Pakistan is set to experience a historic surge in rice exports due to India’s limitations, diverting buyers towards Islamabad despite higher prices. This boost aims to counter India’s restrictions and strengthen Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves, with estimates suggesting exports could reach 5.2 million tons, valued at over $3 billion.

Indian naval forces rescue hijacked vessels off the coast of Somalia, raising concerns about a potential increase in piracy activity. Recent attacks are seen as opportunistic rather than systematic, but there has been a noticeable rise in January. Indian Navy actively responding to distress calls in the region.

Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (Tasmac) plans to raise liquor prices from February 1 due to an increase in excise tax, with high-quality liquor seeing a Rs 20 hike and 180 ml regular and medium-quality liquor increasing by Rs 10. Tasmac aims to tackle alcohol addiction and prevent illegal distillation, though its closure was promised by both DMK and AIADMK parties in the 2021 elections. (Source: Business Standard)

Despite a crackdown on supporters and recent convictions of its leader, Imran Khan’s PTI party remains optimistic about winning the majority of seats in the upcoming elections. The PTI aims to bring social justice to Pakistan, and despite the challenges, the party believes in its bright political future.

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been sentenced to 10 years in jail, according to state media. The controversial case revolves around a leaked document alleging complicity by the US in a plot to remove Khan from office. Despite ongoing allegations and suppression, millions are expected to vote in the upcoming polls.

In a recent development, security forces in Balochistan province successfully repulsed coordinated attacks by militants, resulting in the death of at least six terrorists. This incident highlights ongoing militancy issues in the region. For more information, visit [Freemalaysiatoday](https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com).

Imran Khan, Pakistan’s former Prime Minister, receives a 10-year prison sentence for revealing official secrets, causing concerns about his party’s participation in the upcoming elections and potential low turnout. Despite being imprisoned, Khan remains a powerful political force with strong grassroots support.

Despite a state crackdown and convictions of its leaders, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) remains hopeful for a bright political future. PTI gained popularity due to Imran Khan’s opposition to US drone strikes, emerging as a major party in the 2013 and 2018 elections. Analysts believe PTI has long-term recovery potential despite short-term challenges. Source: Arab News.

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for leaking state secrets. Khan’s party plans to challenge the ruling, claiming they were not given a fair trial. Despite the conviction, Khan’s party has not called for protests ahead of the upcoming election.

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been sentenced to 10 years in jail in a highly debated case involving a leaked document. The verdict is delivered just before the upcoming elections and comes after accusations of pre-vote rigging and suppression of Khan’s party.