Wednesday, January 28th, 2026
Govt taking practical steps to eradicate polio disease from Pakistan: PM
He was talking to President Global Development Gates Foundation Dr. Chris Elias who along with his delegation called on him at the PM House. The prime minister expressed the government’ resolve that Pakistan will continue its efforts, with the support of trusted partners like the Gates Foundation, until the complete eradication of polio from the country. “The invaluable services of Bill Gates for the eradication of polio from Pakistan will always be remembered,” he said adding Pakistan was deeply grateful for the cooperation of Bill Gates and brotherly Muslim countries,Read More
UK Ambassador excited for Liverpool vs Qarabag clash
Baku, Jan 28: “I think it is going to be a cracking match and am so excited to be there in person,” said Fergus Auld, UK Ambassador to Azerbaijan, as he spoke to AZERTAC sharing his insights regarding the Liverpool-Qarabag encounter, which will to take place today in Matchday 8 of the UEFA Champions League league phase at Anfield stadium. According to the British ambassador, Qarabaq have had an amazing season, showing that they can beat top quality European opposition home and away. “I think back to the Copenhagen game,Read More
Syrian leader to meet Putin, Russia seeks deal on military bases
MOSCOW, JAN 28: Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa will meet Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday, as the Kremlin seeks to secure the future of its military bases in the country. Putin and Sharaa struck a conciliatory tone at their previous meeting in October, their first since Sharaa’s rebel forces toppled Moscow-ally Bashar al-Assad in 2024. But Russia’s continued sheltering of Assad and his wife since their ouster remains a thorny issue. Sharaa has repeatedly pushed Russia for their extradition. Sharaa has also embraced US President Donald Trump, whoRead More
Pakistan orders strict screening of travellers to stop Nipah virus spread
ISLAMABAD, JAN 28: Pakistan has issued strict health screening measures at all entry points after two cases of the deadly Nipah virus were confirmed in India’s West Bengal. Nipah is classified as a priority pathogen by the World Health Organisation (WHO) because of its ability to spark fast‑moving outbreaks, its fatality rate of 40% to 70%, and the fact that there is no approved vaccine or cure. In its health advisory, the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination has mandated that no individual will be allowed entry intoRead More
AB de Villiers praises Lahore Qalandars’ sustainable success
By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: Former South African captain AB de Villiers has praised Lahore Qalandars’ leadership, crediting owners Sameen Rana and Atif Rana for transforming the franchise into one of the world’s most successful and valuable T20 teams through vision, consistency, and strong core values. De Villiers said that despite the rapid growth of T20 leagues globally, only a few franchises achieve long-term identity and stability — a standard Lahore Qalandars have set over the past decade. Calling his association with the PSL franchise a matter of pride, de VilliersRead More
DMA pledges One-Window System for Islamabad traders
ISLAMABAD, JAN 28 /DNA/ – Director Municipal Administration (DMA) Islamabad, Dr. Syeda Anam Fatima, visited the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) and held a fruitful and interactive session with ICCI leadership and prominent business leaders, aimed at fostering collaborative efforts to transform Islamabad into a vibrant business hub and an ideal residential city. Addressing the gathering, Dr. Syeda Anam Fatima stated that the business community is the real engine of the economy and deserves utmost respect, facilitation, and institutional support. She assured the participants of DMA’s full cooperationRead More