Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
PM Shehbaz lands in Switzerland to attend WEF 2026 in Davos
DAVOS, JAN 20: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif landed in Switzerland on Tuesday, where he will lead a high-level delegation to the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) set to be held in Davos-Klosters from January 20 to 22, 2026. Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Pakistani Ambassador to Switzerland Marghoob Butt and diplomatic staff received the prime minister upon his arrival. In a statement on X issued after arriving in Davos, the prime minister said he would advance Pakistan’s engagement at the WorldRead More
Pakistan, Kazakhstan strengthen ties for educational development
ISLAMABAD, Jan 20 (DNA): Minister of State for Federal Education and Professional Training, Ms. Wajiha Qamar met Tuesday with H.E. Yerzhan Kistafin, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan, to discuss avenues for enhanced collaboration and partnership in the education sector. The meeting focused on fostering bilateral cooperation aimed at advancing educational development in Pakistan through shared expertise, academic exchange, and institutional linkages. Both sides expressed strong commitment to building a lasting alliance that promotes innovation, capacity building, and global academic connectivity. Key discussions included progress on the upcoming Memorandum of UnderstandingRead More
Study calls for restoring status of humanities in higher education system of Oman
MUSCAT, Jan 20: A recent academic study has called for restoring the central role of the humanities within Oman’s higher education system, describing them as a cornerstone for building a balanced, sustainable knowledge-based economy. The study, authored by Dr. Maryam bint Ali Al-Hanaei, Associate Professor of Intercultural Communication, and Prof. Mohammed bin Ali Al-Balushi, Professor of Archaeology and Heritage Studies at Sultan Qaboos University, was published in the Journal of Arabian Studies under the title “Reimagining the Knowledge Economy: A Critical Call to Recentre the Humanities in Omani Higher Education.”Read More
Moroccan National Football Team honored by Royal Reception after AFCON Final
RABAT, JAN 20 /DNA/ – Under the High Instructions of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the Prince Moulay Rachid received on Monday at the Royal Guests Palace in Rabat the members of the National Football Team, finalists of the Africa Cup of Nations (Morocco-2025). On this occasion, the Moulay Rachid was greeted by the President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, Fouzi Lekjaa, the National Team coach, Walid Regragui, and the members of the National Team, before posing for a commemorative photo. This reception reflects the High Benevolence with whichRead More
Polish minister visit to Pakistan Diplomatic row between New Delhi and Poland
The report added that Jaishankar, in televised remarks, said he wanted to discuss Sikorski’s “recent travels to the region”, calling it a direct reference to the Polish minister’s visit to Pakistan in October last year News Desk NEW DELHI: A diplomatic row has erupted between New Delhi and Warsaw after Indian Foreign Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar took aim at Polish Deputy Prime Minister Radoslaw Sikorski’s recent visit to Pakistan, Indian media reported. According to The Hindu, the visit by the Polish minister was the first since Prime Minister Narendra ModiRead More
Xi congratulates Central African Republic president on reelection
BEIJING, JAN. 20: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday congratulated Faustin-Archange Touadera on his reelection as president of the Central African Republic. In his message, Xi noted that in recent years, China and the Central African Republic have continued to deepen political mutual trust. The two sides have also firmly supported each other on issues involving their core interests and major concerns, and steadily advanced exchanges and cooperation across various fields, he added. Xi said that he attached great importance to the development of China-Central African Republic relations. He expressedRead More