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January 17, 2026

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Another increase in electricity tariffs is coming for consumers under the December FCA

A representational image of an electricity meter. — Reuters/File Utilities are seeking Nepra approval for Re0.4781 per unit. Dec Report Cost Rs 9.1419. actual cost Rs.9.62. Total generation 8,487 GWh at Rs 77.7 billion. Islamabad: Electricity consumers may face another hike in their electricity bills after utilities asked the National Electricity Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to allow an additional Re0.4781 per unit charge, The News was mentioned. Utilities sought recovery in the December 2025 monthly fuel cost adjustment (FCA), citing higher-than-expected generation costs. If approved, the extra amount will be collected by the February accounts. In a petition filed on behalf

January 17, 2026

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Trump Invites More Leaders to Join Gaza ‘Peace Council’

This image collage shows Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (left) US President Donald Trump (center) and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. — Reuters/File Cairo is “studying” Sisi’s request to join the board, FM says. Canadian prime minister plans to accept Trump’s invitation: aide. Argentina’s president says it will be an “honour” to join the initiative. WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump’s so-called “Peace Council” on post-war Gaza began taking shape on Saturday, with the leaders of Egypt, Turkey, Argentina and Canada asking to join. The announcements from those leaders came after the US president named his secretary of state Marco Rubio,

January 17, 2026

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Junaid Safdar is getting married to Shanza Ali

Prime Minister Shehbaz, PML-N Chairman Nawaz Sharif among many politicians present. valima on sunday Junaid Safdar, son of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, poses with his bride Shanzeh Ali during the nikah ceremony held in Lahore on Saturday. Photo: Express Junaid Safdar, son of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, married Sanjee Ali, granddaughter of senior PML-N leader Rohail Asghar, in a nikah ceremony held in Lahore on Saturday. The nikah was solemnized by the sajada nashin of the shrine of Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani, while the consent of the bride was obtained by the Chairman of the Council

January 17, 2026

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Is Kim Kardashian Losing North West To Kanye?

Is Kim Kardashian Losing North West To Kanye? Kanye West, who has officially changed his name to Ye, and daughter Kim Kardashian’s latest moves by North West suggest she’s pulling more from her father’s controversial style than her mother’s influence. From eyebrow-raising fashion choices to publicly meeting Kanye’s wife Bianca Censori, fans are wondering if the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star is slowly losing her first born to her ex-husband? Such speculation gained traction after the 12-year-old dropped a clip from her new collaboration song with her dad, titled Piercing on My Hand (Ye Version). In the early hours

January 17, 2026

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Bangladesh, ICC discuss possible squad swap for 2026 T20 World Cup

Bangladesh players celebrate after winning the third T20I against England at Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh, March 14, 2023. — Reuters BCB shares the concerns about player safety. Talks with the ICC were conducted in a constructive manner: BCB. BCB, ICC to continue to engage in “constructive dialogue”. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced on Saturday that it has held discussions with the International Cricket Council (ICC) over a possible squad swap to secure its participation in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup. In a statement, the BCB said it discussed the proposal during a meeting with ICC officials

January 17, 2026

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SBP injects Rs12.8tr through OMO

Gold and Rupee Trading. KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday injected significant liquidity of around Rs 12.8 trillion into the banking system through both conventional and Shariah-compliant Open Market Operations (OMOs). According to official results, the central bank conducted a conventional OMO (reverse repo market) on January 16, 2026, injecting a total of Rs 12.39 trillion in interest rate cuts aligned close to the policy corridor. Under the transaction, SBP accepted Rs 728.41 billion for the seven-day period at 10.53%, while Rs 11.66 trillion was accepted for the 14-day period at 10.51%, against total bids of Rs

January 17, 2026

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UN biodiversity treaty comes into force, aiming to protect 30% of oceans by 2030

Under the treaty, countries must conduct environmental assessments of activities that have an impact on ocean ecology The treaty reached the threshold of 60 national ratifications on September 19 last year, meaning it will be officially operational within 120 days. PHOTO: PIXABAY A landmark global treaty to conserve biodiversity on the high seas entered into force on Saturday, providing countries with a legally binding framework to tackle threats such as overfishing and meet the goal of protecting 30 percent of the ocean environment by 2030. The UN treaty, also known as Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ), was finalized in March

January 17, 2026

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پسند کی شادی کرنیوالے شخص نے بیوی کو قتل کرنے بعد تھانے جا کر روتے ہوئے گرفتاری دے دی

فوٹو: بھارتی میڈیا  بھارتی ریاست اترپردیش کے ضلع کانپور میں پسند کی شادی کرنے والے شخص نے اپنی بیوی کو قتل کرنے کے بعد تھانے جا کر روتے ہوئے گرفتاری دے دی۔ بھارتی میڈیا کے مطابق 22 سالہ نوجوان سچن کانپور کے مہاراج پور تھانے میں ہفتے کی صبح پہنچا اور پولیس افسر کو مخاطب کرنے کے بعد روتے ہوئے کہا کہ سر میں نے اپنی بیوی کا گلا گھونٹ کر قتل کر دیا ہے، اس کی لاش گھر میں کمبل میں لپٹی پڑی ہے۔ پولیس کے مطابق ملزم نے اعتراف کیا کہ بیوی کے قتل کے بعد وہ تقریباً

January 17, 2026

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Guillermo del Toro will be recognized at the film awards

The award is given to filmmakers whose work has had a lasting impact on the art of cinema Guillermo del Toro. Photo: file Acclaimed director Guillermo del Toro is to be honored by the British film critic community as he receives the 2026 Dilys Powell Award for Excellence in Cinema at the 46th annual London Film Critics Circle Awards. The ceremony is scheduled to take place on February 1 in London. Del Toro expressed his gratitude for the recognition, calling it “an honor to receive the Dilys Powell Award from a group I greatly admire and to join such an

January 17, 2026

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‘Justice League’ director Zack Snyder presents an exciting new update

‘Justice League’ director Zack Snyder presents an exciting new update Zack Snyder continues to drop doses of nostalgia, leaving devoted fans guessing as to what’s next for his DCU version as rumors of a comeback continue to rage. THE Zack Snyder’s Justice League The director has joined Hollywood heavyweights in the viral “2026 is the new 2016” trend with a twist on the SnyderVerse. Sharing an unseen image of Henry Cavill’s Superman that reignited speculation of a comeback, the director returned to Instagram on Friday, January 16, sending fans into overdrive. He shared never-before-seen photos of Wonder Woman while revealing

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