January 2026

Interest in VPNs surges in Uganda as internet disrupted ahead of general elections

Interest in VPNs surges in Uganda after public internet suspended Proton VPN confirmed an 8,000% increase in registrations on Tuesday Uganda imposes restrictions two days before presidential elections Interest in VPN apps quickly increased among Ugandan citizens when authorities ordered an internet shutdown on Tuesday (January 13), two days before the country’s presidential elections. According

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164 additional public colleges will offer 4-year bachelor’s degree programs

Currently, 55 colleges provide bachelor’s degree courses; initiative to save students from high tuition fees The Prime Minister’s Office says that increasing the number of academic years from 14 to 16 for a bachelor’s degree is not a justification for raising the upper age limit for CSS applicants. PHOTO: APPLICATION KARACHI: The Sindh government is

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Demonstration after a year of mystery around missing children

Traffic is paralyzed on Garden-Nishtar Road as families, accompanied by children, protest against a year of police inaction, demanding justice and the safe return of Aliyan and Ali Raza. Photo: Jalal Qureshi/Express KARACHI: Residents and families of two missing children held a protest Wednesday on Garden-Nishtar Road, expressing frustration over a year of inaction in

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Pakistani passport moves up five places to 98th in world ranking

The Pakistani passport has moved up the global travel freedom rankings, climbing to 98th position in the Henley Passport Index 2026, according to data released on Wednesday. The index, compiled by London-based Henley & Partners using data from the International Air Transport Association, shows that Pakistani passport holders now enjoy visa-free, visa-on-arrival or electronic travel

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