30 Dec 2025
Lawyers announce strike, court boycott in Karachi over failure to register FIR against Rajab Butt
It may be recalled that earlier today, a case was registered against more than 15 lawyers in connection with an alleged assault on YouTuber Rajab Butt at the City Court a day earlier.
30 Dec 2025
China criticises Salman Khan’s ‘Battle of Galwan’ teaser over distorting facts
Following the teaser’s release, China’s state-run newspaper Global Times published criticism of the film, claiming it misrepresents the events surrounding the confrontation.
30 Dec 2025
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets UAE president in Rahim Yar Khan
The statement said the two leaders reviewed their earlier meeting held in Islamabad on 26 December.
30 Dec 2025
UAE announces withdrawal of troops from Yemen following Saudi warning
While both nations were previously part of a coalition against Houthi forces in Yemen, their interests have diverged in recent years.
30 Dec 2025
Rashid Naseem sets 25 Guinness World Records in 2025
Rashid Naseem represented Pakistan at international world record shows and talent events in Italy, Romania, and Spain, further elevating the country’s global profile.
30 Dec 2025
Trump claims improvement in Saudi-Israel ties, predicts Riyadh will join Abraham Accords soon
According to international news agencies, Trump made the remarks during a joint press conference in Florida with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
30 Dec 2025
Open manhole-related deaths rise to 27 in Karachi in 2025
It may be recalled that just a day earlier, an eight-year-old boy died after falling into a sewer in Korangi’s Mehran Town area.
30 Dec 2025
Banks to remain closed for public dealings on January 1, 2026: SBP
All commercial banks, development finance institutions and microfinance banks will also be closed to the public on the same day.
30 Dec 2025
Naila Raja responds to social media backlash following Imad Wasim’s divorce announcement
The ex-Pakistan cricketer announced separation last week.
30 Dec 2025
PTI chairman urges dialogue as meeting requests continue to be denied
He said that the system has effectively come to a halt for them, adding that if it had not, they would not be standing there on a daily basis.
30 Dec 2025
Traders announce Pakistan-wide blockade of major intersections on 16 January
The announcement was made by President of the All Pakistan Traders Association, Ajmal Baloch.
30 Dec 2025
SBP declares January 1 bank holiday across Pakistan
Services to resume normally from Jan 2
30 Dec 2025
Karachi court dismisses bail pleas of suspects, including Chinese nationals
34 suspects, including 15 foreign nationals, were arrested during raids on illegal call centres operating in DHA
30 Dec 2025
Shivsena opposes Bangladeshi cricketers’ participation in IPL
Tensions are high between Dhaka and New Delhi after Hasina's ouster from power.
30 Dec 2025
Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen port after UAE shipment of weapons for separatists
This sharply escalated tensions among rival allies involved in Yemen’s long-running conflict