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The United Nations special experts have issued a detailed report on the May 2025 escalation between Pakistan and India, raising serious legal objections to India’s unilateral military actions under Operation Sindoor. The report condemns the Pahalgam attack, stresses that Pakistan denied involvement, and highlights India’s failure to notify the UN Security Council under Article 51. Experts warned that such steps risk triggering a wider regional conflict and violate Pakistan’s sovereignty and international law.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 15‑member squad for the upcoming U19 tri‑series in Zimbabwe and the ICC U19 World Cup, with Farhan Yousaf continuing as captain. The tri‑series, featuring Afghanistan, Pakistan and hosts Zimbabwe, will run from 25 December to 6 January as preparation for the World Cup starting 15 January.

Pakistan’s Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andarabi has rejected media reports suggesting that Chief of Defence Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir is set to visit Washington for a meeting with US President Donald Trump. Speaking at the weekly briefing, he said the FO has no information about such a trip and cautioned against assuming the visit is finalized.

Jamiat Ulema‑e‑Islam Pakistan chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has questioned the legitimacy of the current government, calling it a “fake mandate” and asking why PTI founder Imran Khan remains detained. Speaking to media in Chakwal, he criticized restrictions on meeting Khan, terming them undemocratic, and argued that neither arrests nor bans on political interaction should be acceptable in a democratic system.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved Pakistan’s Halal meat export policy, directing a comprehensive three‑year strategy to be finalized within two weeks. Chairing a review meeting in Islamabad, he emphasized coordination between ministries and provinces to secure Pakistan’s share in the global Halal meat market. The Prime Minister instructed the committee to propose actionable steps for production, cold storage, and disease‑free slaughterhouses, while assuring government support for international certification and…

The Islamabad High Court has declared the appointment of Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri illegal, ruling that his LLB degree was invalid at the time of his elevation. A two‑member bench led by Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar found Jahangiri lacked the constitutional qualifications required under Article 175, ordering the Ministry of Law to de‑notify him.

Indian actress Sree Leela has filed a police complaint after obscene AI‑generated images of her went viral online. In an emotional note shared on social media, she described the mental distress caused by the fake content and urged users not to promote the misuse of artificial intelligence. The incident has drawn attention to the growing threat of deepfake technology, which uses AI to create hyper‑realistic but fabricated images and videos that are difficult to distinguish from reality.

According to Reuters, President Donald Trump has declared his first year back in office a success, insisting that America is on the brink of historic economic growth. In a 20‑minute primetime speech, he blamed former president Joe Biden for inflation, crime, healthcare challenges, and immigration issues, mentioning Biden’s name seven times. Speaking in rally‑style from the White House hall, Trump offered few new policy details but promised tougher housing measures, a new central bank chief, and special checks for military…

Saudi Arabia’s Quality of Life Program Center has released a new report highlighting the Kingdom’s rapid urban transformation under Vision 2030. Covering Riyadh, Jeddah, Al‑Khobar, Madinah, and Abha, the study shows major progress in prosperity, lifestyle, and sustainability. Unemployment has dropped to 6.8%, women’s workforce participation has climbed to 36.4%, and life expectancy has risen to 79 years.

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has revealed a major shift in his beliefs, saying he now accepts the existence of God. Speaking during a podcast, Musk explained that after years of identifying as an atheist, the complexity of the universe convinced him that “there must be a creator behind it.” Just last year, he had described himself only as a “cultural Christian,” but Musk now says his perspective has changed and he believes in a divine being responsible for creation.