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In a shocking turn of events, a suspect in the high-profile murder case of TikTok star Thana Yusuf has been allegedly threatened in Islamabad’s District and Session Courts. The suspect, identified as Umair Hayat, was taken into custody before the hearing. Additional Session Judge Afzal Mujahid has ordered legal action against the suspect. During the proceedings, the suspect claimed that he had met Umair Hayat in prison and had come to the court. Judge Afzal Mujahid remarked that the police should investigate the matter according to the law.
IG Islamabad Ali Naseer Rizvi said that the entire nation had been questioning the murder of Thana Yusuf. In the midst of the hearing, another prosecution witness was recorded. Prosecutor Raja Naveed Qayani appeared in court and stated that all evidence had been presented in court. Umair Hayat’s lawyer requested the court to transfer the suspect to a different barrack, to which Judge Afzal Mujahid replied that the Superintendent of Adiala Jail would issue the necessary orders. The court has adjourned the hearing of Thana Yusuf’s murder case until February 10.
Meanwhile, Kashmiri leader Sajjad Lone reiterated the Kashmiri community’s resolve to continue their struggle for freedom against Indian oppression, which has been ongoing for seven decades. He expressed support for the Kashmiri brothers and emphasized the need for complete unity.
In a separate development, the TTP and BLA, both considered terrorist organizations, have re-emerged in Afghanistan after the Taliban took control. According to sources, the groups have resumed their activities.
First Lady Asifah Bhutto Zardari paid tribute to Benazir Bhutto, saying that her vision has created a network of over a thousand women. SSP Nadeem Jamali said that the case of Nadir Jamali, who was involved in a shootout with police on January 6, is currently under trial.
According to reports, over 3,730 cases of missing persons have been reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by January 2026. Official documents reveal that 2,760 cases have been resolved, with 970 cases still under investigation.
In a unique initiative, Muzaffarabad will observe a minute of silence from 9 to 10 am, with sirens blaring to commemorate the missing persons.
The Ministry of Railways has decided to resume operations of two trains, the Jaffar Express and the Chaman Passenger Train, from Quetta to Peshawar and Chaman respectively, starting from today. Both trains will run according to their scheduled times.
In a significant development, opposition leader Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar has announced that his alliance, the Tehreek-e-Insaf, has accepted the government’s offer for talks. Senator Rana Sanaullah, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs, said that the code of conduct for fair elections will be finalized by the politicians at the negotiating table.
In a related development, PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s son Qasim Khan has expressed his desire to meet his father and return to Pakistan.
In a major move to investigate the tragic incident of the Gil Plaza building collapse in Karachi, the Judicial Commission has issued a notification detailing its jurisdiction and timeframe for the inquiry.
In another development, the KP government has reported over 3,730 cases of missing persons by January 2026, with 2,760 cases resolved and 970 cases still under investigation.
In a unique initiative, Muzaffarabad will observe a minute of silence from 9 to 10 am, with sirens blaring to commemorate the missing persons.
