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Pakistan Published 19 Jan, 2026 11:56pm

Pakistan can accelerate growth by leveraging China’s expertise: PM

Shehbaz Sharif says the economy moved from stabilisation to a sustainable growth phase

Pakistan Updated 20 Jan, 2026 12:09am

Gul Plaza fire: Death toll rises to 26, dozens still missing

Rescue teams race against time as unstable building threatens collapse on Karachi’s MA Jinnah Road

Pakistan Published 19 Jan, 2026 09:06pm

No Sha’aban moon sighted in Pakistan, first of month on Jan 21

Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee says no testimony received from any part of the country

Pakistan Published 19 Jan, 2026 08:57pm

Five militants killed in CTD operation near Quetta

Seven suspects flee under cover of darkness as search operation continues

Pakistan Published 19 Jan, 2026 07:58pm

FM Energy meets World Bank and IsDB delegations on power sector reforms

The reduction of Rs 780 billion in circular debt is the result of government's reform policy, FM

Pakistan Published 19 Jan, 2026 07:37pm

Gul Plaza tragedy: Three women from same family, father of four still missing

Grieving families question rescue pace as death toll rises to 23

Pakistan Published 19 Jan, 2026 07:05pm

Sindh Assembly vows judicial probe into Gul Plaza tragedy amid MQM-P walkout

House offers Fateha for victims as opposition demands independent inquiry

Pakistan Updated 19 Jan, 2026 07:52pm

Firefighter dies saving lives in Karachi’s Gul Plaza tragedy

38-year-old Furqan Ali leaves behind widow and six-month-old son

Pakistan Published 19 Jan, 2026 05:50pm

Kahna triple murder solved as police arrest two suspects, including woman

Victims drugged, strangled over money dispute; Rs3 million transferred after killings

Pakistan Published 19 Jan, 2026 04:24pm

Rescue operations are continuing without any break, Sharjeel Memon

Rescue institutions are performing their duties with full commitment and dedication, Sharjeel Memon

Pakistan Published 19 Jan, 2026 04:20pm

One terrorist killed, two injured in DI Khan operation

Authorities recover arms and explosives after encounter with militants

Pakistan Published 19 Jan, 2026 03:53pm

Federal govt announces public holidays for 2026

Cabinet Division issues schedule for national, religious and minority festivals

Pakistan Updated 19 Jan, 2026 04:56pm

Sindh CM announces Rs10m compensation for Gul Plaza fire victims

15 bodies recovered, 65 still missing as rescue and relief operations continue

Pakistan Published 19 Jan, 2026 02:55pm

Pakistani youths abducted in Cambodia, family seeks urgent help

Two job-seeking friends allege torture, passport seizure and illegal confinement

▶️ Pakistan Updated 19 Jan, 2026 04:53pm

Diplomats express condolences over Gul Plaza fire

Foreign envoys mourn loss of lives, praise rescue and relief efforts

Pakistan Updated 19 Jan, 2026 06:00pm

‘Save me, I don’t want to die’, last words of young man trapped in Gul Plaza

A 22-year-old cousin worked in a furniture shop in Gul Plaza, women told Aaj News

Pakistan Published 19 Jan, 2026 02:03pm

Court takes notice as 6 policemen charged with custodial rape in Jacobabad

Judge orders SHO and the victim to be presented in court on Tuesday

▶️ Pakistan Updated 19 Jan, 2026 09:54pm

Sindh CM announces plan to rebuild Gul Plaza, rehabilitation of affected traders

Committee formed to submit proposals on recovery plans

Pakistan Published 19 Jan, 2026 12:25pm

Three Islamabad High Court judges take oath

Justice Asif, Justice Azam, and Justice Inam Amin Minhas sworn in

Pakistan Published 19 Jan, 2026 12:21pm

Earthquake shakes Gilgit-Baltistan, Karakoram highway blocked

Tremors felt in Gilgit, Hunza, Ghizer, Diamer and northern Pakistan

Pakistan Published 19 Jan, 2026 12:06pm

Pakistan becomes world’s third-largest rice exporter in December

Basmati exports surge over 50% as Pakistan overtakes Vietnam in monthly rice shipments

Pakistan Published 19 Jan, 2026 11:48am

Balochistan faces severe cold as northern districts brace for snowfall

Temperatures drop below freezing, northern areas may see snow, and coastal regions remain cold

Pakistan Published 19 Jan, 2026 10:35am

Traders estimate losses of over Rs3 billion in Gul Plaza fire

Traders seek govt assistance; MA Jinnah Road closed to traffic