Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s nephew Javed Safdar is all set to tie the knot with Shanze Ali Ruhail, a senior leader of the Pakistan Muslim League (N) and the granddaughter of former National Assembly member Sheikh Ruhail Asghar. The pre-wedding festivities are scheduled to begin today, with the mehndi ceremony taking place at Jati Umra. The barat procession is expected to take place on January 17, followed by a walima ceremony on January 18.
This will be Javed Safdar’s second marriage, as he previously tied the knot with Ayesha Seif in 2021. However, the couple’s divorce was finalized in October 2023.
Meanwhile, various leaders and politicians have shared their thoughts and opinions on various national and international issues. Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, expressed his hope for peace and stability in the region. Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Murad Ali Shah, directed the Anti-Corruption Establishment to submit a daily report on the progress of the cases.
In other news, a tragic incident occurred in Karachi when a dumper and a motorcycle collided near the Wireless Gate at Port Qasim, resulting in the death of one person and injuring a woman. Multiple motorways in Punjab and other areas were closed due to severe fog. The snowfall in the north and northwestern regions has disrupted land communication.
PDM leader, Mahmood Khan Achakzai, announced that the party will not be involved in any plots to remove the government, and that Fazlur Rehman will also be included in the coalition. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has scheduled a hearing to examine a case against the non-conduct of local government elections in Punjab.
In a tragic incident, a water tanker in Karachi’s Township area ran over a 5-year-old child, killing him instantly. The tanker’s driver fled the scene. US President Donald Trump has warned that the US may impose trade tariffs on countries that do not support US control over Greenland, which he considers crucial for national security.
Cricket stars Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have been advised to reassess their skills in modern-day T20 cricket. In other sports news, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister has expressed his hope for peace and stability in the region.
Lastly, former Indian cricketer Mohammed Kaif has revealed that he has better relations with his former teammates Yuvraj Singh and Virender Sehwag than they do with him. Shoaib Malik has celebrated his second wedding anniversary with his wife, Sania Javed, by sharing a heartfelt message for her.

