Friday, January 16th, 2026
CIA releases recruitment video targeting Chinese informants
WASHINGTON: The CIA has published a short recruitment video aimed at attracting informants from China, providing step-by-step guidance for secure contact while emphasizing strict caution against surveillance. The video, posted on the agency’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, features Chinese subtitles to reach its intended audience. The two-minute video clearly states the agency’s goal: “The CIA wants to know the truth about China, and we are looking for people who know and can tell the truth.” The agency is seeking informants with valuable insights into China’s government, military, or economicRead More
Fire erupts at Karachi Port’s KICT terminal, engulfs 20 containers
KARACHI, JAN 16: A massive fire broke out at the Karachi International Container Terminal (KICT) at Karachi Port on Friday, engulfing around 20 containers and forcing the suspension of handling operations of two ships, officials said. According to port sources, the blaze erupted in a pile of containers inside the ICT terminal. Initial reports suggested that the fire may have originated in chemical containers, while some affected containers were carrying electronic items, chemicals, cloth and lithium batteries. Rescue 1122 said the fire rapidly spread, trapping multiple containers at the terminal.Read More
FIA arrest three fake travel agents
MULTAN, Jan 16 (APP/DNA): The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Friday arrested three individuals involved in an organized network of human smuggling and visa fraud. The arrests were made during joint operations conducted by the FIA’s Anti-Human Smuggling Circles of Multan and Dera Ghazi Khan. The suspects,identified as Mujahid Hussain,Muhammad Qasoor and Inam-ul-Haq were apprehended from Vehari, Multan and Kot Chutta tehsil in Dera Ghazi Khan. According to FIA officials,the accused had been running a fraudulent operation that promised overseas jobs and visas to unsuspecting victims but failed to deliverRead More
FTO clarifies matter of President’s decision on FBR’s representation
ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (APP/DNA): The Federal Tax Ombudsman Secretariat (FTO) on Friday clarified that the President of Pakistan has neither set aside or annulled any decision of the FTO nor imposed any restriction on the FTO’s statutory powers relating to Own Motion or Inspection-based notices or proceedings. FTO wishes to clarify news reports in certain sections of the media in connection with a decision of the Hon’ble President of Pakistan in a representation preferred by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) against findings and directions issued by the FTO toRead More
ECP suspends membership of 159 lawmakers over failure to submit financial statements
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday suspended the membership of as many as 159 lawmakers belonging to different legislatures for failing to submit their financial statements. According to a notification issued by the ECP, the membership of 32 MNAs, 50 Punjab Assembly members, 33 Sindh Assembly lawmakers, 28 KP Assembly members, seven Balochistan Assembly members and nine senators have been suspended. It said Sindh Assembly Speaker Syed Awais Qadir Shah, Federal Education Minister and Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) Chairman Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leadersRead More
Malaysia, Türkiye and Pakistan Trilateral TV channel discussed
Dr. Irfan Neziroğlu, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye met with the High Commissioner of Malaysia Dato Azahar bin Mazlan Saifullah Ansar ISLAMABAD, JAN 16 /DNA/ – Ambassador Dato’ Mohammad Azhar Mazlan, High Commissioner of Malaysia to Pakistan, received a courtesy call from Dr. Irfan Neziroğlu, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye, at the High Commission of Malaysia in Islamabad. The meeting served as a platform for both envoys to exchange views on Malaysia–Türkiye bilateral relations, with a particular focus on expanding economic cooperation and identifying new areas for closerRead More