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Pakistan / Business & FinancePakistan exports rebound to $3.06bn in January, ending five-month decline
Pakistan's merchandise exports rose to $3.06bn in January 2026 per PBS data, ending a five-month slide and offering the first positive print since July.
Pakistan / Entertainment & CulturePakistan seal first T20I series over Australia since 2018 with 90-run Lahore thrashing
Pakistan took an unassailable 2-0 lead over Australia with a 90-run win in the second T20I at Gaddafi Stadium, powered by Salman Agha's 76 and Abrar Ahmed's 3-14.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceAJK President Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry dies at 71 after prolonged illness
AJK President Barrister Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry has died at 71 in Islamabad after prolonged illness, prompting three days of mourning and condolences from PM Shehbaz and Zardari.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernancePakistan military kills 41 militants in Balochistan raids as BLA launches multi-district offensive
ISPR says 41 militants were killed in Panjgur and Harnai on 29 January; the BLA claimed a coordinated 'Herof' operation across Balochistan from 29 January to 5 February.
Pakistan / Business & FinanceSBP holds policy rate at 10.5pc, cites improving growth and 7.4pc core inflation
SBP held the policy rate at 10.5pc on 26 January 2026, citing 5.6pc headline inflation, 7.4pc core, 3.7pc Q1 GDP growth and $16.1bn FX reserves.
Pakistan / Entertainment & CulturePCB chairman Naqvi briefs PM Shehbaz on T20 World Cup 'ICC matter', decision by Monday
PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi briefed PM Shehbaz on 26 January 2026 on the ICC replacing Bangladesh with Scotland at the T20 World Cup, with Pakistan's call due by Monday.
Pakistan / Entertainment & CulturePCB sets February 11 for PSL 11 player auction, top-bracket base price fixed at Rs42m
Pakistan Cricket Board confirms 11 February auction date for PSL 11 with Rs42m top bracket, Rs450m franchise purse and a two-year player contract window.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceDera Ismail Khan wedding suicide blast death toll rises to seven, attacker identified
KP police confirm suicide bomber killed at least seven and wounded 25 at a wedding near Qureshi Mor in Dera Ismail Khan on 23 January; attacker's head recovered from the scene.
Pakistan / Entertainment & CultureShoaib Malik announces retirement from PSL after ten seasons
On 20 January 2026 Pakistan allrounder Shoaib Malik announced his retirement from the HBL PSL, ending a ten-season PSL career with four franchises.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceGul Plaza fire kills multiple shoppers in Karachi as flames rage overnight
A late-evening fire at Gul Plaza on M.A. Jinnah Road in Karachi killed multiple shoppers overnight and exposed locked exits and AC-duct fire spread.
International — Region / International — RegionUganda cuts public internet access two days before presidential election
Uganda's communications regulator ordered mobile operators to switch off public internet access from 6pm on 13 January 2026, two days before polling in a contested vote.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernancePresident Zardari to make four-day official visit to Bahrain from January 13
The Foreign Office says President Asif Ali Zardari will meet Bahrain's King Hamad and Crown Prince Salman during a 13–16 January visit, focusing on trade and defence.