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…
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…
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…
Pakistan 77pc of Gul Plaza Fire Controlled, No Timeline for Complete Extinguishment: Rescue 1122 January 18, 2026 The Universe Firefighting teams have brought 77 per cent of the massive blaze at Gul Plaza under control, but authorities say it is not yet possible to give a timeline for fully…
Pakistan Pakistan-US Military Ties Show Signs of Revival Amid Joint Exercises and Defence Deals January 17, 2026 The Universe Military-to-military relations between Pakistan and the United States appear to be gaining renewed momentum, marked by joint training exercises, major defence sales and unusually warm public remarks from US President…
Pakistan 24 Killed in Separate Fog-Related Road Accidents in Punjab and Balochistan January 17, 2026 The Universe At least 24 people were killed and more than 20 injured in two separate road accidents on Saturday in Punjab and Balochistan, officials said, highlighting the ongoing dangers posed by…
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…
Pakistan Pakistan Hopes US Will Soon Resume Immigrant Visa Processing Amid Review January 15, 2026 The Universe Pakistan on Thursday said it hoped the United States would “soon” resume immigrant visa processing, describing the recent suspension as part of an internal policy review by Washington. World Liberty…
Pakistan Temporary Air Route Closures Announced in Lahore and Karachi FIRs Over Security Concerns January 14, 2026 The Universe The Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA) has announced temporary closures of selected air routes within the Lahore and Karachi Flight Information Regions (FIRs) due to prevailing regional security concerns. AI-Driven Misinformation…
Pakistan Adverse Weather Disrupts Flight Operations Across Pakistan January 13, 2026 The Universe Flight operations across Pakistan were disrupted on Sunday due to adverse weather conditions, leading to multiple cancellations, delays and diversions on both domestic and international routes. Sindh Government Faces Calls…
