Iran says it will target Israeli
Tehran: Amid ongoing protests in Iran and concerns over possible US intervention, the Iranian parliament held an extraordinary session. The session discussed Iran’s response and national security in the event of a US attack. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer said that if the US attacks Iran, it will definitely be responded to and, if necessary, US bases in Israel and the region will also be targeted. He alleged that the US and Israel are behind the recent riots in Iran. On the other hand, according to Israeli media, Israel is on high alert in view of possible US intervention.
Source:The Patriot
January 11, 2026 14:32 UTC
PCB also decided to sell Multan Sultans immediately.
Lahore: A major development has come to light in the case of PSL franchise Multan Sultans, PCB has also decided to sell the Multan Sultans team immediately. The PCB is expected to get a huge amount from the sale of Multan Sultans. Earlier, the PCB had announced to run Multan Sultans on its own for one year in the current season. The former owner of Multan Sultans, Ali Tareen, can also participate in the open bidding and become the new owner of Multan Sultans after fulfilling the conditions of the advertisement. Multan Sultans will also be in action with a new owner in PSL season 11.
Source:The Patriot
January 11, 2026 14:32 UTC
Sindh and KP Chief Ministers deny
Karachi: There is still confusion over the news regarding the cancellation of the meeting between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and the Sindh Chief Minister. PTI leader Haleem Adil Sheikh, while talking to Express News, clarified that no official information has been received regarding the cancellation of the meeting. Haleem Adil Sheikh said that information is being received through the media that the Sindh Chief Minister has canceled the meeting with Sohail Afridi, however, the Sindh government has not been officially informed in this regard. He said that the meeting between the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister and the Sindh Chief Minister is scheduled for Monday.
Source:The Patriot
January 11, 2026 14:32 UTC
Pakistan is also ready to host Bangladesh
Lahore: Pakistan is also ready to host the matches of the Bangladesh team in the ICC T20 World Cup. According to sources, due to the shortage of grounds in Sri Lanka, all the grounds of Pakistan are available to host these matches. The Bangladesh Cricket Board has refused to go to India for security reasons. After the Pakistani team refused, the ICC has already scheduled all Pakistan’s matches in Sri Lanka. According to Bangladesh Cricket Board President Aminul Islam Bulbul, they have written and sent their concerns in detail to the ICC, and are now waiting for their response.
Source:The Patriot
January 11, 2026 14:32 UTC
Agreement to provide free medicines to cancer patients in Pakistan Archives
A ceremony was held to sign an agreement to provide free medicines to cancer patients under a public-private partnership. Giving a briefing at the ceremony, the Federal Health Secretary said that free medicines will be provided to cancer patients in Islamabad, Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. The medicines will be provided in joint cooperation with the […]
Source:The Patriot
January 11, 2026 12:17 UTC
Newlyweds among eight killed i
ISLAMABAD :At least eight people were killed, including newlyweds, and 12 injured in a gas cylinder explosion in Islamabad’s G-7/2 sector during wedding event, on Sunday. The injured were taken to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), where an emergency was declared to ensure immediate medical treatment. Deputy Commissioner Yousaf said the rescue operation had been completed and no one remained trapped under the rubble. He added that sniffer dogs and modern equipment were used during the search operation to ensure all victims were recovered. Islamabad Police said Deputy Inspector General Muhammad Jawad Tariq reached the site and personally supervised the ongoing rescue operation.
Source:The Patriot
January 11, 2026 11:18 UTC
Global Urban Growth
The extent to which the Global South will be at the center of the world’s growing urbanization is highlighted in the UN’s World Urbanization Prospects report 2025. For example, the research notes that around 60% of the land that has been transformed into urban areas since 1970 was formerly fertile farmland. This has manifested as urban sprawl in Pakistan, where expanding housing societies are engulfing agricultural land. Those who abandon farming or are uprooted by urban sprawl frequently wind up living in metropolitan areas. The general helplessness of local administrations, whether urban and rural, contributes to and exacerbates the problems produced by poor data.
Source:The Patriot
January 10, 2026 20:10 UTC
Measure national success by how the poor actually live
If national success cannot be felt in the kitchens, clinics, and classrooms of poor households, then it is not success at all. The most honest measure of a nation’s progress should be how a poor household prospers in real terms not in headlines, not in averages, but in lived reality. Prospering in real terms means sustained improvements after accounting for inflation, volatility, and risk. A success metric grounded in real terms would ask: Has the cost of a nutritious food basket fallen relative to wages? It should be evident in the steady improvement of the poorest households’ real lives.
Source:The Patriot
January 10, 2026 20:10 UTC
ISLAMABAD: Former Senator Mushtaq Ahmed announced the establishment of a new political party Archives
ISLAMABAD: Former Senator Mushtaq Ahmed announced the establishment of a new political party, Pakistan Rights Movement. According to Express News, the central leadership, workers, comrades and members of civil society attended the announcement ceremony of the new political party. On this occasion, Mushtaq Ahmed said that our party will work by adhering to the principles […]
Source:The Patriot
January 10, 2026 16:48 UTC
000 projects have been completed in Sindh Archives
Karachi: Senior Minister Sindh Sharjeel Inam Memon has said that more than 9,000 projects have been completed in Sindh. In his statement regarding development and other projects in the province, Sharjeel Memon said that more than 13,000 projects have been launched in the province so far, while 9,193 projects have been completed in different sectors.
Source:The Patriot
January 10, 2026 16:48 UTC
ISLAMABAD: Former Senator Mushtaq Ahmed announced the establishment of a new political party, Pakistan Rights Movement.
ISLAMABAD: Former Senator Mushtaq Ahmed announced the establishment of a new political party, Pakistan Rights Movement. According to Express News, the central leadership, workers, comrades and members of civil society attended the announcement ceremony of the new political party. On this occasion, Mushtaq Ahmed said that our party will work by adhering to the principles of the 1973 Constitution. On this occasion, former Senator Mushtaq Ahmed Khan announced the establishment of the new political party and said that the party will be run according to the 1973 Constitution, which recognizes the sovereignty of Allah Almighty and guarantees Islamic principles. Former Senator Mushtaq Ahmed Khan, while calling the current parliamentary system fake, said that there are restrictions on journalism and expression in the country.
Source:The Patriot
January 10, 2026 16:48 UTC
Pakistan issues travel advisory for citizens to avoid traveling to Iran until conditions improve Archives
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has asked Pakistani citizens to avoid unnecessary travel to the Islamic Republic of Iran until the situation improves for their safety and security. According to the travel advisory issued by the Foreign Office, Pakistani citizens residing in Iran have been asked to exercise extreme caution and remain vigilant. The statement […]
Source:The Patriot
January 10, 2026 16:48 UTC
New fiscal year budget
Islamabad: After the FBR field formations on the budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, the government has now also sought suggestions from the business community. Sources say that this time the federal budget for the next fiscal year will be prepared by the Tax Policy Office. Sources say that now that the Tax Policy Office has become operational, the Ministry of Finance will now prepare the budget instead of the FBR. In the new budget, tax incentives are being considered for the promotion of IT and the digital economy, and environmentally friendly and affordable energy projects have been declared a priority. The Ministry of Finance has also issued a special form for budget proposals, tax proposals, background and justification for amendments to laws must also be given.
Source:The Patriot
January 10, 2026 16:00 UTC
Sindh government
Rachi: The Sindh government has decided to take strict action on corruption complaints received against various major departments across the province. In this regard, an important meeting was held under the chairmanship of Sindh Anti-Corruption Minister Sardar Muhammad Bakhsh Mehar in which a detailed briefing was given on the annual performance report of the Anti-Corruption Department and corruption complaints received against various departments, while important decisions were taken approving strict and immediate action on the complaints. DG Anti-Corruption Imtiaz Ali Abro said that a total of 13,603 corruption complaints were received against 22 different departments across Sindh. The spokesperson said that with regard to anti-corruption court and field activities, it was reported that 45 new cases were received across Sindh, 812 cases were sent to courts, 2 people were sentenced, 2 trap operations and 22 surprise visits were conducted. Addressing the meeting, Minister for Anti-Corruption Sardar Muhammad Bakhsh Mehar directed that immediate and indiscriminate action be taken on corruption complaints received against officers of various departments.
Source:The Patriot
January 10, 2026 14:34 UTC
PSL 2026: Possible draft date revealed
After the auction of two new teams for the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), preparations for the players’ draft are now underway. According to sources, the PSL administration has started planning for the draft and the draft for the 11th edition of the PSL is likely to be held on January 30. Sources say that plans have been made to finalize all matters before the draft soon. The venue and date of the draft will be officially announced soon.
Source:The Patriot
January 10, 2026 14:34 UTC