Friday, January 23rd, 2026
Major anti-encroachment Op in Islamabad Sector 14/1-G
ISLAMABAD, JAN 23 /DNA/ – The district administration today conducted a major operation against illegal encroachments in Sector 14/1-G, Islamabad. The action was carried out on the special instructions of Director General (FGEHA) Captain (Retd.) Muhammad Zafar Iqbal. Supervised by a magistrate, the operation was led by the Assistant Commissioner of Islamabad and the Deputy Commissioner (LAC) of FGEHA. The officials, including Tehsildar Mudassar Mehmood, Tehsildar Muhammad Ali, and Patwari Syed Khurram Naqvi, oversaw the process to ensure it was transparent and followed the law. The goal was to clearRead More
Lebanon, Saudi Arabia talk bilateral cooperation in Davos meeting
DAVOS, JAN 23: Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has met with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on the sidelines of the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos. The two officials reviewed bilateral relations and discussed areas of cooperation across various sectors. They also addressed developments in Lebanon, with Saudi Arabia reaffirming its support for the Lebanese state and commending the government’s efforts to assert sovereignty, ensure that weapons are held solely by state institutions, and implement reforms aimed at safeguarding Lebanon’s resources and the unity and integrity ofRead More
Final death toll from Spain’s rail disaster is 45
Madrid, Jan 23: Spanish investigators on Thursday found two more bodies in the wreckage of a high-speed train involved in a devastating collision last weekend, later confirming the final death toll as 45. The CID, the official body handling data following Sunday’s crash, confirmed the final toll in a statement on Thursday evening. An Andalusia emergency services spokesman had earlier told AFP two bodies had been recovered from the train operated by state company Renfe, which smashed into another service by private firm Iryo that had derailed and crossed ontoRead More
Heavy snowfall disrupts Pakistan’s north; Murree, Tirah, Chilas, Quetta affected
MURREE, JAN 23: The northern regions of Pakistan are facing severe disruption as heavy snowfall continues to affect Murree, Tirah, Chilas, Quetta, and surrounding areas, with rescue and relief operations ongoing to assist stranded tourists and residents. Commissioner Rawalpindi Division, Amir Khattak, reached Murree to oversee operations and visited multiple areas — including Chatta Mor, Baadiyan, Jheeka Gali, and Mall Road, where snow clearance is underway. He said the situation in Murree is under control, but roads remain slippery, particularly towards Islamabad, causing traffic disruptions. “Tourists are advised to followRead More
Sindh CM says cleaning up pre-18th Amendment mess, vows Gul Plaza rebuilding in two years
KARACHI, JAN 23: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Friday stated that the provincial government was still addressing irregularities that predated the 18th Amendment, criticising calls to declare Karachi a federal territory following the deadly Gul Plaza fire. Speaking on the Sindh Assembly floor, he said that the Gul Plaza tragedy was being politicised unnecessarily, stressing that he was not questioning anyone’s intentions while responding to criticism linked to Karachi and governance issues. “This was a very big tragedy. I am not doubting anyone’s intentions, but politics was doneRead More
FTO vows to protect taxpayers’ rights, expedite complaints in RCCI visit
ISLAMABAD, JAN 23 /DNA/ – Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Mr. Zafar-ul-Haq Hijazi paid an official visit to the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) and addressed the business community, assuring them of full protection of taxpayers’ rights and relief-oriented measures. This was Mr. Hijazi’s maiden visit to any chamber after assuming charge as Federal Tax Ombudsman. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Hijazi said that every possible step would be taken to safeguard the rights of taxpayers. He emphasized that upcoming budget proposals would ensure an end to harassment ofRead More