Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has expressed support for former cricketer Shahid Afridi, stating that he will continue to hold his position. In a media briefing in Peshawar, Khan said that Afridi was nominated by the PTI’s founder and that he has been performing well. Khan added that those opposing Afridi will be disappointed and unsuccessful.
This statement comes as a significant development in the ongoing controversy surrounding Afridi’s appointment. The PTI’s chairman emphasized that Afridi has the full support of the party and that there is no forward block within the party.
In a separate development, a grand ceremony was held in Islamabad to mark the first anniversary of the foundation’s great victory. Police officials have taken possession of a government-registered vehicle used by the suspect and have initiated a legal action against the police guards present in the vehicle.
Afridi stated that K-Electric generates more power than it consumes, and the participants of the rally chanted slogans in favor of the Punjab government, district administration, police, and Pakistan Army. The participants also danced to traditional music and performed a jhoomar dance.
A wounded suspect died during his transfer to the hospital, and the suspect was accused of child abuse and murder in 2021. He was also accused of attempting to abuse a minor girl just two days ago.
According to a report by the Freedom Network, the number of incidents against journalists in Pakistan increased by 60% in the past year, with 142 cases reported in the past 11 months. The report added that the government has established a committee to investigate these incidents, with Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazir Tarar as its head.
The Punjab government has announced new regulations for kite-flying, with a deadline of December 30, 2026, for their implementation. A memorandum of understanding was signed between the Sindh Livestock and Fisheries Department and the Leiyang Modern Biology Group during a ceremony in Karachi. Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon signed the agreement.
A joint grand combing search operation is currently underway in different areas of Islamabad. According to a spokesperson for the Islamabad Police, search operations were conducted in the Korang, Tarnol, and Phulgrana areas.
A spokesperson for the Sindh government has condemned the actions of the BISP, saying that it is an insult to millions of deserving women. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has launched the Rahmat Card Program, with an allocation of Rs. 5 billion from the provincial zakat fund.
According to the DIG Investigation, all three women involved in the incident have been arrested. The Federal Bureau of Statistics has released a monthly report on inflation.
Both parties emphasized the importance of strengthening their partnership and creating new business opportunities through this forum. They claimed that the government is taking effective measures to curb excesses.
In a separate development, a US company has announced a deal with the US Department of Defense (Pentagon) to supply Interceptor Drones. However, the number of drones was not disclosed.
On the other hand, the US is planning new attacks on Iran, and the blockade of Iranian ports and the Strait of Hormuz is still in place. The Trump administration’s plan has reached a 60-day deadline for Congressional approval.
In a peculiar incident in South Korea, a kitchen in a small town, Hongsonggun, witnessed a strange but amusing event, which was shared on social media by a user named Jinsung Kim.
According to police officials, the suspect’s government-registered vehicle has been taken into custody, and a legal action has been initiated against the police guards present in the vehicle.
Ireland has dropped out of the top 10 rankings due to their failure to play the required matches. To regain their ranking, Ireland and Afghanistan must play at least two test matches next year.
