Islamabad: Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, has reaffirmed that the Pakistani state remains fully committed to eradicating terrorism, stating that the fight against terrorism is a national war that must be won decisively. Briefing senior journalists on security operations carried out in 2025, the DG ISPR said security forces conducted 75,175 intelligence-based operations (IBOs) last year, while 5,400 terrorist incidents were recorded nationwide. He said 1,235 personnel of law enforcement agencies and civilians embraced martyrdom during these incidents. Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif said the state has taken decisive and concrete steps to counter…
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PESHAWAR: Web Desk — January 6, 2026 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Suhail Afridi will visit Karachi from January 9 to January 11, during which he is scheduled to lead a series of political activities across different parts of Sindh. According to officials, the chief minister will be accompanied by provincial assembly members and senior party leaders. During the visit, he is expected to meet party leadership, imprisoned workers, and key political figures. The chief minister will also visit the Karachi Press Club and address party workers in various localities as part of a political street campaign aimed at mobilizing supporters.…
Web Desk | January 6, 2026 It has emerged that the Indian government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hired a US-based lobbying firm in an effort to influence former US president Donald Trump and the White House, spending nearly $1.8 million annually on the initiative. According to sources, the Modi government has retained the services of SHW Partners LLC since April 2025, paying approximately $150,000 per month for lobbying activities in Washington. The firm’s mandate reportedly includes strategic outreach, political engagement, and monitoring or flagging of social media content related to India’s image and policy interests. Critics argue that…
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…
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…
