Monday, January 5th, 2026
King Salman Relief Centre launches large-scale winterization initiative in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, JAN 5 /DNA/ – The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) has announced the launch of a major humanitarian initiative to distribute 22,000 Winter Kits across Pakistan as part of its annual winter support program for vulnerable communities. Under this initiative, KSrelief will provide 22,000 Winter Kits to residents of 26 of the coldest and snow-bound districts in the country. The distribution will be carried out in regions severely affected by harsh winter conditions, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, as well as selectedRead More
Maduro due for first US court hearing after capture
NEW YORK, JAN 5: Deposed Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro is expected to appear in a New York court on Monday, just days after being seized in Caracas in a shock US military operation that paved the path for Washington’s plans to dominate the oil-rich country. Leftist strongman Maduro, 63, faces narcotrafficking charges along with his wife, Cilia Flores, who was forcibly taken out of Caracas in the US assault Saturday, which involved commandos, bombing by jet planes, and a massive naval force. All eyes were on Venezuela’s responseRead More
Experts decry India’s post-2019 demographic changes in occupied Kashmir
ISLAMABAD, JAN 5 /DNA/ – To commemorate and highlight the importance of United Nations Commission for India and Pakistan (UNCIP) resolution of 5th January 1949, the India Study Centre at the Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad (ISSI) organised a round table event titled “5 January: The Call for Self-Determination in Jammu and Kashmir” in collaboration with Kashmir Institute of International Relations (KIIR) and All Parties Hurriyet Conference (APHC). Speaking at the occasion, Chairman Board of Governance, ISSI, Ambassador Khalid Mahmood said that the 5 January 1949 resolution established the principle thatRead More
Chess Federation Officials Suspended Over Financial Irregularities
By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Adjudicator has taken decisive action in the ongoing administrative and financial dispute within the Chess Federation of Pakistan (CFP), suspending three senior officials after hearing all parties and examining the record. According to the written order, PSB-appointed Adjudicator Shakil Durrani directed the immediate suspension of CFP President Hanif Qureshi, Finance Secretary Raja Gauhar Iqbal, and General Secretary Omar Khan, holding them administratively responsible for the federation’s financial affairs. The adjudicator ordered that the officials will remain suspended until the Auditor GeneralRead More
Value addition, innovation key for global market entry: ICCI head
ISLAMABAD, JAN 5 /DNA/ – President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Sardar Tahir Mehmood, has underscored that a strong research and innovation ecosystem is indispensable for enhancing market-needed quality production, improving competitiveness, and enabling Pakistani exporters to sustainably integrate into global value chains. He expressed these views while talking to a group of young entrepreneurs who called on him at the ICCI. The ICCI President said that in today’s knowledge-driven global economy, businesses that invest in research, product development, innovation, and technology adoption are better positioned to meetRead More
PCB announces first qualified bidder ahead of historic PSL 11 auction
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced its first qualified bidder as the Pakistan Super League (PSL) prepares for its 11th edition, which will see the addition of two new franchises. The auction is scheduled for January 8 at the Jinnah Convention Centre in Islamabad, with the tournament set to run from March 26 to May 3. In a social media post, the PSL confirmed a renowned company as Bidder #1 out of 10. The post read: “And we’re off! Inverex Solar Energy confirmed as Qualified Bidder #1️⃣ inRead More