January 2026

NFC shortfall puts KP’s IMF pledge on a fiscal cliff

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ISLAMABAD: The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has warned that the continued lack of federal releases under the National Finance Commission (NFC) and against other commitments has posed a serious risk to meeting the Rs157 billion cash surplus target agreed with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Muzzammil Aslam, Financial Adviser to KP Chief Minister, has warned Finance […]

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Fears of a crackdown are growing as Iran’s protests continue

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. Protesters gather as vehicles burn, amid developing anti-government unrest, in Tehran, Iran, in this screenshot taken from a social media video released January 9, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS PARIS: Rights groups expressed alarm on Saturday that Iranian authorities were stepping up a deadly crackdown under the cover of an internet blackout, after another night of

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JF-17 gains ground as Iraq explores fighter jet purchases

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Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu. Photo: YouTube RAWALPINDI: Iraq has expressed strong interest in acquiring Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder fighter jets as senior air force chiefs from both countries held talks in Baghdad, underscoring growing defense cooperation and Islamabad’s growing profile as a supplier of fighter platforms. The interest was

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PTI to hold Karachi rally today after late NOC from Sindh Govt

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The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) flag can be seen at the rally in this photo. — AFP/file PTI’s Haleem Adil criticizes NOC delay by Sindh government. Says police blocked containers and removed vendors. Sindh LG minister says NOC was delayed by only two to three hours. KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is set to hold a public

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Michael Phelps names Michael Jordan the NBA’s best player of all time

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NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! The 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, renewing the long-running debate over the league’s best player. For the past two decades, much of the often lively discussion has centered on Michael Jordan and four-time league MVP LeBron James. Decorated former U.S. Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps suggested that

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Lizzo surprises fans with fresh transformation for the new year

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Lizzo surprises fans with fresh transformation for the new year Lizzo welcomed 2026 with a fresh look and a hot moment that instantly caught the attention of fans. The singer showed off her hair transformation step by step on social media, letting people see the transformation as it happened. At first, Lizzo appeared relaxed and

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207 female lawmakers back women’s sports ahead of Supreme Court case

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NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! More than 200 female lawmakers have signed an amicus brief backing the legal defense to “save women’s sports” ahead of next week’s Supreme Court oral arguments in two cases related to the issue. The map contains the signatures of exactly 207 legislators, with Idaho State Representative Barbara Ehardt

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Iman honors late legend David Bowie with touching tattoo tribute

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Iman honors late legend David Bowie with touching tattoo tribute Iman marked a deeply personal moment on the 10th anniversary of her husband David Bowie’s passing with a new tattoo. The 70-year-old model had five simple black shapes from Bowie’s last album, Blackstar, printed on her forearm. The shapes spell out “BOWIE” in a subtle,

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