President Zardari meets Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan,
Abu Dhabi: President Asif Ali Zardari, accompanied by a high-level delegation, met today with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, during an official visit to the UAE. The leaders discussed ways to further deepen the longstanding and brotherly relations between Pakistan and the UAE. President Zardari highlighted the significance of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s recent visit to Pakistan and expressed appreciation for the UAE’s continued support for strengthening bilateral ties. President Zardari’s visit underscores the enduring friendship and strategic partnership between Pakistan and the UAE. The meeting was attended by First Lady Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari MNA, Chairman People’s Party, Mr Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Federal Minister of Interior and Narcotics Control, Mohsin Naqvi and Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UAE.
Source:The Patriot
January 28, 2026 07:55 UTC
'Wazir 1' fetches Rs
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa auctions personalised vehicle number plates in Peshawar as ‘Wazir 1’ sells for Rs150 million, ‘Afridi 1’ fetches Rs140.5 million, and ‘Khan 1’ crosses Rs111 million. Officials confirmed that multiple plates were sold for amounts running into millions, highlighting growing demand for exclusive vehicle registrations. According to officials, the highest bid so far was recorded for the number plate ‘Wazir 1’, which was sold for Rs150 million, making it the most expensive plate auctioned during the event. The third-highest bid was placed on ‘Khan 1’, a number plate bearing resemblance to the name of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan. Additional sales included ‘Durrani 1’ for Rs16.6 million, ‘Malakand 1’ for Rs12.5 million, and ‘Swabi 1’ for Rs12 million.
Source:The Patriot
January 28, 2026 07:55 UTC
LHC hears petition to ban social sedia for children under 16
LAHORE – The Lahore High Court heard a petition seeking a ban on social media use for children under 16. The petitioner’s lawyer argued that social media platforms, including TikTok, have adverse effects on children’s mental, moral, and educational development. She emphasized that it is the state’s responsibility to protect children’s fundamental rights and urged a ban on social media usage for children under sixteen. Chief Justice Aalia Neelum described the matter as sensitive and instructed all parties to submit detailed responses by February 10. She noted that the issue should also be considered at the government policy level, highlighting the broader need for regulation of children’s access to social media.
Source:The Patriot
January 28, 2026 07:55 UTC
PMD forecasts cold and dry weather for most parts of country
ISLAMABAD : The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted cold and dry weather for most parts of country during next 24 hours, while very cold conditions will continue in hilly areas. In Islamabad, cold and dry weather is expected to persist. Punjab will experience cold and dry weather, while Murree, Galiyat and adjoining areas are likely to remain very cold. In Balochistan, cold and dry weather is forecast in most parts, with very cold conditions in northern districts. Kashmir will remain very cold and dry, while Gilgit-Baltistan is likely to experience very cold weather with partly cloudy skies.
Source:The Patriot
January 28, 2026 07:55 UTC
Tirah Valley operation inevitable due
ISLAMABAD : Adviser to Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah on Tuesday said that operation in Tirah Valley in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is inevitable due to presence of terrorists. Speaking on Dunya News programme “Dunya Meher Bokhari Kay Sath”, Rana Sanaullah said that an operation could take place in Tirah Valley at any time. Rana Sanaullah claimed that there is a very large drug industry in Tirah Valley. He informed that cannabis is cultivated on 12,000 acres of land in Tirah Valley and added that terrorists also earn money from narcotics. He said the presence of terrorists in Tirah Valley makes an operation unavoidable.
Source:The Patriot
January 28, 2026 07:55 UTC
The stock market is setting records every day: SK Niazi
We need to get rid of the IMF as soon as possible: Kamran Arshad, We are not involved in all the decisions being made in the cabinet: 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 court has given its verdict on supertax today, Government’s focus on investment, Pakistan’s economic situation is not good, The stock market is setting records every day, Business is not coming to the country, people are going out, The government is not listening to the PPP, There is political stability in the country, Government is not talking about business, The situation in Karachi is not getting better, How will the PPP improve the situation in the entire country? Chairman APTMA Kamran Arshad said business community is disappointed with the government, Pakistan is the fifth largest country, Industries and businesses are closing down in the country, exports in the country have decreased significantly, government should contact people to solve problems, the country’s growth situation is not good, the government is increasing taxes every day, they have to accept the IMF’s words even if they don’t want to, If we don’t stand on our own feet, the next IMF program will be tough, may the government save the industry, we need to get rid of the IMF as soon as possible, we are not accepting subsidies from anyone, subsidy should be given on electricity tariff, no business people are coming to the country, news of businesses coming to the country is based on lies, the country’s exports are deteriorating day by day, poverty is increasing in the country, the government should rectify the current situation, If the situation continues like this, the government will face more tough times in the coming days, the government should formulate a short-term policy, If the government gives a policy, the farmer can expel the government from the IMF, The government should move forward to save the industry, If the government maintains this attitude, it will have to take more loans, the government should provide employment opportunities to the people, Mirza Ikhtiar Baig has also submitted a report on the sugar mill, which is a good thing. Leader of Pakistan People’s Party Mirza Ikhtiar Baig said In the coming time, the situation will improve, we can reduce the policy rate further, Government could have reduced inflation further, power tariff has not been reduced, that is why there is an energy problem, the taxes of superpowers add up to sixty percent, I haven’t seen many taxes like this, the government has imposed a lot of taxes, the government should reduce electricity tariffs, otherwise the industry will be destroyed, we are not involved in all the decisions being made in the cabinet, PPP is an ally of PML-N, 150 industries have closed in Faisalabad, businesses are closing due to high taxes: the government has been asked to correct its mistakes several times, If the government does not listen to us, it will have to answer for it, the country’s debts are increasing, these loans are being taken to eradicate poverty, but they are increasing, more loans are being taken to pay off these loans, we can increase exports by twofold, our relations with Bangladesh have improved, Orders have come from Bangladesh, but we are not able to export there either, the government has allocated 60 billion rupees for the Udan program, they are still working in the air, they have taken money from eighteen banks on interest, they want to solve the problem with loans everywhere, but such a system will not work, Inflation was low, monetary policy should have been eased, there is no policy in the country, first they installed solar power, now they are shutting it down, government’s ineffective policies are deadly poison, stock market has started to improve, Industries are not being established at all in the country, we help the government pass bills, PPP is acting honestly with the government, I had also submitted a report to the government on sugar, PPP does not want chaos in the country, we are not separating from the government to avoid chaos in the country, we also ask PTI people to postpone the protest, protests do not solve problems, Pakistan’s cotton production used to be good, now cotton production has also decreased a lot, Bilawal Bhutto is a young politician, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has done good diplomacy recently, the situation in Karachi is improving, Bilawal Bhutto will solve the country’s problems whenever he gets the chance.
Source:The Patriot
January 27, 2026 23:55 UTC
Still Not “Dangerous” Enough, Skipper?
Remove me, he said, and I will become more “dangerous.” The question now is simple. Have those ambitions been fulfilled, or is the urge to become even more dangerous still alive? That moment marked the beginning of PTI’s so called dangerous phase. Instead, Pakistan today stands more confident and effective globally than before. Have the promises of becoming dangerous been fulfilled, or is there still a desire to go even further?
Source:The Patriot
January 27, 2026 23:55 UTC
One Window, many opportunities
This approach not only saves time but also builds confidence, something Pakistan Railways has desperately needed to restore. In the past, dealing with public sector organizations often meant endless delays, unclear procedures, and little accountability. A strong and efficient railway freight system reduces transportation costs, eases pressure on highways, and supports industrial growth. In reaffirming the government’s commitment to transforming Pakistan Railways into a progressive, investor-friendly, and financially sustainable organization, Minister Abbasi has set an ambitious agenda. The Business Facilitation Centre is a welcome first step.
Source:The Patriot
January 27, 2026 23:55 UTC
National Essay Writing Competition 2025
The Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye, in collaboration with the National Book Foundation (NBF) of Pakistan and the Yunus Emre Turkish Cultural Center, successfully organized the Prize Distribution Ceremony of the National Essay Writing Competition 2025, aimed at university students across Pakistan. The ceremony was attended by Her Excellency Wajiha Qamar, Minister of State for Federal Education and Professional Training, H.E. The Minister highlighted the role of youth and writing in shaping narratives and strengthening international relationships. Reaffirming the Government of Pakistan’s commitment to international academic collaboration, the Minister stressed that education remains the strongest bridge between societies. She encouraged students to continue reading, writing, learning foreign languages—particularly Turkish—and exploring global cultures with confidence.
Source:The Patriot
January 27, 2026 15:57 UTC
The establishment spread chaos in Karachi and it should end it, Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman
Karachi: Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has said that the establishment has spread corruption in Karachi and it should end it, enough is enough, the establishment should now end Project People’s Party and Project Bilawal. While holding a press conference at the central office of Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi, Idara Noor Haq, Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman said that after the Gul Plaza incident, the people of Karachi are getting disappointed with the system, there is intense anger and grief in Karachi, people are understanding that there is no heir to this city, Karachi is not being left habitable and livable. The Amir of Jamaat-e-Islami said that we reject the Board of Peace and condemn the Prime Minister’s move to praise Trump. Trump gave weapons to Netanyahu to kill Palestinian children and said that Netanyahu made the best use of these weapons. We are followers of Quaid-e-Azam, we support what Quaid-e-Azam said about Israel.
Source:The Patriot
January 27, 2026 15:57 UTC
Shahzad Roy raises questions about the education system in his new song
Pakistani singer and social activist Shehzad Rai has released a new song on the occasion of World Education Day, taking a dig at the country’s education system and the increasing pressure on children. Shehzad Rai, along with students from schools run by his organization Zindagi Trust, released the song, titled ‘Layt Ho Gaye’. Through a combination of humor and story, the song highlights the pressure that children face even before they go to school. Shahzad Roy presents this contradiction as a sign of emotional stress, where scolding is heard in different languages but is rarely understood. At the end of the video, Shahzad Roy gives a clear message that families should view education as a process of growth and learning, rather than competition.
Source:The Patriot
January 27, 2026 15:57 UTC
condition for Hamas to surrender; US and Israel sit down together
Hamas has set a new condition for the mediators to disarm in the second phase of the ceasefire agreement. The international news agency Reuters has claimed that Hamas has sent a letter to its civil servants in the Gaza government. However, Israel has strongly rejected any role for Hamas in the future of Gaza. In the first phase of this agreement, Hamas returned all the living Israeli hostages, while the bodies of the dead hostages were also handed over to Israel. It should be noted that Hamas still has practical control over about half of the territory of Gaza and Hamas wants its civil servants and officials to join the new administration.
Source:The Patriot
January 27, 2026 15:57 UTC
PSL: Registration of foreign players begins
Registration of foreign players for the 11th edition of PSL has begun. According to a message on the social media account of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), the registration of foreign players will continue until the 3rd of next month. The 11th season of PSL will start from March 26, in which two new teams Hyderabad and Sialkot will also participate. For the first time in the history of PSL, instead of drafting players, there will be an auction, the date of which has been set for February 11.
Source:The Patriot
January 27, 2026 15:57 UTC
Heavy snowfall paralyzes life
Light snowfall is continuing again in Chitral city and its suburbs, this is the second phase after snowfall in Chitral four days ago. Snowfall has continued in Lowari Tunnel Area, Kalash Valleys, Madak Lisht and Garm Chashma since last night, while snowfall is taking place in Shandur, Laspur and Yarkhun in Upper Chitral. Rain continues in the urban areas of Lower Dir and heavy snowfall continues in the upper areas. Due to snowfall, electricity poles fell in different areas of Lower Dir, Upper Dir and Chitral, due to which electricity was cut off in different areas. Due to rain and snowfall in Lower Dir, the life system has been paralyzed and there is no rush in the markets.
Source:The Patriot
January 27, 2026 15:57 UTC
Famous TikToker Alina Aamir's reaction
Famous TikToker Alina Amir reacted to her embarrassing leaked video and called it a deepfake video and demanded action from the Punjab Chief Minister. A deepfake video of Alina Amir is going viral on social media, to which TikTok has reacted strongly. Alina Aamir said that CCD is currently doing the best job in Punjab, I request Sohail Zafar Chhatta Sahib to take this matter seriously and those who make AI videos of girls should be severely punished. View this post on InstagramThe TikToker further said that Alhamdulillah, my family is educated and they trust me completely and I will never break their trust by doing such a thing. Finally, Alina Aamir announced that I would give a cash prize to whoever provided me with information about the person who made this fake video, while in today’s era, no girl should remain silent but should speak up for herself.
Source:The Patriot
January 27, 2026 15:57 UTC