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Thursday, January 1, 2026

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

Russian general killed by bomb under his car in Moscow

A Russian general was killed Monday morning after an explosive device detonated underneath his car in southern Moscow, investigators said.

‘Clear Torture Tactics’: Imran Khan’s Sons Tell Mehdi Hasan Their Father Is Being Broken in Jail

Imran Khan’s sons Kasim and Sulaiman, in an interview with journalist Mehdi Hasan, alleged that the incarcerated PTI founder is being kept in severe isolation under “torture-like” conditions, with restricted communication and poor facilities

Pakistan court hands Imran Khan, wife 17-year jail terms in another graft case

A Pakistani court on Saturday sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years in prison each in a corruption case involving the under-priced purchase of luxury state gifts, the court and Khan’s lawyers said.

Pakistan arrests senior official from Islamic State offshoot

Pakistan has captured a leader from an offshoot of the Islamic State jihadist group, a senior intelligence official said Friday, after the arrest was reported by a UN sanctions monitoring group.

Pakistan’s military chief Asim Munir in spotlight over Trump’s Gaza plan

Field Marshal Asim Munir is expected to fly to Washington to meet President Donald Trump in the coming weeks for a third meeting in six months that will likely focus on the Gaza force

Number of American-Pakistanis, Muslims part of NYC mayor-elect Mamdani’s transition team

New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has included a number of American-Pakistanis in his transition team. However, Transition co-chair Lina Khan has so far refused to join Mamdani’s upcoming administration.

Pakistan Summons Norwegian Ambassador After Court Appearance In Imaan Mazari Case

Pakistan’s Foreign Office summoned the Norwegian Ambassador after he attended a Supreme Court hearing in the case against human rights activist Imaan Mazari and her husband. The government alleged a breach of diplomatic protocol.
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