Pakistan

Nipah Virus: Returns to regional spotlight after fresh cases in India

Nipah Virus: Returns to regional spotlight after fresh cases in India

Nipah virus, a highly lethal zoonotic disease transmitted from animals to humans, has once again drawn regional attention following the confirmation of two cases in India’s West Bengal. Health authorities in India have emphasized that the infections were detected early and swiftly contained through enhanced surveillance, contact tracing, and field investigations. Nearly 200 contacts linked to the cases have been …

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10 security personnel martyred, 37 terrorists killed in Balochistan attacks

10 security personnel martyred, 37 terrorists killed in Balochistan attacks

Security sources report that all attacks were successfully repelled due to swift and effective action. Web Desk January 31, 2026 At least 10 police and security personnel were martyred in Balochistan on Friday night as India-backed terrorists launched coordinated attacks at 12 locations across the province, security sources reported on Saturday. In response, the security forces successfully neutralized 58 militants, …

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Elon Musk accelerates space-based AI ambitions as Epstein emails surface

Elon Musk accelerates space-based AI ambitions as Epstein emails surface

Elon Musk the audacious CEO of Tesla and xAI, finds himself in the crosshairs of global attention as his pioneering plans for space-based artificial intelligence converge with newly released Department of Justice documents revealing previously undisclosed communications with convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein. The juxtaposition of Musk’s boundary-pushing technological ambitions and the resurfacing of past associations underscores the complex intersection of …

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Details on the timetable of the simplified tender offer on North Atlantic Energies shares – Pakistan News Express

Details on the timetable of the simplified tender offer on North Atlantic Energies shares – Pakistan News Express

Paris, Jan. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NORTH ATLANTIC ENERGIES Details on the timetable of the simplified tender offer on North Atlantic Energies shares Paris, FRANCE – January 30, 2026 – North Atlantic France SAS (“North Atlantic France”) refers to its acquisition from ExxonMobil France Holding SAS (“ExxonMobil”) of ExxonMobil’s entire stake in North Atlantic Energies (formerly, Esso Société Anonyme Française …

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PCMA applauds government’s strategic export and industrial relief measures

PCMA applauds government’s strategic export and industrial relief measures

Karachi: The Pakistan Cloth Merchants Association (PCMA) has welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement of major relief measures for exporters and the industrial sector, calling them a timely step to enhance Pakistan’s export competitiveness and revive industrial growth. Ahmed Chinoy described these initiatives as a timely and decisive intervention that underscores the government’s commitment to fostering sustainable economic growth. The Chairman …

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Karim Benzema sidelines himself amid Al-Ittihad contract controversy

Karim Benzema sidelines himself amid Al-Ittihad contract controversy

In a dramatic twist that has sent shockwaves through the Saudi Pro League, Karim Benzema Ballon d’Or winner and global football icon has suddenly sidelined himself from a crucial Al-Ittihad fixture, igniting a maelstrom of speculation, contractual controversy, and intense scrutiny on the club’s leadership. What began as a routine league encounter has rapidly evolved into a high-stakes saga that …

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DOJ releases largest-ever cache of Jeffrey Epstein files

DOJ releases largest-ever cache of Jeffrey Epstein files

The US Department of Justice has released a massive collection of files connected to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, marking the largest disclosure of Epstein-related material since a law requiring their release took effect last year. The trove, made public on Friday, includes roughly three million pages of documents, 180,000 images, and 2,000 videos. The release comes six …

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NASA delays Artemis 2 lunar odyssey amid Florida freeze

NASA delays Artemis 2 lunar odyssey amid Florida freeze

NASA has deferred the earliest feasible launch date for its Artemis 2 mission to the Moon, citing forecasts of unseasonably frigid temperatures at Cape Canaveral. The historic lunar flyby, initially scheduled for February 6, now faces a tentative lift-off on February 8. The delay interrupts critical pre-launch operations for the colossal 322-foot (98-meter) rocket and the Orion spacecraft, originally slated …

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Security forces foil coordinated terror attacks across Balochistan

Security forces foil coordinated terror attacks across Balochistan

Pakistan’s security forces on Wednesday foiled a series of coordinated terrorist attacks across multiple districts of Balochistan, swiftly neutralizing assailants and restoring control within hours, officials said. According to security sources, the attacks were carried out by militants linked to the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) under a campaign they termed “Herof 2.0.” Officials said the assaults failed to achieve any …

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US approves major arms deals to Israel, Saudi Arabia

US approves major arms deals to Israel, Saudi Arabia

The United States has approved multibillion-dollar weapons sales to Israel and Saudi Arabia, underscoring Washington’s strategic commitments in the Middle East at a time of heightened tensions with Iran. The US State Department said it has approved a US$3.8 billion sale to Israel, including 30 Apache attack helicopters and a US$1.8 billion package of joint light tactical vehicles. The approval …

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