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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 & GovernanceTorkham Customs seize 21,000 rounds of arms in smuggling attempt
Pakistan Customs at Torkham said it seized more than 21,000 rounds of SMG and rifle cartridges from a vehicle on 13 January 2026 and lodged an FIR.
Pakistan / Business & FinancePakistan and Japan sign JPY 2.91bn grant for child health facilities
The governments of Pakistan and Japan signed a JPY 2.91 billion (US$18.62 million) grant on 13 January 2026 to expand and equip child health facilities in South Punjab.
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.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceRoadside IED in KP's Tank kills six police, including SHO; second blast in Lakki Marwat wounds three
On 12 January 2026 an IED blast targeting a police APC killed six officers in Tank, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including an SHO, while a second blast wounded three near Lakki Marwat.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceIndonesia's defence minister visits GHQ and PAF Air HQ, eyes expanded Pakistan cooperation
On 12 January 2026 Lt Gen (retd) Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin held separate meetings with CDF Munir at GHQ and Air Chief Marshal Sidhu at Air Headquarters, signalling wider defence ties.
International — World / Business & FinanceTrump DOJ escalates pressure on Fed Chair Powell with criminal indictment threat
On 12 January 2026 the US Justice Department served subpoenas on the Federal Reserve over Chair Jerome Powell's June testimony, prompting markets to reprice Fed independence risk.
International — World / International — WorldSudan's PM Idris announces government return to Khartoum after Port Sudan years
On 11 January 2026 Sudan's Prime Minister Kamil Idris told a Khartoum North rally that his cabinet was returning to the national capital after Port Sudan years.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceSupreme Court imposes major penalties on four registry officers
On 11 January 2026 the Supreme Court imposed major disciplinary penalties on three Karachi-registry officers and one Lahore-registry officer for transparency issues.
Pakistan / Business & FinancePSX KSE-100 crosses 187,000 in record first week of 2026
Pakistan Stock Exchange KSE-100 surged past 187,000 in early January 2026 as liquidity and rate-cut hopes drove a record week, while foreign investors remained net sellers.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernanceGas explosion at Islamabad wedding house kills eight, including bride and groom
On 11 January 2026 a gas explosion at a house in Islamabad's Sector G-7/2, hours after a wedding reception, killed eight people including the bride and groom and injured 12.
Pakistan / Politics & GovernancePakistan Navy tests LY-80N surface-to-air missile in north Arabian Sea exercise
ISPR says the Pakistan Navy fired a LY-80N surface-to-air missile during a 10 January 2026 north Arabian Sea exercise, and also tested loitering munitions and unmanned vessels.