The continuation of trade activities between Pakistan and Iran despite a two-day spike in tensions shows the prom­ise of geo-economics. Even when the two sides exchanged military strikes inside each other’s territory, border crossings did not close and trade commodities were not affected. Now that the situation has de-escalated completely, the non-disruption of trade reflects the maturity shared by both sides. Countries that are in geographical proximity to each other cannot risk compromising trade and economic activities be­cause of the interdependence they have on each other. The bottom line consideration for making such strategies should be that in no situation does the routine trade activity suffer.

Indian occupied forces have further intensified checking, frisking, surveillance and patrolling in the name of security measures in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) ahead of its Republic Day on January 26. According to Kashmir Media Service, additional personnel have been deployed in Srinagar and surrounding localities to fortify key areas, including the venue for the main Republic Day function.

ISLAMABAD - The Islamabad Capital Police apprehended 12 out­laws including four professional baggers from differ­ent areas of the city during the last 24 hours and re­covered drugs and weapons from their possession, a public relations officer said on Saturday. He said that, following the special directions of Islamabad Capital City Police Officer (ICCPO) Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan, the Islamabad Capital Police have intensified crackdown against the criminal elements in order to eliminate the crime from the city. The Secretariat police team arrested an accused namely Shahzaib involved in il­legally selling petrol. Likewise, the Lohi Bher police team arrested an accused namely Asif and recovered 1015 gram hashish from his possession. Similarly, the Abpara police team arrested an accused namely Shanial and recovered 320 gram heroin from his possession.

Ms Sadia Rashid, President of Hamdard Foundation Paki­stan (HFP) expressed these views during the ceremony for distributing checks and certificates for the Shaheed Hakeem Muhammad Saeed Memorial Scholarship-2024. The ceremony, organized by Hamdard Foundation Paki­stan, took place at Arena Hall, Bahria Town Tower, presided over by Ms. Sadia Rashid. His wife, Shaheen Ansar Barney, and HFP Director Syed Mu­hammad Arsalan also at­tended the event. Ms. Sadia Rashid said the true guaran­tor and primary catalyst for individual and societal well-being, success, and prosper­ity is knowledge. Ensure to maintain a proper sleep routine, going to bed on time and rising early in the morning.

A critical discourse analysis of Bush’s two speeches reveals Bush’s deep-rooted ideology that America is the most powerful and dominant country in the world. Parshan Vikar, an Indian carried out discourse analysis of Modi' speeches and other 35 documents of BJP leaders' speeches. Discourse is lead instrument for persuasion of masses for attainment of internal and external policy objectives. A political discourse is the totality of all speech acts used in political discussions, as well as rules of public policy, sanctified by tradition and proven by experience. The text and talk of politicians or political institutions and other members of government constitute a whole discourse.

From Tribune staff reportsLEEDS — Firefughters from Leeds Fire and Rescue battled a massive blaze at an abandoned church on Ashville Road on Saturday evening, according to city officials. “Around 5 p.m. today, we were notified of a fire at the old church on Ashville Road,” Fire officials said. Officials said attention had to be placed on area houses due to high winds blowing embers across Ashville Road. Several citizens grew up or attended this church when it was First Baptist Church and while it was Pathway Baptist Church. “Leeds Street Dept for barricades and sanding the street and sidewalk in the area.

“As we speak, the PTI remains a registered political party and if people bring its leaders in the federal and provincial assemblies, the caretaker government has no problem. Every political party was playing the role of a victim, he said. “If you ask the PTI, they will say we are not getting a level-playing field, especially in Punjab and K-P, and if you ask the Peoples Party, they will say we are not getting a level-playing field in Punjab. “Likewise, if you ask the PML-N, they will say we are not getting a level-playing field in Sindh. He said the caretaker government had no vested interest in any political party.

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Sunday urged Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters to rally behind his party in the upcoming general elections, pledging to put an end to the politics of revenge and division. Read more: Bilawal fires broadside at opponentsAccusing the PML-N of engaging in vengeful politics with full force and terrorising workers of the PTI, Bilawal highlighted the PPP's consistent opposition to retaliatory politics and advocacy for the release of political prisoners. He empathised with the struggles faced by PPP supporters under the rule of the PML-N and urged the nation to steer clear of the divisive politics of the 1990s. “Those who used to chant slogans of vote ko izzat do (give respect to vote) are nowhere to be found,” he said, referring to former prime minister Nawaz Sharif. "If you make me the prime minister, your salaries will be doubled in five years.

The Supreme Court issued its quarterly report for the first time under Article 19A. The quarterly report of the Supreme Court is from September to December 2023. The Supreme Court says that access to information is the right of every citizen under Article 19A. According to the Supreme Court report, 859 cases were disposed of in 3 months, on 17 September 2023, the number of pending cases in the Supreme Court was 56 thousand 503, on 16 December 2023, the number of pending cases decreased to 55 thousand 644. The Supreme Court’s quarterly report also includes details of internal performance, including constitutional cases disposed of.

KARACHI - Karachi police and Rangers conducted a joint targeted intelligence-based operation (IBO) and arrested a most wanted terrorist of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant from It­tehad Town. The Rangers spokesperson stated that the ar­rested individual was identified as Abdul Ghaffar alias Amjad and recovered the explosives from his possession. The law enforcers revealed that the arrested individual was a close associate of the commander of the banned militant organization, Muhammad Ali alias Mufti. After the incident, Ab­dul Ghaffar managed to escape from the scene and went hiding in KP. Furthermore, it was revealed that Abdul Ghaffar had returned to Karachi with the intent to re-establish a network for the Teh­reek-e-Taliban Pakistan.

From Tribune staff reportsCENTER POINT — Birmingham police and Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama are looking for a Center Point man who is charged in felony warrants. According to Crime Stoppers, Patrick Alexander May Jr. is wanted in Jefferson County on a felony warrant charging him with domestic violence by strangulation. His last known address is in the 400 block of Winchester Drive in Center Point. If you have information related to May’s whereabouts, you could be eligible foe a cash reward. You can call Crime Stoppers and remain anonymous at 205-254-7777.

Former Indian tennis star Sania Mirza’s father has reacted to the marriage of Pakistan cricket team all-rounder Shoaib Malik with actress Sana Javed. Talking to the Indian media, Imran Mirza, father of Sania Mirza, briefly said that “it is divorce”. On the other hand, the sources say that Sania Mirza Shoaib was not happy with mixing with other women of the country. Sources say that Sania Mirza kept ignoring this issue for a long time, but when her patience ran out, Sania Mirza took extreme steps. According to sources, Shoaib Malik’s family is unhappy about his divorce from Sania and none of them attended the wedding.

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Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive of Meta, has been expressing his desire to create a digital world called Metaverse for several years. Mark Zuckerberg says that these two teams will be brought together to develop AI technology with human-like intelligence. Mark Zuckerberg now wants to take on companies like OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google in AI technology. But Mark Zuckerberg wants to use Meta’s resources for this task. Mark Zuckerberg also wants to make AI technology a part of various devices such as smart glasses.

Weekly inflation, measured through the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), reached an eight-month high at 44.64% in the week ended Thursday, driven by the increased prices of energy and food products compared to the same week last year. Wheat Flour (20kg bag) saw a 65.03% increase, reaching Rs2,811.833 for the week compared to the same period last year. Despite the persistently high interest rate implemented by the SBP to discourage non-essential purchases, administrative measures, such as government-approved increases in gas prices, have offset the impact, significantly contributing to the inflation surge in the country. The benchmark monthly inflation reading, measured through the Consumer Price Index (CPI), reached a three-month high at 29.9% in December 2023. However, a subsequent deceleration is anticipated, potentially allowing the central bank to reduce the interest rate, fostering moderate economic activities in FY24.