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Renowned authors from around the world have praised the Urdu translator, Shahid Hamid, for his exceptional skills. Leo Tolstoy, the writer of “War and Peace,” expressed his admiration for Shahid’s work, saying, “Even a perfect man like you has made a significant contribution to Urdu literature.” Fyodor Dostoevsky, the creator of “Brothers Karamazov,” also appreciated Shahid’s translations, saying, “You have introduced the Urdu-speaking people to the world of literature with your humility and dedication.” Jane Austen praised Shahid, saying, “You have brought the Urdu language to the world with your hard work and dedication.”
However, the Pakistani government is facing a new challenge as the chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Barrister Shahbaz Gill, has released an audio statement regarding the leaked audio message of PTI’s Secretary Information, Sheikh Waqas Akram. The audio leak has raised questions about the party’s internal politics.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has announced the dates for player retention and release. The league has also announced that the match between Lahore Qalandars and Multan Sultans will start at 4 pm on Tuesday.
In other news, the South African government has ordered an Israeli diplomat to leave the country within 72 hours. The Indian government has been asked to provide operational logs for the Baglihar and Kishanganga dams by February 9, 2026, as per a court order.
PTI’s Secretary Information, Sheikh Waqas Akram, has gone into hiding after his audio message was leaked. The Pakistan government has established a new working group with the US to promote educational exchanges between the two countries. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the official song for the T20 World Cup 2026.
In a ceremony held in Islamabad, prizes were distributed to the winners of the design competition for the 75th anniversary of Pakistan-China diplomatic relations. The Pakistani government has also released PTI’s Secretary Information, Sheikh Waqas Akram, from the remaining two matches against Australia.
The registrar of the Sindh High Court has written a letter to the Secretary of the Sindh Home Department regarding the establishment of a judicial commission to investigate the Gul Plaza tragedy.
