In a major crackdown, Punjab Rangers conducted an operation in Karachi’s Liaqatabad area, seizing control of the Liaqatabad Super Market. According to a Rangers spokesperson, three thieves were apprehended during the operation, and the suspects were handed over to the police for further investigation.
The spokesperson revealed that the suspects, who were involved in extortion, would collect approximately 4 million rupees daily from shopkeepers and street vendors. They also allegedly threatened to kill those who failed to pay the bribes.
The spokesperson reiterated that the Rangers are committed to maintaining law and order in the city and upholding the values of coexistence and interfaith harmony.
In other news, the Taliban’s resurgence in Afghanistan has led to a surge in terrorist activities by the TTP and BLA, considered a terrorist organization.
Pakistan People’s Party’s (PPP) Chairperson Asif Zardari’s wife, Asifa Bhutto Zardari, paid tribute to her mother, Benazir Bhutto, stating that her vision has inspired a network of thousands of women.
The case of Nadir Jamali, who was involved in a shootout with police in Karachi’s Areegation Colony, is currently under trial. On January 6, two police officers were injured in the incident.
According to official documents, over 3,707 cases of missing persons have been reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa till January 2026. Out of these, 2,760 cases have been resolved, while 970 cases are still under investigation.
In a rare gesture, the Railways Ministry has decided to resume the Jaffar Express and Chaman Passenger Train services from Quetta to Peshawar and Chaman, respectively, starting today.
Opposition leader Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar announced that his alliance, Tehreek-e-Insaf Pakistan, has accepted the government’s offer for negotiations.
Senator Rana Sanaullah, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs, stated that the parties have agreed to formulate the rules for a fair election.
Imran Khan’s son, Qasim Khan, expressed a desire to visit his father in Pakistan.
The Judicial Commission has issued a notice on the scope and duration of the inquiry into the judicial investigation into the tragic incident at the Gul Plaza in Karachi.
Chief of Defense Staff and Army Chief General Asim Munir visited Quetta today.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, over 3,707 cases of missing persons have been reported till January 2026, with 2,760 cases resolved and 970 still under investigation.
At 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM, sirens will be sounded in Muzaffarabad for one minute.
