CITYMore than 100 shops on police property in Hyderabad were sealed late Monday under Supreme Court directives, sparking trader protests at Chhoti Ghitti. Business and political leaders later visited the protest camp as traders challenged the move.
CITYPolice in Karachi’s Lyari area have detained a father and a neighbour after a woman accused them of abusing her three minor daughters. Authorities said medical and forensic reports would guide the investigation.
EntertainmentNew footage circulating online shows Sean Combs in the yard at FCI Fort Dix, where he is serving a 50-month federal sentence. Reports say his projected release date is February 23, 2028 after credit for good behaviour.
EntertainmentSunday Rose, daughter of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, walked for Dior at Paris Fashion Week ahead of turning 18. The appearance was her second consecutive runway outing for the fashion house.
WorldPresident Donald Trump again said Greenland should be controlled by the United States, prompting Denmark to reject the idea at the NATO summit in Ankara. Greenland's leadership said the island's future must be decided by its own people.
Arts & CultureKARACHI: A Sri Lankan dance production titled Kanya was presented in Karachi through a collaboration between the Arts Council of Pakistan and Sri Lanka’s consulate. The event featured traditional and fusion performances led by choreographer Chandana Wickramasinghe.
NATIONALThe Sindh cabinet has approved the Sindh Farmers Agricultural Collectives Act, 2026, and ordered action against wheat hoarding. It also considered digitisation of wheat management and reviewed a range of other provincial measures.
NATIONALThe Sindh government has announced province-wide action against wheat hoarders to help stabilise flour prices. Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said the cabinet also approved a wheat management system and formed a panel to review the National Wheat Policy 2026-2030.
NATIONALOfficial documents presented in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Assembly show the province received over Rs34.88 trillion in federal transfers from 2021 to 2025. The largest annual allocation came in fiscal year 2024-25.
NATIONALThe National Highways and Motorway Police have asked commuters and tourists to avoid unnecessary travel after heavy rain and strong winds were forecast for much of the country, including Hazara. Motorists were advised to check road conditions and remain cautious on highways.
NATIONALMaryam Nawaz Sharif approved new road schemes in Punjab and directed faster progress on ongoing infrastructure works. Officials said six Ring Road service areas are expected to bring in Rs500 million annually.
LAHOREAn anti-terrorism court in Lahore confirmed the pre-arrest bail of two suspects in an arson and rioting case. In a separate case, the same court acquitted a man accused of collecting funds and distributing hate literature for a banned organisation.
