Pakistan came to the brink of default in 2023, as a political crisis compounded shock from the global economic downturn and drove the nation's debt burden to terminal levels.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the deal's final details were still being worked on, but he thanked Biden for "promoting" it. Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya said it was the result of Palestinian "resilience".

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was hospitalized after being stabbed six times during an attempted robbery at his Mumbai residence. The intruder fled the scene, and the actor is undergoing surgery as police investigate the incident.

Khan said he had once been offered a three-year exile abroad and was also "indirectly approached" recently about the possibility of house arrest at his sprawling home on the outskirts of the capital.

Officials from mediators Qatar, Egypt and the US as well as Israel and Hamas said an agreement for a truce in the besieged enclave and release of hostages was closer than ever.

PTI has issued a show-cause notice to Sher Afzal Marwat for publicly criticizing Secretary General Salman Akram Raja and commenting on ongoing party negotiations, violating party policy. Marwat, advised to stay away from media, has seven days to respond to avoid disciplinary action.

The calls come just a week after the voting down of a Tory-proposed amendment to child protection bill envisioning such an inquiry

There has reportedly been a breakthrough at the Israel-Hamas talks in Doha

Pakistan's growing appeal for trekkers shines through in global travel lists, with stunning landscapes and improved accessibility.

Pakistan’s EO-1 satellite, launching January 17, will enhance agriculture, urban planning, and disaster management.

Pakistani delegation visits Bangladesh after 12 years to boost trade, investment, and simplify visa processes.

PIA's Paris flight resumption faces backlash over a controversial ad sparking online comparisons to tragic events.