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Balochistan CM stresses investment in human developmentPublished on: January 15, 2026 11:44 AM

QUETTA, Jan. 15 -- Balochistan Chief Minister (CM) Mir Sarfraz Bugti on Wednesday underscored that sustained investment in human development is essential for a prosperous and stable future for the pro... Read More


JI launches four-day referendum on Punjab local government lawPublished on: January 15, 2026 11:40 AM

ISLAMABAD, Jan. 15 -- Jamaat-i-Islami Pakistan (JI) on Thursday began a four-day public referendum to seek citizens' views on the Punjab Local Government Act, JI emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman announced. T... Read More


Pakistan Railways struggles with aging locomotivesPublished on: January 15, 2026 11:36 AM

ISLAMABAD, Jan. 15 -- Pakistan Railways is facing a rising number of locomotive failures, with over 63 per cent of its engines having exceeded 20 years of service, officials told the National Assembly... Read More


AJK government abolishes seven secretary postsPublished on: January 15, 2026 11:32 AM

MUZAFFARABAD, Jan. 15 -- The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has abolished seven secretary-level posts as part of administrative reforms aimed at reducing expenditures and improving efficiency... Read More


Economic growth drops to 3% in PakistanPublished on: January 14, 2026 11:30 PM

Islamabad, Jan. 15 -- The World Bank has lowered Pakistan's economic growth forecast for the current fiscal year. It now expects growth at 3%. Previously, the government aimed for 4.2%. This revision ... Read More


Crane collapse kills 19 on Thai trainPublished on: January 14, 2026 11:15 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 14 -- At least 19 people were killed and around 80 injured when a construction crane fell on a train. The accident occurred in the Sikhio district, 230 km northeast of Bangkok. Authorit... Read More


Pakistan forms committees for IMF-free growthPublished on: January 14, 2026 11:00 PM

Islamabad, Jan. 14 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formed three committees to boost exports and achieve economic growth without relying on the IMF. The committees aim to improve governance, incre... Read More


TikTok becomes FIFA's preferred 2026 platformPublished on: January 14, 2026 10:45 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 14 -- TikTok has been named FIFA's first-ever Preferred Platform for the 2026 World Cup. The partnership will give fans unprecedented access to exclusive content and interactive experie... Read More


Internet slowdown to hit Pakistan on Jan 15Published on: January 14, 2026 10:30 PM

Lahore, Jan. 14 -- Internet users across Pakistan may experience slow speeds and service disruptions on January 15, 2026. NayaTel announced that repair work on an international submarine cable will st... Read More


Pakistan, Australia set for Lahore T20I seriesPublished on: January 14, 2026 10:15 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 14 -- The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the schedule for Pakistan vs Australia three-match T20I series. All matches will be held at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. The series starts o... Read More