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Thursday, January 15, 2026

Major upset as Pakistan confirms first case of Omicron

The Sindh Health Department said the patient arrived in Pakistan from abroad and tested positive. Interestingly, Sindh Parliamentary Health Secretary Qasim Siraj Soomro, while talking to the media, said that it was imminent that Omicron would reach Pakistan due to the ongoing flights. 

Saudi Qatar breakthrough: MBS in Doha first time since fight

Prince Mohammed has sought to position himself as a champion of modernisation and reform, even as his international reputation took a hit from Khashoggi's murder.

Australia returns smuggled precious stone to Pakistan

The stone was illegally excavated in Balochistan and then smuggled from Pakistan. Later, an Australian resident purchased the artifact from a seller in the US. However, the object was stopped for inspection by the ABF and upon examination was found to be Pakistan’s cultural property.

Pakistan beat Bangladesh & dying light

Pakistan won the first Test in Chittagong by eight wickets. They finished the tour unbeaten, having won the preceding three-match Twent20 series 3-0.

Saudi Arabia, Oman sign mega deal worth $30 bn

Saudi and Omani companies signed 13 memoranda of understanding worth $30 billion. The MoUs between the two countries, which seek to diversify their economies away from oil, range from cooperation in the energy and tourism sectors to finance and technology.

Afghan radio station vows to broadcast stories for women

Radio Begum is broadcasting the voices of women that have been muted across Afghanistan. Station staff fill the airwaves with programming for women, by women including educational shows, and call-in counseling. For now, they operate with the permission of the Taliban.

‘It’s nice’: Fawad Chaudhry praises singing of Maryam Nawaz

Recently, videos of Maryam Nawaz and Hamza Shahbaz singing at the pre-wedding festivities of Junaid Safdar had gone viral on social media. People had praised the hidden talent of singing found in the Sharif family, while others criticized them for singing Indian songs.

ADB okays $603m to strengthen Pakistan’s social protection programs

Under the Integrated Social Protection Development Program, ADB would provide a regular loan of $600 million and a $3 million grant from the Asian Development Fund, and would administer a $24 million grant from the Education Above All Foundation.

Zameen Developments and Bodla Builders sign agreement with DHA Multan to develop Golf Views Rumanza

The upcoming project called the ‘Golf Views Rumanza’ that Zameen is developing with the Bodla Builders at an ideal location in DHA Multan Rumanza will go on to become an architectural symbol for the entire South Punjab region.

Pakistan to see first E-passport service by early 2022

The director-general of immigration and passports had been directed to ensure the launch of e-passport in the next 100 days. The directorate was providing online passport facilities to over 190 countries. The facility for citizenship cancellation and other services was also available online.

ECP warns PM Khan of legal action for violating code of conduct

The Election Commission of Pakistan warned PM Khan of taking legal action against him if he violated the Code of Conduct by visiting Peshawar. It appears as if PM Khan paid no heed to the ECP's warnings as he arrived in Peshawar to launch the Kamyaab Pakistan initiative.

FM Qureshi aiming max benefit from EU-Pakistan dialogue

The EU and Pakistan have reiterated their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and cooperating over critical issues in the 6th round of the EU-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue.
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