Tech UK Gambling Watchdog Accuses Meta of Allowing Illegal Casino Ads on Facebook, Instagram January 20, 2026 The Universe Britain’s Gambling Commission has accused Meta Platforms, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, of failing to act against illegal online gambling advertisements on its social media platforms, alleging the company…
Sports Mbappe Defends Vinicius After Bernabeu Booing, Urges Fans to Show Support January 20, 2026 The Universe Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has urged the club’s supporters to refrain from singling out Vinicius Junior for criticism after the Brazilian winger was booed by home fans at the…
Business PSX Hits Record High as KSE-100 Surges Past 188,700 Points January 20, 2026 The Universe The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its bullish momentum on Tuesday, reaching another historic milestone amid strong buying interest across key sectors. Valentino, Iconic Italian Designer Behind ‘Valentino Red,’ Dies…
World Syria Says Dozens of IS Detainees Escape Shaddadi Prison Amid Conflicting Claims January 20, 2026 The Universe Syria’s Interior Ministry said on Tuesday that around 120 Islamic State (IS) detainees escaped from Shaddadi prison, rejecting earlier reports by a Kurdish media outlet that claimed the number was…
Pakistan Sindh Abolishes Marks-Based Exams, Approves New Grading System for Matric and Intermediate January 20, 2026 The Universe The Sindh government has officially abolished the traditional marks-based examination system across all educational boards in the province and approved a new grading structure for matriculation and intermediate exams. Pakistan…
Latest Pakistan Condemns India Over ‘Intrusive Profiling’ of Mosques in IIOJK January 18, 2026 The Universe ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday strongly condemned India over what it described as the profiling of mosques and their management committees in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), calling the…
Karachi Gul Plaza Fire Kills Six, Dozens Missing as Karachi Blaze Burns Over 1,200 Shops January 18, 2026 The Universe KARACHI: At least six people have died and dozens remain missing after a massive fire tore through Karachi’s Gul Plaza shopping mall, with firefighters battling the inferno for more than…
Karachi Karachi Traffic Police to Issue E-Challans via Mobile App in Next Phase of Digital Enforcement January 18, 2026 The Universe KARACHI: After rolling out an AI-based e-challan system in October 2025, authorities are preparing to further expand digital traffic enforcement by enabling traffic police officers to report violations directly through…
Pakistan Tajikistan Says Four Militants Killed After Crossing from Afghanistan Amid Border Violence Surge January 18, 2026 The Universe Tajikistan’s security forces on Sunday said they had “neutralised” four militants who crossed into the country from neighbouring Afghanistan, as deadly incidents continue to rise along the volatile border between…
Latest Sindh Labour Minister Pledges Compensation as Rescue Operation Continues at Gul Plaza Fire Site January 18, 2026 The Universe Sindh Minister for Labour, Human Resources and Social Security Saeed Ghani on Sunday described the fire at Gul Plaza on M.A. Jinnah Road as “extremely regrettable” and assured that the…
