Pakistan

Experts warn that modern parenting practices, though often well-intentioned, may unintentionally harm children’s development. One common habit—handing children a mobile phone to keep them quiet or encourage eating—may seem convenient but carries long-term risks. During the early years, when a child’s brain, language, and emotional systems develop rapidly, excessive screen exposure can affect these processes for years. While screens may …

The mixed reactions reignited debates on personal choice, fashion, and freedom of expression on social media platforms. Web Desk January 21, 2026 LAHORE: Actress Saboor Aly came under social media scrutiny after sharing heartfelt pictures of her sister and popular actress Sajal Ali on her birthday. The photos captured loving and joyful moments between the sisters, highlighting their close bond. …

The funded projects include the M-6 Sukkur–Hyderabad Motorway, Poverty Graduation and PGEP. Web Desk January 21, 2026 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) have signed three financing agreements worth $603 million following high-level negotiations held in the federal capital. According to an official statement issued by the Economic Affairs Division, the agreements were formally concluded after detailed discussions …

SYDNEY, Jan. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leading online FX and CFD broker Axi is set to participate in Money Expo Mexico 2026, taking place on February 18–19, 2026, at the Banamex Centre, Mexico City, as industry interest in multi-asset trading solutions and strategic partnerships continues to grow across the region. At the event, Axi will present its latest trading solutions. …

The research, conducted by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States. Web Desk January 21, 2026 New research has revealed an unusual and unexpected process occurring in the brains of people suffering from sleep deprivation. According to the study, difficulties in maintaining focus, slower reaction times, and reduced thinking ability after poor sleep are not merely the …

KARACHI: The gold prices once again surged to historic highs in both international and domestic markets. In the global bullion market, the price of gold jumped by a massive $127 per ounce, pushing the new all-time high to $4,840 per ounce. Similarly, in local bullion markets, the price of 24-karat gold per tola rose sharply by Rs12, 700, reaching a …

DAVOS, SWITZERLAND: Pakistan’s economic resurgence and global aspirations were thrust into the international spotlight as the “Inspiring Pakistan” Forum unfolded at the Pakistan Pavilion on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. Curated by the Pathfinder Group, the high-caliber forum served as a strategic platform to project Pakistan as a confident, reform-driven, and opportunity-rich destination for global …

After an eight-year musical hiatus, A$AP Rocky is back to set the world on fire with his Don’t Be Dumb world tour and highly anticipated new album. The rapper released his fourth studio album on Friday, January 16, marking his first major musical release in nearly a decade. The Don’t Be Dumb world tour is set to kick off on …

Citizens can now apply for birth, marriage, death, and divorce certificates seamlessly from the Pak-ID app Web Desk January 21, 2026 Islamabad: In a groundbreaking move to digitize civil documentation, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has unveiled a powerful new facility allowing citizens to apply for divorce certificates directly through the Pak-ID mobile application eliminating the need for …

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 January 2026 – Bigo Live, one of the world’s fastest-growing social live streaming platforms with over 600 million registered users across over 150 countries, has announced the seventh edition of its annual flagship event, the BIGO Awards Gala. Themed “SEOUL LIGHTS, BIGO NIGHTS,” the highly anticipated ceremony will take place at KBS Hall in Seoul on …