Pakistan PM Shehbaz Launches Health Card Programme for Islamabad, AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan January 16, 2026 The Universe Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to officially launch the health card programme on Friday, restoring free healthcare services for residents of Islamabad, Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. Pakistan Hopes US…
Tech Publishers Seek to Join Copyright Lawsuit Against Google Over AI Training January 16, 2026 The Universe Publishers Hachette Book Group and Cengage Group on Thursday asked a California federal court for permission to intervene in a proposed class action lawsuit against Google, alleging the tech giant…
Sports Barcelona Beat Racing Santander to Reach Copa del Rey Quarter-Finals January 16, 2026 The Universe Second-half goals from Ferran Torres and teenage sensation Lamine Yamal powered Barcelona to a hard-fought 2-0 victory over second-division leaders Racing Santander in the Copa del Rey on Thursday, booking…
Business Oil Prices Slip in Asia as Fears of US Strike on Iran Ease January 16, 2026 The Universe Oil prices fell in Asian trade on Friday, extending losses from the previous session, as concerns over potential supply disruptions eased after the likelihood of a US military strike on…
World Power Outage Halts Tokyo Rail Lines, Disrupts Morning Commute January 16, 2026 The Universe A power outage on Tokyo’s railway network disrupted the morning commute for thousands of passengers on Friday after a fire was reported on the tracks, forcing the suspension of two…
World US Sanctions Five Iranian Officials Amid Crackdown on Protests, Trump Questions Opposition Leadership January 15, 2026 The Universe Washington, January 14, 2026: The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on five Iranian officials accused of orchestrating the violent crackdown on nationwide protests, while warning that it is monitoring…
Latest Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye Draft Trilateral Defence Agreement Amid Regional Security Concerns January 15, 2026 The Universe Islamabad/Istanbul, January 15, 2026: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye have prepared a draft trilateral defence agreement after nearly a year of discussions, Pakistan’s Minister for Defence Production, Raza Hayat Harraj,…
Sports Sabalenka, Swiatek and Gauff Lead Strong Women’s Field into Australian Open January 15, 2026 The Universe MELBOURNE: Australian Open favourite Aryna Sabalenka headlines a formidable women’s field at Melbourne Park alongside Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff as the trio look to set the tone at the…
Latest ECP Warns of Suspension if Lawmakers Fail to Submit Asset Details by January 16 January 15, 2026 The Universe ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday reminded lawmakers to submit details of their assets and liabilities, warning that failure to comply by January 16 would result in…
Tech X Moves to Curb Grok After Global Backlash Over Sexualised AI Images January 15, 2026 The Universe Elon Musk-owned social media platform X on Wednesday announced new measures to prevent its AI chatbot Grok from generating sexualised images of real people, following mounting global criticism over the…
