A major fire broke out at the Gul Plaza shopping centre in Karachi on 17 January, spreading rapidly through the multistory commercial building, which firefighters could to douse in 24 hours; at least 26 people died, 50 are missing, damage is extensive

After an “extraordinary” drop in Chenab River flows, which Islamabad links to unusual drawdown and refill of the Baglihar dam, potentially breaching the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, Pakistan has demanded an explanation from India

Social media platforms that fail to cooperate with authorities may be banned; Minister of state for justice stated that X hasn't assisted on terrorism and disinformation requests and warning notices have been issued

Pakistan would be ready to join an international peace force for Gaza but will not support any plan requiring Hamas to disarm