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Snow traps IDPs in Valley Tirah, rescue underwayPublished on: January 23, 2026 4:00 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 23 -- Valley Tirah is witnessing a major rescue operation as heavy snowfall stranded dozens of internally displaced persons (IDPs). Authorities, including the district administration, a... Read More


Kamran Tessori calls for justice after Gul Plaza tragedyPublished on: January 23, 2026 3:45 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 23 -- Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori on Friday demanded a judicial inquiry into the Gul Plaza tragedy, which claimed around 60 lives. He criticized the provincial government for slow res... Read More


Women International Film Festival returns to Islamabad for 10th editionPublished on: January 23, 2026 3:36 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 23 -- The Women International Film Festival (WIFF) is set to return to Islamabad on February 14 and 15 for its landmark 10th edition, marking a decade of women-led cinema in Pakistan. T... Read More


Trump says US 'armada' heading toward Gulf amid Iran tensionsPublished on: January 23, 2026 3:04 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 23 -- US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that a "massive fleet" of American naval forces was being sent toward the Gulf, citing close monitoring of Iran, even as he emphasi... Read More


Parliament passes key bills, Gul Plaza resolution adoptedPublished on: January 23, 2026 3:00 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 23 -- Parliament approved several bills during a tense joint session in Islamabad. Lawmakers also unanimously passed a resolution on the Gul Plaza tragedy. Protests and slogans dominate... Read More


Maha Khan Phillips' The Museum Detective blends history and mystery in KarachiPublished on: January 23, 2026 2:46 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 23 -- Maha Khan Phillips' latest novel, The Museum Detective, marks her third fast-paced outing, seamlessly combining historical fiction with a gripping murder mystery set in modern-day... Read More


Gold, silver, platinum hit record highs amid economic uncertaintyPublished on: January 23, 2026 2:32 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 23 -- Gold extended its record-setting rally on Friday, while silver and platinum also reached all-time highs as investors sought refuge from geopolitical tensions and growing doubts ov... Read More


Malaysia's ex-army chief, wife charged with corruptionPublished on: January 23, 2026 2:12 PM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 23 -- A former Malaysian army chief and his wife were charged on Thursday with money laundering, part of a sweeping corruption investigation into military procurement contracts, aut... Read More


First phase of Karachi Safe City Project to launch in two monthsPublished on: January 23, 2026 2:00 PM

KARACHI, Jan. 23 -- The first phase of the Karachi Safe City Project is set to be formally launched within two months, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah announced on Thursday, as trial operatio... Read More


Six suspects killed in Pak Colony 'encounter' in KarachiPublished on: January 23, 2026 1:47 PM

KARACHI, Jan. 23 -- Six suspected robbers were encounter in an alleged police encounter in Pak Colony on Thursday night, officials said. Read More: Karachi police arrest three dacoits wearing police ... Read More