Imran Khan's medical report submitted in anti-terrorism court
RAWALPINDI : The medical report of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan was submitted in the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Friday. Deputy Superintendent of Adiala Jail, Jamaat Ali Shah, appeared in court and presented the medical report on behalf of the jail authorities. According to the report, Imran Khan underwent a medical check-up in accordance with Pakistan Prison Rules. The report also stated that Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, are being provided all necessary medical facilities as per prison regulations. The ATC had requested the medical report of PTI founder from Adiala Jail authorities during today’s proceedings.
Source:The Patriot
February 06, 2026 15:27 UTC
12 dead, several injured in blast at mosque near Rawalpindi
ISLAMABAD : At least 12 people were killed and several others were injured in a suicide blast at a mosque in suburb areas of Rawalpindi on Friday. The incident took place in Tarlai area where the bomber exploded himself at the entry gate of an Imambargah during Friday prayers when an attempt was made to stop him. Police and security officials have cordoned off the area to collect evidence while injured are being shifted to hospitals. State Minister for Interior Tallal Chaudhry has reached PIMS hospital to meet the injured persons. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned the suicide blast and expressed sorrow over deaths.
Source:The Patriot
February 06, 2026 15:27 UTC
Police are being equipped with modern weapons
PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Sohail Afridi has said that according to the vision of the founder PTI, the police are being provided with modern technology and modern weapons so that the scourge of terrorism can be eradicated from the province. The federal government should work with the province to formulate a comprehensive and long-term policy against terrorism. The Chief Minister appealed to the people, especially the women of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, to question the performance of their elected representatives through their votes, as no restrictions are imposed on anyone for asking questions. Before the ceremony, the Chief Minister also distributed bulletproof vehicles and other modern equipment to the police. A total of 22 vehicles, including 18 bulletproof ones, were provided to different districts.
Source:The Patriot
February 06, 2026 15:27 UTC
Maulana Fazlur Rehman calls Islamabad blast
ISLAMABAD: JUI chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman strongly condemned the Islamabad blast, calling it a failure of the agencies. In his statement, Maulana Fazlur Rehman said that the Islamabad blast is regrettable and condemnable, the attackers are enemies of humanity who do not deserve any concessions. He said that after Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, terrorist acts are now being carried out continuously in Islamabad as well. Maulana Fazlur Rehman said that if the institutions are free from political interference, they should focus on maintaining law and order and protecting the lives and property of the people. The JUI chief said that when will the state institutions address the disappointment of the people, when will they become a balm for the people’s wounds.
Source:The Patriot
February 06, 2026 15:26 UTC
Gold prices drop sharply after 4 days
Karachi: After a 4-day break, gold prices recorded a major decline. In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce fell by $214 to $4,850 per ounce. On the other hand, in the local bullion markets, the price of 24-carat gold per tola also fell by Rs21,400 to Rs5,07,762, while the price of gold per 10 grams fell by Rs18,347 to Rs4,35,324. Similarly, the price of silver per tola in the country decreased by Rs. 7,825, while the price of silver per 10 grams decreased by Rs.
Source:The Patriot
February 06, 2026 15:26 UTC
Nation marks Kashmir Solidarity Day with renewal of pledge to Kashmir freedom
He recalled that Kashmir Solidarity Day began 36 years ago after the 1989 uprising in the disputed region, an observance initiated during the tenure of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto. Later in the day, the prime minister travelled to Muzaffarabad where he addressed a special sitting of the AJK Legislative Assembly. Speaking before lawmakers, he said the session symbolised solidarity with Kashmiris on behalf of Pakistan’s political leadership and people. The prime minister was accompanied on the visit by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, Religious Affairs Minister Sardar Yousaf and Adviser Rana Sanaullah. Kashmir Solidarity Day has been marked annually for more than three decades, serving as a focal point for political messaging, public engagement and diplomatic positioning on the issue.
Source:The Nation
February 06, 2026 05:03 UTC
An invincible Pakistan will move forward--united
Yet repeatedly, Pakistan has proven itself invincible. They are a violent minority driven by narrow agendas and, in many cases, sustained by external enemies who cannot tolerate a stable, sovereign Pakistan. Baluchistan’s future is not one of isolation or insurgency, but of prosperity within a strong and sovereign Pakistan. History has shown that Pakistan may be challenged, but it cannot be broken. An indomitable Pakistan will endure, prevail, and move forward–united.
Source:The Patriot
February 05, 2026 23:28 UTC
British High Commission celebrates Scottish-Pakistani ties
The event celebrated the upcoming twentieth anniversary of the twinning agreement between Lahore and Glasgow. Links include a partnership between the Children’s Hospitals in each city, and support provided to Rescue 1122 during its establishment in Punjab. British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Jane Marriott CMG OBE, said:“Scotland’s heritage and creativity are woven deeply into the UK’s identity, but here in Pakistan they feel especially alive. Since 2013, the Scottish Government–funded scholarship programme has enabled over 25,000 young Pakistani women and girls to access education. Pakistani student numbers in Scotland have grown tenfold, from 500 in 2014 to almost 5,500 in 2024, studying across 14 universities including Glasgow Caledonian, UWS, Stirling, Edinburgh Napier, and Heriot Watt.
Source:The Patriot
February 05, 2026 23:28 UTC
Health, Security, and Sovereignty
In this context, Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal’s announcement of a national vaccine manufacturing strategy is not merely prudent, it is essential. Equally important is the finalization of Pakistan’s first-ever National Vaccine Policy. Vaccine manufacturing is, as the health minister rightly noted, a matter of national security. If successful, this initiative could also reposition Pakistan as a regional health hub, supplying vaccines to Central Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. In choosing to invest in health sovereignty rather than perpetual dependence, the country has taken a bold, necessary, and historic step one that could protect not just today’s children, but generations to come.
Source:The Patriot
February 05, 2026 23:28 UTC
Azma Bokhari vows support for Kashmiris on
LAHORE – Punjab Information Minister, Azma Bokhari, condemned India’s actions in Kashmir, saying that New Delhi revoked the region’s constitutional status by force. Addressing the nation on Kashmir Solidarity Day, she emphasized that the Kashmiri people are resilient and cannot be subdued through oppression or military power. Bokhari stated that Pakistan commemorates Kashmir Solidarity Day every year, standing firmly with the people of Kashmir whenever they face atrocities. She expressed full solidarity on behalf of the Punjab Chief Minister, the Prime Minister, and former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. ‘The Kashmiri nation will never bow down, and Pakistan’s foreign policy is incomplete without mentioning Kashmir.
Source:The Patriot
February 05, 2026 18:33 UTC
Dar urges world to take decisive actions to
ISLAMABAD : Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Thursday called upon the the international community to take decisive actions to address the worsening human rights situation in IIOJK and ensure accountability for India’s illegal and unilateral actions. The deputy prime minister, in his message on “Kashmir Solidarity Day” annually observed on February 5, urged the world to persuade India to implement the United Nations Security Council resolutions and allow the Kashmiri people their promised right to self-determination. He reiterated Pakistan’s firm and unwavering support for the people of Jammu and Kashmir in their just struggle for the right to self-determination. India’s persistent defiance undermines the United Nations Charter, the relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions and the Fourth Geneva Convention, he added. Our efforts will remain focused on securing a peaceful and lasting resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute,” the deputy prime minister resolved.
Source:The Patriot
February 05, 2026 15:28 UTC
Kashmiris will soon see the dawn of freedom:
LAHORE : Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has expressed confidence that the people of Kashmir will soon witness the dawn of freedom, despite decades of oppression. In her message on Kashmir Solidarity Day, Maryam Nawaz said that love for Kashmir flows like blood in the heart of every Pakistani. She praised the resilience of Kashmiris who have bravely faced Indian brutality for more than seven decades, stating that Indian aggression has turned the once-paradise valley into a prison. The Punjab chief minister called on the United Nations and other global institutions to play their legal role against human rights violations in Kashmir. Maryam Nawaz reaffirmed that Pakistan will continue its diplomatic, political, and moral support for Kashmiris and will raise their voice at every international forum
Source:The Patriot
February 05, 2026 15:28 UTC
Russia will continue to supply oil to Cuba, RIA cites ambassador
MOSCOW :- Russia has repeatedly supplied oil to Cuba in recent years, and will continue to do so, Russia’s ambassador to Cuba Viktor Coronelli said in an interview with state news agency RIA. “We assume that this practice will continue,” he said. U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said the United States had begun talks with “the highest people in Cuba,” days after declaring Cuba “an unusual and extraordinary threat” to U.S. national security and threatening tariffs on the U.S.-bound exports of any nation that sends oil to the communist-run island. The U.S. has moved to block all oil from reaching Cuba, including that from ally Venezuela, pushing up prices for food and transportation and prompting severe fuel shortages and hours of blackouts, even in the capital Havana.
Source:The Patriot
February 05, 2026 15:28 UTC
Punjab CM announces Apna Khait, Apna Rozgar scheme
LAHORE Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced the allocation of 3-5 acres of state land to poor people under the government’s new initiative Apna Khait, Apna Rozgar. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of electric bus services in Rajanpur, the chief minister said the Apna Khait, Apna Rozgar programme is aimed at ensuring sustainable livelihoods for underprivileged citizens and fostering inclusive development throughout Punjab. CM said that a total of 250,000 acres of state land would be distributed free of cost under ‘Apna Khet Apna Rozgar’ scheme. She added that electric buses would run on all routes in Rajanpur as part of a province-wide expansion plan, revealing that 1,100 additional electric buses were being inducted into the transport system. Maryam Nawaz said that the Punjab administration remained focused on social welfare, infrastructure development and equitable opportunities for all regions of the province.
Source:The Patriot
February 05, 2026 15:28 UTC
PSL: Lahore Qalandars sign Bangladeshi fast bowler
Pakistan Super League champion team Lahore Qalandars has directly signed Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman for the 11th edition. Lahore Qalandars have signed Mustafizur Rahman for the 11th edition of PSL for Rs 64.4 million. Mustafizur Rahman has previously represented Lahore Qalandars in 2016 and 2018. It should be noted that Lahore Qalandars have retained captain Shaheen Afridi in the platinum category for Rs 70 million.
Source:The Patriot
February 05, 2026 15:28 UTC