Web archive - January 31, 2026

Pakistan

AJK President Sultan Mehmood passes away at 71 from prolonged illness

President Asif Ali Zardari expresses grief, describes Chaudhry's services to politics as 'invaluable'

Entertainment

Josh Allen says becoming a dad will matter more than his NFL career

Josh Allen says becoming a dad with Hailee Steinfeld will be his “most important” role, ahead of Bills duties

Pakistan

Sindh announces Feb 4 holiday for schools, colleges

All public and private educational institutions to remain closed on account of Shab-e-Barat

Entertainment

Macaulay Culkin shares emotional tribute to Home Alone mom Catherine O’Hara

Macaulay Culkin honors Catherine O’Hara with an emotional tribute, remembering his beloved Home Alone on-screen mom

Pakistan

Lahore Police probe alleged torture of family in manhole death case

Victim’s husband alleges police tortured him and his cousins in custody, amid claims of attempts to force a confession

Entertainment

HBO backs House of the Dragon showrunner after George R.R. Martin criticism

HBO backs Ryan Condal after George R.R. Martin criticizes creative changes on House of the Dragon season 2

Pakistan

Lahore manhole tragedy triggers strict safety measures in Rawalpindi

Fencing, CCTV, lighting and warning signs at construction sites made mandatory

World

Trump says Iran wants deal, US 'armada' larger than in Venezuela raid

Iran says missile and defence capabilities are never negotiable as Trump cools strike threats

Pakistan, Balochistan

92 terrorists killed, 15 security personnel martyred as attacks foiled across Balochistan: ISPR

Says multiple locations targeted, 18 civilians killed, total of 133 terrorists killed in past few days

Pakistan

K-P issues province-wide alert over possible Nipah virus threat

Hospitals directed to set up isolation units, rapid response teams while no case has been reported in Pakistan so far