NEW YORK:- Pakistan has urged Russia and Ukraine to enter into a “sustained, meaningful and structured dialogue” to resolve their raging conflict which will mark the four-year anniversary next month. From the outset, he said, Pakistan’s position has been that dialogue was the only viable path for lasting peace. “Now, more than ever before, the overwhelming global opinion is on the side of ending this conflict through peaceful means,” Ambassador Asim Ahmad pointed out. Pakistan, he added, supports all efforts aimed at resolving the issue peacefully, in a comprehensive and durable manner. He denounced assertions about Russian attacks targeting Ukrainian families, insisting: “The Russian armed forces do not strike civilians.”

WASHINGTON – A bipartisan group of US lawmakers will visit Denmark this week as President Donald Trump threatens a takeover of Greenland, an autonomous part of the kingdom of Denmark that houses a US airbase. Trump has repeatedly said Washington must own Greenland to prevent Russia or China from occupying the strategically located and minerals-rich Arctic territory. “One way or the other we are going to take Greenland,” Trump has said while adding he would prefer to make a deal with Denmark. Greenland and Denmark have said that Greenland is not for sale, but Trump has not ruled out taking it by force. Denmark and the US, both NATO members, are scheduled to meet this week to discuss the issue.

PESHAWAR – Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi has said that negotiations cannot be held with those who do not accept Pakistan and the principles of the Constitution. Speaking at a press conference in Peshawar, Governor Kundi said that all stakeholders must work together to establish law and order in the province. However, he termed the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister’s demand to go across the border to seek evidence as illogical and absurd, adding that PTI leadership has consistently followed a policy of negative statements and creating unrest. The governor said that the security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is deteriorating, with both security forces and civilians being targeted by terrorists. He concluded by saying that peace is the guarantor of development and that all efforts to rid the province of terrorism will continue.

WASHINGTON : US President Donald Trump has options to intervene in protest-hit Iran that range from low to high risk, but choosing his course depends on him deciding his ultimate goal. Iran has been a sworn foe of the United States since the 1979 Islamic revolution toppled the pro-Western shah. The downfall of the Islamic republic in power since then would transform the Middle East. But Trump has previously lashed out against “regime change” as a goal, especially pointing to lessons from US involvement in Iraq, a smaller country. Pahlavi and a number of Republican hawks have voiced opposition to diplomacy, warning it would only give the Islamic republic a lifeline.

BANNU : Four people were killed after terrorists opened fire on a Peace Committee here on Tuesday. According to police, terrorists opened fire on members of the committee in the Hoed area of Bannu. The committee members were returning from a jirga in Gulbadin Landai Dak when terrorists lying in wait launched indiscriminate firing on them, resulting in the deaths of four people. Police stated that those killed in the terrorist attack include a father and his son. Following the incident, police cordoned off the area and launched a search operation, while the bodies of the deceased were shifted to the District Headquarters Hospital.

In a world racing to secure critical minerals for technology, energy, and green growth, Pakistan could become a strategic hub. Transparency, policy reform, and international partnerships are required to turn raw potential into global economic impact. Besides the industrial minerals, Pakistan’s gemstones are estimated to be worth around $450 billion, which consist of emeralds, peridot, ruby, topaz, and aquamarine. “PMIF26 will serve as a key platform for promoting mining awareness, stimulating economic activity, and attracting sustainable investment into Pakistan’s mineral sector,” the minister stated. The unification of the community, policy, and technology is a prerequisite for transforming Pakistan’s mining industry from a purely extractive enterprise into a strategic engine of growth.

LAHORE – Liaquat Baloch, the deputy Amir of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan, has reiterated that his party will not join any electoral alliances and will continue its political journey on an independent basis. Addressing party leaders in Lahore, Baloch emphasized that the slogan “Badlo Nizam” (Change the System) was not merely a slogan but a well-organized movement aimed at political transformation. Baloch also called for the release of political leaders and women, stating that the increasing number of political imprisonments was escalating tensions in the country. He highlighted the urgent need for national leadership to come together to resolve political instability, stressing that Pakistan’s political system must evolve to provide every party the right to hold rallies and reach out to the public. Further, Baloch reaffirmed JI’s longstanding support for the struggles of Kashmiris and Palestinians, underscoring the party’s unwavering commitment to standing by oppressed nations.

At the same time, the very same criminal procedure that fails to protect the innocent often enables habitual offenders to remain free. Viewed together, these two situations reveal the central failure of the criminal justice system. When criminal procedure fails, it does more than produce unjust outcomes in individual cases. Above all, institutional accountability must be enforced across all stages of the criminal justice process. Until these structural reforms are undertaken, criminal procedure will continue to fail the public it is meant to serve, leaving justice uncertain and public confidence deeply shaken.

Ties began unraveling after the 2024 overthrow of Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh’s oppressive leader who had strong support from New Delhi. Bangladesh reciprocated by pausing visaoperations for Indians after its mission in New Delhi faced tense protests from right-wing Hindu groups. India long held a favored status in Bangladesh since it helped it in the war of independence in 1971, when Bangladesh split from Pakistan. New Delhi has a troubled past with the B.N.P., which has fiercely rivaled Ms. Hasina fordecades. A second Bangladeshi political force, the conservative Jamaat-e-Islami party, is a trickier one to navigate for New Delhi.

JHARKHAND - At least 20 people have been killed by a wild elephant in nine days in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand, officials have said, adding that the animal is yet to be captured. A massive search operation involving more than 100 forest personnel is under way to locate the elephant, officials say. District magistrate Chandan Kumar told the BBC that a forest worker is among the 20 people who have died. In another incident on 5 January, Kundra Bahoda and his two children - six-year-old Kodama and eight-year-old Samu - were killed by the elephant. Forest officials said the elephant was young, agile and frequently changed its location, particularly at night, making it difficult to track.

WhatsApp appears to be developing new features aimed at giving parents greater oversight and control over their children’s accounts, WABetaInfo reported Sunday. The outlet, widely regarded as a key source of news on WhatsApp updates, said the messaging platform is exploring tools that would allow parents to manage linked secondary accounts. Under the proposed system, younger users would be able to create accounts with limited functionality, allowing parents to control who can message or call their child, the report said. By default, secondary accounts would restrict interactions to contacts only. According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is currently testing the new tools, which are expected to be rolled out in a future update.

During an ongoing operation against the illegal parking mafia in the Saddar area, authorities arrested 12 more individuals for extorting citizens under the pretext of collecting parking fees. In Karachi’s central Saddar district, action was taken against people illegally charging motorists in and around Regal Chowk, Abdullah Haroon Road and adjoining areas. Assistant Commissioner Hazim Bangwar, who is leading the operation against encroachments and the parking mafia, personally visited Preedy Police Station and ordered the registration of 12 additional cases. All cases were registered on the complaint of the traffic police, following reports of illegal parking charges and mistreatment of citizens by the accused. So far, more than 40 cases have been registered and over 30 individuals taken into custody in connection with illegal parking and unauthorised fees.

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced a home solarization scheme for the province’s merged districts, aiming to provide renewable energy solutions to 1,20,000 households. Under the scheme, each eligible home will receive a two-kilowatt solar kit, complete with an inverter and other accessories. The initiative will cover Bajaur, Khyber, Kurram, Orakzai, Mohmand, and North and South Waziristan districts. The scheme will offer two categories for beneficiaries: a refundable option, where subscribers pay 36 monthly installments of around Rs8,300, and a non-refundable option, where households receive the solar systems free of cost. The project will be implemented using a financial model by the Bank of Khyber, ensuring accessibility and sustainability for households in the merged districts.

It is now feared that students using AI tools may undermine the credibility of online examinations. This has caused at least the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, the largest accounting body globally, to withdraw from online examinations. Recently, the institute announced that starting in March, most of its students will be required to take exams in person. Nonetheless, this does not negate the numerous difficulties that online exams have introduced. In addition to carrying out on-site examinations, accountancy organizations such as Association of Chartered Certified Accountants ought to implement modifications to curricula and pedagogical approaches.

Allow me, I will talk to the founder of PTI: Muhammad Ali DurraniBy Staff ReporterISLAMABAD: Editor In Chief Pakistan Group of Newspaper and Chairman Roze News SK Niazi while talking in his renowned talk show Sachi Baat, Pakistan’s relations with the world improved after the Battle of Haq, there is a need to improve the internal situation of the country, corruption is on the rise in the country, unemployment is increasing day by day due to corruption, business is not coming to the country, the country is getting weaker economically, there has not been an election affair since 1970, these founders will not deal with PTI, we should not be against our institutions. Former Federal Minister Muhammad Ali Durrani said the people are worried at the moment, the situation in the country is not good at the moment, Pakistan has won a major victory in the battle for justice, Pakistan gave India the worst defeat, India will remember such a defeat for centuries, at that time, the entire nation stood with the Pakistan Army, there is a need to improve the country’s economy, the country is progressing under the leadership of Field Marshal, we have to agree on the interest of the country, there is a need to improve governance in the country, there is no agreement between PML-N and PPP, they say one thing and do another, they took advantage of the 26th Amendment, In the 26th Amendment, they emphasized the judiciary, I was the only person who did not vote in the 18th Amendment, trillions of rupees have been sent to the provinces since 2009, they have made the country a hereditary fiefdom, they did not let the canal issue go ahead, PPP did politics on canals issue, If canals were built, it would only benefit the people, I want to meet the founder of PTI, There is a political difference with the founder, but we have to move forward for the sake of the country, the government is afraid of reconciliation, they want to worsen the situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sohail Afridi’s case will have to be proven in court, If the case against Sohail Afridi is proven, he will go home, the country is ruled by an elite, they catch the poor, they don’t lay a hand on the rich, a loan industry is currently operating in Pakistan, they have staged a drama on the stock exchange, farmers are not being given their rates, The government has failed in every field, the government is increasing pressure on the opposition, they are doing everything for their children, PML-N and PPP are one from within, they are carrying out the funeral of national interest, people are fed up with the current government, these same families have been coming since 1973 till today, they have been taking turns among themselves, PTI founder still popular among people, the government has asked the founder for a deal through Mahmood Achakzai, Founder PTI will never make a deal with the government. the government wants the founder from PTI but the founder is refusing, I tried to meet the founder but could not get permission, I had given the founder a lesson in politics. If we meet, the PML-N and PPP could only have conspired to do what they are doing, Pervez Musharraf was used by politicians, they talk big about the Charter of Democracy, they have been in power since 2009 till date, this is the first time that the people did not vote for him, all of them are Form 47, we all have to sit down for the sake of the country’s interest, If America and Israel come to Iran, we will have problems, we must stand in solidarity with Iran at this time, we stand firm on Palestine’s position, If the Venezuela thing starts, all countries will start taking over each other, there have never been any election affairs in our country, there were nine incidents that were open terrorism, If this had happened in another country, punishments would have been given there, his ministers hold press conferences all day long, the government is using the PTI leadership, allow me, I will talk to the founder of PTI, the popularity of a person sitting in jail is increasing day by day, PTI founder is stubborn, I met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in jail, I explained to Shehbaz Sharif and he came out, they have no agenda for the talks.