Islamabad: Pakistan-US relations are currently at their strongest in history, as a result of which billions of dollars of investment are expected in the country soon. According to a media report, Andy Hales, Minister Counselor for Public Diplomacy at the US Embassy, ​​has said that Pakistan-US relations are currently at their best in history. He said that the relations between Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif are very strong and pleasant. President Donald Trump has made positive statements about Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on several occasions. The current situation is a reflection of the strong relations between Pakistan and the United States.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry condemns the meddlesome and deceptive remarks of the US officials regarding Iran’s internal developments, describing them as a clear indication of the continuation of Washington’s hostility toward the great nation of Iran. Such stances are adopted not out of concern for the Iranian people, but in line with the policy of maximum pressure, threats, and interference in Iran’s internal affairs, with the aim of inciting violence and terrorism and creating unrest and insecurity in Iran. In accordance with the principles enshrined in Iran’s Constitution, the Islamic Republic recognizes peaceful protests and spares no effort to address the legitimate demands of the people within the framework of the law. In this regard, the Foreign Ministry stresses the importance of adopting the necessary measures to reduce economic difficulties and underscores that a large part of these problems stems from the all-out economic and financial war waged by the US against the Iranian nation through illegal and unjust sanctions. The Foreign Ministry also stresses the need for the international community to pay serious attention to the illegal and inhumane nature of the US’s unilateral coercive measures and economic sanctions against the Iranian nation, and underscores that these sanctions directly target the human rights, livelihoods, and daily lives of Iranians and constitute a clear instance of a crime against humanity.

Chairman, Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority and Minister of State, Bilal Bin Saqib, met Amira Hussain Sajwani, Co-Managing Director of DAMAC Group and CEO of PRYPCO, along with her delegation, at the Prime Minister’s Office. The meeting was also attended by H.E. Salem Mohammad Alzaabi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Pakistan. Discussions focused on advancing Pakistan’s national real-world asset tokenisation strategy, including regulated tokenisation of real estate and other assets to unlock investment and strengthen market transparency.

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Former Federal Minister Fawad Chaudhry on Friday urged Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) president and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif to play a role in resolving political turmoil in the country. On the other hand, the anti-terrorism court (ATC) has extended the interim bail of Fawad Chaudhry until February 13. Fawad Chaudhry appeared in court with his lawyers, and the court requested the prosecution to submit the case records. The court had previously approved interim bail for the former Federal Minister, Fawad Chaudhry, until today. Fawad Chaudhry is facing cases involving the burning of a vehicle at Jinnah House Chowk and the arson at Sherpao Bridge.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has announced plans to hold what he called the largest rally in Karachi’s history during his upcoming three-day visit to Sindh. He stated that the rally will take place on Sunday at 4:30 PM at Mazar-e-Quaid, emphasizing its significance as a historic gathering for the city. During his visit, Afridi is also scheduled to meet various political and social personalities in Karachi. The rally and the KP chief minister’s visit are expected to attract widespread attention, with political observers closely monitoring developments in Karachi ahead of the event. This marks another significant engagement by Afridi in Sindh to mobilize PTI supporters and strengthen the party’s presence in urban Sindh ahead of upcoming political activities

The visa sections of three Bangladesh missions in India have been temporarily closed due to security concerns, Foreign Affairs Adviser Touhid Hossain announced on Friday. Addressing reporters at the foreign ministry, Touhid Hossain said, “I have instructed our three missions to keep their visa sections closed for the time being. It’s a security issue.” He did not specify which missions were affected, but diplomatic sources confirmed that the closures involve the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi, the Deputy High Commission in Kolkata, and the Assistant High Commission in Agartala. Visa sections at the Bangladesh missions in Chennai and Mumbai remain operational, sources added. The move comes after a series of protests near Bangladesh missions in India over the past few weeks.

Heavy fog in plain areas of Punjab, Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on night between Thursday and Friday forced closure of several motorway sections after visibility dropped, Dunya News reported. According to the Motorway Police spokesperson, Motorway M1 from Swabi to Burhan, Motorway M2 from Islamabad to Lilla, Motorway M4 from Shershah to Shamkot, Motorway M5 from Shershah to Rohri and Motorway M14 from Fateh Jang to Kot Bailian have been closed for all kind of traffic. Due to dense fog, visibility on the Indus Highway from Sehwan to Larkana has dropped to 15 metres at various locations. The Motorway Police has defined safe travel timings between 10:00am and 6:00pm, when visibility is relatively better. Motorway Police said that monitoring teams are deployed on major routes to ensure safety and manage traffic flow as weather conditions evolve.

US President Donald Trump has said that he has the authority to carry out military action against all countries of the world, and that his “own morals” are the only limit that can restrain him. “I do not recognise any international law.”In an interview to The New York Times, President Trump made it clear that his decisions are not constrained by international laws. President Trump said that at times it may seem necessary to follow international law, but its application depends on how that law is defined. President Trump said that what action China takes regarding Taiwan depends on the Chinese president. He said he would not be pleased with any Chinese action against Taiwan, while also expressing hope that China will not take action against Taiwan.

Minister for Defense Khawaja Asif on Thursday urged the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to change it’s an attitude for initiating dialogue with government. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government should also extend full support to security institutions for fighting war on terror, he said while talking to a private television channel. He said, we are facing terrorism in the provincial parts due to weak policies of PTI’s last regime. PTI leaders should accept the mistakes made in the past, he stated. In reply to a question about talks with Afghan, he said Pakistan needs a written document from Afghan authorities so that terrorism issues facing our country could be addressed properly.

Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhary, while terming dialogue another name for democracy, said on Thursday that the government is ready to hold talks with the opposition on all matters. Tariq Fazal Chaudhary said that the Prime Minister has invited the opposition for negotiations for five times. He pointed out that there appear to be conflicting views within PTI regarding talks with the government. Tariq Fazal Chaudhary said the opposition could also use the office of the Speaker of the National Assembly to initiate dialogue with the government. He said that the opposition should play its role in the Parliament adding that the Prime Minister wants a model of good governance in the country.

This sweeping decision followed a government-wide review of every international organization, treaty, and convention in which the United States holds membership or provides financial support. Immediately upon returning to office, President Trump renewed the U.S. withdrawal from the World Health Organization and the Paris Climate Agreement. If the United States were to assert control over Greenland, NATO would not collapse under external attack; it would die of internal contradiction. With the United Nations weakened and multilateral forums abandoned, disputes that once might have been mediated now drift toward unilateral force. The choice before the world is stark: rebuild collective order—or prepare for an era in which power alone decides, and the world order is not merely weakened, but buried.

RIYADH: Twenty nations have reaffirmed Somalia’s sovereignty and denounced the recent visit of Israel’s foreign minister to Somaliland, a separatist-seeking region of the country, according to a joint statement issued early on Friday. The nations dismissed Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as an independent state, reaffirmed Somalia’s territorial integrity, and urged Israel to revoke its decision immediately. The nations condemned Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar’s visit to Somaliland on Tuesday, days after Israel became the only country to formally recognize the breakaway region of Somalia. Saar said Somaliland’s ​president, Abdirahman ‌Mohamed Abdullahi, had ⁠accepted an invitation from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to visit Israel. Somaliland has denied recognition allows for Israel to establish military bases there ‌or for the resettlement of Palestinians from Gaza.

With elections only six months away, AJK Prime Minister Faisal Mumtaz Rathore ruled out any alliance with PML-NThe Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) would form the next government in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), said AJK Prime Minister Faisal Mumtaz Rathore on Thursday. After Sindh, PPP was the strongest political force in AJK, Rathore said while talking to the media at an event in Karachi. With elections only six months away in the liberated territory, Rathore ruled out any alliance with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). Regarding the PTI, he said it has lost its relevance in AJK. Rathore proposed the establishment of a Kashmir House in Karachi, stating that discussions would be held with the Sindh government for land allocation.

The ministry prepared the report as part of an action plan of the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Assessment. The body was set up after Gulf nations complained about the lack of coordination among various entities of Pakistan, which was blocking investment inflows. This can weaken efficiency, blur the distinction between facilitation and discretion, and constrain the credibility of investment governance mechanisms, it said. The IMF's governance report also highlighted the issues arising out of the parallel existence of the Board of Investment and the SIFC. "While the SIFC was established to accelerate investment and privatisation efforts, the Board of Investment continues to exist," stated the IMF's report released six weeks ago.