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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Pakistan’s economy in ‘collapse’ as IMF visits

The government loosened controls on the rupee to rein in a rampant black market in US dollars, a step that caused the currency to plunge to a record low. Artificially cheap petrol prices have also been hiked.

Canada appoints first Special Representative to combat Islamophobia

“Diversity truly is one of Canada’s greatest strengths, but for many Muslims, Islamophobia is all too familiar. We need to change that. No one in our country should experience hatred because of their faith," said Canadian PM Trudeau.

FM Bilawal arrives in Moscow on two-day official visit

According to the Foreign Office, the foreign minister is visiting the Russian Federation at the invitation of his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov.

Iran condemns ‘cowardly’ drone attack on defence site

An anti-aircraft system destroyed one drone and two others exploded, the ministry said, adding that there were no casualties and only minor damage to the site in the central province of Isfahan.

‘Avatar’ sequel now ranks fourth all-time in global sales

Scary-doll thriller "M3GAN" from Universal and Blumhouse Productions took in $6.4 million to place fourth. It has an android doll, created as a companion to a young orphan, turning steadily creepier.

Horn of Africa drought drives 22 million to hunger

In the afflicted areas, inhabitants -- who eke out a living mainly from herding and subsistence farming -- are experiencing their fifth consecutive poor rainy season since the end of 2020.

Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Pathaan’ smashes Indian box office records

Khan, popularly known as "King Khan", has a huge fan following around the world. The film also features Bollywood heart-throb Deepika Padukone and action hero John Abraham.

Ishaq Dar seeks Allah’s help in saving economy of Pakistan

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar seeks Allah Almighty’s help to save the economy of Pakistan Friday. He said that Pakistan was founded in the name...

ECP announces by-election on 8 NA vacant seats of KP

The revised list of the candidates would be released on February 21, 2023, and nomination papers could be withdrawn till February 22, 2023.

Fawad sent to Adiala Jail on judicial remand

The prosecutor informed the court that the accused’s voice had been matched and there was a need to conduct his photogrammetric test from Lahore.

Russian media watchdog takes on CIA website

Roskomnadzor has blocked access to the webpage along with those of the FBI and US State Department

Biden names new chief of staff

Former Covid response chief Jeff Zients is now the president’s most senior confidant
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