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Dar stresses dialogue and diplomacy in call with Iranian foreign minister amid regional tensions
January 29, 2026
Islamabad — Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday held a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, during which…

Pakistan not part of Abraham Accords, Foreign Office clarifies
January 29, 2026
Islamabad — Pakistan has no connection with the Abraham Accords and will not become part of the initiative, the Foreign Office said on Thursday,…

Government signs PKR 180bn PIA privatisation deal with Arif Habib consortium
January 29, 2026
Islamabad — The government on Thursday signed a transaction agreement to privatise Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), formalising the sale of the national carrier to…

PSX plunges more than 6,000 points as selling pressure intensifies
January 29, 2026
Karachi — The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a sharp sell-off on Thursday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index shedding more than 6,000 points amid…

Region resists war as US pressure on Iran grows
January 29, 2026
The Middle East today finds itself at a tense crossroads, with the possibility of renewed American military action against Iran casting a shadow over…

Federal Constitutional Court upholds levy of super tax, rejects taxpayers’ petitions
January 29, 2026
Islamabad — The Federal Constitutional Court has upheld the levy of super tax under the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, rejecting challenges raised by taxpayers…

WRAP workshop explores pathways to institutionalise water governance reforms
January 29, 2026
Islamabad — The Water Resource Accountability in Pakistan (WRAP) Programme convened a one-day workshop in Islamabad to advance the institutionalisation and scale-up of reforms…

Afghan Girl’s Tearful Plea Underscores Longevity and Human Impact of Taliban Education Bans
January 29, 2026
Kabul — A now-viral video of an Afghan girl crying over her inability to continue schooling has reignited international attention on the Taliban’s longstanding ban…

Kashmir Solidarity Day: A Renewed Commitment to Justice and Peace
January 29, 2026
By Romana Asad Khan ( PIDPeshawar) Every year, 5th February is observed as Kashmir Solidarity Day to reaffirm Pakistan’s unwavering moral, political, and diplomatic…