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Pakistan, US expand military engagement amid renewed defence ties

Pakistani and American troops this week concluded joint training at Pakistan’s National Counter-Terrorism Center in Pabbi.

Published 17 Jan, 2026 08:49am

US launches phase two of Gaza peace plan, names ‘Board of Peace’

‘Board of Peace’ includes Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, WB President Ajay Banga and former British prime minister Tony Blair, among others.

Published 17 Jan, 2026 09:09am

Power sector interventions fail to spark growth

Inefficiencies of the distribution companies (Discos) contributed around Rs400 billion to the circular debt.

Published 17 Jan, 2026 06:34am

NCCIA received over 150,000 cybercrime complaints in a year, House told

Talal Chaudhry says necessary steps being taken to introduce reforms in agency.

Published 17 Jan, 2026 07:34am

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Sets aside ruling of service tribunal on plea by ex-auditor.

Updated 17 Jan, 2026 07:27am

Senators for keeping tabs on social media usage by under-18s

PTI senators slam ban on meetings with Imran.

Updated 17 Jan, 2026 07:45am

China, Canada reach ‘landmark’ deal

China to reduce tariffs, allow Canadian visitors to enter the country visa-free; Canada to import 49,000 EVs under new preferential tariffs.

Updated 17 Jan, 2026 07:52am

Number of SEZs surges to 44 under CPEC 2.0

Long-term plan for CPEC Industrial Cooperation has been finalised and it is being implemented through a structured Action Plan, minister briefed.

Updated 17 Jan, 2026 08:21am

Arrest, detention of Afghans increase 18pc in Jan: UN-IOM

Report says 130,999 Afghans arrested, detained from Sept 15 to Jan 10.

Updated 17 Jan, 2026 08:31am

Imaan, Hadi challenge arrest orders after judge demands their production

Petition argues trial court unlawfully curtailed their right of defence, issued warrants without meeting mandatory legal.

Updated 17 Jan, 2026 08:15am

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Cambodian Students Struggle to Attend School Amid Ongoing Border Clashes

US, Jordanian Forces Launch Airstrikes on ISIS Targets in Syria

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Trump informed Iran he does not intend to attack, asked Tehran to exercise restraint: envoy

Alleges that statements made by Trump and Netanyahu further stoked unrest; describes protests as "worst" in the country's history.

World , Published 15 Jan, 2026 03:59pm

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