NEW YORK: Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Tuesday rejected all charges against him during his appearance before a US federal court, insisting that he remains the lawful president of Venezuela and that his detention amounts to kidnapping. Maduro told the court that he was “a good human being” and denied the allegations levelled against him, saying he had been forcibly taken into custody. According to reports, Maduro and his wife were transported by helicopter from Brooklyn to Manhattan before being taken to the courthouse in an armoured vehicle under heavy security. US media reported that Maduro was presented before the court…
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Islamabad: The federal government has decided to provide another round of relief to electricity consumers, paving the way for lower power tariffs through the imposition of a captive power levy under an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). According to official sources, the government plans to utilise revenue generated from the captive power levy to offer monthly electricity tariff relief across all consumer categories. The federal cabinet has already approved the transfer of this relief directly to electricity consumers. Sources said the government expects greater tariff relief as the levy rate increases in phases, with the benefit of the…
LAHORE: Web Desk — January 6, 2026 A major development has emerged in the case involving TikTok personalities Rajab Butt and Nadeem Mubarak, who are facing allegations of promoting an online gambling application. The two accused were produced before the Lahore Sessions Court under strict security arrangements on Tuesday. The hearing was conducted by Additional Sessions Judge Mansoor Ahmed Qureshi, who took up the interim bail petitions filed by both suspects. During the proceedings, counsel representing the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) informed the court that the investigating officer was currently engaged in proceedings at the Lahore High Court.…
Islamabad: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast cold and dry weather over most parts of the country during the coming week, while dense fog is expected to continue affecting several plains, including Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, and upper Sindh. According to the weather outlook, cold conditions will prevail nationwide from Monday, January 5 to Sunday, January 11, 2026, with cloudy and very cold weather likely in hilly areas. Moderate to dense fog is expected to disrupt visibility, particularly during morning and night hours in Punjab, Islamabad, plain areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and upper Sindh. From Monday and Tuesday, cold…
ISLAMABAD: — Researchers have uncovered a major breakthrough in the treatment and prevention of Type 2 diabetes, offering new hope to millions of patients worldwide. A study published in Nature Communications highlights the role of a gene called SMOC1, which appears to play a central role in the onset of the disease. The discovery opens the door to the development of more effective therapies targeting the underlying causes of Type 2 diabetes. According to the research, SMOC1 affects specialized cells in the pancreas responsible for regulating blood sugar levels. When this gene becomes overactive, the insulin-producing beta cells lose their…
LAHORE: — Renowned Pakistani musician and singer Bilal Maqsood celebrated the marriage of his daughter Zahra on Sunday, 4 January, in a simple and private ceremony with close family and guests from her foreign in-laws. The wedding took place in an intimate setting attended by Bilal Maqsood’s father, the celebrated scriptwriter and literary personality Anwar Maqsood, who was seen in a white kurta paired with a mint-green waistcoat alongside his grandchildren. Bilal Maqsood addressed the media and public through Instagram regarding the viral wedding photographs, stating:”With love and respect, we have noticed that some private photos from the ceremony have…
LAHORE : Pakistani authorities have taken into custody Sarbjit Kaur, an Indian Sikh national who converted to Islam after arriving in Pakistan on a pilgrimage visa, along with her Pakistani husband Naseer Hussain, officials confirmed. According to Punjab’s Minister for Minority Affairs, Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora, the 48-year-old woman could be deported to India via Wagah border in the coming days, while her husband remains under investigation under Pakistani law. Sarbjit Kaur arrived in Pakistan on 4 November 2025 as part of a Sikh pilgrimage group, with her visa valid until 13 November. However, she did not return with the…
DHAKA: — The Bangladesh government on Monday ordered an indefinite suspension of all broadcasts, promotions and event coverage of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in the country, saying the move was taken “in the public interest. According to the official statement, the suspension — which covers television telecasts, online streaming, promotions and related event coverage — came into effect on 5 January and will remain in force until further notice. The decision follows widespread public anger in Bangladesh after the removal of national fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from the Kolkata Knight Riders squad, a development that prompted strong political and…
KARACHI: Law enforcement agencies in Karachi have successfully foiled a major terror plot, seizing over 2,000 kilograms of ready-to-use explosives and arresting three terrorists in a swift operation. Additional IG CTD Zulfiqar Lark and DIG CTD Ghulam Azfar Mahesar held a press briefing in Karachi, revealing that security forces conducted a raid in Baldia Rais Goth, recovering more than 2,000kg of explosives and arresting one terrorist on the spot. Subsequent raids, guided by the initial suspect’s information, led to the arrest of two more terrorists at six different locations across the city. According to DIG Mahesar, preliminary investigations indicate that…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s upper regions remain in the grip of intense cold, with fresh snowfall turning mountains white and freezing lakes across several areas, while tourism activity has increased in popular hill stations of Azad Kashmir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit-Baltistan. Islamabad continues to experience dry and chilly weather accompanied by fog, with the sky remaining overcast throughout the day. The Pakistan Meteorological Department said there is no likelihood of rainfall in the federal capital. In Lahore, cold weather has intensified, although a noticeable reduction in fog was observed. The city recorded a minimum temperature of 7 degrees Celsius. In Murree, also…
