Pakistan Ishaq Dar, Thai Foreign Minister Discuss Bilateral Ties on WEF Sidelines January 22, 2026 The Universe Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar held a sideline meeting on Thursday with Thailand’s Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow on the margins of the World Economic Forum (WEF)…
Sports Bangladesh Refuses to Play T20 World Cup Matches in India Amid ICC Deadline January 21, 2026 The Universe DHAKA: Bangladesh government’s sports adviser Asif Nazrul on Tuesday reaffirmed that the national cricket team would not travel to India for the T20 World Cup under any circumstances, despite an…
Tech Pakistan’s IT Exports Hit Record $437m in December 2025 January 21, 2026 The Universe ISLAMABAD: Pakistan recorded its highest-ever monthly information technology (IT) exports at $437 million in December 2025, reflecting a 26 per cent increase compared to the same month last year, according…
World Air Force One Returns to Base After Minor Electrical Issue on Trump’s Switzerland Trip January 21, 2026 The Universe WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump’s aircraft was forced to return to Joint Base Andrews late Tuesday after experiencing a minor electrical issue shortly after takeoff for Switzerland, the White House…
Life&Style Russell Brand Appears in UK Court on New Rape and Sexual Assault Charges January 21, 2026 The Universe LONDON: Actor and comedian Russell Brand appeared before a UK court on Tuesday in connection with two new charges of rape and sexual assault relating to alleged incidents in London…
Pakistan Balochistan CM Vows End to Enforced Disappearances as Cabinet Approves Major Legal Reforms January 21, 2026 The Universe QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti said on Tuesday that the issue of missing persons had long been used as a propaganda tool against the state, adding that his government…
Business Pakistan, China Sign $4.5bn Agriculture Deals as CPEC Enters Second Phase January 21, 2026 The Universe ISLAMABAD: Private sector companies from Pakistan and China have signed 78 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) worth $4.5 billion at the conclusion of the Pak-China Agriculture Investment Conference, formally elevating agriculture…
Karachi Death Toll in Karachi’s Gul Plaza Fire Rises to 28 as Search Continues January 21, 2026 The Universe KARACHI: Rescue and search operations continued on Wednesday at Gul Plaza in Karachi following a devastating fire that has claimed at least 28 lives, officials said. Medical authorities confirmed the…
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Life&Style Valentino, Iconic Italian Designer Behind ‘Valentino Red,’ Dies at 93 January 20, 2026 The Universe Valentino Garavani, the legendary Italian fashion designer who built one of the world’s most celebrated luxury houses and gave fashion its iconic “Valentino red,” has died at the age of…
