Monday, January 12th, 2026
FGEHF intensifies evacuation campaing in sector G-14/1
Residents Asked to Vacate Undeveloped Land Amid Long-Standing Delays Saifullah Ansar ISLAMABAD, JAN 12 /DNA/ – The Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHF) has launched a fresh door-to-door campaign in Sector G-14/1, urging residents and occupants to vacate the land starting Monday (January 13, 2026). Teams from the Foundation visited homes, informing people that failure to leave voluntarily could lead to a full-scale operation within the next two weeks to reclaim the area for development. Sector G-14/1, part of the ambitious housing scheme launched by FGEHF in the mid-2000s forRead More
Thailand-Pakistan ties move from friendship to action
Exclusive Interview: H.E. Rongvudhi Virabutr, Ambassador of Thailand to Pakistan. The first part of the interview was published on January 7, 2026. EXCLUSIVE Ansar M Bhatti ISLAMABAD: H.E. Rongvudhi Virabutr, Ambassador of Thailand to Pakistan has shared his vision for deepening bilateral ties through cultural diplomacy, people-to-people connections, and economic integration. The Ambassador began by reflecting on the current state of cultural relations: “The two nations already know each other, but we are not yet truly close. The Embassy of Thailand is committed to working tirelessly to close this gapRead More
Motorway travellers advised to follow official updates amid dense fog
ISLAMABAD, JAN 12 (APP/DNA): Travellers on the motorway on Monday urged to stay updated through official advisories and plan their journeys carefully, as dense fog has reduced visibility and authorities continue to assess road conditions before reopening affected stretches. The Motorway spokesperson, with various media channels, issued a special message urging motorists to avoid unnecessary travel due to dense fog. He emphasized that visibility on the roads is severely reduced and traveling under such conditions can be extremely dangerous. He further advised that if driving becomes unavoidable, motorists should useRead More
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ISLAMABAD, JAN 12: More Toshakhana records have surfaced, with the Cabinet Division issuing details for the October–December 2025 quarter that list President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi among recipients of valuable gifts. All listed personalities deposited the gifts in Toshakhana, according to the record. The recipients for the quarter also include the First Lady, IT Minister Shaza Fatima, Power Minister Awais Leghari, Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Cheema, Speaker of the National AssemblyRead More
Iran says ready for war and dialogue as Trump weighs response to crackdown
TEHRAN, JAN 12: The situation in Iran is “under total control” after violence linked to protests spiked over the weekend, the country’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Monday via English translation. “We are ready for war but also for dialogue,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Monday in a briefing to foreign ambassadors in Tehran via English translation. He added that Trump’s warning against Tehran of action should protests turn bloody had motivated “terrorists” to target protesters and security forces in order to invite foreign intervention. FM Araqchi’sRead More
PCB closes in on T20 World Cup 2026 squad as probables shortlisted
LAHORE: Final consultations on Pakistan’s squad for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 and the upcoming home T20I series against Australia are expected later this week. Sources said white-ball head coach Mike Hesson is set to arrive in Lahore after Pakistan’s tour of Sri Lanka concludes. Once the consultation process is completed, the squad will be announced with the approval of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi. The PCB has already submitted a preliminary list of players to the ICC for the T20 World CupRead More