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Blast rocks Kabul's Shahr-e Naw, several deadPublished on: January 19, 2026 6:30 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 19 -- A powerful explosion struck the Shahr-e Naw area of Kabul on Monday, killing and injuring multiple people. Initial reports confirm casualties, but the exact numbers are not yet cl... Read More


IMF lifts Japan growth forecast for 2026Published on: January 19, 2026 6:15 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 19 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised up Japan's economic growth forecast for 2026. The IMF now expects Japan's economy to expand 0.7%, slightly higher than its previo... Read More


LHC dismisses NAB pleas against Shehbaz, MaryamPublished on: January 19, 2026 6:00 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 19 -- The Lahore High Court on Monday disposed of NAB petitions against Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz. The court declared the petitions infructuous. Both case... Read More


Trump vows to remove 'Russian threat' from GreenlandPublished on: January 19, 2026 5:45 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 19 -- U.S. President Donald Trump warned Denmark that it has failed to remove the Russian threat from Greenland. He said, "Now it is time, and it will be done." Trump stressed that NATO... Read More


Islamabad shaken by 5.8 magnitude earthquakePublished on: January 19, 2026 5:15 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 19 -- Islamabad and its surrounding areas experienced strong earthquake tremors on Monday afternoon, creating panic among residents. People rushed out of homes and offices fearing after... Read More


Power Sector 2025: How Transparency and Merit Are Delivering Real ChangePublished on: January 19, 2026 5:10 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 19 -- For years, Pakistan's power sector has been synonymous with circular debt, opaque deals, and consumer frustration. It functioned as a significant drain on the national exchequer, ... Read More


WhatsApp web nears major group calling upgradePublished on: January 19, 2026 5:08 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 19 -- WhatsApp is developing a long-awaited update that will bring group voice and video calling support to its web client, significantly improving functionality and reducing reliance o... Read More


PCB halts Pakistan T20 World Cup preparationsPublished on: January 19, 2026 5:00 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 19 -- Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has halted all preparations for the Pakistan team's T20 World Cup participation. The decision comes amid ongoing security concer... Read More


Trade deficit widens as current account turns negativePublished on: January 19, 2026 4:56 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 19 -- Pakistan's external accounts came under renewed pressure in December 2025 as rising imports and persistent income outflows pushed the current account back into deficit, reversing ... Read More


Prince Albert appears with scar after surgeryPublished on: January 19, 2026 4:46 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 19 -- The Palace has issued an update after Prince Albert of Monaco was seen with a visible scar on his face during a high-profile meeting, drawing attention from royal watchers worldwi... Read More