrest of activist and lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha on Friday, the couple was sent to jail on judicial remand by an anti-terro... Read More


Parliament adopts resolution on Gul Plaza fire, seeks urgent reformsPublished on: January 24, 2026 6:36 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 24 -- The joint sitting of the parliament passed a resolution expressing grief and sorrow over the catastrophic fire at Gul Plaza in Karachi. The resolution moved by Dr. Muhammad Faroo... Read More


Engaging for PeacePublished on: January 24, 2026 6:21 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 24 -- As expected, Pakistan's decision to sign on to the Gaza Board of Peace is generating more noise than clarity. Critics allege it means sending Pakistani troops to disarm Hamas or u... Read More