Pakistani lawyers strike over human rights activists’ prison sentences
Islamabad Bar Association calls arrests unjust, demands release of two lawyers, warns protests will intensify
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Spotlight
PSX gains 2.2% on rate cut optimism
With T-Bill yields dipping below 10% for the first time in four years, investor sentiment at the Pakistan Stock Exchange remained upbea
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How Punjab plans to transform cities and villages
The government of Punjab is undertaking major initiatives to drive development across the province, with a strong focus on improving both urban and rural areas
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Inside the Gul Plaza fire: Accident, negligence or something darker?
From Baldia to Gul Plaza, Karachi’s fires reveal a pattern of safety lapses and weak accountability failures
Jan 25, 2026
Jan 25, 2026
Shorts
President of Pakistan to visit UAE for talks on trade and security
President Zardari’s UAE visit will focus on economic cooperation, security coordination, and regional issues
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UAE, Malaysia sign anti-corruption cooperation pact
UAE Accountability Authority and Malaysia’s anti-graft agency agreed to boost cooperation during a visit to Abu Dhabi, according to WAM
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Pakistan keeps policy rate unchanged at 10.5%
The decision was contrary to expectations as analysts had forecast a second successive cut in the policy rate
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Foreign inflows into Pakistan debt hit six-month high
Investors favor treasury bills as equities see outflows
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Reality TV grows up in Pakistan and rap is leading the way
From mainstream franchises to original formats, Pixel Entertainment is shaping what Pakistan watches next
Rap Icon Pakistan becomes the country’s first original rap reality show featuring Talha Anjum and Bohemia
Pakistan Got Talent and Bake Off Pakistan set to air mid year
Pixel Entertainment operates as Pakistan’s first 360 degree content house
Jan 23, 2026
Jan 23, 2026
Frozen in time: Olympic legends on ice
After becoming the only woman to win three individual figure skating gold medals, Henie went into movies and quickly became one of Hollywood's highest-paid stars
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Man Utd stun leaders Arsenal to open up title race
United's win, their first in the league at Arsenal since 2017, lifted them to fourth spot
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Scottie Scheffler lands 20th PGA Tour win at The American Express
Ryan Gerard (65), Matt McCarty (68), Andrew Putnam (68) and Australia's Jason Day (64) shared second place at 23 under
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Winter storm grips much of US in snow, ice, Arctic cold
An estimated 157 million Americans were warned to bundle up against cold ranging from sub-zero temperatures along the Canadian border to below-freezing as far south as the Gulf of Mexico
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