Friday, January 16th, 2026
Imran Khan-nominated Mahmood Achakzai notified as NA opposition leader
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq on Friday notified Tehreek Tahafuz Ayeen-e-Pakistan (TTAP) chief Mahmood Khan Achakzai as the new opposition leader in the lower house, months after the key post was left vacant. Achakzai, who also heads Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP), was nominated for the top parliamentary post by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan for NA opposition leader following the disqualification of his predecessor Omar Ayub after being sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment in a May 9 case. “In pursuance of rule 39 of the RulesRead More
The Doctrine of Putin and the Direction of Russia
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer For more than two decades, Vladimir Putin has been the central figure shaping Russia’s political life and foreign policy outlook. Yet to speak of a single, neatly defined “Putin Doctrine” risks oversimplifying a system that has evolved over time, responding to domestic pressures, regional shifts, and changing global conditions. What can be identified, however, is a coherent set of ideas and practices that together form the guiding logic of contemporary Russian statecraft. This doctrine is not set out in one official text, but emerges from speeches,Read More
Israel bans Palestinian Jerusalem minister from leaving city
JERUSALEM, JAN 16 /DNA/ – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates strongly condemns the decision of the Israeli colonial occupation authorities to ban the Minister of Jerusalem Affairs, Ashraf Al-A‘war, from leaving the city of Jerusalem to other cities in the West Bank for a period of six months. This decision constitutes a flagrant violation of all international norms, laws, and conventions, including human rights agreements, as well as Israel’s obligations as an occupying power. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates considers these Israeli decisions and measures toRead More
Trump’s Instigation of Treason: From Venezuela to Iran
Qamar Bashir Imagine a moment so extreme that it defies the basic logic of national loyalty. Picture American opposition leaders traveling to Moscow, praising Vladimir Putin, and applauding the removal or arrest of a sitting U.S. president. Then imagine them standing before Russian media, thanking the Kremlin for “helping restore democracy” in the United States. Such an act would not be celebrated as dissent. It would be condemned as criminal, as treasonous, as an open assault on the constitutional order and sovereignty of the nation itself. In this context, MariaRead More
Green Shirts Clinch Pakistan’s First-Ever Women’s Futsal Victory
ANSAR BHATTI ISLAMABAD: Pakistan created history in international women’s futsal as the Green Shirts secured their first-ever international victory, defeating Sri Lanka 3–2 in the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Women’s Futsal Championship 2026, currently underway in Thailand. The closely contested match remained evenly poised at 1–1 at halftime. Pakistan sealed the memorable win with a decisive goal in the dying moments of the second half, displaying remarkable determination and composure under pressure. The victory was powered by a sensational hat-trick from Azwa Chaudhry, whose clinical finishing proved decisive againstRead More
Independence Day of Myanmar celebrated in style
In his statement, Ambassador Wuuna Han reflected on Myanmar’s rich cultural heritage, from the golden spires of Bagan to the serene waters of Inle Lake, describing it as a mosaic of traditions and resilience Saifullah Ansar ISLAMABAD, JAN 15 – The Embassy of Myanmar marked the 78th Independence Day with a message from Ambassador H.E. Mr. Wunna Han, celebrating the nation’s long journey of freedom and unity while highlighting the enduring friendship between Myanmar and Pakistan. In his statement, the Ambassador reflected on Myanmar’s rich cultural heritage, from the goldenRead More