Web archive - January 22, 2026

Pakistan, Business

FBR sets new customs values, cutting PTA tax on used mobile phones

Revised valuation lowers taxes on refurbished iPhones and other major brands

Pakistan, Lahore, Punjab

11 illegally kept lions recovered from Lahore’s Nawan Kot area

Keeping big cats without a licence can result in a fine of up to Rs5 million, imprisonment for up to seven years

Pakistan, Islamabad

President approves confirmation, extension of additional judges in three high courts

Zardari endorses JCP recommendations for Sindh, Lahore and Peshawar High Courts

World

Iran releases official death toll of 3,117 after weeks of violent nationwide protests

Tehran rejects external casualty reports, claiming 'organised terrorist elements' killed over 3,000 people

Life & Style

Empowering future global leaders: University of Bath School of Management announces up to £3 million in scholarships

Strategic scholarship investments are aimed at attracting exceptional talent from around the globe

Pakistan

PTA tells IHC X declined most requests to suspend Imran Khan’s account

Regulator says it approached platform three times since 2022; court flags lack of lawyer access for jailed PTI founder

World

Bangladesh launches election campaign ahead of first polls since Hasina’s ouster

Interim leader Muhammad Yunus urges a 'yes' vote for reforms as Bangladesh heads to its historic 2026 polls

World

Trump dropped Greenland military option after aides intervened, sources say

Sources say White House advisers sought to calm allies and steer policy away from military escalation

World, Sports

Bangladesh faces World Cup dilemma: Play in India or pull out

With the ICC denying a move to Sri Lanka, Bangladesh has 48 hours to decide its T20 World Cup participation

Entertainment

Uma Thurman and Sarah Shahi confirmed to return for Red, White & Royal Blue sequel

Uma Thurman and Sarah Shahi are officially returning as production begins on the Red, White & Royal Blue sequel