Pakistan beat Zimbabwe to clinch Under-19 tri-nation series title
The Pakistan Under-19 team added another title to its growing list of achievements on Tuesday, defeating hosts Zimbabwe by nine wickets in the final of the Under-19 tri-nation ODI series. Batting first after Pakistan opted to field, Zimbabwe Under-19 were bowled out for 158 in 44.4 overs. The hosts suffered an early collapse as Pakistan pacer Umar Zaib dismantled the top order, reducing Zimbabwe to five wickets for just 15 runs. For Pakistan, Umar Zaib claimed four wickets, Abdul Subhan took two, while Muhammad Siyam, Daniyal Ali Khan and Ahmed Hussain picked up one wicket each. The emphatic victory capped a successful tour for Pakistan, who recently won the Under-19 Asia Cup, underlining their dominance at the youth level.
Source:The Nation
January 06, 2026 18:52 UTC
Major development in the case of Rajab Butt and Nadeem Mubarak for promoting a gambling app Archives
TikTokers Rajab Butt and Nadeem Mubarak got relief from the court in the case of promoting a gambling app. According to the details, Additional Sessions Judge Mansoor Ahmed Qureshi heard the interim bail applications of Rajab Butt and Nadeem Mubarak in the Sessions Court Lahore. Rajab Butt and Nadeem Mubarak were presented in the court […]
Source:The Patriot
January 06, 2026 17:01 UTC
Panic without a mobile phone? UAE doctors warn of growing trend of nomophobia
Medical experts call this condition ‘nomophobia’, that is, the irrational fear or anxiety of being without a mobile phone. According to a study published in the International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 94% of mobile users in the United States suffer from nomophobia to some extent. According to doctors, nomophobia is often not recognized by people themselves, but rather manifests itself in the form of silent symptoms. Complaints such as sleep disturbances, irritability, anxiety, lack of concentration and mental stress become common when the phone is not in hand. Various studies conducted on students and young people in the UAE also show that excessive use of mobile phones is linked to poor sleep and mental stress.
Source:The Patriot
January 06, 2026 17:01 UTC
Statement of Iranian ambassador to Pakistan on the allegations
Once again, the propaganda machinery of the despicable enemy has been activated, spreading fake and fabricated news and making absurd claims regarding the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran. While firmly and categorically rejecting these false and ridiculous allegations, I underscore that such disinformation campaigns are a desperate attempt by the enemy to compensate for its failures, failures it could not conceal after what it did not achieve during the 12-day war on the battlefield against the brave Iranian soldiers and commanders. Iranian soldiers and commanders stood courageously on the sacred soil of their beloved homeland. The wise, courageous, and steadfast Leader of Iran is the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, standing shoulder to shoulder with the resilient people and the vigilant security forces of the nation. Such professional responsibility is essential to preserving the credibility and distinguished standing of Pakistani journalism and media.
Source:The Patriot
January 06, 2026 17:01 UTC
Which smartphone had a blast starting the new year? Find out
The year 2026 has started with technology company Xiaomi dethroning Samsung from the top spot in the list of top trending smartphones. The following is the list of trending devices for the first week of the new year:The Xiaomi 17 Ultra 5G (new entry) is at the first position in the released list, followed by Samsung Galaxy A56 in second and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra in third place.
Source:The Patriot
January 06, 2026 17:01 UTC
6 big films with a budget of crores that will be released in 2026
According to Indian media, six films will be released this year, on which a total budget of about 2,800 crore Indian rupees has been spent. It is being told that 900 crore rupees have been spent on the first part alone, while the budget of the entire series is about 4,000 crore rupees. In second place is Bollywood’s King Shah Rukh Khan’s film ‘King’, which has a budget of about Rs 300 crore. This film will be released on March 19 this year and about Rs 250 crore has been spent on it. According to the report, the budget of both the films is around Rs 200 crore.
Source:The Patriot
January 06, 2026 14:43 UTC
India's Operation Sindoor still haunts it: Pak Army spokesperson
Pakistan Army Spokesperson Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry says that the stain of India’s Operation Sindoor is still not going away from its mouth. Briefing media representatives at GHQ, the DG ISPR said that in May last year, there were clashes on the Afghan border in Meerak Haq and in October, the world saw that India’s face was blackened in Meerak Haq, which was very necessary. India gave a lot of impetus to terrorism after Meerak Haq. A favorable political environment is provided for terrorism in Pakhtunkhwa: DG ISPRHe said that India targeted children and women in the so-called Sindoor operation. The stain of India’s Operation Sindoor is still not going away from its mouth.
Source:The Patriot
January 06, 2026 14:43 UTC
Thanks to the centuries of Travis Head and Steve Smith, Australia's position in the Sydney Test has been strengthened.
Thanks to the centuries of Travis Head and Steve Smith, Australia’s position in the Sydney Test has been strengthened. Captain Steve Smith is at the crease with 129 runs and Bev Webster is at the crease with 42 runs. For England, Brydon Carse took 3, Ben Stokes took 2 while Josh Ting and Jacob Bethell took one wicket each. Joe Root scored 160 and Harry Brook scored 84 runs. For Australia, Michael Nasser took 4 wickets, Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland took 2 wickets each, while Cameron Green and Marnus Labuschagne took one wicket each.
Source:The Patriot
January 06, 2026 12:19 UTC
Mir Hamza reaches important milestone in first-class cricket
Left-arm Test fast bowler Mir Hamza has crossed an important milestone in first-class cricket. According to the details, Mir Hamza, who represented Ghani Glass in the President’s Trophy Grade One, has taken 500 wickets in first-class cricket. He achieved this feat by taking a total of 7 wickets (2 in the first innings, 5 in the second innings) in the match played against State Bank. Although Mir Hamza’s team was defeated in this match, he entertained everyone with his brilliant bowling. It should be noted that Mir Hamza has taken 14 wickets in 7 Test matches for Pakistan.
Source:The Patriot
January 06, 2026 12:03 UTC
Major development in the case of Rajab Butt and Nadeem Mubarak for promoting a gambling app
TikTokers Rajab Butt and Nadeem Mubarak got relief from the court in the case of promoting a gambling app. According to the details, Additional Sessions Judge Mansoor Ahmed Qureshi heard the interim bail applications of Rajab Butt and Nadeem Mubarak in the Sessions Court Lahore. Rajab Butt and Nadeem Mubarak were presented in the court under tight security. The court extended the interim bail of Rajab Butt and Nadeem Mubarak until January 26, giving time to the investigation officer to submit the record. The court had kept the bail applications pending and allowed Rajab Butt and Nadeem Mubarak to complete their appearance and leave the courtroom.
Source:The Patriot
January 06, 2026 12:03 UTC
Robber snatches mobile phone, shoots at resistance, escapes, Humayun Ashraf
Pakistani showbiz industry’s leading actor Humayun Ashraf is known for his diverse acting. Recently, Humayun Ashraf participated as a guest in the comedy show Hanasna Mane Hai, where he mentioned a horrific mobile snatching incident. Humayun Ashraf said that a few days before the incident, he had bought a new and expensive mobile when suddenly a snatcher showed a weapon and demanded the mobile. According to Humayun, he resisted, during which firing took place and the snatcher escaped. Humayun Ashraf said that this moment was very difficult, but by the grace of Allah, he remained safe.
Source:The Patriot
January 06, 2026 12:03 UTC
Gold has become more expensive; price increases in global and local markets today
Karachi: Gold became more expensive due to a sharp increase in prices in the global and local markets for the second consecutive day today. The price of gold per ounce increased by $32 in the international bullion market today, Tuesday, after which the new global price reached the level of $4,456 per ounce. On the other hand, in the local bullion markets, the price of 24-carat gold per tola increased by Rs3,200, reaching the new price of Rs467,962, while the price of gold per 10 grams increased by Rs2,743 to Rs401,201.
Source:The Patriot
January 06, 2026 12:03 UTC
Trump Enchained a Nation for a Dying Fuel
Today, it is not merely one man before a New York court, but thirty million Venezuelans whose sovereignty stands on trial. Even U.S. allies expressed discomfort, warning that force without legal mandate shatters the system meant to prevent war. Yet Washington appears determined to prove power through force at a moment when it is losing ground elsewhere. They defend the idea that power must answer to law, and that even the strongest nation cannot declare itself judge, jury, and executioner over global governance. And the nation that fails to adapt becomes the nation left behind.
Source:The Nation
January 06, 2026 11:19 UTC
UN chief Guterres raises concerns about instability i
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres raised concerns on Monday about greater instability in Venezuela after the US capture of President Nicolas Maduro, while the United States said it does not plan to occupy the Latin American country. Russia has been denounced by the United Nations for its 2022 invasion of Ukraine. “The lessons of history offer a stark warning,” said Sun Lei, the charge d’affaires of China’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations. The United States cannot be held accountable by the UN Security Council, which is charged with maintaining international peace and security, for any such violation. The United States wields a veto – along with Russia, China, Britain and France – so it can block any action.
Source:The Patriot
January 06, 2026 09:02 UTC
'Dangerous precedent': Pakistan warn
Pakistan on Monday expressed profound concern over the rapidly evolving situation in Venezuela, warning the United Nations Security Council that unilateral military action undermines international law and risks triggering long-term instability with unpredictable consequences. The meeting was convened following a US military operation launched over the weekend in Caracas, during which American special forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in a night-time raid. The operation took place on Saturday and was followed by President Donald Trump’s announcement that Washington would temporarily govern the oil-rich South American nation until a transition was put in place. Ambassador Jadoon told the Council that such unilateral actions set “dangerous precedents” that erode the foundations of the global legal framework and threaten the doctrine of sovereign immunity. He cautioned that history had repeatedly shown that military interventions often fuel instability, leading to outcomes that remain “unpredictable and uncontrollable” for years.
Source:The Patriot
January 06, 2026 09:02 UTC