As the trophy hunting season in the Hunza Valley of Gilgit-Baltistan comes to a close, a local hunter from Chitral has made a remarkable achievement by bagging a Himalayan Ibex. According to the Department of Wildlife, the hunter, Jamil Ahmed, successfully hunted the Ibex under the supervision of wildlife officials. The Ibex’s horns measured 40 inches in size, and the hunter shot it from a distance of 160 meters.
In a separate development, a senior police officer has expressed his gratitude to the Kashmiri brothers for their unwavering support and complete unity. The officer was speaking during a meeting where interfaith harmony and religious tolerance were discussed.
In other news, the TTP and BLA have resurfaced in Afghanistan after the Taliban’s takeover, according to reports. The development has raised concerns about the security situation in the region.
In a separate incident, two police officers were injured in a firing incident in the Arigarh Colony on January 6. The police have arrested several suspects, who fled the scene after opening fire.
The government has reported that over 3,730 cases of missing persons have been reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as of January 2026. Of these, 2,760 cases have been resolved, while 970 cases are still under investigation.
In a move to restore order, the authorities in Muzaffarabad have announced that sirens will be sounded between 9 and 10 am, followed by a minute-long silence.
The Pakistan Railways has decided to resume the operations of the Jaffar Express and the Chaman Passenger Train from today. The trains will run according to their scheduled times.
In a significant development, the opposition alliance, the Movement for the Protection of the Constitution, has accepted the government’s offer for talks. The government has assured that the talks will be conducted in accordance with the principles of fair elections.
In a related development, the son of PTI Chairman Imran Khan has expressed his desire to meet his father in Pakistan. The meeting is expected to take place in the near future.
The Judicial Commission has issued a notification regarding the scope and duration of its inquiry into the Gul Plaza tragedy in Karachi. The commission will investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, which resulted in the deaths of several individuals.
In a separate development, the Chief of Defence Staff and the Army Chief, General Asim Munir, visited Quetta today. The visit is part of an ongoing effort to strengthen military ties with the region.
Finally, as the country marks a minute’s silence in Muzaffarabad, the authorities in the region have expressed their commitment to addressing the issue of missing persons. The government has reported that over 3,730 cases of missing persons have been reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as of January 2026.
