- 18 January, 2026
PAKISTAN NEWS
- Punjab by-polls: Notices served on minister, SAPM for ‘violating’ election code of conduct on November 21, 2025 at 1:33 am
This collage of pictures show Federal Minister of Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Huzaifa Rehman. —APP/NA website/FileShow-cause notices have been issued to Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari and Special Assistant to the…
- 27th Amendment empowers FCC to hear all constitutional cases: minister on November 20, 2025 at 7:59 pm
Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik addressing an event on December 21, 2024. — Facebook@BarristerAqeelMalikState Minister for Law Aqeel Malik said on Thursday that the 27th Amendment has vested authority to hear constitutional matters in the Federal Constitutional…
- JF-17 attracts strong attention at Dubai Airshow as friendly country inks procurement MoU on November 20, 2025 at 5:25 pm
Pakistan Air Force JF-17 Thunder fighter jet during World Defence Air Show 2024 held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, February 7, 2024. — PPI Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder garnered significant attention at the Dubai Airshow 2025, leading to the signing of a memorandum of understanding with a…
- US lawmakers laud Punjab govt’s initiative to modernise brick-kiln on November 20, 2025 at 4:39 pm
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz attends ceremony in this undated image. — Facebook/@MaryamNSharifISLAMABAD: The Congressional Pakistan Caucus has applauded Punjab’s drive to modernise its brick-kiln sector, saying the reforms could serve as a pilot for eliminating bonded labour and…
- Security forces gun down 30 terrorists in multiple IBOs in KP: ISPR on November 20, 2025 at 4:38 pm
Frontier Constabulary and army personnel gather stand guard in Kurram, January 17, 2025. — AFPSecurity forces killed 30 Indian proxy Fitna al-Khawarij terrorists during multiple intelligence-based operations carried out by security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa , the military’s media wing…
- MQM-P calls for new province in Sindh on November 20, 2025 at 3:56 pm
Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan Convener Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui addresses a press conference in Karachi, November 20, 2025. — Screengrab via YouTube/Geo NewsKARACHI: With discussions on the 28th Amendment gaining momentum, the Muttahida Qaumi Movement–Pakistan has once again…
- US report validates Pakistan military edge over India: PM on November 20, 2025 at 3:55 pm
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses ceremony in Azad Jammu and Kashmir on November 20, 2025. — X/@GovtofPakistanPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said a recent US report endorsing Pakistan’s downing of Indian aircraft stands as formal validation of the country’s…
- Banned TTP poses serious threat to Pakistan security: UNSC panel on November 20, 2025 at 10:24 am
Denmark’s Deputy Permanent Representative to United Nations and chair of UNSC’s ISIL, Al-Qaeda Sanctions Committee Sandra Jensen Landi. — Screengrab via UN WebTV websiteThe chair of the United Nations Security Council’s Daesh and Al-Qaeda Sanctions Committee has cautioned that the…
- CM Afridi clarifies remarks on by-poll after ECP requests army deployment on November 20, 2025 at 10:01 am
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Khan Afridi addresses a gathering at Havelian, Abbottabad on November 19, 2025. — Facbook@ImMuhammadSohailAfridiISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Thursday issued a clarification concerning his remarks on the NA-18 by-poll,…
- Dubai sees 3.2m Pakistani passengers in 2025 as airport sets new milestone on November 20, 2025 at 6:16 am
People sit at a coffee shop as they wait for their flight at the Dubai International Airport, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 17, 2024. — ReutersDUBAI: Dubai International Airport handled 3.2 million passengers travelling from Pakistan in the first nine months of 2025, making the…
- Trump Invites PM Shehbaz Sharif to Participate in Gaza Peace Board by [email protected] (Web Desk) on January 18, 2026 at 12:11 pm
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has received an invitation from the President of the United States Donald Trump to join the Board of Peace on Gaza. Foreign Office spokesperson said that by joining Gaza Board of Peace, Pakistan will remain engaged with international efforts for peace and security in […]
- Maryam Nawaz’s son Junaid Safdar shared photos of his wedding ceremony on social media by [email protected] (Web Desk) on January 18, 2026 at 7:37 am
Photos of the wedding ceremony of Junaid Safdar, son of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and grandson of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, have surfaced. Junaid Safdar’s wedding took place in a private housing society in Lahore, which was attended by former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Prime […]
- Unmanned helicopter introduced to deal with threats at sea by [email protected] (Web Desk) on January 18, 2026 at 6:46 am
In preparation for dealing with threats at sea, the British Navy has introduced a new unmanned helicopter. The unmanned helicopter has successfully completed its first test flight. The British Royal Navy has named the autonomous helicopter “Proteus”. According to the British Royal Navy, the […]
- Prime Minister expresses grief over fire incident at Gul Plaza in Karachi by [email protected] (Web Desk) on January 18, 2026 at 6:06 am
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has expressed grief over the fire incident at Gul Plaza in Karachi Sadar. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, while expressing grief over the fire incident at Gul Plaza in Karachi, has directed to provide all facilities to the injured. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif says […]
- 6 people killed, more than 20 injured in fire at Gul Plaza, part of the plaza collapses by [email protected] (Web Desk) on January 18, 2026 at 5:22 am
Firefighters are still battling to control a massive blaze that broke out at Gul Plaza on M.A. Jinnah Road on Saturday night. Despite efforts, the fire remains uncontrollable even after 10 hoursAccording to media reports, the death toll in the fire has now climbed to five, while at least 20 people […]
- Pakistan and US Vow to Boost Security, Border Management Cooperation by [email protected] (Web Desk) on January 17, 2026 at 5:28 pm
Pakistan and the United States on Saturday agreed to further strengthen cooperation in bilateral security and border management.The development came during a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and a high-level US delegation led by Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker in Islamabad. […]
- Deputy Prime Minister Dar Meets EU Representative to Discuss Bilateral Cooperation by [email protected] (Web Desk) on January 17, 2026 at 5:25 pm
Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with the EU High Representative and Vice President Kaja Kallas. Both leaders discussed ways to further deepen bilateral cooperation. They also exchanged views on the recent regional and international developments, including […]
- India’s Use of Water as a Strategic Weapon: A Report by The National Interest by [email protected] (Web Desk) on January 17, 2026 at 10:35 am
India’s approval of the 260-megawatt (MW) Dulhasti Stage-II hydropower project on the Chenab River marks a significant shift in South Asia’s water politics, according to a report by the US-based Eurasia Group. The move follows New Delhi’s April 2025 decision to place the Indus Waters Treaty […]
- Price of rice records increase in Punjab by [email protected] (Web Desk) on January 17, 2026 at 10:29 am
After fluctuations in the prices of edible items, the price of rice increased by Rs10 to Rs20 per kilogram in Lahore. According to details, the premium quality rice is being sold at the rate of Rs570 per kilogram. Consumers said that they cannot afford to buy daily edible items as their prices are […]
- Hina Afridi lays down CONDITIONS before signing her Nikkah with Taimoor Akbar by [email protected] (Web Desk) on January 17, 2026 at 10:21 am
Rising actress Hina Afridi sets a new playful rule for content creator husband-to-be Taimoor Akbar before signing her marriage certificate. In a reel shared by Galaxy Lollywood on Instagram, the beautiful couple announced their wedding on their official Instagram handles on 21 December 2025 through […]