Pakistan

KARACHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has decided to include Scotland in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, replacing Bangladesh, following the latter’s refusal to play matches in India. According to Indian media reports, the decision was taken after Bangladesh declined to tour India for the tournament. The ICC had earlier granted the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) a 24-hour deadline …

The index rose from 185,098 points to close at 189,166 points. Web Desk January 24, 2026 KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) recorded a robust performance during the outgoing week, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining 4,068 points. During the five-day trading period, the index rose from 185,098 points to close at 189,166 points, reflecting renewed investor confidence. The market …

Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related death among adults younger than 50, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). The finding marks a troubling shift, as overall cancer deaths in this age group have declined since 1990—except for colorectal cancer, which has steadily increased. Researchers analyzed mortality data from …

Several incidents, including landslides, roof collapses, and avalanches, were reported from Chitral, Malakand, Shangla, and Khyber districts. Web Desk January 24, 2026 At least nine people have lost their lives in rain- and snowfall-related incidents across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa since January 22, according to a report released by the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). The fatalities include seven children, one man, …

More than 3,400 flights were delayed or canceled on Saturday, and over 5,000 were called off on Sunday, according to FlightAware. Web Desk January 24, 2026 More than 8,000 flights set to take off over the weekend have been cancelled as a major storm bears down across the United States, threatening widespread heavy snow and a band of catastrophic ice …

Dwayne Johnson’s association with MMA titan Mark Kerr extends far beyond his forthcoming role in The Smashing Machine. Long before donning Kerr’s persona on screen, Johnson first crossed paths with the fighter during the nascent stages of his wrestling career in the 1990s. On the season premiere of Variety’s Awards Circuit Podcast, Johnson reflected on meeting Kerr while still striving …

The idea has quickly caught on across TikTok, with thousands of users posting their own takes on onion cup creations inspired by Bales’ videos. Web Desk January 24, 2026 TikTok creator Courtney Cook Bales has once again sparked an internet food craze. The Georgia-based English teacher, who has built an audience of 2.7 million followers, first went viral for her …

The Pentagon has unveiled a sweeping new National Defense Strategy that marks a sharp departure from recent U.S. military planning, placing primary emphasis on defending the American homeland and the Western Hemisphere rather than treating China as the top global threat. Released late Friday, the strategy reflects a significant reversal from both the Biden administration’s 2022 plan and the Trump …

When the clock struck 58, Guy Fieri didn’t just celebrate a birthday he shocked the internet. Known for his fiery blond spikes, rockstar attitude, and iconic go-to style, Fieri decided to flip the script entirely on January 22. Fans were left gaping in disbelief as the celebrity chef unveiled a jaw-dropping digital makeover, trading his signature persona for a sleek, …

The search and rescue operation at the fire-ravaged Gul Plaza on M.A. Jinnah Road entered its eighth day on Saturday, as authorities continued efforts to locate missing persons following the deadly blaze that erupted on January 17. A technical and investigation team, accompanied by the Deputy Commissioner South, visited the site and inspected the ground floor of the severely damaged …