Web archive - January 22, 2026

World

Trump launches ‘Board of Peace’ as PM Shehbaz, other global leaders sign charter

New body draws mixed response from US allies, UNSC, Amnesty; Trump points and smiles at Field Marshal Asim Munir

Pakistan

Sindh CM orders launch of 'non-negotiable' Karachi Safe City project's phase I by March

Orders preparations for Safe City projects in Hyderabad, Sukkur

Pakistan

Ahsan Iqbal rubbishes 'baseless' reports of raising voter age to 25

Planning minister says no such legislation is under consideration

Pakistan

Punjab reviews big-cat ownership rules after pet lion attack in Lahore

Punjab wildlife chief says lions registered in Sheikhupura were illegally kept in Lahore, where big cats are banned

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz, Field Marshal Munir meet US state secretary in busy Davos engagements

Also meet Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Turkish FM Hakan Fidan

Pakistan, Sindh, Karachi

Winter chills hit Karachi as rain, gusty winds signal three-day cold spell

City sees light to moderate rain as the season’s second western weather system hit some areas heavily

Pakistan

HRCP expresses reservation on Punjab LG Act 2025 as undermining constitutional framework

Consultation participants agree local government is essential for democratic governance, effective service delivery

Blogs

From policy to practice: How Ministry of Communications is enhancing transparency and accountability

Ministry drives road modernisation and fiscal transparency while improving citizen services

Entertainment

Drake appeals dismissal of defamation lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”

Drake has filed an appeal after his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group over “Not Like Us” was dismissed

Entertainment

Harry Styles announces 2026 world tour with 30-night New York City residency

Harry Styles unveils 2026 tour plans, including a 30-night Madison Square Garden residency in New York City