Five of a family die as car rams into tractor
SIALKOT :Five members of a family died after their car rammed into a roadside stationary tractor-trolley on Daska Road, Dunya News reported here on Saturday night. According to police, the car collided with the tractor-trolley loaded with bricks on Daska Road, resulting in the death of five people and the injury of another. The horrific road accident occurred near a petrol station near Ghoyanki. According to initial reports, a tractor-trolley loaded with bricks was parked on the side of the road when a car coming from the direction of Daska hit it. As soon as the incident was reported, several vehicles and rescue personnel from 1122 Sialkot reached the scene of the accident.
Source:The Patriot
January 25, 2026 08:04 UTC
Pakistan Navy rescues Sri Lankan crew 1,500km off Gwadar
KARACHI :– The Pakistan Navy successfully conducted a medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) of a Sri Lankan crew member from the Indonesian-flagged merchant vessel MV Grey Palm, approximately 1,500 kilometres off the coast of Gwadar. The operation was carried out following a request from the Sri Lankan Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC). Upon receiving the distress call, Pakistan Navy dispatched its ships PNS Tabuk and PNS Moawin to the open seas for the emergency operation. The naval vessels reached the location and safely evacuated the ailing Sri Lankan crew member. Sri Lankan authorities and the patient’s family expressed gratitude for the timely intervention and assistance.
Source:The Patriot
January 25, 2026 08:04 UTC
Pakistan's 15-member squad for T20 World Cup named
LAHORE : Pakistan on Sunday announced its 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup, with Salman Ali Agha being appointed as the captain of the Pakistan T20 team. Member selection committee Aqib Javed, head coach Mike Hesson, and skipper Salman Ali Agha announced the team for the World Cup in a press conference held here. Salman Ali Agha will lead the side, which includes Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Khwaja Nafees, Salman Mirza, Sahibzada Farhan, Usman Tariq, Abrar Ahmed, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Usman Khan, Saem Ayub, Shadab Khan, and Naseem Shah. Pakistan will begin World Cup campaign against the Netherlands on February 7. The T20 World Cup will be held from February 7 to March 8 in India and Sri Lanka.
Source:The Patriot
January 25, 2026 08:04 UTC
Heavy snowfall paralyses northern Pakistan, army launches rescues
In Haveli district, around 25 vehicles, including an ambulance, were trapped in heavy snow, leaving about 100 people, including women and children, stranded. In Neelum Valley, two houses collapsed due to heavy snowfall, although no loss of life was reported. Heavy snowfall and strong winds have badly affected the power system in various parts of Azad Kashmir. In Chipurson Valley, earthquake-affected families living in tents are facing extremely harsh conditions amid severe cold and continuous snowfall. Authorities across the upper regions remain on high alert, with district administrations, rescue agencies and the Pakistan Army coordinating response efforts.
Source:The Express Tribune
January 24, 2026 09:16 UTC
A Turning Point for Regional Disaster Resilience
Against this backdrop, the Islamabad Declaration sends a powerful message: regional challenges require regional solutions, and fragmented responses are no longer sufficient. Through the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Pakistan has transformed painful national experiences of floods, earthquakes and climate shocks into institutional knowledge and technological capacity. The initiative to develop child-friendly educational material on disaster preparedness is a forward-looking investment in the region’s future. Federal Minister Dr. Musadiq Malik rightly observed that climate disasters are no longer distant threats but present realities. The Islamabad Declaration reflects this urgency and translates it into a roadmap for collective action.
Source:The Patriot
January 24, 2026 00:06 UTC
Pakistan’s Successes Deserve Recognition
This imbalance shapes public perception, fosters pessimism, and obscures the enormous potential of Pakistan’s youth. While this is a moment of pride, it is also telling that stories like Dr. Ibrahim’s are rarely highlighted in mainstream Pakistani media. Furthermore, highlighting successes is not just about national pride. More importantly, it exemplifies the talent that exists within the country—a talent that can secure Pakistan’s scientific and technological future if nurtured. By balancing coverage of problems with recognition of accomplishments, the country can foster a culture of pride, motivation, and progress.
Source:The Patriot
January 24, 2026 00:06 UTC
Daily The Patriot
Karachi: The Movement for the Protection of the Constitution of Pakistan, in its All Parties Conference declaration, has demanded an impartial Election Commission and free and fair elections and has said that Article 6 should be imposed against those who snatched the public mandate. In the declaration of the All Parties Conference held at the …
Source:The Patriot
January 24, 2026 00:06 UTC
Pushing hard on EVs
Plans to mass-convert to EVs may run up against the bitter reality that while there might be the generation capacity, the distribution network is in bad shape. While EVs are much cheaper than ICE vehicles to run, there is the problem of resale value. In other words, such vehicles do not have any resale value. Both two-wheelers and four-wheelers here have a resale value which makes them seen as stores of value, representing a substantial portion of the family savings. The prospect opens up of used EVs crowding landfills or garbage dumps, and new ones filling up dealers’ lots.
Source:Pakistan Today
January 23, 2026 16:16 UTC
Police arrest lawyers Imaan Mazari, Hadi Ali Chatha in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Human rights activist and lawyer Imaan Mazari, daughter of former PTI leader Shireen Mazari, and her husband Hadi Ali Chatha have been arrested on Friday. They were on their way from the Islamabad High Court to the District Court when they were stopped near Serena Chowk and arrested. Imaan and Hadi, who have been involved in a controversial tweets case, had announced that they would not back down from their stance. Earlier, the Islamabad District and Sessions Court had ordered Imaan and Hadi to appear in person in the case. The District and Sessions Courts Islamabad directed advocates Imaan Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha to appear in person on Friday in the controversial tweets case.
Source:The Patriot
January 23, 2026 16:07 UTC
Hammad Azhar among 7 PTI leaders declared
Lahore (Dunya News) – An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has declared seven PTI leaders, including former federal minister Hammad Azhar and Zubair Khan Niazi, as proclaimed offenders in the Club Chowk GOR Gate attack case. During the hearing, ATC Judge Manzar Ali Gul issued perpetual arrest warrants for the absconding leaders, including Hammad Azhar, Zubair Khan Niazi, and five other accused: Akbar Khan, Masood Ahmed Subhani, Arsalan bin Basharat, Farooq Anjum, and Habib Ahmed. These warrants mean that the court has officially recognized the accused as deliberately avoiding the judicial process and has ordered their arrest without a fixed date. This status makes them legally accountable as proclaimed offenders, and their trial will proceed at a later stage once they are apprehended. The case was originally registered at Race Course Police Station, and it is notable that some accused in the case have already been sentenced to imprisonment.
Source:The Patriot
January 23, 2026 11:24 UTC
LHC to make judges' daily performance public for the first time
LAHORE :Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice Aalia Neelum has taken a historic step by deciding to make the performance of subordinate judiciary public for the first time. On the instructions of the chief justice, special software has been developed through which the daily performance of judges in Punjab will be available to the public at just one click. For the first time in history, the daily performance of judges of Punjab’s subordinate judiciary will be made public, enabling any citizen to view the performance of judges from any district of Punjab on a website with a single click. Chief Justice Aalia Neelum appreciated the performance of the IT team and stated that the public has the right to know what judges are doing. The chief justice has suggested that all sanctioned positions should be filled to address the growing backlog of cases and reduce the workload on serving judges.
Source:The Patriot
January 23, 2026 11:24 UTC
Parliamentary
RawalpindiRawalpindi — Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Broadcasting, Barrister Danyal Chaudhry, graced the closing ceremony of the Annual Sports Gala at Government Gordon College Rawalpindi as the Chief Guest. During the event, he awarded shields and trophies to students who excelled in various athletic competitions. In his keynote address, Barrister Danyal Chaudhry emphasized the critical role of sports in holistic education. “Sports are not merely an extracurricular activity; they are fundamental to the comprehensive development of our youth. They build physical health, discipline, teamwork, and a resilient competitive spirit”.
Source:The Patriot
January 23, 2026 11:24 UTC
Heavy snowfall
ISLAMABAD: Severe snowfall and heavy rain across Pakistan’s upper regions have paralyzed daily life, blocked key roads, and stranded tourists, while at least two people lost their lives and dozens were injured in weather-related incidents. Snowfall is ongoing, and further heavy snowfall and rain are expected over the next 24 hours. Heavy snowfall was reported in Mansehra, Upper Galiyat, Shangla, Lower Dir, Mohmand, Kalam, Orakzai, Chitral and Khyber districts. Heavy rain in Haripur caused urban flooding, turning streets into ponds. The Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned that heavy rain and severe snowfall may further disrupt life in upper regions, while rain is expected in plains over the next 24 hours.
Source:The Patriot
January 23, 2026 11:24 UTC
Pakistan, Somalia agree on joint strategy against terrorism
ISLAMABAD Somalia’s Interior Minister Ali Yusuf met with Pakistan’s Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi during his official visit to Pakistan, where both sides agreed to adopt a joint strategy to counter terrorism and extremism. Minister Mohsin Naqvi welcomed the Somali interior minister upon his arrival at the Ministry of Interior, where discussions were held on bilateral relations and mutual cooperation between Pakistan and Somalia. The Somali interior minister expressed his commitment to benefiting from Pakistan’s experience in combating terrorism and maintaining internal security. In response, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi assured Somalia of Pakistan’s full support, particularly in the fields of policing and counterterrorism. On the occasion, the Somali interior minister conveyed a special message from the Prime Minister of Somalia to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and formally invited Mohsin Naqvi to visit Somalia.
Source:The Patriot
January 23, 2026 11:24 UTC
Board of Peace (BoP
▪️ The “fuss” over Pakistan’s participation is built on a deliberate confusion:Signing a multilateral framework is not the same thing as sending troops. Conflating BoP with an ISF deployment is either ignorance—or agenda. ▪️ Let’s be clear: BoP ≠ ISF. An ISF, if ever proposed, would be an operational military instrument with a separate mandate, separate approvals, and separate conditions. ▪️ The UN Security Council approval (13–0) establishes that the Gaza Peace Plan and the Board of Peace carry formal international legal backing, not an ad-hoc or unilateral initiative.
Source:The Patriot
January 23, 2026 08:07 UTC