Pakistan’s FIA registered a case against Najaf Hameed, brother of ex-ISI chief, for allegedly transferring land using forged documents in Pind Parian.

Balochistan High Court suspended the government’s notification appointing administrative officers as Justices of the Peace, citing constitutional and judicial concerns.

KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi urges Islamabad lawyers to defend judicial independence while mobilising support for PTI’s street movement.

A first-semester pharmacy student was injured after jumping from the University of Lahore’s second floor, with police investigating a possible suicide attempt.

Sindh CTD foils a major terror plot in Karachi, arresting three militants and seizing 2,000kg of explosive material.

A bus in Lakki Marwat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, was hit by an IED, killing one and injuring 11. Police launched search operations in the area.

China and Pakistan pledged deeper cooperation across economy, security, counterterrorism, CPEC, and regional stability during strategic dialogue in Beijing.

Deputy PM Ishaq Dar met China’s Vice Premier Ding Xiuxiang in Beijing, reaffirming the Pakistan-China partnership and emphasizing CPEC cooperation.

Pakistani astronomers predict Ramadan to start Feb 19, Eid-ul-Fitr on Mar 21, and Eid-ul-Adha on May 27, pending confirmation from moon sightings.

Pakistani FM Ishaq Dar meets Chinese official Liu Haisheng to review CPEC projects, regional security, and mark 75 years of bilateral relations.

YouTuber Saad-ur-Rehman, aka Dicky, summoned by Lahore court for indictment over promoting online gambling; uploading from seized channel deemed illegal.

Pakistan rejects Indian minister’s remarks, accuses New Delhi of terrorism and regional destabilisation, and warns against Indus Waters Treaty violations.

PAF successfully flight-tested the Taimoor air-launched cruise missile, capable of striking land and sea targets up to 600 km with high precision.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM Sohail Afridi says he is ready to engage the establishment on provincial matters, emphasizing development, constitution, and law.

Pakistan’s trade deficit widened to $19.2bn in July–December FY2025-26 as imports rose 11.28% to $34.4bn while exports fell 8.7% to $15.18bn.

Pakistan to witness the first supermoon of 2026 on January 3–4 as the Wolf Moon appears brighter and larger, says Suparco.

Ambreen Jan appointed Pemra chairperson, becoming the first woman to lead Pakistan’s electronic media regulator after parliamentary approval.

Pakistan plans 600 MHz spectrum auction to expand 3G, 4G, and 5G services, tackle network shortages, and drive digital growth.

Islamabad local government elections postponed after new legislation increases the number of wards, with the cabinet approving the amendment to the law.

Pakistan and seven Muslim nations call for immediate humanitarian aid and recovery efforts in Gaza as the winter crisis worsens.

Pakistan reiterates its One-China policy, backing China on Taiwan as regional tensions escalate following major military drills around the island.

Islamabad ATC sentences YouTuber Adil Raja and six others to double life terms for digital terrorism linked to the May 9 riots.

The border has been completely shut since October last year following clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan, severing trade ties between the two countries

In a post on social media platform X, Akbar stated that on the evening of December 31, his residence in Cambridgeshire, England, was subjected to a deliberate and targeted criminal attack intended to cause serious harm

Punjab Bar Council suspends lawyer Mian Ali Ashfaq for representing TikToker Rajab Butt during Karachi lawyers’ strike, amid court disruptions and chaos.

Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman plans an official visit to Pakistan in 2026, strengthening bilateral ties and regional cooperation, PM Shehbaz Sharif says.

ECP directs 446 Pakistani lawmakers to submit asset declarations by January 15, warning that failure to comply may lead to suspension.

Pakistan’s inflation slows to 5.6% in December due to falling food prices, but the central bank warns that core inflation remains elevated.

Pakistan reports fewer terror attacks after closing the Afghan border, with most remaining incidents concentrated in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.

Pakistan says it supports a peaceful solution in Yemen, regional diplomacy, prisoner exchanges with India, and emphasizes dialogue, treaties, and international law.