8 Jan 2026
Patient dies after jumping from Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology rooftop
The patient was identified as 38-year-old Mushtaq Ahmed
8 Jan 2026
Nepra raises power tariff by Rs1.79 per unit from January
Nepra has forwarded the decision to the federal government, and the increase will take effect following government approval.
8 Jan 2026
Gold prices drop in Pakistan by Rs600 per tola
Internationally, the gold price per ounce fell by $6 to $4,438.
8 Jan 2026
SHC dismisses petition seeking ban on animated film David
'Once a film is cleared by censor authorities, courts should not interfere based on individual moral views'
8 Jan 2026
Major Airports in Pakistan to install advanced scanners to optimize security
A survey has been completed by the CAA, the PAA and the ASF to identify main locations and technical requirements for the new equipment at major airports in Pakistan
8 Jan 2026
Direct Bangladesh-Pakistan flights to resume after 14 years
"We will fly twice a week to resume our Dhaka-Karachi service," airline manager Bosra Islam told AFP on Thursday.
8 Jan 2026
Lahore university student out of danger after attempted suicide
Punjab Women Protection Authority Chairperson Hina Parvez Butt visited the hospital and met the student and her family
8 Jan 2026
US says it will takes charge of Venezuelan oil to drive economic and political change
They plan to do this as part of a bigger plan to stabilize Venezuela’s economy, which is in crisis
8 Jan 2026
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia in talks to swap loans for JF-17 jets
If concluded, the arrangement would mark a major expansion of military ties between the two countries after they signed a mutual defence agreement
8 Jan 2026
NEPRA reduces per-unit electricity price, relief for consumers across the country
A notification issued by the NEPRA states that the cut is given in the wake of the fuel price adjustment made in November.
8 Jan 2026
Mayor backs dog culling as Karachi sees spike in bite cases
“If neutering is to be done, its impact will take time to appear. Then people should not criticize when dogs bite,” he said.
8 Jan 2026
3-year-old dies after falling into open sewer in Islamabad
Sewer pit had been dug in the Meher Abadi area for drainage purpose but was left uncovered, due to which the tragic incident happened
8 Jan 2026
Field Marshal Asim Munir warns of zero tolerance for security threats
He assured of the army’s determination to safeguard Pakistan in all aspects
8 Jan 2026
Permits issued for virtual mobile service provision
The policy enables MVNOs to offer nationwide mobile communication services, including next-generation services, subject to licensing conditions set by the regulator.
8 Jan 2026
Outrage as US immigration agent shoots woman dead in Minneapolis
The Department of Homeland Security identified the woman as Renee Nicole Good and described her as a “violent rioter”