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Monday, January 19, 2026

‘Reduced to Zero’: Karachi’s Gul Plaza Fire Destroys Livelihoods, 14 Dead

The death toll in the Gul Plaza shopping complex fire has climbed to 14 after firefighters battled the blaze for nearly 33 hours in Karachi.

Mahmood Khan Achakzai Appointed NA Opposition Leader

Mahmood Khan Achakzai, chief of TTAP and PkMAP, has been officially notified as the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, filling a post left vacant for months.

Pakistan Makes Improvement in Global Passport Index

Pakistan’s passport has climbed five places in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, rising to 98th position and expanding travel access for Pakistani citizens.

US should have kidnapped Netanyahu instead of Maduro – Pakistani official

Washington should order its military to capture Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and “prosecute him in any of its courts,” Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has declared.

Pakistan’s First Ferry Service to Link Karachi with Iran’s Chabahar

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Tuesday inaugurated a newly constructed ferry terminal at the Karachi Port Trust (KPT), describing...

“Sir, May I See You Please?” Trump Says Modi Raised Apache Deal Amid Tariff Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally approached him over delayed Apache helicopter deliveries and expressed unhappiness with U.S. tariffs tied to India’s Russian oil imports.

Pakistan Emerged Stronger on World Stage After Brief War With India, Envoy Says

Pakistan has gained unprecedented international recognition following the May 2025 conflict with India, with Pakistan–US relations showing significant improvement, Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh said.

Iran Launches Three Observation Satellites via Russian Soyuz, Raising Strategic Concerns

Iran says the mission is civilian, but experts warn satellite launches may advance missile technology and surveillance capabilities

Rajab Butt Beaten Inside Karachi Court Over Alleged ‘Derogatory Remarks’

YouTuber Rajab Butt was allegedly assaulted by lawyers inside a Karachi court during a hearing on his bail plea in a case related to controversial remarks, leaving him injured with a bloodied mouth and torn shirt.

Ahsan Iqbal’s Live Interview Briefly Interrupted as Voice Says “Shut This Down”

Ahsan Iqbal briefly dropped off a live TV interview when his video link cut and a voice was heard saying “shut this down,”

Arif Habib Wins Rs135bn Bid to Acquire PIA in Pakistan’s Biggest Privatisation Deal

Arif Habib’s consortium won the auction for Pakistan International Airlines with a Rs135 billion bid, marking Pakistan’s biggest privatisation move in nearly two decades after a competitive bidding round with Lucky Cement.

Pakistan Strikes $4.6 Billion Arms Deal With Libya, Defying UN Embargo

Pakistan has finalised a multibillion-dollar defence deal with Libya’s eastern-based Libyan National Army, covering fighter jets, trainers, and joint military cooperation—despite a long-standing UN arms embargo
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