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Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari has hailed Sri Lanka’s Independence Day as a symbol of unity, national pride, and resilience. In his message on the occasion, President Zardari extended his felicitations to Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, the government, and the people. He noted that Pakistan and Sri Lanka’s friendship has stood the test of time and that Pakistan’s forces played a significant role in Sri Lanka’s fight against terrorism. The President also highlighted that Sri Lanka’s role in South Asian cooperation is commendable, while India’s prolonged boycott of SAARC meetings is unfortunate. He emphasized the need for Pakistan and Sri Lanka to cooperate on regional security and SAARC’s revitalization, expressing hope that the brotherly ties between the two nations will further strengthen.
In a separate development, President Zardari reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Kashmiri people in their struggle for freedom against Indian oppression. He recalled that the Kashmiris have been fighting for their freedom for seven decades and expressed solidarity with his Kashmiri brothers. The meeting also discussed interfaith harmony and religious tolerance.
The wife of the President, Asifa Bhutto Zardari, paid tribute to Benazir Bhutto, saying that her vision has created a network of thousands of women.
The SSP said that Nadeem Jamali’s case is currently under trial. On January 6, a police officer was injured in firing at Arij Colony, where Nadeem Jamali was arrested. Police said that after the firing, the accused escaped, leaving behind arms and a car.
As of January 2026, 3,730 cases of missing persons have been reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to government documents. While 2,760 cases have been resolved, 970 cases are still under investigation.
In a move to restore peace, the Ministry of Railways has announced the resumption of the Jaffar Express from Quetta to Peshawar and the Chamman Passenger from Chamman, which will operate from today.
The leader of the opposition alliance, the Movement for the Protection of the Constitution, Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar, has accepted the government’s offer for talks. Senator Rana Sanaullah, Adviser to the Prime Minister for Political Affairs, said that the code of conduct for fair elections will be determined by politicians at the negotiating table.
Imran Khan’s son, Qasim Khan, said that he wants to visit his father in Pakistan with his brother.
The Judicial Commission has issued a notification for the trial of the judicial inquiry into the tragic incident of the Gul Plaza in Karachi.
As of January 2026, 3,730 cases of missing persons have been reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to government documents. While 2,760 cases have been resolved, 970 cases are still under investigation.
On Thursday, sirens will be sounded in Muzaffarabad between 9 am and 10 am, and there will be a minute’s silence.
The Ministry of Railways has announced the resumption of the Jaffar Express from Quetta to Peshawar and the Chamman Passenger from Chamman, which will operate from today.
