The province is facing Indian-backed terrorism from the Afghan border, says the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor.
Peshawar: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has pointed out that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police is not getting the necessary weapons and facilities to fight terrorism and said that our province is now facing Indian-backed terrorism from the Afghan border. According to a statement issued by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor’s Office, the participants of the 18th National Workshop Balochistan visited the Governor House Peshawar. Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi welcomed the participants of the workshop on their arrival at the Governor House Peshawar and extended New Year greetings. He said that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police is a brave and highly professional force, unfortunately the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police has not received the weapons and facilities required to combat terrorism, our province is now facing Indian-backed terrorism from the Afghan border. He said that the province is not getting any benefit from the production of oil, gas and electricity in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Source:The Patriot
January 01, 2026 17:14 UTC
Meta bought the famous AI company
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has acquired artificial intelligence startup Manus. The move is a sign of the company’s drive to expand its AI capabilities across all of Meta’s platforms. Although the company is in financial trouble, the deal was reportedly worth more than $2 billion, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. The company offers paid subscriptions that users can use for a variety of tasks, including research and coding. In a statement, Meta said Manus is serving millions of users globally every day.
Source:The Patriot
January 01, 2026 14:54 UTC
The value of total foreign exchange reserves has exceeded $21 billion.
The State Bank of Pakistan has released foreign exchange data. The statement issued by the State Bank of Pakistan includes data up to December 26, according to which the value of the country’s total reserves has reached $21.122 billion.
Source:The Patriot
January 01, 2026 14:54 UTC
Our tragedy is that we send police along to administer polio drops, Mustafa Kamal
Mustafa Kamal has said that the increasing trend of thalassemia in Pakistan is worrying. According to details, Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal, while addressing a ceremony at a private thalassemia care center, said that due to the negligence of the government and the nation, children with thalassemia are being born. He said that we should get the boy tested before marriage in any case. Should we give polio drops at gunpoint and also get the test done at gunpoint? He further said that our tragedy is that we send the police along to administer polio drops.
Source:The Patriot
January 01, 2026 14:54 UTC
BJP leader calls Shah Rukh Khan a 'traitor'
Controversial and extremist leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Sangeet Som, has used strong language against Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan, calling him a ‘traitor’. This statement came after Shah Rukh Khan’s IPL team, Kolkata Knight Riders, added Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman to its team. Addressing a public meeting in Meerut, former member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Sangeet Som said that Shah Rukh Khan has betrayed the country by buying a Bangladeshi player. Sangeet Som alleged that Shah Rukh Khan bought Mustafizur Rahman for about Rs 9 crore during the IPL 2026 auction, which he said is unacceptable. Addressing Shah Rukh Khan, the BJP leader said that the position and wealth he has achieved is thanks to this country, but despite this, he is taking steps that he calls tantamount to treason against the country.
Source:The Patriot
January 01, 2026 14:54 UTC
IHC schedules hearing for
The Islamabad High Court has set January 21 for the hearing of the case regarding the suspension of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s X (formerly Twitter)account. Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir issued the written order following the last hearing, directing all parties involved in the case to submit their responses. The court noted that the Adiala Jail authorities had already submitted their response and instructed the other parties to submit theirs as well. The court has now scheduled the case for a hearing on January 21, with a focus on addressing the matter and reviewing the responses.
Source:The Patriot
January 01, 2026 08:43 UTC
Fireworks displayed as Pakistan
Like other parts of the world, Pakistan also celebrated the beginning of the New Year by setting off fireworks. A magnificent display of fireworks was held in various cities including Lahore, Islamabad, and Karachi. Fireworks were displayed at Governor House Karachi, Bagh Ibn Qasim, and Port Grand. A musical programme was held on New Year’s Eve in Bagh Ibn Qasim, Karachi. There were performances by famous singers, young people were excited, fireworks were also displayed, and magnificent fireworks were also displayed in Islamabad.
Source:The Patriot
January 01, 2026 08:43 UTC
Rain, snowfall in various parts of country increase intensity of cold
Light to heavy rain and snowfall on mountains on Wednesday across the country increased the intensity of cold as mercury dipped considerably, Dunya News reported. Following snowfall in various parts of the country, large numbers of people have headed toward tourist destinations, while rain has further intensified the cold. Rain in Abbottabad and its surrounding areas, as well as in Mirpur city and nearby regions, intensified the cold, while Islamabad also received heavy rainfall. The weather also changed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where the cold intensified after rainfall in Peshawar. Similarly, rain and snowfall began in various districts of Balochistan.
Source:The Patriot
January 01, 2026 08:24 UTC
Yasmin Rashid to challenge election
PTI leader Dr Yasmin Rashid has decided to approach the court against the election tribunal’s decision regarding NA-130. Dr Yasmin Rashid has instructed her lawyer, Rana Mudassar Umar, to immediately challenge the Lahore election tribunal’s decision in court. Lawyer Rana Mudassar Umar confirmed that Yasmin Rashid directed him to take the NA-130 verdict to court without delay to safeguard her legal rights. Yasmin Rashid’s lawyer stated that the election tribunal failed to properly assess the facts of the case and dismissed Dr Yasmin Rashid’s election petition on technical grounds. It is worth noting that the Lahore election tribunal had earlier declared Dr Yasmin Rashid’s election petition against Nawaz Sharif as non-maintainable.
Source:The Patriot
January 01, 2026 08:24 UTC
UN chief condemns Israeli law
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres condemned on Wednesday a move by Israel to ban electricity or water to facilities owned by the UN Palestinian refugee agency, a UN spokesperson said. The spokesperson said the move would “further impede” the agency’s ability to operate and carry out activities. Property used by UNRWA is inviolable,” Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for the secretary-general, said while adding that UNRWA is an “integral” part of the world body. In 2024, the Israeli parliament passed a law banning the agency from operating in the country and prohibiting officials from having contact with the agency. The agency provides education, health and aid to millions of Palestinians in Gaza, the West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria.
Source:The Patriot
January 01, 2026 08:24 UTC
LHC receives first petition of 2026 regardin
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday received first petition of 2026 demanding free and uninterrupted medicine supply in public hospitalsThe petition requested the court to ensure that all essential medicines, including life-saving drugs, are available in Punjab’s government hospitals. It highlighted complaints regarding shortages of medicines, forcing patients to buy expensive drugs from private pharmacies. The petition also argued that the unavailability of medicines violates constitutional rights under Articles 9 and 25, despite a hefty government budget. The petitioner urged the court to direct authorities to immediately provide necessary medicines and establish a high-powered committee to monitor medicine stocks and distribution in public hospitals.
Source:The Patriot
January 01, 2026 08:24 UTC
Bilawal Bhutto greets nation on new year, urges unity in 2026
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has extended New Year greetings to the people of Pakistan, expressing hope that 2026 will bring peace, reconciliation, political stability and shared prosperity to the country. In his message, issued by the Media Cell at Bilawal House, Bilawal said the year gone by had presented many challenges, but it also proved the strength, unity and resilience of the Pakistani nation. Highlighting the need for political stability, the PPP chairman said the New Year should be a time for dialogue, reconciliation and healing. He stressed that sustainable economic recovery, development and public welfare were not possible without political harmony and democratic stability. Concluding his message, Bilawal expressed confidence that unity and collective resolve would lead Pakistan towards a peaceful, prosperous and progressive future, and wished the nation a hopeful and successful New Year 2026.
Source:The Nation
January 01, 2026 04:54 UTC
A silent crisis demanding urgent unity
Smog-choked mornings, rising respiratory illnesses and climate extremes are clear reminders that clean air is not a luxury, it is a fundamental right. Addressing air pollution demands collective resolve, coordinated policy action, and responsible behavior from every segment of society. Encouragingly, awareness about air quality is growing, and governments are beginning to respond with structured clean air policies. Clean air requires cooperation between federal and local governments, coordination among departments, and partnerships with the private sector and communities. Data-driven planning, accountability, and sustained political will are essential to ensure that clean air commitments translate into real-world improvements.
Source:The Patriot
December 31, 2025 20:21 UTC
Pakistan gave India the worst defeat: SK Niazi
There is a need to improve the situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; Muhammad Ali Durrani, They are doing everything to save power; Riasat Ali Azad, Next year will be better economically, God willing; 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, Pakistan gave India the worst defeat, this year has been very good for Pakistan, this year, our relations with friendly countries have improved, problems arose for PTI this year, government should take steps for economic development, this year has been very good for Pakistan, the government should form a committee that knows the issues, people are taking money and businesses out of Pakistan, the poor man is yearning for two daily breads, the government should form a committee to work for such measures, 2025 has been a great year for Pakistan. Former President Islamabad High Court Bar Association Riasat Ali Azad says, there is no such thing as law in the country, the state is free. He added that PIA could not run away from them, the government should tell which of its institutions is improving, they legislated and the state was independent. We speak according to the law, the state is free. We took to the streets against the 26th Amendment, they are doing everything to save power, the performance of the current government is absolutely zero, what happened in Karachi should not have happened, it is a great pity, whoever did this did it wrong, I am not a PTI founder lawyer, Parliament is not running well because of them.
Source:The Patriot
December 31, 2025 20:21 UTC