7 Jan 2026
Sri Lanka set Pakistan 129-run target in first T20I
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha won the toss and elected to bowl first against the hosts.
7 Jan 2026
Russia deploys submarine to protect oil tanker arriving from Venezuela
The tanker breached a partial US naval blockade around Venezuela last month, after which it came under close pursuit by the US Navy.
7 Jan 2026
PIA suffers Rs8.56bn loss over delay in sale of grounded aircraft parts
According to officials, spare parts worth Rs3.8 billion have so far been auctioned, while the remaining parts have been transferred to PIA’s buyer.
7 Jan 2026
UK man jailed for selling chemicals to help people commit suicides
He sent a lethal substance to four individuals he had connected with through an online suicide forum
7 Jan 2026
Bangladesh 'removes' Indian presenter from BPL line-up
According to Indian news agency ANI, Ridhima Pathak was scheduled to take part in the BPL this year as a host.
7 Jan 2026
Gold prices fell by Rs1,200 per tola in Pakistan
The price of 10 grams of 22-karat gold also declined by Rs942 to be sold for Rs366,838.
7 Jan 2026
'Working relationship between PM Shehbaz and Field Marshal 'perfect': report
It dismissed the speculations that a search is underway for a so-called “wonder boy” to replace Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
7 Jan 2026
Breakthrough in dispute between Karachi Bar and Rajab Butt’s counsel
Following this, the Karachi Bar is likely to withdraw its petition.
7 Jan 2026
Journalist Naeem Hanif apologises to Saba Qamar over defamatory remarks
“I verified that news later, and it was incorrect"
7 Jan 2026
Sindh Home Minister vows large-scale crackdown on Katcha area dacoits
“We will use whatever resources we have, with specific targets and take ruthless action against the infamous dacoits that you see on social media,” he added.
7 Jan 2026
Lahore university student’s suicide attempt linked to love marriage dispute: report
The investigation is ongoing, and it is believed that the student jumped due to a dispute over marrying by choice.
7 Jan 2026
Akbar Road bike market shut for 4th day as traders in Karachi await settlement
Shopkeepers say they have paid Rs5,000 each in fines, file affidavits pledging compliance with SOPs.
7 Jan 2026
Arrest warrants issued against PTI leaders in May 9 case
During the hearing, the court also took notice of the absence of several accused and issued non-bailable arrest warrants for 40 to 45 accused who failed to appear.
7 Jan 2026
Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi meet in Adiala jail for 45 minutes
The meeting was allowed in line with jail rules and procedures
7 Jan 2026
Petition filed in Lahore High Court against construction of floating restaurants on canal
It is stated that the proposed construction of floating restaurants may affect the water flow of the canal. The canal is a “historical and cultural heritage of Lahore.