Pakistan makes a winning start
Pakistan started the series on a winning note by defeating Australia by 22 runs in the first T20 match. According to the details, the first match of the T20 series between Pakistan and Australia was played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, in which captain Salman Agha decided to bat first after winning the toss. Pakistan gave Australia a target of 169 runs to win in the stipulated 20 overs, in pursuit of which the Australian batting line failed miserably. Pakistan’s inningsDespite losing a wicket on the very first ball, the Pakistan team adopted an aggressive approach and in the first 10 overs, Pakistan scored 92 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Saim Ayub and Abrar Ahmed took 2 wickets each, while Shadab Khan and Muhammad Nawaz took 1 wicket each.
Source:The Patriot
January 29, 2026 15:52 UTC
natural or surgical
Pakistan’s famous actress and model Hania Amir’s surgery and dimples are the topic of discussion on social media. The question was being raised on various online platforms whether Hania Amir’s beauty is natural or the result of some medical procedure, which sparked a lot of debate among fans. Noreen Shad says that Hania Amir’s dimples and fair complexion are completely natural and have nothing to do with any kind of surgery or cosmetic treatment. According to Noreen, Hania made her debut in showbiz at the age of 18 through the film Janaan, during which she was a BBA student at Fast University. Noreen Shad also mentioned the rumors circulating about Hania Amir’s personal life and said that no decision has been made by the family regarding marriage yet.
Source:The Patriot
January 29, 2026 15:52 UTC
Dar stresses dialogue, diplomacy in call with Ira
ISLAMABAD – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar held a telephonic conversation with Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi. DPM Dar expressed concern over the evolving regional situation, and underscored that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable way forward, Foreign Office said in a press release on Thursday. The other US source said Trump has not yet made a final decision on a course of action including whether to take the military path. Trump urged Iran on Wednesday to come to the table and make a deal on nuclear weapons, warning that any future US attack would be more severe than a June bombing campaign against three nuclear sites. He described the ships in the region as an “armada” sailing to Iran.
Source:The Patriot
January 29, 2026 15:52 UTC
Human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari and husband arrested in Pakistan
January 29, 2026HRRC strongly condemns the lengthy and unjust sentencing imposed by a Pakistani court on human rights lawyers, Imaan Mazari and Hadi Alit Chattha. Human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari (right) with her husband and fellow lawyer Hadi Ali Chattha, during a court hearing in Islamabad on Dec. 5. [Image credit: AFP-JIJI]On January 26, a court in Islamabad, Pakistan imposed a 17-year prison sentence on prominent human rights lawyers, Imaan Mazari and Hadi Alit Chattha. During the trial Chattha and Mazari were briefly present over a video call but ultimately boycotted the trial. Within the human rights community, condemnation of the sentencing of both Mazari and Chattha has been widespread.
Source:Pakistan Today
January 29, 2026 15:38 UTC
Armed forces fully ready to defend Pakistan against any
While addressing the troops, Field Marshal Munir lauded their high morale, professional competence and operational preparedness. He reaffirmed that the Pakistan armed forces remain fully prepared to defend Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity against all threats, emphasizing the need to maintain optimum readiness to meet the requirements of future Battle field and security challenges. COAS & CDF highlighted that Pakistan Armed Forces are undergoing major transformation in multiple domains. Therefore, Pakistan Armed Forces are embracing and absorbing technology at a rapid pace. Earlier, upon his arrival at Bahawalpur Garrison, the COAS & CDF was received by Commander Bahawalpur Corps.
Source:The Patriot
January 29, 2026 07:52 UTC
KP accelerates energy drive targeting 1,000MW cheap electricity in 5 years
At present, 10 completed energy projects with a combined capacity of 224 MW are generating an annual income of Rs13 billion. Looking ahead, the completion of seven ongoing energy projects over the next five years is expected to raise the province’s electricity generation capacity to 1,000 MW, which will provide cheap electricity and generate an annual income of Rs55 billion. He also instructed the project director to expedite work on the province’s largest project, the 300 MW Balakot hydropower plant. Furthermore, the secretary directed PEDO authorities to ensure that all ongoing energy projects are integrated into the national grid upon completion. If national grid inclusion is not feasible, distribution licenses should be obtained immediately under a direct supply model to deliver electricity to the industrial sector at low rates.
Source:Pakistan Today
January 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Turning foreign Tech interest into lasting gains
The government’s articulation of the Digital Nation Pakistan vision, as highlighted during the meeting, provides an important policy backdrop. This initiative aims to position Pakistan as a regional hub for IT services, innovation and digital transformation. China’s interest in Pakistan’s IT sector also reflects a broader evolution in bilateral relations. These include gaps in digital infrastructure beyond major urban centers, inconsistencies in taxation and regulatory regimes, and the persistent issue of talent retention amid global competition. If managed wisely, growing Chinese interest in Pakistan’s IT sector can become a catalyst for digital transformation, economic diversification and deeper technological ties between the two countries.
Source:The Patriot
January 28, 2026 23:53 UTC
We must think about the country: SK Niazi
If they protest peacefully, they will not create any obstacles; Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, There is no such thing as a constitution in the country; Ali Bukhari, Everyone has the right to protest; Naeema Kishwar, We are providing facilities to people to celebrate Basant; Zulfiqar Ali BhattiBy Staff ReporterISLAMABAD: Editor In Chief Pakistan Group of Newspaper and Chairman Roze News SK Niazi while talking in his renowned talk show Sachi Baat, Punjab government is celebrating Basant on February 8, the situation in the country is not good, PTI protests harm the country, the country will have to think, government is spending a lot of money on PTI protests, celebrating Basant will cause a lot of harm, Maryam Nawaz was initially against celebrating Basant. Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan, Tariq Fazal Chaudhry says, PTI is protesting on February 8, this time, the citizens of Lahore will celebrate Basant in a grand manner on February 8, people will celebrate Basant at their own expense, every time PTI has called for protests, it has spread chaos, if they protest peacefully, they will not create any obstacles. Leader of Tehreek-e-Insaf Ali Bukhari says, they are celebrating Basant in Punjab on February 8, they are using government money carelessly, people who have no interest in the country have been installed in the country, the people have rejected them, but they have taken turns among themselves, our breath is for the sake of the country, Founders Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Ijaz Cheema and others are in jails, our leadership is not afraid of prisons, Founder of PTI is still standing firm, there is no such thing as a constitution in the country, Yesterday, government ministers held a press conference on Tirah, these ministers were saying one thing earlier and something else tomorrow, they should sit with Sohail Afridi and solve the problems, the nation has now become conscious, the solution to any problem comes only through negotiations, PTI is against terrorism, innocent people are martyred due to terrorism, Shafi Jan has explained every rupee of the four billion rupees given by the federal government, they are sitting in big positions and forgetting about the exemptions, no industry is running in the country, we were put against the wall, even if all these parties came together, they could not defeat us, they are passing bills overnight, this government is a form 47, our mandate was stolen, our leadership is in jail, cases against our leadership are not being heard, we demand that cases be filed against our leadership, when our government fell, they dragged out the ninety-day election for a year and a half. MNA JUIF Naeema Kishwar says, we have announced a protest on February 8th, the aim of our protest will be for fair and free elections in the country, PTI will hold its own protest, this is our own program, we will protest because our mandate was stolen on February 8, law and order situation in Tirah is not good, no one can leave their homes after Asr there, everyone must play their role for the peace and security of Tirah, the federation gave four billion rupees to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, the people of Tirah are sitting helpless, the DCO there has issued a notification, saying we don’t know, the people of Tirah are stuck in snowfall, where are the four billion being spent, we have to sit down to improve law and order in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and other areas, no work is being done in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, protests will not solve problems, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government should solve people’s problems, Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan was appointed by PTI, we have voted against the 27th Amendment, no party voted against the 27th Amendment, we were not in favor of the 27th Amendment, we openly disagree, we asked all parties to vote against the 27th Amendment, but no one did, Maulana Fazlur Rehman never wanted to be president, when we have votes, Maulana Fazlur Rehman will be elected, PTI people have their own protest and we have our own, we will not obstruct anyone’s protest, everyone has the right to protest,MNA Muslim League-N Zulfiqar Ali Bhatti says, i am not anyone’s leader, I am a worker, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government had a program to eat four billion rupees, but they ate it, we are providing facilities to people to celebrate Basant, the notification for Tirah has been made by the DC there, they say that Sohail Afridi is not aware of the notification of Tirah, PTI wrote letters to IMF not to give money, PTI has sunk the country’s fleet, i am telling PTI with folded hands to let the country run, PTI’s job is only to lie, PTI people are fooling people, they have a government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, tell me about the notification, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government should tell where it spent four billion rupees, PTI people can only make accusations, PTI people create noise, such problems are not solved, the debris of the caretaker government should not be thrown on us, we will soon move forward in
Source:The Patriot
January 28, 2026 23:53 UTC
BLA Militants Abduct Woman in Kech’s Balicha Area; Security Agencies Launch Rescue Operation
Armed BLA militants forcibly took a woman identified as Nargis and fled the scene. When they confronted the abductors, an armed BLA militant emerged from the car carrying a Kalashnikov. Moments later, additional BLA militants arrived on motorcycles to provide reinforcement. Such actions demonstrate the use of fear and intimidation by BLA militants, designed to silence witnesses and spread terror in the local community. Officials reiterated that no act of abduction, armed intimidation, or attacks on families can be politically justified.
Source:The Patriot
January 28, 2026 23:53 UTC
Bangladesh’s ‘East Asian Model’ outperfo
He noted that Bangladesh’s strategic shift towards an East Asian development model helped expand its export share and significantly increase women’s participation in the workforce. He described the Japanese expert’s perspective on Bangladesh’s economic transformation as eye-opening for South Asian countries and in line with SDPI’s mandate to promote evidence-based policymaking. In his lecture, Prof. Yamagata argued that while Bangladesh is geographically a South Asian country, its development pattern increasingly resembles that of East Asia. Prof. Yamagata explained that Bangladesh’s competitiveness stems from being a labor-abundant and land-scarce economy, a characteristic closer to East Asia than South Asia. He stressed that South Asian countries must create opportunities to productively absorb their growing labor force and translate demographic trends into sustained economic growth.
Source:The Patriot
January 28, 2026 15:54 UTC
Omar Ayub and Shibli Faraz resign from PTI political committee
Former opposition leaders Omar Ayub and Shibli Faraz have resigned from the PTI political committee. According to , former opposition leader Omar Ayub issued a statement on social networking site X, in which he said that he has resigned from participating in the PTI political committee. Omar Ayub wrote that due to legal and political engagements, it is not possible to play a role in the political committee, the membership of the political committee should be limited to current office bearers only. The PTI leader also recommended the inclusion of Opposition Leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai in the Political Committee. Similarly, Shibli Faraz also resigned from the Political Committee and apologized for joining.
Source:The Patriot
January 28, 2026 15:54 UTC
Important progress in singer Ali Zafar's
The Lahore High Court has ordered the trial court to decide within 30 days in the defamation case filed by renowned singer Ali Zafar against Meesha Shafi. The Lahore High Court on Tuesday issued important instructions in the defamation case filed by singer Ali Zafar against actress and singer Meesha Shafi, ordering the trial court to decide the case within 30 days. During the hearing, Meesha Shafi’s lawyer took the position that injunctions should not be imposed in defamation cases. However, the court rejected this argument, clarifying that the courts have the authority to impose restrictions on statements until a final decision. It should be noted that in 2018, Ali Zafar had filed a defamation suit against Meesha Shafi, in which he accused her of sexual harassment.
Source:The Patriot
January 28, 2026 15:54 UTC
Gold prices surge by Rs 21,000 today; rates reach new highs
Gold and silver prices have reached new historical highs in global and local markets. In addition, the price of gold per ten grams also increased by a record Rs 18,090 to a new historic level of Rs 472,961. Similarly, the price of silver per ounce in the global market increased by $ 2.36 to reach a high of $ 114.27, while the price of silver per tola in the local bullion markets also increased by Rs 271 to reach a new high of Rs 11,911, and the price of silver per ten grams also increased by Rs 232 to reach a high of Rs 10,211. With the US dollar falling to a 4-year low due to the de-dollarization policy at the global level, the demand for increasing assets in gold is increasing due to the geopolitical situation. Meanwhile, central banks in most countries around the world are also seeing a trend of increasing pure gold purchasing activities, which is pushing gold and silver prices to new historical highs on a daily basis.
Source:The Patriot
January 28, 2026 15:54 UTC
Imran Khan was taken to the hospital
Islamabad: PTI and opposition alliance have expressed concern about Imran Khan’s health, Barrister Gohar and Raja Nasir Abbas have said that Imran Khan was brought to the hospital and the party and family were not even informed. This was stated by the opposition alliance and PTI leaders while holding a press conference. Barrister Gohar, Raja Nasir Abbas and Salman Akram Raja were present in the press conference. They said that you thought that they would take away the sign and not allow the corner meeting, did you see what the people did to you? The political crisis arose from the February 8 elections, unemployment has increased, farmers have suffered losses, that is why we have declared February 8 as a black day.
Source:The Patriot
January 28, 2026 15:54 UTC
UK's 'measles-free' status revoked
The World Health Organization has withdrawn the UK’s measles-free status. The move by the world body comes after a surge in measles cases and a child’s death in England in 2024, the sources said. The UK was declared measles-free in 2017, marking the second time the country has lost its status. The UN health agency only declares countries ‘measles-free’ if cases are extremely rare, have come from outside the country and are being controlled quickly. England has previously experienced unusual outbreaks in 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Source:The Patriot
January 28, 2026 15:54 UTC