Saturday, January 31st, 2026
Iran’s army chief warns US, Israel against attack, says forces on ‘high alert’
TEHRAN, JAN 31: Iranian army chief Amir Hatami on Saturday warned the United States and Israel against an attack, saying his country’s forces were on high alert following Washington’s heavy military deployments in the Gulf. He also insisted the Tehran’s nuclear expertise could not be eliminated, after Trump said he expected Tehran to seek a deal to avoid US strikes. “If the enemy makes a mistake, without a doubt it will endanger its own security, the security of the region, and the security of the Zionist regime,” Hatami said, accordingRead More
FPCCI hails PM’s economic package for export-led growth
ISLAMABAD, JAN 31 /DNA/ – Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), stated today that the business community wholeheartedly welcomes the Prime Minister’s historic economic package. He described the announcement as a pivotal turning point in the “Maarka-e-Maishat” (Economic Battle), placing Pakistan firmly on the path toward export-led growth. Addressing a press conference at the FPCCI Capital Office, Mr. Sheikh emphasized the necessity of promoting a “District Economy.” He declared, “Our resolve is to transform ‘Made in Pakistan’ into an exemplary globalRead More
History awaits as Djokovic, Alcaraz meet in Australian Open final
MELBOURNE, JAN 31: Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz meet in Sunday’s Australian Open final with history in the balance, as the Serbian great chases a record 25th Grand Slam title and the Spanish dynamo bids to become the youngest man to win all four majors. Modern men’s tennis has not lacked for champions pushing for the next frontier of greatness but the stakes have rarely been higher in a single match. With 24 major trophies and a record 10 at Melbourne Park, Djokovic’s legacy is already secure. Few can argueRead More
10 security personnel martyred, 58 terrorists killed in India-backed Balochistan attacks
RAWALPINDI, JAN 31: At least 10 police and security personnel embraced martyrdom in Balochistan as India-sponsored terrorists launched attacks at 12 locations, with forces eliminating 58 militants, security sources said on Saturday. The security forces are still pursuing terrorists at different locations, and there are reports of more deaths and losses of terrorists, the sources added. They further noted that the attacks carried out by Fitna al-Hindustan (FAH) last night have been foiled via timely and effective action by the security forces and other law enforcement agencies (LEAs). During theRead More
ICCI welcomes PM’s industrial relief package
ISLAMABAD, JAN 31 /DNA/ – The President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Sardar Tahir Mehmood, along with Senior Vice President Tahir Ayub and Vice President Irfan Chaudhry, has welcomed Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s announcement of major relief measures for the industrial and export sectors, including a reduction in electricity tariffs by Rs. 4.04 per unit, lowering of wheeling charges to below Rs. 9, and the introduction of targeted incentives to promote exports. The ICCI leadership described these initiatives as timely, pragmatic, and growth-oriented, noting thatRead More