The son of Punjab Chief Minister, Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, and Mian Nawaz Sharif’s grandson, Janid Safdar, has tied the knot with Shaanze Sheikh, a relative of renowned politician Sheikh Ruhail Asghar. The wedding ceremony was attended by prominent politicians, dignitaries, and family members. Janid Safdar’s barat was a grand affair, with Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, and other federal and provincial ministers in attendance.
Janid Safdar’s engagement ceremony was held at a private housing society in Lahore, where the guests were treated to a photo shoot of the couple. The wedding ceremony is expected to take place at the Jati Umra farmhouse in Raiwind, while the williamah ceremony will be held on January 18, 2026.
Meanwhile, in a separate incident, a three-story building in Jourakalan, a region in Khushab, caught fire, leaving over 1,000 shops and ground and mezzanine floors completely charred. The senior provincial minister stated that the state machinery is working to put out the fire and assess the damage.
In another incident, a man was killed by his brother-in-law in a dispute over a marriage proposal in a village in Punjab. The police are investigating the incident.
In a separate development, the Prime Minister of Pakistan has expressed solidarity with the families of those who lost their lives in a recent accident in Karachi. He also emphasized the need to provide better medical facilities to those injured in the accident.
The Chief Minister of Sindh has ordered an investigation into the fire safety measures in a building in Karachi, where a fire broke out earlier this week. The police have reported that the fire was caused by a short circuit.
The Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Shehbaz Sharif, has expressed concern over the recent violence in the province and has called for a meeting to discuss the situation.
The National Coordination Council for Islamic Ideology has stated that a crackdown is underway against a terrorist organization, and more arrests are expected.
In a separate incident, an investigation report has revealed that a senior police officer was responsible for a recent incident in which several people were injured. The report has been submitted to the authorities for further action.
In a related development, a group of protesters has demonstrated in support of Greenland, which has been threatened by the US administration. The protesters have condemned the US President’s threat to annex Greenland.
