The recent US-Pakistan joint exercise “Inspired Gambit” has further solidified the defense cooperation between the two nations. The US has described the joint exercise as a significant milestone in the defense ties between the two countries. According to the official Twitter account of the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the joint exercise was conducted at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) Pabbi, where US and Pakistani forces completed their training during the exercise “Inspired Gambit”. The exercise focused on infantry skills, modern tactics, and counter-terrorism operations, further strengthening the mutual trust, coordination, and operational cooperation between the two forces.
The two-week exercise “Inspired Gambit 2026” was held from January 8 to 16, 2026, with a focus on counter-terrorism. The exercise is the 13th edition of the bilateral training series that has been ongoing since 1995, demonstrating the long-standing defense ties between the US and Pakistan.
In a separate development, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives, stating that they are equally affected by the losses. He also emphasized the need to provide better medical facilities to the injured.
In another incident, a fire broke out in a three-story building in Karachi, resulting in significant damage to the ground and mezzanine floors. The senior provincial minister directed the authorities to investigate the fire safety arrangements in the building and ensure the implementation of fire safety laws.
The police reported that several villages in the area are cut off due to the collapse of a bridge. Rescue workers have shifted the body of a firefighter, Farhan, to the Trauma Centre.
In a tragic incident, a sister in the Jourakalan area of Khushab allegedly shot and killed her younger sister. The Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sahil Afridi, was stopped by municipal representatives at the Hazara town while on his way to attend a meeting.
The Chairman of the National Coordination Committee for Afghanistan (NCCAI) stated that the crackdown against the organized group is ongoing, with more arrests expected. The accused woman was previously involved in advertising and was wanted in several cases.
An inquiry report has implicated a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in a case. The three-story building, which housed over 1,000 shops, was completely destroyed.
The senior provincial minister stated that the government machinery has been working since the night to control the fire. The extent of the damage will be assessed after the fire is extinguished.
In a separate event, the son-in-law of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Janid Safdar, married in Lahore. The police and forensic teams have collected evidence from the scene and taken the bodies for a post-mortem examination to find the culprits.
In a separate incident, a sister in the Jourakalan area of Khushab allegedly shot and killed her younger sister. The Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sahil Afridi, was stopped by municipal representatives at the Hazara town while on his way to attend a meeting.
The Chairman of the National Coordination Committee for Afghanistan (NCCAI) stated that the crackdown against the organized group is ongoing, with more arrests expected. The accused woman was previously involved in advertising and was wanted in several cases.
An inquiry report has implicated a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in a case. The three-story building, which housed over 1,000 shops, was completely destroyed.
The senior provincial minister stated that the government machinery has been working since the night to control the fire. The extent of the damage will be assessed after the fire is extinguished.
In a separate event, the son-in-law of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Janid Safdar, married in Lahore. The police and forensic teams have collected evidence from the scene and taken the bodies for a post-mortem examination to find the culprits.
The Chief Minister of Punjab, Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, has announced that the minimum temperature in Karachi was recorded at 15 degrees Celsius.
