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January 5, 2026
Root’s majestic 160 powers England to 384 in final Ashes Test
Resuming at 211-3, the day belonged to Root, who started on 72 and reached an almost chanceless century off 146 balls to reaffirm his status...
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January 5, 2026
Pakistan, China call for more ‘visible, verifiable’ actions to eliminate terrorist groups based in Afghanistan
Joint communique says China commended the measures taken by Islamabad to combat terrorism and protect the safety of Chinese personnel, proje...
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January 5, 2026
1 killed, 8 injured in IED attack on vehicle carrying cement workers in Lakki Marwat
Two of the injured are in critical condition.
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January 5, 2026
Trump says second Venezuela strike possible if govt does not cooperate, insists US ‘in charge’
Suggests Colombia and Mexico could also face military action if they do not reduce the flow of illicit drugs to the United States.
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January 5, 2026
PIA union makes vain effort to stall airline sale
People’s Unity alleges privatisation bidding process lacked transparency; employees barred from participation.
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January 5, 2026
Israeli PM provokes Tehran again as protests enter second week
Rights groups claim at least 16 killed, hundreds arrested during first week of protests.
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January 5, 2026
Trump ‘threatens’ Mexico, Cuba, Colombia next
Accuses the Colombian leader of facilitating drug trafficking into the United States.
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January 5, 2026
Bracing for the new year
The government must exercise caution in its policy choices, ensuring that short-term growth ambition does not undermine long-term economic s...
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January 5, 2026
Using stablecoins to upgrade remittances
Remittances could be converted into dollar stablecoins, bridged into the Pakistani CBDC’s network, exchanged at market rates,
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January 5, 2026
Chasing every dollar is a policy mistake
Treating all FDI as equally beneficial and celebrating investments that merely exploit domestic demand reflects a flawed economic strategy.
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January 5, 2026
The flaws of coercive sustainability
Banks cannot substitute relationship-based rural finance with unsecure, portal-driven credit mandates and expect similar repayment behaviour...
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January 5, 2026
Export decline
THE trend is unmistakable. The sharp fall of 20.4pc in Pakistan’s export shipments last month underscores that the...
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January 5, 2026
Playing host
THE new year has begun on a promising note for women’s cricket in Pakistan. Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin...
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January 5, 2026
Ongoing threat
VIOLENCE feels routine in Pakistan. The security situation deteriorated sharply in 2025, marking the fifth...
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January 5, 2026
Real national wealth
Mass learning requires a language the masses already understand.
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January 5, 2026
Hovering danger
Drones also take a major mental toll on civilians.
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January 5, 2026
A lost decade
Inflation may have subsided since 2024 but dynamism in the economy is still missing.
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January 5, 2026
A national agenda for 2026
Overlapping challenges facing the country are a test of leadership for all political stakeholders.
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January 5, 2026
Ring Road inspection soon before approval of revised PC-I
Punjab Planning and Development Board has made some observations over cost escalation and its team will visit the site, says official.
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January 5, 2026
Qawwal booked in Lahore over song linked to Imran Khan
He sang a song titled 'Qaidi No 804' during a government-sponsored cultural event at the Shalimar Gardens.
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January 5, 2026
US aggression against Venezuela condemned
Protesters in Karachi condemn US aggression against Venezuela and express solidarity with its people.
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January 5, 2026
US president makes ‘illogical’ claim about ‘stolen’ US oil
Historical records show Venezuela’s oil nationalisation is a negotiated process with compensation, not outright theft as claimed by the US p...
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January 5, 2026
FIA sets up pre-departure facilitation desks nationwide following large-scale offloading complaints
FIA sets up pre-departure facilitation desks nationwide following large-scale offloading complaints
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January 5, 2026
FIA sets up pre-departure facilitation desks nationwide following large-scale offloading complaints
Initiative aims to provide guidance and assistance to international travellers on immigration procedures and clearances, ensuring a smoother...
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January 5, 2026
Pakistan calls for Kashmir plebiscite on Right to Self-Determination Day
AJK PM urges UN to help resolve Kashmir issue
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January 5, 2026
Pakistanis stuck in Afghanistan want border to reopen
Students, traders and others stranded since October; truck drivers rue their livelihood has dried up
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January 5, 2026
3 new firms seek to sell gas as existing licensees remain idle
Ogra has scheduled a public hearing for Jan 16 and invited comments from stakeholders before deciding on the grant of licences.
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January 5, 2026
UN body to help Pakistan develop its energy transition plan
The country’s energy transition is critical for economic resilience, climate commitments, and fiscal stability.
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January 5, 2026
Turkiye offers to help facilitate Yemen talks
STC welcomes Saudi call for dialogue as factions invited to meet in Riyadh.
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January 5, 2026