Saturday, January 3rd, 2026
U.S. Seizes Venezuela While Iran Erupts in Economic Revolt
Qamar Bashir In the dark and trembling hours of January 3, 2026, the mighty arms of the United States stretched deep into Caracas, Venezuela, in what President Donald Trump described as the most daring, precise, and coordinated military operation ever mounted in the Western Hemisphere. More than fifteen thousand U.S. ground, air, and naval personnel took part in the strike, moving with breathtaking speed, sealing borders, disabling command networks, neutralizing security systems, and overwhelming any potential resistance before the first rays of dawn touched the capital. By the time theRead More
Trump says US to run Venezuela until ‘safe, judicious transition’ after Maduro capture
FLORIDA: United States President Donald Trump on Saturday said the US will “run” Venezuela until a political transition can occur, after the spectacular US military operation to remove Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro from the country. “We’re going to run the country until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition,” Trump told a press conference, adding that US forces were ready to conduct a second, “much bigger” wave of strikes if necessary. Trump said he would allow American oil companies to head into Venezuela to tapRead More
CDA organizes successful organic market at F-7 Park
ISLAMABAD, JAN 3 /DNA/ – Taking a significant step towards promoting a healthy lifestyle among citizens in the Federal Capital, Islamabad Metropolitan Corporation (MCI) successfully organized the first Organic Market in F-7 Park on Saturday. It is important to note that this market was not just a shopping center but also proved to be a platform for healthy living and community bonding. Set against the backdrop of pleasant winter sunshine, the market enhanced the park’s natural beauty. Stalls offering natural, chemical-free, fresh and healthy food items and products attracted citizens.Read More
Russia condemns US aggression against Venezuela
MOSCOW: Russia has condemned a US attack on Venezuela, terming the move as “reprehensible” and a cause for concern, the Russian Foreign Ministry said. The ministry stated that it supports resolving the Venezuelan issue through negotiations. In a separate statement, Russia’s Foreign Ministry called the US action an act of “armed aggression” against Venezuela, urging restraint and warning against further escalation. “The pretexts cited to justify these actions are untenable. Ideologically driven hostility has prevailed over practical pragmatism and a willingness to build relations based on trust and predictability,” theRead More
Illegal travel bid to Spain foiled at Islamabad airport
ISLAMABAD, JAN 3: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Saturday foiled an attempt by a passenger to travel abroad using a fake Polish resident card at Islamabad International Airport. An FIA official told APP that the passenger was intercepted by FIA Immigration staff while attempting to depart for Spain on flight EY-303. During routine immigration checks, the travel documents presented by the passenger were found to be suspicious. He said the passenger was identified as Muhammad Aamir, a resident of Sheikhupura, who had presented a forged Polish resident card inRead More
Army captain, soldier, civilian die in Burzil Pass snow slide
RAWALPINDI, JAN 3 /DNA/ – On night 2/3 January 2026, a Snow Clearance Operation was conducted, using heavy machinery to open Burzil Pass to facilitate operational movement of own forces in the area. The snow clearance operation was led by Captain Asmad (age, 28 years and resident of Lahore). At around 2 AM on 03 January 26, while subject operation was ongoing, a snow slide triggered, resultantly Captain Asmad along with two soldiers and civilian machine operator (PWD) got entrapped. After intensive efforts, all four individuals were rescued from snow,Read More