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Monday, January 26, 2026

No internal divisions in new Afghan government: Suhail Shaheen

Taliban deny internal divisions in new Afghan government and claim that the new regime is focused on national goals and attaining recognition. Their spokesperson Shaheen adds that media is fanning false news about internal divisions in the new regime.

Taliban inspires Kim Kardashian, Rihanna’s look at MET Gala?

Kim Kardashian covered herself in black from top to bottom, even covered her face to the extent that she was unidentifiable. Memes and comments flooded social media comparing her to hijab-clad Afghan women. Twitteratis claimed that the Taliban are inspiring Hollywood!

Hum TV serial called out for controversial script on foster siblings

A Pakistani serial, Juda Hue Kuch Is Tarhan, is receiving flak on social media for its controversial content on foster siblings. Twitter users have accused the channel of promoting ‘incest’ in society and are demanding that PEMRA take strict actions against the serial.

BridgeLinx raises $10mn in Pakistan’s largest seed round

Pakistani startup BridgeLinx raises $10 million in what was the country's largest seed round, led by Harry Stebbings’ 20 VC, Josh Buckley’s Buckley Ventures, and Indus Valley Capital. BridgeLinx is successfully working to end the inefficiencies in the trucking sector.

Wang Yi in Singapore to push back US influence

Singapore, which has strong security ties with Washington and vibrant economic relations with Beijing, has said countries should not be made to choose between China and the US. Wang's trip represented a "strategic decision" by Beijing.

Why Afghanistan’s neighbours are unimpressed with Taliban’s latest moves?

Dr. James Dorsey thinks that the Taliban’s record in recent weeks on making good on promises to respect human and women’s rights, as well as upholding freedom of the press, is mixed at best. The Taliban made it clear that their definition of inclusivity is different.

Putin unable to attend SCO summit, covid speculations: Kremlin

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Putin was "absolutely healthy" and had taken a coronavirus test, without specifying the result. Putin will self-isolate after coronavirus cases were detected in his inner circle, the Kremlin said.

Why have we lost faith in our system?

Saad Rasool thinks the ‘system’ is not working. Maybe the fault rests with a particular political party, or the Army, or a few judges, or the culture, or the time, or the people. Nevertheless, we need to amend our ways and bring fundamental changes.

Taliban probing bank accounts linked to Afghan ex-officials

The video, which could not be independently verified, showed Taliban fighters sitting on the floor and counting cash and gold apparently found in suitcases. The investigation into possible illegal assets comes as Afghanistan is in the grip of a major cash crisis.

Scandal in Sindh: School desks cost Rs. 29,500?

Reports are emerging that Sindh is allegedly purchasing school desks for a whopping amount of Rs. 29,500 when in reality, it could easily get desks for under Rs. 7000. TIP urges the Sindh CM to hold the offenders accountable for such blatant corruption!

West manipulating the lessons of history?

By blaming Islamism as the reason for the destabilisation of the Middle East and Africa, Blair conveniently forgets that Al-Qaida and other violent movements, including Osama bin Laden himself, were and are creations of western intelligence agencies.

Bollywood actresses promised to TTP recruits

A Pakistani soldier gives a guided tour of the TTP headquarters replica and explains how suicide bombers were brainwashed. They were given a complete concept of heaven and told that women beautiful as Bollywood actresses would be waiting for them in heaven.
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