Trump Escalates Trade Tensions with Europe, Threatens Tariffs Amid Greenland Dispute

January 19, 2026. WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS — U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified a major transatlantic dispute by…

Iran Unrest 2026: 5,000 Killed in Deadliest Crackdown

January 18, 2026 — Tehran / Global Desk: Iranian authorities acknowledged on Sunday that at least…

Pakistan Invited to Join US-Led Gaza ‘Board of Peace’

Pakistan has received a formal invitation from the United States to join the newly proposed Gaza…

Karachi’s Gul Plaza Inferno Leaves Six Dead, Many Injured

A massive fire erupted late Saturday night at Gul Plaza, a multi-storey shopping mall on MA…

India and Bangladesh skip handshake at U-19 World Cup toss amid rising tensions

BULAWAYO — Relations between India and Bangladesh appeared strained on Saturday when the two teams avoided…

Court reissues non-bailable warrants for Imaan Mazari and husband

ISLAMABAD — An Islamabad district court on Saturday reissued non-bailable arrest warrants for human rights lawyer…

Pakistan’s industry in crisis as FPCCI warns of shutdowns

ISLAMABAD — The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on Friday warned that…

Khamenei blames US and Israel for deadly Iran protests

TEHRAN — Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday blamed the United States and Israel…

24 dead, 20 injured in road accidents in Punjab, Balochistan

SARGODHA / ORMARA — At least 24 people were killed and more than 20 injured on…

Elon Musk Sues OpenAI, Microsoft for Up to $134B in Damages

San Francisco, January 17, 2026 — Elon Musk has filed a court document demanding between $79…

Trump Forms Gaza ‘Board of Peace’, Appoints US General

WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump on Friday moved to take a central role in determining…

Exiled Crown Prince Urges Global Support for Iran Protests

The exiled son of Iran’s last monarch has called on the international community to support protesters…

Putin Calls Russia–Pakistan Ties Mutually Beneficial

Russian President Vladimir Putin has described Russia’s relations with Pakistan as “genuinely mutually beneficial,” saying that…

Security Forces Foil India-Backed Attack in Balochistan

Security forces on Friday thwarted a major terrorist attack in Balochistan’s Kharan district, killing 12 militants…

Achakzai Appointed Opposition Leader After Months of Delay

After months of uncertainty and procedural delays, Mehmood Khan Achakzai, chief of the Tehreek Tahafuz Ayeen-i-Pakistan…

Pakistan Defence Talks With Saudi Arabia, Türkiye

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye are continuing discussions on a proposed trilateral defence cooperation framework,…