January 2026

Adil Raja, six others given double life sentences for ‘digital terrorism’

ATC imposes an additional 35 years in prison with a fine of Rs 1.5 million. as a trial conducted without a defendant Major (retd) Adil Raja. SCREEN GRAB An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Islamabad has awarded double life sentences to YouTuber Adil Raja, former civil servant Syed Akbar Hussain and journalists Wajahat Saeed, Sabir Shakir, […]

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Islamabad confirms support for Beijing on Taiwan issue

Flags of Pakistan and China are seen at the entrance of the China Pavilion during the International Defense Exhibition and Seminar “IDEAS 2022” in Karachi, Pakistan November 16, 2022. — Reuters Pakistan, China All Weather Iron Clad Partners: FO-spox. Taiwan is an inalienable part of China, says Tahir Andrabi. China conducted “Justice Mission 2025” drills

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KP tax authority registers 30% increase in VAT collection

PESHAWAR: The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) has collected Rs23.26 billion in sales tax on services during the first six months (July to December) of the financial year 2025-26, which is a 30 percent increase compared to Rs17.92 billion collected in the corresponding period of the previous financial year. According to figures released by KPRA’s media

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Street food boom fuels public health crisis

Lax inspections, unhygienic surroundings in popular food hubs have led to a rise in foodborne illnesses KARACHI: As thousands flock to Karachi’s bustling food streets, many end up in overcrowded emergency rooms as doctors increasingly link rising cases of diarrhoea, gastroenteritis and food poisoning to mouth-wateringly deadly street food favourites. Food is a city’s identity,

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PTCL Group approves Rs15bn. investment in U Microfinance Bank

PTCL Group has approved an equity investment of Rs 15 billion (about $53 million) in U Microfinance Bank Limited (U Bank), its microfinance subsidiary. The group said the investment is intended to support U Bank’s growth plans and accelerate the development of its digital banking platform to expand its reach. U Microfinance Bank Chairman and

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Snow, fog disrupt transport throughout the country

Snow covers roads, vehicles and trees in Galiyat, Abbottabad, pushing temperatures below zero. Photo: PPI LAHORE: Heavy snowfall and dense fog continued to disrupt transport across Pakistan, triggering roadblocks in northern regions and causing extensive delays to rail traffic as winter weather intensified at the start of the new year. Authorities closed Murree Expressway (N-75)

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FIA ASI transferred to administrative post at Karachi Airport

Blacklisted from immigration duties, he was assigned to oversee laundry room cleanliness and rat control An assistant sub-inspector (ASI) of the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) immigration wing has been assigned an administrative post at Karachi airport, with duties related to cleanliness, pest control and sewer maintenance. ASI Munawar Mehdi has been placed in charge of

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