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Thursday 01 January 2026

OIC condemns Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, backs Somalia’s unity

OIC condemns Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, backs Somalia’s unity

Islamic bloc calls move illegal, warns of regional instability

PM Shehbaz orders push for new oil, gas exploration to cut import bill

PM Shehbaz orders push for new oil, gas exploration to cut import bill

India, Pakistan exchange prisoners’ and nuclear installations lists

India, Pakistan exchange prisoners’ and nuclear installations lists

One killed in Iran protests over economic woes

One killed in Iran protests over economic woes

Pakistan supports peaceful resolution of Yemen conflict

Pakistan supports peaceful resolution of Yemen conflict

PM names Tahir Ashrafi coordinator for religious harmony, diaspora outreach

PM names Tahir Ashrafi coordinator for religious harmony, diaspora outreach

Around 40 killed, 100 injured in explosion in Swiss ski resort bar, police say

Around 40 killed, 100 injured in explosion in Swiss ski resort bar, police say

Polio risk persists in Lahore as virus detected again in sewage

Polio risk persists in Lahore as virus detected again in sewage

PM Shehbaz orders push for new oil, gas exploration to cut import bill

PM Shehbaz orders push for new oil, gas exploration to cut import bill

India, Pakistan exchange prisoners’ and nuclear installations lists

India, Pakistan exchange prisoners’ and nuclear installations lists

One killed in Iran protests over economic woes

One killed in Iran protests over economic woes

OIC condemns Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, backs Somalia’s unity

OIC condemns Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, backs Somalia’s unity

Islamic bloc calls move illegal, warns of regional instability

Pakistan supports peaceful resolution of Yemen conflict

Pakistan supports peaceful resolution of Yemen conflict

PM names Tahir Ashrafi coordinator for religious harmony, diaspora outreach

PM names Tahir Ashrafi coordinator for religious harmony, diaspora outreach

Around 40 killed, 100 injured in explosion in Swiss ski resort bar, police say

Around 40 killed, 100 injured in explosion in Swiss ski resort bar, police say

Groundbreaking Vera Rubin Observatory reveals first images

Groundbreaking Vera Rubin Observatory reveals first images

The hunt for mysterious ‘Planet Nine’ offers up a surprise

The hunt for mysterious ‘Planet Nine’ offers up a surprise

Astronomers spot galaxy shaped like the Milky Way but is far more massive

Astronomers spot galaxy shaped like the Milky Way but is far more massive

Rare earth production outside China ‘major milestone’

Rare earth production outside China ‘major milestone’

Gravity study shows why the moon’s two sides look so different

Gravity study shows why the moon’s two sides look so different

Apple’s 11th-generation iPad receives deepest price cut yet

Apple’s 11th-generation iPad receives deepest price cut yet

Bulgaria adopts euro, becoming 21st member of the eurozone

Bulgaria adopts euro, becoming 21st member of the eurozone

Gold price drops at start of 2026 Pakistan

Gold price drops at start of 2026 Pakistan

Russia will give US proof of attempted Ukrainian strike on Putin residence

Russia will give US proof of attempted Ukrainian strike on Putin residence

Life & Style

BTS announces new album and world tour starting march 20

BTS announces new album and world tour starting march 20

Zootopia 2 breaks record to become top-grossing Disney animation film

Zootopia 2 breaks record to become top-grossing Disney animation film

Nico Ali Walsh balances legacy and ambition in boxing career

Nico Ali Walsh balances legacy and ambition in boxing career

Mel Gibson and Rosalind Ross separate after 9 years together

Mel Gibson and Rosalind Ross separate after 9 years together

Beyoncé joins billionaire musicians club

Beyoncé joins billionaire musicians club

Imaan Hammam stuns as bridesmaid at Cindy Bruna’s Paris wedding

Imaan Hammam stuns as bridesmaid at Cindy Bruna’s Paris wedding

George clooney and family granted french citizenship

George clooney and family granted french citizenship

Sports

Babar Azam equals Jos Buttler’s T20 fifty record

Babar Azam equals Jos Buttler’s T20 fifty record

Chelsea part ways with manager Maresca

Chelsea part ways with manager Maresca

Anthony Joshua released from hospital after Lagos car crash

Anthony Joshua released from hospital after Lagos car crash

Technology

Netflix says ad-supported service has 94 million subscribers

Netflix says ad-supported service has 94 million subscribers

Samsung launches slimmest smartphone as races against rival Apple

Samsung launches slimmest smartphone as races against rival Apple

Microsoft launches lower-priced AI laptops with Qualcomm chips

Microsoft launches lower-priced AI laptops with Qualcomm chips

Business

PSX kicks off 2026 with record high as KSE-100 crosses 176,000

PSX kicks off 2026 with record high as KSE-100 crosses 176,000

Pakistan inflation eases to 5.6% in December, in line with govt forecast

Pakistan inflation eases to 5.6% in December, in line with govt forecast

Bulgaria adopts euro, becoming 21st member of the eurozone

Bulgaria adopts euro, becoming 21st member of the eurozone

World

One killed in Iran protests over economic woes

One killed in Iran protests over economic woes

Russia will give US proof of attempted Ukrainian strike on Putin residence

Russia will give US proof of attempted Ukrainian strike on Putin residence

Russia accuses Ukraine of killing 24 people in New Year drone strike

Russia accuses Ukraine of killing 24 people in New Year drone strike

Crime & Court

OIC condemns Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, backs Somalia’s unity

OIC condemns Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, backs Somalia’s unity

PM Shehbaz orders push for new oil, gas exploration to cut import bill

PM Shehbaz orders push for new oil, gas exploration to cut import bill

India, Pakistan exchange prisoners’ and nuclear installations lists

India, Pakistan exchange prisoners’ and nuclear installations lists

Pakistan supports peaceful resolution of Yemen conflict

Pakistan supports peaceful resolution of Yemen conflict

Environment

China looks forward to working with Pakistan thru Dar’s visit: Lin Jian

China looks forward to working with Pakistan thru Dar’s visit: Lin Jian

PM names Tahir Ashrafi coordinator for religious harmony, diaspora outreach

PM names Tahir Ashrafi coordinator for religious harmony, diaspora outreach

Gold price drops at start of 2026 Pakistan

Gold price drops at start of 2026 Pakistan

Polio risk persists in Lahore as virus detected again in sewage

Polio risk persists in Lahore as virus detected again in sewage

Opinion

Literature festivals lost their spark

Literature festivals lost their spark

Journalism slowly dying in Pakistan

Journalism slowly dying in Pakistan

Dared to lead

Dared to lead

Subsea cables, strategic gains

Subsea cables, strategic gains

Growing Up in a Changing Pakistan

Growing Up in a Changing Pakistan

Health

PM Shehbaz aims for a polio-free Pakistan, hails frontline workers

PM Shehbaz aims for a polio-free Pakistan, hails frontline workers

Coronavirus update from across Pakistan: 2 more deaths

Coronavirus update from across Pakistan: 2 more deaths

Frequent power cuts torment China amid record heatwave

Frequent power cuts torment China amid record heatwave

WHO turns to public for monkeypox name change

WHO turns to public for monkeypox name change

Two policemen guarding polio team killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Tank

Two policemen guarding polio team killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Tank

Novartis says lung cancer drug canakinumab fails another trial

Novartis says lung cancer drug canakinumab fails another trial

Shanghai to reopen all schools Sept. 1 as lockdown fears persist

Shanghai to reopen all schools Sept. 1 as lockdown fears persist

China to discourage abortions to boost low birth rate

China to discourage abortions to boost low birth rate

Shanghai extends weekly Covid-19 testing requirement until end of September

Shanghai extends weekly Covid-19 testing requirement until end of September

Landfills around the world release a lot of methane: study

Landfills around the world release a lot of methane: study

Recommended

New Year gift: Govt announces cut in fuel prices

New Year gift: Govt announces cut in fuel prices

Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City’s first Muslim mayor

Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City’s first Muslim mayor

Babar Azam equals Jos Buttler’s T20 fifty record

Babar Azam equals Jos Buttler’s T20 fifty record

Anthony Joshua released from hospital after Lagos car crash

Anthony Joshua released from hospital after Lagos car crash

Double-decker buses with modern facilities hit Karachi roads

Double-decker buses with modern facilities hit Karachi roads

Videos

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NFC War! Is the 18th Amendment Weakening Pakistan? The Failure of Local Governments - Dus

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The Future of PTI and the Minus-One Formula | Exclusive Interview with Qadir Khan Mandokhel | Dus

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PTI Lawyers Stir Controversy | Sher Afzal Reacts | Legal & Political Drama | 11PM Aaj News Headlines

Gen. Faiz Hameed Court Martial: The May 9th Investigation & Major Political Fallout - Dus

Gen. Faiz Hameed Court Martial: The May 9th Investigation & Major Political Fallout - Dus

Karachi Mayor Proposes Solutions for City Issues | Urban Development Update

Karachi Mayor Proposes Solutions for City Issues | Urban Development Update

Rajab butt ki Big brother say deal? - NHQ - Aaj News

Rajab butt ki Big brother say deal? - NHQ - Aaj News

Kia Ducky bahi influencer hy - NHQ - Aaj News

Kia Ducky bahi influencer hy - NHQ - Aaj News

Programs

Spot Light with Munizae Jahangir

News Insight with Amir Zia

Aaj Pakistan with Sidra Iqbal

Target

NHQ with Faheem Khan

Rubaroo with Shaukat Piracha

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