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In a shocking revelation, Sajid Hussain, father of Saadiya, a woman who met her untimely demise in a tragic incident at Bhati Gate in Lahore, expressed his disappointment and frustration at the lack of progress in the investigation. Speaking to a journalist in the courtroom, Sajid Hussain stated that his family has yet to receive any compensation or payment from the authorities.
When asked if the family is considering settling the matter through an out-of-court settlement, Sajid Hussain replied that they are still in shock and have just started to come to terms with the situation. “I have been summoned to the court today for the first time, and I have come,” he said.
It is worth mentioning that the tragic incident occurred when a mother and daughter duo fell to their deaths from a shopping mall’s upper floor in Bhati Gate. The case is currently being investigated by the District Courts in Lahore, with the parents of the deceased, Sajid Hussain and his wife, appearing in court.
During the meeting, the couple reiterated their support for the Kashmiri brothers and reaffirmed their commitment to interfaith harmony and tolerance. The discussion also touched upon the importance of religious tolerance and coexistence.
Meanwhile, the TTP and BLA, two banned organizations, have resurfaced in Afghanistan after the Taliban’s takeover, according to reports. Asif Ali Zardari’s wife, Asifa Bhutto Zardari, paid tribute to Benazir Bhutto, saying that the late leader’s vision has inspired a network of thousands of women.
In a separate development, the investigation into the shooting of two police officers in Ariege Colony on January 6 is underway, with SSP Nadeem Jamali’s case currently being heard in court. The police have reported that the suspects fled the scene after firing at the officers, leaving them injured.
According to official documents, over 3,700 cases of missing persons have been reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by January 2026, with 2,760 cases resolved and 970 cases still under investigation.
In a show of solidarity, the city of Muzaffarabad will observe a minute’s silence between 9 and 10 am, with sirens blaring throughout the city. In a separate development, the Ministry of Railways has decided to restore the Jaffar Express and Chaman Passenger trains, which will resume their scheduled journeys from today.
In a surprise move, opposition leader Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar announced that his party will accept the government’s offer for talks. Senator Rana Sanaullah, advisor to the Prime Minister on political affairs, stated that the rules for a fair election will be negotiated at the negotiating table.
Imran Khan’s son, Qasim Khan, expressed his desire to meet his father in Pakistan, accompanied by his brother. In a separate development, the Judicial Commission has issued a notification regarding the jurisdiction and duration of the inquiry into the Glani Plaza incident in Karachi.
In another development, Chief of Defense Staff and Army Chief, General Asim Munir, visited Quetta today.
