Pakistan

ASIAPAK has invested $4 billion in Pakistan, with a planned pipeline of $5 billion in upcoming investments. Web Desk January 20, 2026 DAVOS: Executive Chairman of ASIAPAK Investments, Sameer Chishty underlined Pakistan’s robust investment opportunities during an event at the Pakistan Pavilion hosted by the Pathfinder Group at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. Chishty emphasized ASIAPAK’s strong confidence …

LONDON: Pop icon Hilary Duff officially returned to live performance, kicking off her highly anticipated Small Rooms, Big Nerves Tour with an intimate opening night at the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire. This marks Duff’s first headlining concert series in nearly 18 years. The tour, designed as a short four-city run, prioritizes closeness over spectacle. The setlist blends career-defining hits with …

Authorities reported that, two people were killed after being trapped under falling snow from rooftops. Web Desk January 20, 2026 MOSCOW: Eastern Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula has experienced the heaviest snowfall in 60 years, causing major disruptions across the region. According to international news agencies, towering snowdrifts several meters high have blocked building entrances and buried vehicles entirely under snow. Authorities …

ISLAMABAD:  As winter sets in Pakistan, mornings can become a real struggle, with alarms feeling like the biggest enemy. Whether it’s school-going children, office workers, or homemakers, many find it difficult to get out of bed during the colder months. Experts explain that the difficulty in waking up is linked to both physical and psychological factors. Body’s Natural Response to …

Federal Minister for Health visited the Puskesmas Tebet Primary Health Care Centre during his official tour of Indonesia. Web Desk January 20, 2026 JAKARTA: Federal Minister for Health Mustafa Kamal expressed Pakistan’s strong interest in adopting Indonesia’s primary health care framework to improve community-level medical services nationwide. Federal Minister for Health Mustafa Kamal visited the Puskesmas Tebet Primary Health Care …

OpenAI is preparing to lift the curtain on its long-rumored hardware ambitions, with the company expected to unveil its first device by the end of 2026. The revelation came from OpenAI’s Chief Global Affairs Officer, Chris Lehane, who shared the update during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. While Chris Lehane acknowledged that timelines may shift depending on …

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported that Army Chief and Chief of Defence Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited the National Police Academy, where he met senior police officers. Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Minister of State for Interior Talha Chaudhry were also in attendance. Upon arrival, the Field Marshal was warmly received by the Academy Commandant, and …

In a shocking turn of events, Summer House favorites Kyle Cooke and Amanda Batula have announced their separation after four years of marriage, leaving fans heartbroken. The couple revealed the news on Monday, January 19, through a joint Instagram Story. “After much reflection, we have mutually and amicably decided to part ways as a couple,” they wrote. “We share this …

A rare and powerful geomagnetic solar storm has electrified the skies, creating a breathtaking display of northern lights across the US, UK, Canada, and parts of Europe, while raising concerns over potential disruptions to satellites, flights, and power grids. A ferocious, once-in-two-decades solar storm has unleashed a dazzling, otherworldly spectacle, lighting up the skies across the US, UK, Canada, and …

Benchmark index rises 817 points amid strong investor confidence and bullish trading. Web Desk January 20, 2026 Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) marked a landmark day as the benchmark KSE-100 index surpassed the 188,000-point milestone for the first time, setting a new record. The market opened on a strong note and maintained upward momentum throughout the session. During trading, …