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Thursday, January 15, 2026

Situation in Afghanistan is not easy: Putin

During a video conference with security service chiefs of ex-Soviet states, the Russian president has expressed that the situation in Afghanistan is not easy. Militants from Iraq, Syria with experience in military operations are actively being drawn to Afghanistan.

Tesla under scrutiny amid safety concerns over assisted driving features

As part of a preliminary probe opened after a series of accidents with emergency vehicles, the regulator on Tuesday ordered Elon Musk's electric car company to provide information about confidentiality agreements with drivers who have been testing a new feature since October 2020.

Pakistani peacekeepers save Sudanese city from floods

Braving swampy soil and snake-infested waters, Pakistani army engineers helped save the city of Bentiu from being submerged by floodwaters by completing more than 4 kilometers of dykes in record time following an urgent request for help.

Iran tests anti-missile defences amid US-Israel warnings over nuclear program

The exercises, which began on Tuesday, combined the army's "Majid" defense system with the "Dezful" system of the elite Revolutionary Guard Corps to destroy incoming cruise missiles. The tests come after Israeli and US warnings over Iran's nuclear program.

Shahid Afridi believes Pakistan can win a second T20 World Cup

According to Shahid Afridi, the current Pakistan team is very talented although they lack experienced players. However, the team should not be underestimated and the nation should summon the spirit of 2009 and win a second T20 World Cup!

Islamic Sharia prohibits forced conversion and marriages: Ashrafi

Special Representative to the Prime Minister on Religious Harmony and the Middle East Hafiz Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi said there is no concept of forced marriages or conversion in Islam. He also said tribal traditions must not be portrayed as Islamic traditions.

Pakistan will ‘never be up for sale’ as PM Khan set a new paradigm: NSA

Dr Yusuf said for the past 20 years, there was an unwinnable war that “some wanted Pakistan to win for them, which was simply an unrealistic goal”. He mentioned that in past, decisions had been made without taking the public on board, which ultimately “backfired”.

APTMA’s Gohar Ejaz believes textile exports will hit $21 billion in FY22

Pakistan’s textile sector is booming in FY22. With $5 billion investment set to be injected in the textile industry, textile exports will hit $21 billion in the current fiscal year.

Hungary pledges to increase trade with Pakistan

The Ambassador expressed the hope that he would like to further enhance bilateral trade between the two countries to pave new avenues for trade and economic relations between Pakistan and Hungary.

How ‘Global Hindutva’ threatens peace & democracy

South Asia is currently witnessing a rule by a populist, supremacist government, elected on the basis of an agenda of religious exclusivity and hatred for other religious and caste communities. Hindutva brands the Muslim minority and certain ‘castes’ as racially inferior.

Pakistan’s GDP growth target 0.8% too ambitious as per IMF’s latest projection

The October edition of the World Economic Outlook projects Pakistan’s GDP to grow by 4.0% - 0.8% less than the target set by the incumbent government. The report stresses the need for equitable vaccine access for every country and calls on the G7 and G20 nations to deliver the outstanding doses of vaccines they promised. Vaccines manufacturers and developed countries have been asked to aid the regional production of COVID-19 vaccines.

Small volunteer groups provide medical aid to Kashmir

Despite the blockade of foreign aid, volunteer groups in Kashmir rise to challenge the crisis. The volunteer groups have been at the forefront of providing free medicines and medical assistance to the poor since the pandemic hit the region.
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