Punjab Chief Minister Marriam Nawaz has invited citizens of Lahore and the entire province to join her at Liberty Chowk on February 7 to celebrate the Basant Festival. In a statement issued from Lahore, the Chief Minister urged the people to celebrate the festival with her at Liberty Chowk. Punjab CM Marriam Nawaz also shared a song related to the Basant Festival, titled “Guddi Lahore Di Addi.”
It is worth noting that the Basant Festival is being celebrated in Lahore from February 6 to 8, and preparations for the event are in full swing. The festival has been a significant cultural event in the city for decades, attracting thousands of people from across the province.
Meanwhile, the President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Sardar Masood Khan, has said that India’s illegal occupation is a serious challenge to the global conscience. He reiterated the support and solidarity of the Kashmiri people with their brethren who have been struggling for freedom against Indian oppression for over 70 years.
The President made these remarks during a meeting where discussions were held on interfaith harmony and religious tolerance. The meeting was attended by a number of dignitaries, including Sardar Sibghatullah Shah, the President of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Government.
In another development, the wife of former Prime Minister Asif Ali Zardari, Asifa Bhutto Zardari, paid tribute to the late Benazir Bhutto, saying that her vision has resulted in the establishment of a network of thousands of women. She made these remarks during an event held in honor of the late Benazir Bhutto.
The Sindh Police has said that the case of Nadeem Jamali, who was involved in a shootout with police in Arij Colony on January 6, is being heard in court. Two police officials were injured in the incident, and the accused fled the scene, leaving behind their arms and a vehicle.
According to official documents, 3,173 cases of missing persons were reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by January 2026. Of these, 2,760 cases were resolved, and 970 cases are still under investigation.
In a related development, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has announced that sirens will be sounded in Muzzafarabad from 9:00 am to 10:00 am on [date], and a minute of silence will be observed.
The Ministry of Railways has decided to restore the Jaffer Express train service from Quetta to Peshawar and the Chaman Passenger train service from Chaman. Both trains will operate as scheduled from today.
In a significant development, the leader of the opposition alliance, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar, has announced that the party will accept the government’s offer of talks. Senator Rana Sanaullah, the Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs, said that the parties will finalize the terms of the dialogue at the negotiating table.
In a related development, the son of PTI Chairman Imran Khan, Qasim Khan, has said that he and his brother want to meet their father in Pakistan.
In another development, the Judicial Commission has issued a notice of its jurisdiction and duration to investigate the judicial inquiry into the tragic incident of the Gul Plaza in Karachi.
