Pakistan

During the summit, Trump praised Minaj, calling her “the greatest and most successful female rapper in history”. Web Desk January 29, 2026 Rapper Nicki Minaj has openly expressed her support for President Donald Trump, calling herself his “No. 1 fan” while committing between $150,000 and $300,000 to a government-backed savings initiative during a Washington appearance. Minaj attended a Treasury Department …

The S&P 500 reached an all-time high on Wednesday, climbing above 7,000 points for the first time, as investor enthusiasm around artificial intelligence and strong tech earnings expectations fueled a historic rally. The benchmark index opened near 6,999.71 points, marking its sixth consecutive day of gains the longest winning streak since October. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.17%, while …

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said he had not been in contact with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff in recent days or requesting negotiations, state media reported on Wednesday. U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday another “armada” is floating toward Iran and that he hopes Tehran would make a deal with Washington. The U.S. deployed additional military assets in …

Police and security agencies have launched a joint operation for the safe recovery of the abducted woman. Web Desk January 29, 2026 Armed militants belonging to the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) abducted a woman at gunpoint on Wednesday evening in the Balicha area of District Kech, raising fresh concerns over the safety of civilians in the region. According to …

Rawalpindi: Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, visited Bahawalpur Cantonment where he was briefed on various operational, training, and administrative matters of the Corps, with a particular focus on preparations for Multi-Domain Warfare. During the visit, the Army Chief observed the field exercise “Steadfast Resolve” at Khairpur Tamewali. The exercise showcased the …

Islamabad: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has announced a landmark initiative to protect the property rights of overseas Pakistani’s in the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT), assuring swift action against illegal occupation and qabza. The interior minister stated that if any overseas Pakistani reports illegal occupation of their property in Islamabad, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Islamabad will be legally bound to …

Border Health Services (BHS) under Federal Ministry of National Health Services has issued formal warning and advisory. Web Desk January 28, 2026 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has been placed on high alert over the threat of the Nipah virus, though no confirmed case has been reported in the country so far. In response to the spread of the virus in India, the …

The discussion focused on enhancing trade, investment, and economic cooperation. Web Desk January 28, 2026 DUBAI: President Asif Ali Zardari met with UAE Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in Dubai, where both leaders agreed to further strengthen Pakistan–UAE bilateral relations. Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Asifa Bhutto Zardari were also present …

DHAKA: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has blamed the International Cricket Council (ICC) for its under-19 team’s early exit from the U19 World Cup. According to Bangladeshi media, the BCB revealed that the team had to travel at its own expense due to the demanding schedule. Habib Al-Bashar, BCB’s Game Development Coordinator, said the team’s performance suffered because of the …

DUBAI: In a move that has turned heads globally, Dubai has announced the construction of the world’s first Gold Street, to be located in the heart of the Dubai Gold District. The United Arab Emirates has unveiled a groundbreaking project that has captured global attention — the world’s first Gold Street. According to Arab media, the construction of the Gold …