Monday, January 19th, 2026
Pakistan beat Scotland to register maiden win in U19 World Cup 2026
HARARE: Pakistan have registered their first win in the ongoing ICC Men’s U19 World Cup 2026 after defeating Scotland by six wickets on Monday at Takashinga Sports Club, Highfield. Chasing 188, Pakistan reached the target in the 44th over after a steady start, with openers Sameer Minhas and Ali Hassan Baloch setting the tone and building a solid partnership. The stand was broken when Ali Hassan was bowled by Ollie Jones for 15 off 33 balls, including one boundary, leaving Pakistan at 43-1 in 9.4 overs. In the first deliveryRead More
Pakistan, Indonesia FMs discuss regional developments in phone call
ISLAMABAD, JAN 19 /DNA/ – Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar had a telephonic conversation with Indonesian FM Sugiono. They discussed current regional & international developments, and matters of mutual interest. Both welcomed the opportunity to follow up on the sidelines of #Davos.
India Beat Pakistan in SAFF Women’s Futsal Championship
By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: Arch-rivals India defeated Pakistan 5–3 in a thrilling SAFF Women’s Futsal Championship 2026 encounter at the Nonthaburi Stadium on Monday, as the high-profile clash unfolded with a powerful display of unity and sportsmanship. The match produced intense action from the outset, with both teams adopting a cautious approach in the first half, which ended level at 1–1. Pakistan took control early in the second half, scoring two quick goals to establish a 3–1 lead and demonstrating remarkable confidence and composure. However, India staged an impressive comeback,Read More
January 20 – Heydar Aliyev’s Political Signature
Fərid Mustafayev One of the gravest trials endured by the Azerbaijani people in the twentieth century is associated with the events of the night of January 20. That night was not only remembered for the deployment of military equipment against unarmed civilians. It entered history as a moment when the patience, will, and historical memory of an entire nation were deliberately targeted. The scale of the events, the nature of the violence employed, and the subsequent information manipulations demonstrated that the objective was not merely physical control, but also theRead More
Treasury, opposition agree on Nasir Abbas as Senate opposition leader
ISLAMABAD, JAN 19: The treasury and opposition benches have agreed on the name of Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) chief Senator Allama Raja Nasir Abbas as leader of the opposition in the Senate, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Barrister Ali Zafar said on Monday. This development came a week after Tehreek Tahafuz Ayeen-e-Pakistan (TTAP) chief Mehmood Khan Achakzai was appointed leader of the opposition in the National Assembly. Talking to the media, the PTI leader said Senate Chairman Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani and senators from the treasury and opposition benches had consulted onRead More
SCO Summit: Kyrgyzstan outlines strategic priorities for 2026
Bishkek, Jan 19 (DNA): On September 1, 2025, Kyrgyzstan began its fourth chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) under the slogan “25 Years of the SCO – Place for Peace and Prosperity,” emphasizing its commitment to strengthening peace, sustainable development, and economic cooperation. Key events will include SCO Summit in Bishkek this year and the development of cultural and humanitarian ties between member states. Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev announced President Sadyr Zhaparov’s key priorities of Kyrgyzstan’s SCO chairmanship: Ensuring long-term stability. Kyrgyzstan will continue to strengthen coordinated efforts toRead More