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In a significant development, the Islamabad High Court has allowed Shireen Mazari, a prominent rights activist, to meet her daughter Eman Mazari and son-in-law Hadi Ali Chatha. Shireen Mazari, mother of Eman Mazari, had appeared before the High Court seeking a meeting with her daughter and son-in-law. The court had earlier sentenced Eman Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chatha, in a contentious Twitter case.
Shireen Mazari had presented a request stating that denial of meeting with lawyers and family members is unlawful. She also appealed to the court to provide better facilities and improve the living conditions of her imprisoned daughter and son-in-law. Following the court’s order, Shireen Mazari visited her daughter and son-in-law at the Adiala Jail.
In a related development, President Arif Alvi has described India’s illegal occupation as a serious challenge to the global conscience. Kashmiri people have been fighting for their freedom against Indian oppression for seven decades, said Sarfraz Bugti. He reiterated their unwavering support for the Kashmiri brothers and their commitment to complete solidarity.
During the meeting, the discussion focused on interfaith harmony and religious tolerance. In another development, the TTP and the banned BLA have re-emerged in Afghanistan following the Taliban’s takeover.
First Lady Asifa Bhutto Zardari paid tribute to Benazir Bhutto, stating that her vision has enabled the establishment of a network of thousands of women. The case of Nadeem Jamali, who was involved in a police firing incident in which two police officials were injured, is currently being heard in court.
According to official documents, a total of 3,773 cases of missing persons have been reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by January 2026. Of these, 2,760 cases have been resolved, while 970 cases are still under investigation. In Muzaffarabad, sirens will sound from 9 am to 10 am, followed by a minute of silence.
The Pakistan Railways has decided to restore the Jaffar Express and Chaman Passenger Train from Quetta to Peshawar and Chaman, respectively. The two trains will operate as per their scheduled time from today.
In a significant development, opposition leader Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar has announced that his party will accept the government’s offer for talks. Senator Rana Sanaullah, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs, stated that the parties will resolve the fair election code on the negotiating table.
Qasim Khan, son of PTI Chairman Imran Khan, expressed his desire to visit Pakistan along with his brother to meet their father. The Judicial Commission has issued a notification for the inquiry into the Gul Plaza tragedy in Karachi.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a total of 3,773 cases of missing persons have been reported by January 2026. Official documents reveal that 2,760 cases have been resolved, while 970 cases are still under investigation. In Muzaffarabad, sirens will sound from 9 am to 10 am, followed by a minute of silence.

