Pakistan

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 …

U.S. President Donald Trump experienced an unexpected mid-air disruption when Air Force One, en route to the World Economic Forum in Davos, returned to Joint Base Andrews late Tuesday, January 20, following the detection of a “minor electrical issue.” The President has since boarded a replacement aircraft and resumed his journey. According to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, the …

Global pop sensation Harry Styles has officially announced his long-awaited musical comeback with the release of his first single, “Aperture,” from his upcoming fourth studio album, Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally. The track is scheduled to debut Friday, January 23, at midnight UK time, marking Styles’ first new music in four years. Styles shared the announcement on Instagram, posting …

Karachi is reeling from a catastrophic fire at Gul Plaza, the city’s deadliest blaze in over a decade, leaving 28 confirmed dead and 81 individuals still missing, while neighboring structures, including Rimpa Plaza, have been declared structurally compromised and highly unsafe. Rescue teams race against time, digging through smouldering debris and navigating perilous collapses in a desperate bid to save …

SpaceX is accelerating plans to launch an uncrewed Starship mission to Mars as early as late 2026, aiming to become the first private entity to reach another planet. The mission targets the rare planetary alignment between Earth and Mars in November and December 2026, offering a critical launch window for interplanetary travel. Success hinges on the debut of Starship Version …

Arsenal asserted their dominance on the European stage with a convincing 3-1 triumph over Inter Milan at the San Siro, maintaining a flawless Champions League record as Gabriel Jesus delivered a decisive first-half brace. The victory marked Arsenal’s seventh consecutive win in the competition, sealing a top-two finish in the league phase and securing home advantage in the second leg …