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Pakistan Published 22 Jan, 2026 11:39pm

Six Afghan robbers killed in Karachi police encounter

Two policemen injured as Pak Colony shootout ends; bodies shifted to Civil Hospital

Pakistan Published 22 Jan, 2026 11:02pm

Punjab CM orders province-wide fire safety audits, sets two-week compliance deadline

Markets, schools, hospitals, and high-rises to be equipped with modern fire-fighting technology

Pakistan Published 22 Jan, 2026 10:39pm

Alarming fire safety gaps in Rawalpindi commercial buildings

Authorities warn of potential disasters as most buildings lack basic fire protection systems

Pakistan Published 22 Jan, 2026 10:30pm

Peace named Oxford Children’s Word of the Year 2025

Children highlight global conflicts and everyday life in annual language survey

Pakistan Updated 22 Jan, 2026 11:54pm

Gul Plaza fire: Death toll rises to 67 as more remains recovered

DNA sampling continues; two more victims identified

Pakistan Published 22 Jan, 2026 07:43pm

Punjab Police dismisses ‘fake encounters’ claims against CCD

Report to Lahore High Court cites sharp fall in crime after unit’s launch

Pakistan Published 22 Jan, 2026 07:20pm

Five babies born to a couple in Swabi

One boy, four girls delivered at Bacha Khan Medical Complex; newborns under NICU care

Pakistan Published 22 Jan, 2026 07:10pm

Punjab Safe Cities cracks down on fake e-challan websites

Over 100 phishing domains blocked with PTA help; citizens urged to use only official payment portal

Pakistan Published 22 Jan, 2026 06:45pm

Rain-bearing system enters Pakistan, showers cool Lahore

Light rain brings relief as temperature drops to 17°C; Met Office advises caution amid cold weather

Pakistan Published 22 Jan, 2026 06:35pm

Punjab to install external fire hydrants after Karachi tragedy

CM Maryam Nawaz orders emergency measures; over 1,000 hydrant points planned across the province

Pakistan Published 22 Jan, 2026 06:24pm

Lahore gold fraud suspect arrested from Islamabad

Police say Ichhra trader accused of fleeing with gold from multiple jewellers

Pakistan Published 22 Jan, 2026 05:02pm

WEF 26: Nestlé to expand operations in Pakistan with $60m investment

Nestlé intends to use Pakistan as a regional manufacturing and export hub

▶️ Pakistan Published 22 Jan, 2026 04:33pm

PM Shehbaz signs Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ charter at Davos

Pakistan joins US-led initiative as President Trump outlines reconstruction plans for Gaza

Pakistan Updated 22 Jan, 2026 04:35pm

PM Shehbaz, Field Marshal Asim Munir draw global attention at Davos

Pakistan’s civilian and military leaders hold key meetings on sidelines of WEF

Pakistan Published 22 Jan, 2026 02:44pm

Pet lioness attack shocks Lahore as illegal lions seized

Eight-year-old girl injured, police crack down on illegal wildlife

▶️ Pakistan Updated 22 Jan, 2026 05:04pm

Rain turns Karachi weather cold; More showers likely

Light to moderate showers change the weather across the city

Pakistan Published 22 Jan, 2026 12:13pm

Pakistan, Thailand leaders meet on sidelines of WEF in Davos

Ishaq Dar and Thailand’s FM discuss bilateral ties, trade, investment, and regional issues

Pakistan Published 22 Jan, 2026 12:06pm

After Gul Plaza tragedy, Mustafa Kamal wants Karachi to be placed under federal rule

MQM-Pakistan leader demands safety, basic facilities, and end to loadshedding in city

Pakistan Published 22 Jan, 2026 12:05pm

Maryam launches Pakistan’s first green policing unit

State-of-the-art electric patrol vehicles to cut fuel costs, reduce carbon emissions

Pakistan Updated 22 Jan, 2026 12:08pm

President Zardari summons joint session of parliament on Friday

18 private and 11 government bills will be presented during the session

Pakistan Published 22 Jan, 2026 10:58am

Lahore tops global pollution charts as cross-border smog hits the city

AQI soars to 368, with winds from Indian Punjab worsening the smog

Pakistan Published 22 Jan, 2026 09:31am

Pakistan says Gaza role aimed at lasting peace and reconstruction

Islamabad cites humanitarian relief, rebuilding efforts and support for a two-state solution

▶️ Pakistan Updated 22 Jan, 2026 05:02pm

Investigators probe locked exits, delayed escape in Gul Plaza fire

Authorities examine building access, videos as recovery operations continue