ISLAMABAD:The Federal Government has appointed Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan, a BS-20 officer of the Police Service of Pakistan, as the new Inspector General of Police (IGP) Gilgit-Baltistan. According to a notification issued by the Cabinet Secretariat’s Establishment Division, Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan has been transferred from the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), where he was serving under the Interior and Narcotics Control Division. His posting has been made under Section 10 of the Civil Servants Act, 1973, and takes effect immediately until further orders.

The US space agency NASA has discovered a new planet about 146 light-years from Earth that is very similar to Earth. The planet, named HD137010 b, may be located on the outer edge of its star’s ‘habitable zone’. This means that the planet’s surface temperature (-68°C) cannot exceed -90°F. In comparison, the average surface temperature of Mars is about -85°F (-65°C). The discovery was made during a single ‘transit’ (when the planet passed in front of its star) that occurred during Kepler’s second mission, K2.

The Islamabad High Court has issued notices to the Secretary Interior, FIA, and DG Immigration on the petitions of TikTokers Nadeem Mubarak and Rajab Butt to remove their names from the Passport Control List. The Islamabad High Court heard the petitions of TikTokers Nadeem Mubarak alias Naniwala and Rajab Butt to remove their names from the Passport Control List. The petitioners requested the court to remove their names from the travel ban list. The Islamabad High Court issued notices to the Secretary Interior, FIA, and other parties. The court also issued notices to the DG Passport and Immigration.

Islamabad, , The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), in collaboration with Ipsos, today officially launched Pakistan’s first homegrown survey, the Index of Transparency and Accountability in Pakistan (iTAP), during a launch ceremony held at the FPCCI Capital House, Islamabad, at 11:00 AM. The iTAP initiative was conceived in May 2025 as a strategic effort by FPCCI to develop an indigenous, recurring benchmark for measuring transparency and accountability in Pakistan. The survey aims to provide an objective assessment of public trust in government and institutions. Addressing the audience, Federal Minister congratulated FPCCI for bringing the critical issue of transparency and accountability to forefront of national discourse with rigour and commitment. The Minister highlighted the gap between public perceptions and actual lived experience.

ISLAMABAD: Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Xi Jinping called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and discussed bilateral relations and regional developments. According to a statement issued by the Foreign Office Spokesperson, during the meeting, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Chinese Ambassador Xi Jinping discussed in detail bilateral issues of mutual interest and recent developments in the region. On this occasion, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister reiterated their commitment to further strengthen the ironclad and all-weather strategic partnership between Pakistan and China. The Chinese Ambassador also expressed satisfaction over the continuous progress of bilateral relations with Pakistan and expressed his desire to further expand mutual cooperation. According to the Foreign Office Spokesperson, it was also agreed in the meeting to continue close consultations on regional and global issues.

Ahead of the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), a major development has come to light regarding player retention. According to sources, Peshawar Zalmi has decided to retain its captain Babar Azam while opening batsman Saim Ayub is likely to be released. Sources say that both Babar Azam and Saim Ayub are in Peshawar Zalmi’s platinum category, however, as per PSL rules, each franchise can retain only one player in a category. That is why Peshawar Zalmi has decided to release Saim Ayub in preference to captain Babar Azam.

In Pakistan’s case, this link between economic strength and national security is not theoretical. When economic data becomes the basis for investment decisions and strategic judgments, the absence of a strong domestic measurement tool becomes a strategic vulnerability. This is why the launch of the Index of Transparency and Accountability in Pakistan (iTAP) matters. By reflecting citizen experience through data, iTAP restores an element of balance. Economic stability, institutional trust, and national security all converge at this point.

No one can trust Donald Trump: Aftab Hussain, India is not digesting the development of Balochistan: Mian Khan Bugti, we have to leave our egos and go out to save the country, Osama HamzaBy Staff ReporterISLAMABAD: Editor In Chief Pakistan Group of Newspaper and Chairman Roze News SK Niazi while talking in his renowned talk show Sachi Baat, Modi has reduced Indian tariff to 18%, there is immense corruption in Balochistan, PTI founder has ear, nose problems, corruption was at its peak even during the PTI era, every election that is held is rigged, corruption is increasing, not decreasing, business people are leaving the country, the economy in the country is not doing well, Maryam Nawaz is doing an excellent job in Punjab, nothing will come out of PTI’s protests, If they want to release the founder, then he can be released, late Barrister Sultan was a very good man, there was no corruption case against Barrister Sultan. Defense analyst Air Marshal (retd) Aftab Hussain said India was buying oil from Russia, which made America very angry, India has now stopped buying oil from Russia, America is now getting closer to India, the Pakistani government is keeping an eye on this, no one can trust Donald Trump, the US President was with us earlier, now he is leaning towards India. Federal Parliamentary Secretary Energy, Member of National Assembly Mian Khan Bugti said there is no corruption in Balochistan, PPP and PML-N are allied parties and are working together, corruption was at its peak in 2018, I agree that there was corruption earlier, but not now, work is now underway on education in Balochistan, development work is underway in Balochistan, corruption has reduced a lot after 2024, Balochistan and Pakistani people are one, health situation in Balochistan has improved, India and Afghanistan are our enemies, India and Afghanistan are carrying out terrorism in Balochistan, Chief Minister Balochistan is doing a great job, Mir Sarfaraz Bugti goes to the people and listens to them, India is worsening the situation in Balochistan, India is not digesting the development of Balochistan, the Prime Minister has repeatedly invited PTI for talks, Sohail Afridi met the Prime Minister, it is a good move, PTI founder Mian Khan Bugti is on trial, PTI founder should be released by the courts, America knows that Field Marshals are not going to back down, Pakistan gave worst defeat to India, differences continue to arise in politics, we are not enemies of each other, India is involved in terrorism in Balochistan, whoever shelters terrorists is also involved in it, PPP and PML-N affairs are going well, we want PTI people to fix their issues too, meetings are being held with their founder, his meetings with the founder are not for the betterment of the country, his meetings with the founder are for holding rallies and processions. Member of National Assembly PTI Osama Hamza said the people of Balochistan are not afraid, Founder PTI has made Mahmood Achakzai the opposition leader, meetings should be held with PTI founder, PTI founder is steadfast, not one to panic, we have to learn from the past and move forward, the scourge of corruption must be eradicated, Pakistan will remain till the Day of Judgment, they don’t listen to people’s opinions, they just change their faces, today, the poor man is yearning for two daily breads, corruption is common in Balochistan, we have to leave our egos and go out to save the country, Pakistan is a nuclear power and Balochistan also has a role in it, the solution to all problems lies in negotiations, those who do not want talks are not well-wishers of Pakistan, they have put in jail whoever wants to negotiate, they are not meeting the founder because they are afraid, US fleet is moving towards Iran, billions of rupees were spent on the 26th Amendment, move forward for the sake of Pakistan, there are differences in homes too, but problems should be resolved by sitting down, all institutions must be on the same page, terrorism is on the rise in Balochistan, such incidents are extremely shameful, the situation in the country is not good and they are celebrating Basant.

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that talks with Iran were ongoing amid high tensions. “We have ships heading to Iran right now, big ones … and we have talks going on with Iran,” Trump told reporters at the White House. Earlier, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian ordered the start of nuclear talks with the United States, the news agency Fars reported. While piling pressure on Iran, Trump has maintained he is hopeful of making a deal and Tehran has also insisted it wants diplomacy while vowing an unbridled response to any aggression. “President Pezeshkian has ordered the initiation of nuclear negotiations with the United States,” the agency reported, citing an unnamed government source.

LAHORE – The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has submitted a 27-point plan to the Lahore High Court to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply and safety measures during the Basant festival. According to LESCO’s report, a Central Control and Command Center will be established at the LESCO headquarters to address electricity-related complaints. In addition, a control room will be set up at the Commissioner’s Office to ensure coordination with the provincial government. The report further stated that a dedicated control room will be established at the Data Darbar Division to ensure continuous power supply in the Lahore Walled City. Liberty Chowk, Jail Road, Canal Road, Mall Road, and Main Boulevard Gulberg have been adorned, presenting a colorful and festive view for residents and visitors alike.

Shab-e-Barat will be observed across Pakistan tonight with deep devotion and respect, as Muslims engage in special prayers and religious activities. Mosques and homes will host special night-long worship, where people will offer Nawafil prayers, recite the Holy Quran, and engage in supplications. Religious scholars say Shab-e-Barat is a night filled with immense blessings and divine mercy. Scholars explain that while Allah Almighty’s mercy continuously descends upon His servants, certain moments are granted special significance, and Shab-e-Barat is among them. Chairman of the Council of Islamic Ideology, Allama Raghib Naeemi, said that Shab-e-Barat is also known as Lailat-ul-Mubarakah (the Blessed Night).

RAWALPINDI – Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan Arab Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar called on Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, NI (M), HJ, at Air Headquarters on Monday. The Air Chief highlighted the strong religious and historical ties between Pakistan and Libya, Pakistan Air Force’s operational readiness, modernization, multi-domain capability development, and emphasis on indigenization, innovation, and human resource development. He reaffirmed PAF’s commitment to further enhance professional cooperation with the Libyan Air Force. The delegation was briefed on PAF’s indigenization initiatives under the National Aerospace Science & Technology Park. Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar highly appreciated PAF’s professionalism and expressed keen interest in expanding cooperation through joint training, exercises, and professional exchanges.

ISLAMABAD: Leader of the Opposition Mahmood Khan Achakzai has written a letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in which he raised the issue of the health of the founding chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Imran Khan. In the letter, he has demanded a complete medical examination of Imran Khan, who is imprisoned in Adiala Jail, by personal doctors and has expressed serious concern over the absence of Imran Khan’s family and personal doctors during his medical examination. The Leader of the Opposition has demanded immediate personal intervention from the Prime Minister, saying that Imran Khan’s health is a matter of basic human rights, Imran Khan should be examined by doctors from Shaukat Khanum and Shifa Hospital. In the letter, Mahmood Khan Achakzai has suggested the names of personal doctors, which include the names of Dr. Muhammad Asim Yousaf, Dr. Professor Mazhar Ishaq and Dr.

Indian media is pressuring the ICC to punish Pakistan after the announcement of boycotting the match against India. Former International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Ehsan Mani says that Pakistan cannot be punished for boycotting the group match against India, as this decision has been taken under government instructions and its scope is outside the disciplinary powers of the ICC. Pakistan has announced that the national team will not take the field against India in the high-profile match to be held in Colombo on February 15. Former PCB chairman Ehsan Mani said in this regard that if Pakistan is following government orders, then sanctions cannot be imposed on it. It should be noted that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has not yet written an official letter to the ICC regarding the boycott of the match.

Singer Rabi Pirzada was harassed in Defence, on whose complaint the police have taken immediate action. Police have taken immediate action on the incident of harassment of Rabi Pirzada in the posh area of ​​Defence and have arrested the accused. According to the Defence C police, a case has been registered on the singer’s complaint and an investigation has been initiated. Police officials say that the incident took place yesterday in Defence Phase 7 where a person riding in a car harassed Rabi Pirzada and her driver. As soon as the incident was reported, the police took action and detained the accused.