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Saturday, January 17, 2026

US plans ‘frank conversations’ with China on trade

The Biden Administration believes that China has not honored any of its trade commitments under an agreement signed in 2020, so it will have "frank conversations with China. The US will also announce the launch of a targeted tariff exclusion process against Chinese goods.

Taliban say IS cell destroyed in Kabul after mosque attack

The Taliban's chief spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said fighters carried out the operation in the north of Kabul on Sunday evening. As a result of the "successful and decisive" operation, the IS centre was completely destroyed and all the IS members in it were killed.

Iran urges US to unfreeze $10 bn to show commitment to nuclear deal

"If the Americans have true intentions, let them release some of our assets," Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said. He also warned that Tehran would sue South Korea if it continued to refuse to honor a debt of almost $8 billion for purchases of Iranian oil.

Farmer protest in India: Eight killed after violence breaks out

The farmers had gathered for a demonstration in Uttar Pradesh state's Lakhimpur Kheri district, where the junior home affairs minister Ajay Mishra and the state's deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya had been due to visit.

Pandora Papers: PM Khan assures accountability

PM Khan promises that his govt will investigate all Pakistani citizens mentioned in the Pandora Papers & if any wrongdoing is established then the govt will take appropriate action. PM Khan also urged the international community to take strict action against this injustice.

Prophet Mohammed cartoonist Lars Vilks dies in car crash

Lars Vilks, a Swedish cartoonist behind the blasphemous images of Prophet Muhammed dies in a car crash. The accident occurred near the small town Markaryd when the car Vilks was traveling and crashed into an oncoming truck. Both vehicles caught fire.

Khashoggi’s fiancee demands Biden fulfill promises made on journalist’s death

In an emotional speech, the fiancee of Jamal Khashoggi urged President Biden to fulfill the promises he made to not let Saudi journalist's death be in vain. Khashoggi, a US resident, and journalist was brutally murdered and likely dismembered by Saudi officials.

TTP announces 20-day cease-fire with Islamabad

The development came hours after Prime Minister Imran Khan, in an interview with TRT World, revealed that his government was negotiating with "some" TTP groups based in Afghanistan to "surrender."

Danish FM praises Pakistan’s key role in Afghan evacuations

In a meeting with COAS Bajwa, Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod appreciated Pakistan’s role in the Afghan situation including successful evacuation operations, efforts for regional stability. He also pledged to further improve cooperation with Pakistan at all levels.

Saudi Arabia to pay Pakistan $3.6bn for oil purchases

Saudi Arabia would pay $3.6 billion to the government of Pakistan on monthly basis over a period of two years. The government of Pakistan would receive $150 million per month that would be utilized only for the oil purchase.

Govt. offers second chance to TTP militants desiring to shun militancy

In a video message, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said there are splinter groups in TTP who wanted to move forward in accordance with the constitution of the country. So, thet should be allowed to return to lead a normal life.

We expect action against all terrorist groups: US official to Pakistan

"We seek a strong partnership with Pakistan on counterterrorism and we expect sustained action against all militant and terrorist groups without distinction," Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said ahead of a visit to Islamabad.
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