Pakistan

Chief Meteorologist Dr. Zaheer Babar has refuted widespread social media alerts claiming an 'unusual' and severe cold wave system is about to enter Pakistan, stating that such misleading information circulates annually and there is no cause for public concern.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi's recent visits to Karachi, Hyderabad, and Jamshoro have garnered significant attention, with MQM Founder Altaf Hussain praising him as a "true soldier of Imran Khan." Political commentator Mansoor Ali Khan also recognized the success of the resulting PTI rally, noting the significance of political activity returning to Sindh after a two-year lull.

Gujranwala's hotel industry is openly violating the government-mandated price of Rs 14 for 100 grams of roti, selling it for Rs 25. Sources indicate that the local administration has failed to enforce the official pricing mechanism, leading to widespread consumer exploitation.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership, spearheaded by Barrister Gohar Khan, publicly asserted its commitment to eliminating terrorism, while simultaneously demanding unconditional inclusion in national security policy-making and calling for immediate access to the party's founder, Imran Khan.

A devastating incident in Quetta has exposed potential malpractice within private healthcare, as a family alleges a baby care center attempted to swap their newborn son with a daughter, leading to police arrests and a high-level government investigation.

NEPRA has issued its ruling, raising the average basic electricity tariff by Rs 1.79 per unit. Pending federal government endorsement, the new average rate will stand at Rs 33.38 per unit, aiming to meet the distribution companies financial requirements for the fiscal year 2025-26.

Advocate Imaan Mazari has taken a bold legal step, asking the Islamabad Session Court to summon DG ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry as a witness in the 'controversial tweets' case. Mazari contends that the military spokesman's public statements prejudiced the judicial proceedings, necessitating his cross-examination to prevent irreparable damage to the defense.

Amnesty International has issued a strong warning that Pakistan’s Constitution (Twenty-seventh Amendment) Act, 2025, constitutes a sustained attack on judicial independence, establishing a politically influenced Federal Constitutional Court and granting absolute, lifetime criminal immunity to the President and top military officials.

ISPR Chief Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry launched a scathing critique against the founder of PTI, accusing him of operating as an absolute dictator during his tenure and centralizing all state power. He also questioned PTI's opposition to military operations, contrasting their stance with the widespread attacks faced by other major political parties.

A special Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi has dismissed the acquittal plea filed by Aleema Khan, the sister of the PTI founder, in a high-profile case related to the November 26 protests. The court ordered the continuation of the trial after hearing extensive arguments from both the defense, who cited political victimization, and the prosecution, who highlighted the alleged violence and disruption caused by the organizers.