» Info minister terms PTI 'political wing' of TTP, says it avoids condemning militants
09/01/26 15:52 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Federal Information Minister Atta Tarar and PML-N leader Zahid Khan addressing a press conference in Islamabad on January 9, 2026. — Screengrab via Geo NewsTerrorism ended in KP after Operation Zarb-e-Azb: Atta Tarar.Says KP lags b...

» Are Punjab schools winter vacations being extended?
09/01/26 13:44 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Children walk to their school along a street amid smoggy conditions early in the morning in Lahore. — AFP/File LAHORE: Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat on Friday rebuffed rumours about extension in the winter vacations...

» Strict screening of passengers' travel documents ordered to prevent illegal immigration
09/01/26 12:44 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A worker walks at the departure area of the Islamabad International Airport, on April 18, 2018. — ReutersHuman traffickers deserve no leniency, says interior minister. Pakistan's reputation must not be compromised: Naqvi.AI-based a...

» KP CM kicks off Sindh tour, announces 'historic' rally at Mazar-e-Quaid in Karachi on Sunday
09/01/26 11:25 from GEO TV - Pakistan
KP CM Sohail Afridi gestures as PTI workers welcome him at Karachi's Jinnah International Airport on January 9, 2026. — X@HaleemAdilSohail Afridi to meet Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah: Shafi Jan.KP CM's aide says Afridi will also travel ...

» Karachi shivers as temperature falls to 7.1°C
09/01/26 09:59 from GEO TV - Pakistan
People warm their hands on bonfire to save themselves from cold waves during winter season in Karachi on Tuesday, December 31, 2019. — PPINorth-easterly winds blowing at speed of 7km per hour: PMD.Adds day temperature expected to r...

» 5.8-magnitude earthquake felt in Islamabad, Pindi and KP areas
09/01/26 02:27 from GEO TV - Pakistan
The representational image of a Richter scale measuring an earthquake. — Unsplash/File Quake hits at depth of 159km beneath surface: NSMCTremors felt in KP areas including Swat, Shangla, Buner.Tremors caused by 6.1 quake in Tajikis...

» Iranian police rescue pregnant Pakistani woman from ‘abductor'
08/01/26 22:17 from GEO TV - Pakistan
An Iranian security guard stands on a street, in Tehran, on June 24, 2025. — Reuters Iranian police have rescued a young Pakistani woman allegedly taken illegally to Iran and forcibly married by a Pakistani man. The action was take...

» 'Illegal': Pakistan, other nations condemn Israeli official's visit to Somaliland
08/01/26 22:28 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A Pakistani police officer stands guard outside the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad on January 18, 2024. — AFPIsraeli visit termed illegal breach of Somalia’s sovereignty.Joint stance rejects recognition of Somalilan...

» Field Marshal reaffirms Pakistan's commitment to fostering defence ties with Bangladesh
08/01/26 19:18 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Bangladesh’s Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan shakes hand with Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi on January 8, 2025. — ISPR Bangladesh’s air chief Mahmood mee...

» PM Shehbaz reaffirms resolve to eradicate terrorism
08/01/26 18:00 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is addressing the political leadership in Quetta on January 8, 2025.— YouTube/Geo News/screengrab PM Shehbaz addresses political leadership of Balochistan.PM lauds law enforcers for sacrifices in war a...

» Balochistan CTD says militants using BYC platform to induct young people into their networks
08/01/26 15:52 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Balochistan Counter-Terrorism Department’s Deputy Inspector General Aitzaz Goraya holds a press conference on Thursday, January 8, 2026. — Screengrab via Geo NewsSajid Ahmad alias Shahwaiz arrested in Panjgur.Weapons cache se...

» PTI denies allegations of non-cooperation against terrorism in KP
08/01/26 15:18 from GEO TV - Pakistan
PTI leaders Salman Akram Raja, Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, Asad Qaiser speak to the media on January 8, 2026.— Geo News The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on Thursday denied claims of “non-cooperation” in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on ...

» After Islamabad, PIA announces resuming Lahore-London flights
08/01/26 14:55 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A Pakistan International Airlines passenger plane arrives at the Benazir International airport in Islamabad, Pakistan, December 2, 2015. — Reuters PIA to operate seven flights per week from Pakistan to London.London flights to be o...

» Diplomatic channels active, contacts ongoing with Afghanistan: Pakistan
08/01/26 14:08 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi addresses the weekly press briefing on January 8, 2026. — Screengrab via Geo NewsPakistan urges Kabul to stop cross-border terrorism: FO spox.Says TTP issue remains key source of st...

» Feb 8 polls: TTAP delegation reaches Lahore for street mobilisation drive
08/01/26 13:07 from GEO TV - Pakistan
TTAP leaders Allama Raja Nasir Abbas and Mahmood Khan Achakzai pictured on their way to Lahore from Islamabad via GT Road. — Screengrab via Facebook@MehmoodKhanAchakzaiOfficialMahmood Achakzai, Raja Nasir Abbas to stay in Lahore fo...

» Dhaka-Karachi direct flights to resume on January 29 after 14-year hiatus
08/01/26 13:09 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A Bangladesh airline's Boeing 787-8 puts on a display at the Farnborough Airshow, in Farnborough, Britain July 16, 2018. — ReutersDhaka-Karachi flights restart as ties between nations warm.Dhaka-Karachi flights to resume twice week...

» Pakistan, Saudi Arabia vow to further enhance defence ties
08/01/26 12:58 from GEO TV - Pakistan
Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu and Commander of the Royal Saudi Air Force Lieutenant General Turki bin Bander bin Abdulaziz salute during a photo session. — ISPRAir chief receives guard of honour by S...

» Pressure 'over marriage being probed' in Lahore varsity student's suicide attempt
08/01/26 11:33 from GEO TV - Pakistan
This image shows the University of Lahore building. — University of Lahore/XLahore university student stable, on oxygen support.Forensic review of student’s last call underway in Lahore.Hina Butt visits hospital, says saving ...

» Army remains steadfast in safeguarding sovereignty, internal stability: CDF
08/01/26 10:54 from GEO TV - Pakistan
CDF Field Marshal Asim Munir addresses troops during Lahore Garrison visit on January 8, 2026. — Screengrab via ISPRCDF highlights army's zero-tolerance policy on national security.COAS briefed on operational preparedness, training...

» London police believe attacks on Adil Raja, Shahzad Akbar were coordinated
08/01/26 09:32 from GEO TV - Pakistan
A collage showing Major Adil Raja and former adviser to PM Shahzad Akbar. — Geo News/Murtaza Ali Shah LONDON: Officers from Counter Terrorism Policing London are jointly investigating attacks on Youtubers Adil Raja and Shahzad Akba...

» Changes to Elon Musk's AI Grok 'insulting' to victims, says No 10

09/01/26 18:58 - BBC News - World

» Limiting Grok AI image edits to paid users 'insulting' to victims, says No 10

09/01/26 18:06 - BBC News - World

» India pushes back at Trump aide's claim about US trade deal breakdown

09/01/26 17:48 - BBC News - World

» Second night of US protests over ICE shooting of woman in Minneapolis

09/01/26 17:39 - BBC News - World

» Trump's grand plan to reshape the world order leaves Europe with a difficult choice to make

09/01/26 17:11 - BBC News - World

» Russia hits Ukraine with rarely used Oreshnik missile in fresh strikes

09/01/26 16:26 - BBC News - World

» Wawrinka handed Australian Open wildcard in final season

09/01/26 16:23 - BBC News - World

» Elon Musk's Grok AI image editing limited to paid X users after deepfakes

09/01/26 15:46 - BBC News - World

» Venezuelan government begins releasing political prisoners

09/01/26 15:18 - BBC News - World

» 'He's crazy': BBC speaks to Greenlanders about Trump's threats

09/01/26 14:17 - BBC News - World

» One dead, dozens trapped after giant landfill collapses in Philippines

09/01/26 13:26 - BBC News - World

» Ukraine hit with rarely-used Oreshnik missile in fresh strikes, Russia says

09/01/26 13:04 - BBC News - World

» Russia hits Ukraine with rarely-used Oreshnik missile in fresh strikes

09/01/26 13:04 - BBC News - World

» There is a 'real threat' of US military action against Colombia, president tells BBC

09/01/26 11:02 - BBC News - World

» Colombia sees 'real threat' of US military action, president tells BBC

09/01/26 11:02 - BBC News - World

» One dead, 38 missing after massive landfill collapses in Philippines

09/01/26 09:22 - BBC News - World

» Watch: Buildings in Tehran set on fire as demonstrations spread across Iran

09/01/26 08:41 - BBC News - World

» Australians brace for 'property loss or worse' as bushfires destroy homes

09/01/26 08:34 - BBC News - World

» 'How do we look Indian?': Student's killing puts spotlight on racism in India

09/01/26 06:20 - BBC News - World

» Huge anti-government protests in Tehran and other Iranian cities, videos show

09/01/26 05:51 - BBC News - World

» The secret mission to fly a president's body back home - pilot speaks to the BBC

09/01/26 05:17 - BBC News - World

» Minnesota officials say FBI blocked their access to ICE shooting probe

09/01/26 04:01 - BBC News - World

» Two starkly opposed Americas laid bare by deadly ICE shooting

09/01/26 00:03 - BBC News - World

» Bowen: Trump risks pushing world back to age of empires

08/01/26 23:32 - BBC News - World

» One million spent hours without heat and water after Russian strikes, Ukraine says

08/01/26 22:58 - BBC News - World

» India bonds end lower; fall for second week as supply concerns linger
09/01/26 17:58 from Business Recorder - Latest News
MUMBAI: Indian government bonds ended down on Friday, and also moved lower for a second consecutive week as a new debt auction added to supply amid tepid demand and record borrowings this quarter. The benchmark 10-year 6.48% 2035 bond yi...

» UAE stocks fall ahead of US jobs report
09/01/26 17:55 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Stock markets in the UAE declined on Friday, as investors remained reluctant to place bets ahead of a crucial U.S. jobs report that could help shape expectations for the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate path. Monetary policy shifts in the...

» India markets watchdog exempts small brokers from technical glitch rules
09/01/26 17:51 from Business Recorder - Latest News
India’s markets regulator on Friday eased compliance requirements and exempted smaller brokers from rules for technical glitches at brokerages. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) said the streamlined framework will exclude...

» Sri Lanka shares end higher led by real estate; logs weekly gain
09/01/26 17:47 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Sri Lankan shares closed higher on Friday, led by real estate and materials sectors, and logged a 3.5% advance over the week. The CSE All-Share index settled 0.54% higher at 23,654.30 points on the day. Real Estate sub-index rose 2.21%, ...

» PSB begins scrutiny of hockey clubs ahead of PHF elections
09/01/26 17:46 from Business Recorder - Latest News
The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has initiated a nationwide scrutiny of hockey clubs in coordination with the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) as part of governance reforms aimed at ensuring transparency and credibility in the forthcoming...

» Iran’s rulers face legitimacy crisis amid spreading unrest
09/01/26 17:09 from Business Recorder - Latest News
DUBAI: With Iran’s anti-government unrest evolving rapidly and foreign pressure mounting, the clerical establishment appears unable, for now, to tackle what has become a crisis of legitimacy at the heart of the Islamic Republic. The demo...

» Italy’s Meloni says too early to talk about Russia rejoining G8
09/01/26 16:57 from Business Recorder - Latest News
ROME: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Friday it was “absolutely premature” to talk about the possibility of Russia being allowed back into the G8 group of leading nations. G20 ‘at risk’, struggles to resolve global crises: ...

» Global rice prices to stay weak in 2026 on surplus supplies
09/01/26 16:45 from Business Recorder - Latest News
RAIPUR, INDIA: Global rice prices are expected to remain under pressure in 2026, as major producers, including India, Thailand and Vietnam, compete to ship surplus supplies, prompting buyers to delay purchases, trade and industry officia...

» Global LNG: Asia spot prices slip on tepid demand
09/01/26 16:42 from Business Recorder - Latest News
SINGAPORE: Asia spot liquefied natural gas prices edged lower this week, weighed by tepid demand in the region and ample supply conditions. The average LNG price for February delivery into Northeast Asia was estimated at $9.50 per millio...

» Copper rises with bets on future demand growth
09/01/26 16:38 from Business Recorder - Latest News
LONDON: Copper prices rose on Friday, heading for their fourth week of growth on renewed bets on a future demand boost, while aluminium hit its highest since April 2022. Benchmark three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange gained 1....

» Malaysian palm rises for the week on strong rival oils, Indonesia levy plan
09/01/26 16:34 from Business Recorder - Latest News
JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Friday on profit taking, but posted a weekly gain on strength in rival edible oils on the Dalian and Chicago exchanges and Indonesia’s plan to raise its palm oil export levy. The benchmark palm...

» PTI not serious for dialogue with govt, blames information minister
09/01/26 17:32 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Friday said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), divided into different groups, is not serious for dialogue with the government. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad, whil...

» Bain’s Manappuram deal delayed by Indian regulatory concerns, sources say
09/01/26 16:28 from Business Recorder - Latest News
MUMBAI: India’s central bank has raised objections to Bain Capital’s plan to acquire a controlling stake in Manappuram Finance as the U.S. firm has a controlling interest in another Indian lender, three people with direct knowledge of th...

» Yemen’s southern separatists have disbanded, delegate to talks in Saudia Arabia says
09/01/26 16:16 from Business Recorder - Latest News
DUBAI: Yemen’s main southern separatist group has decided to disband, one of its members said in a statement broadcast on state media on Friday in Saudi Arabia, where a delegation from the group, which appears to be splitting, has been a...

» Trump cancels second wave of attacks on Venezuela after cooperation
09/01/26 16:07 from Business Recorder - Latest News
U.S. President Donald Trump said he had canceled a second wave of attacks on Venezuela following cooperation from the South American nation. The president said on Friday that Venezuela was releasing a large number of political prisoners ...

» Reliance Jio considers 2.5% public offering in 2026 India IPO, sources say
09/01/26 16:02 from Business Recorder - Latest News
LONDON/MUMBAI/HONG KONG: Reliance Jio Platforms is considering an initial public offering this year that would float 2.5% of the company, people familiar with the matter said, a move that could make it the country’s largest-ever IPO wort...

» ‘Tokenisation will be a game-changer for Pakistan’
09/01/26 16:15 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Tokenisation - the process of converting real-world assets or data into digital tokens on a blockchain - will be a game changer for Pakistan as it will solve a host of issues if applied at the ecosystem level, Qaiser Noor told Business R...

» Govt orders solarisation of high-loss PESCO, QESCO feeders
09/01/26 16:15 from Business Recorder - Latest News
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed authorities to convert high-loss electricity feeders of PESCO and QESCO to solar energy. The directive came during a high-level meeting regarding solarisation in Islamabad, according to a ...

» India caps Vodafone Idea’s annual dues in relief to debt-saddled carrier
09/01/26 15:55 from Business Recorder - Latest News
The Indian government on Friday capped Vodafone Idea’s long-pending adjusted gross revenue dues at $13.79 million annually over the next six years, easing near-term cash flow pressure for the embattled telecom carrier. The move sent shar...

» Indian rupee dips as NDF maturities, corporate hedging pinch
09/01/26 15:51 from Business Recorder - Latest News
MUMBAI: The Indian rupee slipped on Friday, pressured by dollar demand linked to maturing non-deliverable forward positions and corporate hedging as global markets awaited a key U.S. Supreme Court ruling on trade tariffs. The currency cl...