Cold, dry weather forecast across Pakistan, freezin
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast cold and dry weather for most parts of the country, while a severe cold wave is expected to persist in mountainous regions. In Islamabad and surrounding areas, the weather is expected to remain cold and dry. Most districts of Punjab will experience cold and dry conditions, while Murree, Galiyat, and adjoining areas are likely to remain under severe cold. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, cold and dry weather will dominate the plains, with fog anticipated in several areas including Peshawar, Mardan, Bannu, and Dera Ismail Khan. Meanwhile, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir are likely to experience very cold and dry weather.
Source:The Patriot
January 08, 2026 08:54 UTC
Report: Chicago Cubs acquire Edward Cabrera from the Miami Marlins
Report: Chicago Cubs acquire Edward Cabrera from the Miami MarlinsThe Chicago Cubs just got a significant upgrade to their rotation. The rumour mill was flowing early this morning, with reports from those who cover the Marlins reporting that the framework of a deal was in place that would see right-hander Edward Cabrera heading to the Cubs. Since making his debut in 2021, Cabrera has pitched to a 4.07 ERA and a 4.45 FIP across 431 2/3 innings. Because of the injuries, Cabrera has only pitched above 100 innings once in his career. Leading the prospect haul to Miami is Caissie , who is the Cubs’ top prospect heading into 2026.
Source:The Nation
January 07, 2026 23:33 UTC
Lazio 2-2 Fiorentina: Match report
First halfLazio came out like gangbusters, pinning Fiorentina deep and carving out chances, particularly off Viola mistakes in possession. The set piece defending was even worse: Nicolò Fagioli made not one but two huge goal line saves off Lazio corners, and Rolando Mandragora had another. Lazio started pumping the ball forward and it eventually found Mattia Zaccagni in the box. Lazio had at least half a dozen chances from dead balls that should’ve been turned home. What’s nextLike a balloon full of farts, Fiorentina keeps rising, this time to 18th place with 13 points.
Source:The Nation
January 07, 2026 22:49 UTC
Protests harm the country: SK Niazi
Everyone must be united to eliminate terrorism: Amir Muqam, No one can take away our right to protest: Syed Shah Ahad Ali Shah, We have to make better decisions in the interest of the country: Mirza Ikhtiar BaigBy Staff ReporterISLAMABAD: Editor In Chief Pakistan Group of Newspaper and Chairman Roze News SK Niazi while talking in his renowned talk show Sachi Baat, the situation in the country is getting very difficult, PTI not ready for talks, Business people are sending their money abroad, there is no employment in the country, the Prime Minister has also called for negotiations, protests harm the country. Federal Minister for Kashmir affairs and Gilgit Baltistan Amir Muqam said the situation in the country is improving, unemployment is decreasing in the country, people are now aware, the situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is not good at all, we have been well received at the diplomatic level, the situation in the country is improving day by day, PML-N has put the country on the path of development, the government is solving the problems of the people, the country will only be able to breathe after eradicating poverty, DG ISPR has spoken on facts, terrorism is a problem for the entire country, everyone must be united to eliminate terrorism, If there is a country, there is everything, everyone has to play their part for its betterment, PTI has no agenda for talks, PTI is divided among itself, Mahmood Achakzai and Barrister Gohar speak separately, If PTI members stop the chaos, talks will move forward, PTI knows nothing but burning and siege, they will get nothing from the protest, they are doing this only to keep the party alive, protest will not provide any relief to the founder, people have understood that their current protest will fail, people will no longer come out to protest against PTI. Member of National Assembly, PTI Syed Shah Ahad Ali Shah said Government not serious about talks: our workers are being picked up, protest is our right, no one can take away our right to protest, Founder PTI is fighting the war of the people, all political parties should sit together, people still stand with the founder of PTI, Sohail Afridi’s visit to Punjab was successful, People in Lahore welcomed Sohail Afridi, Pakistan is important for all of us, Afghanistan is our neighboring country, baseless propaganda is being spread against Sohail Afridi, One step at a time, both parties will have to take a step back for the success of the negotiations, the government should hold new elections. Member of National Assembly PPP Mirza Ikhtiar Baig said Shahid Khaqan Abbasi had signed an LNG contract and we bought it, we have an agreement with Qatar, our LNG demand has decreased, the cargo that is coming is too much, we have to make better decisions in the interest of the country, National Action Plan should be implemented, everyone will have to be united to save democracy, PTI people are talking about protest on February 8, we will allow them to hold public meetings in Sindh, we will welcome those who come under the PTI agenda, we will only die after eliminating terrorists, terrorism will end if National Action Plan is implemented, our youth are sacrificing their lives for the country every day, we will eliminate terrorists selectively, terrorism has caused great damage to the country, Bilawal Bhutto had said in the rally that the elders will have to sit down for the sake of the country, both parties should sit down for talks with seriousness, PTI people are talking about protest, when they come to Sindh, we will welcome them in a good manner, statements do not lead to negotiations.
Source:The Patriot
January 07, 2026 20:00 UTC
Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal reveal son's name two months after birth
Bollywood’s most popular couple, Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal, have officially announced the name of their son, sharing a happy news with their fans. The beautiful couple told the world through social media that their son has been named Vihaan Kaushal. Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal are considered one of the strong and prestigious couples of Bollywood, however, after becoming a mother, Katrina kept herself away from the glare of the media to a large extent. On this occasion, a simple but emotional black and white picture was posted on Instagram, in which Vicky Kaushal was seen holding Katrina’s baby bump. On November 7, 2025, Katrina and Vicky announced on Instagram that they had a son and called it the greatest joy of their lives.
Source:The Patriot
January 07, 2026 16:57 UTC
Political parties exploit the establishment to come to power, Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman
Attock: Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Ameer Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has said that political parties are exploiting the establishment to come to power, while the constitution clearly defines the boundaries of institutions. Addressing a public meeting in Attock, Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Ameer Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman said that the goals of independence have not been achieved since the establishment of Pakistan, the bureaucracy is the guardian of the British system and the civil and military establishment is running the system given by the British. He said that the bureaucracy considers itself the master, not the servant of the people, and political parties exploit the establishment to come to power. The Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer said that there is a need to change the system, not the face, in the country, the boundaries of institutions are clearly defined in the constitution. Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman said that they will also start a new organized movement against the IP mafia.
Source:The Patriot
January 07, 2026 14:42 UTC
Journalist Naeem Hanif has publicly apologized for his controversial statements against actress Saba Qamar.
Journalist Naeem Hanif has publicly apologized for his controversial statements against actress Saba Qamar. The apology came after Saba Qamar sent him a legal notice of Rs 100 million in damages, claiming that he had made insulting and defamatory allegations about her character. View this post on InstagramSpeaking about the controversy, Naeem Hanif admitted in a podcast that his claims were false. He said that the statements made about Saba Qamar were not based on facts and he sincerely apologizes for them. As soon as these statements came to light, there was a strong reaction in social media and the showbiz industry.
Source:The Patriot
January 07, 2026 14:42 UTC
First T20: Pakistan wins toss, elects to field against Sri Lanka
The first match of the three-match T20 series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka has begun, where Pakistan won the toss and decided to field. Pakistani team captain Salman Ali Agha invited the hosts Sri Lanka to bat first after winning the toss. Pakistan’s final XI has also been announced in the match, in which all-rounder Shadab Khan has returned, who has become a part of the T20 team after a long time. Shadab Khan’s inclusion is expected to bring more balance to the team’s bowling and batting department. The responsibility of the bowling attack has been entrusted to Muhammad Wasim Jr., Salman Mirza and spinner Abrar Ahmed.
Source:The Patriot
January 07, 2026 14:42 UTC
A sea of fans came to catch a glimpse of Kohli.
Cricket icon Virat Kohli was greeted by a sea of fans at Vadodara airport on his arrival. As soon as the great batsman stepped out, the terminal erupted with chants of ‘Kohli Kohli’. However, amidst tight security and selfie attempts, it was difficult for Virat Kohli to reach the team bus, which is a testament to his popularity in India. Virat Kohli has put in a stellar performance in the ODI series against Australia and South Africa before the series against New Zealand. Virat Kohli is playing his first ODI in Vadodara since 2010.
Source:The Patriot
January 07, 2026 14:42 UTC
LHC acquits convict in drug case over weak prosecution evidence
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ordered the acquittal of a convict who had been serving a three-and-a-half-year prison sentence in a case involving the recovery of two kilograms of narcotics. According to the verdict, Jaranwala police registered a case against Ashfaq in 2022 over the recovery of two kilograms of narcotics. In the present case, several contradictions were found in the statements of witnesses, from the arrest of the accused to the handling of the case property. The court observed that narcotics cases require a high standard of evidence to prove allegations, which was lacking in this case. Declaring the nine-year prison sentence null and void, the LHC accepted the appeal and ordered the immediate release of the convict.
Source:The Patriot
January 07, 2026 08:58 UTC
Pak Armed Forces fully capable to counter any misadventure: Asif
Minister for Defense Khawaja Asif on Tuesday said that Pakistan Armed Forces are fully capable to counter any misadventure by enemy country. The world had acknowledged and observed the professional abilities of Pakistan Armed Forces in war with India in May 2025, he said while talking to a private television channel. In reply to a question, he said in case of any aggression by India, Pakistan Armed Forces are fully prepared to reply in a befitting manner. To a question about Afghan Taliban, he said Afghan Taliban and TTP are not trustworthy. To another querry, he said, we are not in favour of imposing ban on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).
Source:The Patriot
January 07, 2026 08:58 UTC
Five killed, 27 injured as bus plunges into ravine near Chakwal
At least five persons were killed and 27 others, including seven women, were wounded when a bus fell into ravine near Chakwal in the wee hours of Wednesday, Dunya News reported. According to details, the accident occurred in Dhok Pathan area where a bus going to Karachi from Rawalpindi fell into a deep gorge while taking a sharp turn, killing five persons on the spot and injuring 27 others. Police and rescue teams reached the spot after getting information and shifted the dead and injured to Tehsil Headquarters (THQ) Hospital, Talagang. According to rescue sources, the death toll may rise further as several injured persons were in critical condition
Source:The Patriot
January 07, 2026 08:58 UTC
CM Maryam Nawaz invites DAMA
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has formally invited the globally renowned DAMAC Group to explore investment opportunities in Punjab. Maryam Nawaz Sharif warmly welcomed the delegation, who expressed their appreciation for the gracious reception. A proposal for the pilot tokenisation of commercial assets in Nawaz Sharif IT City was also reviewed. Maryam Nawaz Sharif highlighted that Punjab accounts for 65 per cent of Pakistan’s IT exports and is the country’s largest IT and digital economy. The briefing also highlighted vast tokenisation opportunities in CBD Punjab and RODA, noting that CBD Punjab and Nawaz Sharif IT City are playing a pivotal role in driving provincial economic growth.
Source:The Patriot
January 07, 2026 08:58 UTC
The war against terrorism is the war of the entire nation: SK Niazi
They want to stop the development of CPEC: Ijaz Mahmood, Pakistan’s relations with the US have improved: Johar Saleem, Those who want to have a dialogue have no status: Aamir MughalBy Staff ReporterISLAMABAD: Editor In Chief Pakistan Group of Newspaper and Chairman Roze News SK Niazi while talking in his renowned talk show Sachi Baat, the war against terrorism is the war of the entire nation, DG ISPR’s talk today was very good, such a press conference creates passion in the entire nation, Venezuela is facing a big problem, America has threatened Iran again, Donald Trump is acting very smartly at this time, Pakistan’s relations with the US are going very well, we are proud of our Pakistan Army, our army is the best army in the world. Defense analyst Air Vice Marshal (retd) Ijaz Mahmood said today’s conference of Pakistan Army spokesperson was very important, Pakistan was the most affected by terrorism, we sacrificed thousands of lives, Pakistan defeated India in May, our enemies are not digesting the progress of progress, we are all united, we will only die after ending terrorism, the United Nations should take notice of what happened in Venezuela, no country has the right to attack another country, Pakistan’s position is correct, what happened in Venezuela should not have happened, separatists are worsening the situation in Balochistan, separatists want to create problems for Pakistan, they want to stop the development of CPEC, China’s opponents openly participate in this, they want to harm Pakistan’s economy, we had controlled terrorism in the past, Afghanistan has now become a hub of terrorism, India is using funds for terrorism in Afghanistan, Afghans are using weapons left behind by the US, weapons left by the US in Afghanistan were not deactivated at that time, we need to unite and control terrorism. Former Foreign Secretary Johar Saleem said Venezuela is a very big event, America has done such things before, Venezuela has abundant oil reserves, which are Venezuela’s economy was doing very well, the US attacked Venezuela to get oil, the US has violated international law by attacking Venezuela, the US has shown its technology by attacking Venezuela, America has said it can attack other countries as well, other countries are threatened after the Venezuela incident, America is threatening Iran again, the situation in Venezuela is still under control, Pakistan’s relations with the US have improved, Venezuela’s defense system was not good. Leader of Tehreek-e-Insaf Aamir Mughal said If the President of Venezuela has committed a crime, his country will punish him, America should not have interfered in Venezuela’s affairs, Venezuela is a democratic country, America should not have picked up the Venezuelan president, our mandate was stolen on February 8, PTI founder convicted in false cases, May 9 was imposed on Tehreek-e-Insaf, the public rejected his narrative, these negotiations are a waste of time, those who want to have a dialogue have no status, there will be a wheel jam strike on February 8, no one can stop us from protesting, it is our right.
Source:The Patriot
January 06, 2026 20:02 UTC
Dry winter conditions raise health concerns
The plains are likely to face dry conditions accompanied by fog and reduced visibility, while hilly regions may experience severe cold spells. Cold and dry weather affects daily life in multiple ways, but its impact on human health is of particular concern. Hydration and nutrition also play a crucial role in winter health. Using moisturizers and oils can protect the skin from dryness, while humidifying indoor air can reduce irritation caused by dry conditions. While cold and dry weather is a natural part of the winter season, its effects should not be underestimated.
Source:The Patriot
January 06, 2026 20:02 UTC