Pakistan

The dignitaries expressed satisfaction on current trajectory of Pakistan-Türkiye relations. Web Desk January 30, 2026 RAWALPINDI:  Chief of the Turkish General Staff, General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu, called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Field Marshal Asim Munir at General Headquarters (GHQ) on Friday. Upon his arrival at the General Headquarters, he was presented with the …

LAHORE: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released its list of iconic performances in the history of T20 World Cups, featuring former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi among the legends of the tournament. According to the ICC, Afridi’s outstanding all-round display in the 2009 T20 World Cup has been declared iconic. During the semi-final, Afridi scored 51 runs and took two …

A woman has shared how she was left “sobbing with joy” after taking part in her own Caesarean section and helping deliver her baby daughter. According to The Mirror, Leila El Alti requested a maternal-assisted C-section for her third child after being left deeply traumatised by the birth of her first two children. Under the procedure, mothers who wish to …

Moscow: An extraordinary spell of snowfall in Russia’s capital, Moscow, has broken a record that stood for more than 200 years, according to international media reports. The heavy snowfall severely affected the city of nearly 13 million residents, with massive snow piles accumulating on major roads in central districts, causing widespread disruption and hardship for daily commuters. Passenger trains operating …

The price of gold per tola has dropped by Rs 35,500, after which the new rate stands at Rs 537,362 per tola. Web Desk January 30, 2026 KARACHI: The largest decline in gold prices in the country’s history has been recorded, bringing significant relief to buyers. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association (APGJA), the price of gold …

This year’s CES unveiled a revolution in personal technology AI companion toys that don’t just respond they empathize, evolve, and inhabit the emotional landscape of their owners. Chinese enterprises dominated the category, accounting for over 80% of the 60 pioneering companies showcasing innovations in this nascent yet rapidly expanding sector. For 27-year-old Nancy Liu the experience is profoundly personal. “It …

The reality TV star and entrepreneur revealed she isn’t ready to return to the dating scene following her split from ex-partner Tristan Thompson, admitting the idea of dating again feels “so scary.” Speaking on a recent episode of her Khloe in Wonderland podcast, the 41-year-old shared candidly about where she is emotionally. “It’s a tough world out there for me,” …

The resumption of direct flights is expected to boost travel, trade, tourism, and people-to-people contacts between two countries. Web Desk January 30, 2026 A direct flight from Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka landed at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport on Thursday, marking the restoration of nonstop air connectivity between Bangladesh and Pakistan after a gap of 14 years. The flight, operated by Biman …

World No.1 conquers Zverev in edge-of-the-seat semifinal battle Web Desk January 30, 2026 Carlos Alcaraz showcased true champion’s resilience in a gripping five-set saga, outlasting Alexander Zverev in a high-stakes semifinal showdown at Rod Laver Arena to reach his first-ever Australian Open final. The world No.1 sealed victory in dramatic fashion, prevailing 6-4, 7-6(5), 6-7(3), 6-7(4), 7-5 after a punishing …

Portraying a heightened version of himself, Gad highlights rivalry, status, and influence Web Desk January 30, 2026 Josh Gad and Joe Pantoliano have become standout talking points in Marvel’s Wonder Man, thanks to meta-cameos that lean into biting Hollywood satire rather than conventional superhero spectacle. The eight-episode series, released in full on January 27, showcases how casting celebrities “as themselves” …