The Economics of National Security
In Pakistan’s case, this link between economic strength and national security is not theoretical. When economic data becomes the basis for investment decisions and strategic judgments, the absence of a strong domestic measurement tool becomes a strategic vulnerability. This is why the launch of the Index of Transparency and Accountability in Pakistan (iTAP) matters. By reflecting citizen experience through data, iTAP restores an element of balance. Economic stability, institutional trust, and national security all converge at this point.
Source:The Patriot
February 03, 2026 23:36 UTC
Corruption was at its peak even during the PTI era: SK Niazi
No one can trust Donald Trump: Aftab Hussain, India is not digesting the development of Balochistan: Mian Khan Bugti, we have to leave our egos and go out to save the country, Osama HamzaBy Staff ReporterISLAMABAD: Editor In Chief Pakistan Group of Newspaper and Chairman Roze News SK Niazi while talking in his renowned talk show Sachi Baat, Modi has reduced Indian tariff to 18%, there is immense corruption in Balochistan, PTI founder has ear, nose problems, corruption was at its peak even during the PTI era, every election that is held is rigged, corruption is increasing, not decreasing, business people are leaving the country, the economy in the country is not doing well, Maryam Nawaz is doing an excellent job in Punjab, nothing will come out of PTI’s protests, If they want to release the founder, then he can be released, late Barrister Sultan was a very good man, there was no corruption case against Barrister Sultan. Defense analyst Air Marshal (retd) Aftab Hussain said India was buying oil from Russia, which made America very angry, India has now stopped buying oil from Russia, America is now getting closer to India, the Pakistani government is keeping an eye on this, no one can trust Donald Trump, the US President was with us earlier, now he is leaning towards India. Federal Parliamentary Secretary Energy, Member of National Assembly Mian Khan Bugti said there is no corruption in Balochistan, PPP and PML-N are allied parties and are working together, corruption was at its peak in 2018, I agree that there was corruption earlier, but not now, work is now underway on education in Balochistan, development work is underway in Balochistan, corruption has reduced a lot after 2024, Balochistan and Pakistani people are one, health situation in Balochistan has improved, India and Afghanistan are our enemies, India and Afghanistan are carrying out terrorism in Balochistan, Chief Minister Balochistan is doing a great job, Mir Sarfaraz Bugti goes to the people and listens to them, India is worsening the situation in Balochistan, India is not digesting the development of Balochistan, the Prime Minister has repeatedly invited PTI for talks, Sohail Afridi met the Prime Minister, it is a good move, PTI founder Mian Khan Bugti is on trial, PTI founder should be released by the courts, America knows that Field Marshals are not going to back down, Pakistan gave worst defeat to India, differences continue to arise in politics, we are not enemies of each other, India is involved in terrorism in Balochistan, whoever shelters terrorists is also involved in it, PPP and PML-N affairs are going well, we want PTI people to fix their issues too, meetings are being held with their founder, his meetings with the founder are not for the betterment of the country, his meetings with the founder are for holding rallies and processions. Member of National Assembly PTI Osama Hamza said the people of Balochistan are not afraid, Founder PTI has made Mahmood Achakzai the opposition leader, meetings should be held with PTI founder, PTI founder is steadfast, not one to panic, we have to learn from the past and move forward, the scourge of corruption must be eradicated, Pakistan will remain till the Day of Judgment, they don’t listen to people’s opinions, they just change their faces, today, the poor man is yearning for two daily breads, corruption is common in Balochistan, we have to leave our egos and go out to save the country, Pakistan is a nuclear power and Balochistan also has a role in it, the solution to all problems lies in negotiations, those who do not want talks are not well-wishers of Pakistan, they have put in jail whoever wants to negotiate, they are not meeting the founder because they are afraid, US fleet is moving towards Iran, billions of rupees were spent on the 26th Amendment, move forward for the sake of Pakistan, there are differences in homes too, but problems should be resolved by sitting down, all institutions must be on the same page, terrorism is on the rise in Balochistan, such incidents are extremely shameful, the situation in the country is not good and they are celebrating Basant.
Source:The Patriot
February 03, 2026 23:36 UTC
Trump says talks with Iran ongoing, 'bad
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that talks with Iran were ongoing amid high tensions. “We have ships heading to Iran right now, big ones … and we have talks going on with Iran,” Trump told reporters at the White House. Earlier, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian ordered the start of nuclear talks with the United States, the news agency Fars reported. While piling pressure on Iran, Trump has maintained he is hopeful of making a deal and Tehran has also insisted it wants diplomacy while vowing an unbridled response to any aggression. “President Pezeshkian has ordered the initiation of nuclear negotiations with the United States,” the agency reported, citing an unnamed government source.
Source:The Patriot
February 03, 2026 15:36 UTC
Lesco submits 27-point plan to LHC for uninterruptet
LAHORE – The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has submitted a 27-point plan to the Lahore High Court to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply and safety measures during the Basant festival. According to LESCO’s report, a Central Control and Command Center will be established at the LESCO headquarters to address electricity-related complaints. In addition, a control room will be set up at the Commissioner’s Office to ensure coordination with the provincial government. The report further stated that a dedicated control room will be established at the Data Darbar Division to ensure continuous power supply in the Lahore Walled City. Liberty Chowk, Jail Road, Canal Road, Mall Road, and Main Boulevard Gulberg have been adorned, presenting a colorful and festive view for residents and visitors alike.
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February 03, 2026 15:36 UTC
Shab-e-Barat to be observed across Pakistan tonig
Shab-e-Barat will be observed across Pakistan tonight with deep devotion and respect, as Muslims engage in special prayers and religious activities. Mosques and homes will host special night-long worship, where people will offer Nawafil prayers, recite the Holy Quran, and engage in supplications. Religious scholars say Shab-e-Barat is a night filled with immense blessings and divine mercy. Scholars explain that while Allah Almighty’s mercy continuously descends upon His servants, certain moments are granted special significance, and Shab-e-Barat is among them. Chairman of the Council of Islamic Ideology, Allama Raghib Naeemi, said that Shab-e-Barat is also known as Lailat-ul-Mubarakah (the Blessed Night).
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February 03, 2026 15:36 UTC
Libyan army deputy commander meets Air Chief Zaheer Baber
RAWALPINDI – Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan Arab Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar called on Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, NI (M), HJ, at Air Headquarters on Monday. The Air Chief highlighted the strong religious and historical ties between Pakistan and Libya, Pakistan Air Force’s operational readiness, modernization, multi-domain capability development, and emphasis on indigenization, innovation, and human resource development. He reaffirmed PAF’s commitment to further enhance professional cooperation with the Libyan Air Force. The delegation was briefed on PAF’s indigenization initiatives under the National Aerospace Science & Technology Park. Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar highly appreciated PAF’s professionalism and expressed keen interest in expanding cooperation through joint training, exercises, and professional exchanges.
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February 03, 2026 15:36 UTC
Mahmood Khan Achakzai's letter to Shehbaz Sharif
ISLAMABAD: Leader of the Opposition Mahmood Khan Achakzai has written a letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in which he raised the issue of the health of the founding chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Imran Khan. In the letter, he has demanded a complete medical examination of Imran Khan, who is imprisoned in Adiala Jail, by personal doctors and has expressed serious concern over the absence of Imran Khan’s family and personal doctors during his medical examination. The Leader of the Opposition has demanded immediate personal intervention from the Prime Minister, saying that Imran Khan’s health is a matter of basic human rights, Imran Khan should be examined by doctors from Shaukat Khanum and Shifa Hospital. In the letter, Mahmood Khan Achakzai has suggested the names of personal doctors, which include the names of Dr. Muhammad Asim Yousaf, Dr. Professor Mazhar Ishaq and Dr.
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February 03, 2026 15:36 UTC
ICC punish Pakistan for boycotting the match
Indian media is pressuring the ICC to punish Pakistan after the announcement of boycotting the match against India. Former International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Ehsan Mani says that Pakistan cannot be punished for boycotting the group match against India, as this decision has been taken under government instructions and its scope is outside the disciplinary powers of the ICC. Pakistan has announced that the national team will not take the field against India in the high-profile match to be held in Colombo on February 15. Former PCB chairman Ehsan Mani said in this regard that if Pakistan is following government orders, then sanctions cannot be imposed on it. It should be noted that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has not yet written an official letter to the ICC regarding the boycott of the match.
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February 03, 2026 15:36 UTC
Harassment incident with Rabi Pirzada
Singer Rabi Pirzada was harassed in Defence, on whose complaint the police have taken immediate action. Police have taken immediate action on the incident of harassment of Rabi Pirzada in the posh area of Defence and have arrested the accused. According to the Defence C police, a case has been registered on the singer’s complaint and an investigation has been initiated. Police officials say that the incident took place yesterday in Defence Phase 7 where a person riding in a car harassed Rabi Pirzada and her driver. As soon as the incident was reported, the police took action and detained the accused.
Source:The Patriot
February 03, 2026 15:36 UTC
After a 3-day break, the price of gold
After a 3-day break in global and local markets, gold and silver prices increased. The price of gold per ounce in the international bullion market increased by a significant increase of $240 to $4,916. After the increase in the global market, the price of gold per tola in the country also increased by Rs24,000 to Rs514,362. In addition, the price of gold per ten grams increased by Rs20,576 to Rs440,982. The price of silver per tola increased by Rs741 to Rs9,146, while the price of silver per ten grams increased by Rs636 to Rs7,841.
Source:The Patriot
February 03, 2026 15:36 UTC
Trump demands $1 billion in damages
US President Donald Trump has announced that his administration is seeking $1 billion in damages from Harvard University. US President Trump, making a statement on his social media platform Truth Social, said that we are now demanding $1 billion in damages and that we will have no further association with Harvard University in the future. Harvard University did not immediately respond to President Trump’s new demand. Talks have been ongoing between Trump officials and Harvard University’s administration for several months. President Trump said in September that a settlement was near that could include a payment of $500 million from Harvard.
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February 03, 2026 15:36 UTC
Pakistan and India are set to clash
Pakistan and India will clash in the SAFF Under-20 Football Championship, the two traditional rivals will face off on March 26 at the Maldives National Football Stadium. According to the details, Pakistan and India, which have been cold on the field of play due to political tensions, will once again face each other. Teams from 7 countries are participating in the SAFF Under-20 Football Championship, hosted by the Maldives from March 23 to April 4.
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February 03, 2026 15:36 UTC
hundreds of light years away
The US space agency has released a beautiful image of a ‘stellar nursery’ (where stars are born) in the depths of space. The image shows a star-forming cloud called Lupus 3, which is hundreds of light-years from Earth. This image of the nursery was taken by NASA’s Hubble Telescope, in which the early moments of new stars can be seen. Monica Laubia, a scientist from NASA, said that although this image from the Hubble Telescope looks scary, it is actually full of new life. She said that Lupus 3 is a star-forming cloud located about 500 light-years from Earth in a cluster called Scorpius.
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February 03, 2026 15:36 UTC
Afghan agents will defeat terrorists together
ISLAMABAD: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has said that terrorists in Balochistan are agents of Afghanistan, we will defeat them together with the Baloch people. Talking to the media in the federal capital, Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said that terrorists active in Balochistan are agents of Afghanistan. Khawaja Asif said that during the past decades, Balochistan has developed, roads and educational institutions have been built. The Defense Minister said that terrorism in Balochistan will be given a befitting reply. Khawaja Asif said that after the defeat in the war, India is aggressing against Pakistan through proxies, however, with the help of the Baloch people, Afghanistan and India will be defeated in this proxy aggression.
Source:The Patriot
February 03, 2026 15:36 UTC
Pakistan also invited to participate
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has been invited to participate in the talks between Iran and the United States in Turkey. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Oman and the United Arab Emirates have been invited to participate in the talks in Istanbul. According to diplomatic sources, Pakistan will participate in the Istanbul talks as a responsible and constructive partner and will try to persuade the parties to reduce tensions, adopt confidence-building measures and move the negotiation process forward. Sources said that Pakistan has played an important and effective role in the Iran-US conflict in the past as well. Utilizing this diplomatic status, Pakistan will present constructive proposals in the Istanbul talks.
Source:The Patriot
February 03, 2026 15:36 UTC