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At a PTI rally in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Suhail Afridi responded to recent remarks by the military spokesperson, defended his party’s governance record, and announced a Rs100 billion development package for the provincial capital. Afridi highlighted Pashtun sacrifices over two decades of security operations, called for policy reforms shaped by the province’s people, and reiterated support for Imran Khan. He also pledged continued struggle for an independent judiciary, free media, and constitutional…

Pakistan’s Foreign Office has dismissed recent comments by Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar regarding Field Marshal Asim Munir and the role of the Pakistani military, calling them “provocative, baseless and irresponsible.”

From politicians to journalists, Pakistan’s social and editorial spaces are buzzing with sharp commentary. The debate spans governance, justice, and the future of political parties, reflecting a nation in flux.

According to international media reports, Hamas leader Khalil al‑Hayya has indicated that his movement is prepared to hand over its weapons to a future governing authority in Gaza, but only once Israeli occupation ends. The announcement comes amid U.S.‑led efforts to establish a transitional council and international security arrangements for the territory.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will pay his first official visit to Pakistan on December 8 and 9 at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The visit coincides with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries and is expected to strengthen cooperation in trade, defence, health, IT, and climate change.

Following the DG ISPR’s press conference that labeled Imran Khan a narcissist and a national security threat, veteran journalist Wusatullah Khan raised provocative questions in BBC Urdu about whether Khan is truly the prisoner or the jailor in Pakistan’s political narrative. His satirical framing highlights the irony that even behind bars, Khan continues to dominate the national discourse, while the institution’s direct engagement risks appearing reactive and diminished.

NASA astronaut Donald Pettit’s viral photograph from the International Space Station shows Makkah illuminated at night, with the Kaaba glowing like a diamond at the center of Masjid al‑Haram. The image highlights how powerful floodlights and city illumination make Islam’s holiest site visible even from space, sparking global awe and widespread sharing online.

The federal government has barred senior PTI leaders from traveling abroad in connection with the May 9 cases, approving the inclusion of their names on the Exit Control List (ECL). The Punjab Home Department had forwarded recommendations, which were endorsed by the ECL Committee and later approved by the cabinet. The list includes Imran Khan, Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Omar Ayub, Fawad Chaudhry, Shibli Faraz, Ali Amin Gandapur, Shireen Mazari, Zartaj Gul, Sheikh Rashid, and several others.

Pakistan Tehreek‑e‑Insaf (PTI) leaders, including Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, Salman Akram Raja, and Asad Qaiser, addressed a press conference in Islamabad, expressing regret over recent remarks against the party and stressing the need for dialogue, constitutional supremacy, and democratic continuity. They rejected labeling Imran Khan as a security risk, condemned political victimization, and urged institutions to work with the people instead of fueling division.

Karachi’s National Stadium hosted the grand opening of the 35th National Games on Saturday, marking Sindh’s return as host after 18 years. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari attended as chief guest alongside Governor Kamran Tessori, provincial ministers, senior officials, and sports dignitaries. Thousands of students, athletes, and officials witnessed the ceremony featuring march pasts, oath‑taking, a torch‑lighting by Olympian Arshad Nadeem, and cultural performances.