Heavy snowfall blankets hilly areas, paralyses life
LAHORE : Heavy snowfall occurred in the upper areas, covering everything in white, making the views in Kailash even more beautiful. Up to five feet of snowfall was recorded in Grace Valley. The road leading to Grace Valley was closed, and land communication was cut off in Leepa Valley due to heavy snowfall. It should be noted that more rain and snowfall have been predicted across the country from today. The mercury has dropped further in the upper areas.
Source:The Patriot
January 26, 2026 08:00 UTC
Winter care: an essential practice for health, wellbeing, and safety
By Sardar Khan NiaziAs the cold winds of winter settle in and the days shorten, the need for winter care becomes more than just a seasonal consideration–it is a matter of health, wellbeing, and safety. Winter care must not be an afterthought; it must be a conscious and proactive practice. Health care is a foundation for winter wellbeing. While much focus tends to be on physical health, mental health is often overlooked in the winter months. In the end, winter care is not just a seasonal concern–it is a year-round commitment to our health, happiness, and safety.
Source:The Patriot
January 26, 2026 00:02 UTC
Ownership of Kashmir’s Natural Resources under International Law
Asif MahmoodIndia’s systematic exploitation of natural resources in occupied Kashmir raises a fundamental question of international law. Does international law confer ownership rights upon an occupying power over the land, water, forests, and minerals of a territory it controls by force? Even where occupation exists as a matter of fact, international law treats it as temporary and strictly regulated. Although India exercises physical illegal control over Kashmir, international law is unambiguous on the issue of ownership. India’s conduct with respect to Kashmir’s water resources is particularly alarming.
Source:The Patriot
January 26, 2026 00:02 UTC
Educational institutions
Many educational institutions were largely expected to be gripped by the recent wave of concern. It is now feared that students using AI tools may undermine the credibility of online examinations. This has caused at least the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, the largest accounting body globally, to withdraw from online examinations. It is within the rights of all educational institutions to establish particular criteria for their assessments. Institutions should also recognize the significance of the fact that a generation is currently being brought up with LLMs and other AI tools.
Source:The Patriot
January 26, 2026 00:02 UTC
Should Pakistan Withdraw from the World Cup in Solidarity with Bangladesh?
Asif MahmoodBangladesh is not just a friendly country for Pakistan; it is a nation with which emotional, cultural and historical bonds still exist. It is within this context that the question has emerged: should Pakistan withdraw from the World Cup in solidarity with Bangladesh amid tensions involving India? Withdrawing from the World Cup, on the other hand, would be a strategic misstep. Pakistan’s support for Bangladesh should be vocal, consistent and principled, but it should not come at the cost of its own national interests. In international politics, especially where sport is involved, wisdom lies not in dramatic gestures but in calculated restraint.
Source:The Patriot
January 26, 2026 00:02 UTC
“Pakistan demands climate fairness”
Dr. Musadik Malik rightly called attention to this imbalance, reminding the world that vulnerability is not proportional to responsibility. At Think Fest 2026 in Lahore, Federal Minister for Climate Change Dr. Musadik Malik delivered a message that resonated far beyond the walls of Alhamra Arts Council. For countries like Pakistan, access to such global scientific networks is not a luxury but a necessity for survival and resilience. A global mechanism to hold high-emitting countries financially accountable, as proposed by Dr. Musadik Malik, is therefore not radical; it is reasonable. Without such mechanisms, promises made at international climate summits risk becoming hollow declarations rather than instruments of real change.
Source:The Patriot
January 26, 2026 00:02 UTC
The health crisis in Pakistan
The current state of health services in the country, plagued by chronic underfunding, mismanagement, and a growing burden of disease, has reached a tipping point. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Pakistan spends just 2.6% of its GDP on healthcare, one of the lowest in the world. These illnesses, coupled with the increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer, place an unsustainable burden on an already overextended health system. One of the most concerning aspects of the current health crisis in Pakistan is the deepening disparity in access to healthcare services. Pakistan cannot afford to continue neglecting this issue, as the health of its people is inextricably linked to its future prosperity.
Source:The Patriot
January 26, 2026 00:02 UTC
Yashma Gill's dance with friends goes viral on social media
Pakistani television actress Yashma Gul’s dance with friends has gone viral on social media, drawing mixed reactions from users. Yashma Gul is one of Pakistan’s most popular actresses and has over 1.6 million followers on Instagram. Yashma Gul is considered a cheerful personality in the showbiz industry and is often seen attending friends’ events. Yashma Gul and Zarmina danced to the popular Pakistani song “Gal Sun”, in addition to which Yashma Gul also performed on Guru Randhawa’s song “Sera”. Another user said, “Guess which zoo this creature escaped from.” One user wrote in the comment that “what kind of manly moves are these”.
Source:The Patriot
January 25, 2026 19:19 UTC
Israel is looking for an opportunity
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has said that Israel is looking for an opportunity to attack Iran, but it is hoped that an alternative path will be taken. In an interview with the Turkish Broadcasting Corporation, Hakan Fidan said that the facts on the ground show that Israel is looking for an opportunity to take action against Iran, which could prove dangerous for the region. The Turkish Foreign Minister warned that if such a move is taken, the Middle East will become more unstable and the situation could worsen. He said that during his recent visit to Iran, as a friendly country, he openly discussed all issues with Iranian officials and conveyed his concerns.
Source:The Patriot
January 25, 2026 19:18 UTC
Federal government decides to establish economic zone in Karachi
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to establish an economic zone in Karachi, along with establishing one Danish school each in Tando Muhammad Khan and Karachi. The federal government has said that the Prime Minister has given a gift to the people of Sindh, especially the businessmen of Karachi. The federal government is going to launch important and far-reaching projects to promote educational and economic development in Sindh. On the special instructions of the Prime Minister, two Danish schools will be established in Sindh, one in Tando Muhammad Khan and the other in Gadap Malir, Karachi. The spokesperson said that the federal government is also going to establish an economic zone in Malir district of Karachi, which will promote industrial activities, create new employment opportunities and help stabilize the local economy.
Source:The Patriot
January 25, 2026 16:03 UTC
Extremely clear image of the edge of a black hole released
The American space agency NASA has released the clearest image ever of the edge of a black hole. This supermassive black hole is located in the Circumstellar galaxy, 13 million light-years from Earth, and is constantly emitting radiation into space. The clouds of hot gas surrounding this black hole are very bright, which made it impossible to obtain details about it in the past. Now NASA has used the James Webb Space Telescope to image the strange and powerful forces at the edge of the black hole. Such supermassive black holes are active by continuously taking material from nearby galaxies.
Source:The Patriot
January 25, 2026 16:03 UTC
Closed-door decisions are not acceptable
PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi has said that if the notification to evacuate the Tirah Valley is not withdrawn, I will call a jirga of the entire Pakhtun nation. There are three options to remove me: Governor’s rule should be imposed, I should be disqualified, or I should be killed. Addressing the participants of the Street Movement rally in Mingora, the Chief Minister said that the notification issued by the federal government said that the Tirah victims are migrating of their own free will. If this notification is not withdrawn and an apology is not sought, I will call a jirga of the Afridi nation, after that I will call a jirga of the Pakhtun nation. If the matter goes wrong, I will take the migrating victims to Tirah myself.
Source:The Patriot
January 25, 2026 16:03 UTC
Rescue operation conti
KARACHI : The rescue operation at Gul Plaza continued for the ninth consecutive as search teams recovered more human remains from the debris of the collapsed building. Rescue 1122 and Urban Search and Rescue teams are actively engaged in clearing the rubble and searching for missing persons. According to rescue officials, human remains were recovered from the third floor of the damaged structure and have been shifted to Civil Hospital Karachi for DNA testing to confirm identities. Rescue sources say the operation is still ongoing, and there are fears that more bodies may be found as debris removal continues. Despite the passage of several days since the incident, rescue teams remain on-site, working to remove rubble and locate any remaining victims.
Source:The Patriot
January 25, 2026 08:04 UTC
Govt rejects Tirah Valley evacuation claims as misleading
ISLAMABAD : The federal government has rejected all news reports as misleading and baseless making rounds on social media that Tirah Valley is being evacuated on the orders of the army and the federal government. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has clarified in a message on social media that the government has taken note of misleading news reports claiming that the Tirah Valley is being evacuated on military orders. The ministry clarified that no order has been issued by the federal government or the armed forces to evacuate the Tirah Valley. There is no need for any population transfer or migration for these operations, nor is anything like this being done. The ministry said that it is also worth noting that the local population itself is expressing concern over the presence of Khawarij and wants peace and stability in Tirah.
Source:The Patriot
January 25, 2026 08:04 UTC
PM says cabinet approved joining of Gaza Board of Peace
LONDON: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said Pakistan joined the Board of Peace on Gaza after the approval of the federal cabinet and with the hope that there must be peace in Gaza. Talking to the media here on Saturday, the prime minister said Pakistan joined the Board of Peace with the hope of bringing peace in Palestine, stressing the board will rebuild Gaza and ensure peace in the region. Pakistan joined Board of Peace under UNSC Resolution 2803. In a message posted on the social media platform ‘X’, formerly known as Twitter, Ishaq Dar said, “Pakistan announces its decision to join the Board of Peace (BoP) in support of the Gaza Peace Plan under UNSC Resolution 2803”. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif joined other world leaders on Thursday in signing the founding charter for the “Board of Peace,” a new international body chaired by US President Donald Trump.
Source:The Patriot
January 25, 2026 08:04 UTC