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**MAJOR JUDICIAL AND SECURITY ACTIONS**
**TLP Leader Convicted for Threatening Former CJP**
In a landmark ruling, an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore sentenced Pir Zaheerul Hassan Shah, a leader of the proscribed Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), to a cumulative prison term of 35-and-a-half years. ATC Judge Arshad Javed delivered the verdict upon the completion of the trial. Shah was convicted under various sections for threatening former Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa in a case registered earlier in 2024. The court also imposed a fine of six hundred thousand rupees on the convict.
**Abducted Passengers Recovered**
Security forces successfully recovered all 14 passengers who had been abducted from a commercial bus traveling between Sadiqabad and Quetta.
**Key Appointments and Governance Updates**
**New Federal Tax Ombudsman Sworn In**
Zafar Hijazi took the oath of office as the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) during a ceremony held in Islamabad. President Asif Zardari administered the oath of office to the newly appointed FTO.
**Chief Ministers Address Critical Issues**
Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Suhail Afridi, visited Central Jail Peshawar where he announced a two-month special remission for inmates. Meanwhile, Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti warned that the drought situation in the province is becoming increasingly severe, assuring that comprehensive planning is underway to mitigate the crisis.
In a related political development, proceedings have reportedly begun to declare CM Suhail Afridi an absconder. Separately, a petition was filed in the Peshawar High Court seeking the removal of Provincial Minister Amjad Ali’s name from the Exit Control List (ECL) and the Provincial National Identity List (PNIL).
**Security Incidents and Crime**
In Shikarpur, a railway track near Humayun was severely damaged following an explosion. In Karachi’s Gulshan-e-Hadeed neighborhood, two superstores were looted by two suspects over a two-day period. Additional Inspector General (AIG) Karachi, Javed Alam Odho, chaired a high-level meeting focused on ensuring robust security arrangements for the upcoming Christmas celebrations.
**DIPLOMATIC AND PARLIAMENTARY DEVELOPMENTS**
**Pakistan-UAE Bilateral Focus**
The newly appointed Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates, Salem Mohammed Al Zaabi, visited Governor House Sindh, where he met with Governor Kamran Tessori. A spokesman confirmed the discussion centered on enhancing Pak-UAE bilateral relations, investment opportunities, and other mutual affairs.
**Sindh Assembly Resolutions**
The Sindh Assembly session saw the introduction of a resolution aimed at modernizing the province’s fire brigade systems. Another resolution was presented recognizing the ‘East Pakistan Tragedy,’ paying tribute to the sacrifices made by the Pakistan Armed Forces and the Bihari community during the 1971 events.
**Political Consultations**
Delegations from the Tehreek Tahaffuz-e-Aain-e-Pakistan (TTAP) conducted visits to Islamabad, meeting with officials from Jamaat-e-Islami and subsequently holding consultations with Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) chief Aftab Sherpao.
**INTERNATIONAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS AFFAIRS**
**HRCP Condemns Indian CM’s Action**
The Human Rights Council of Pakistan (HRCP) strongly reacted to the action of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who allegedly pulled the veil (niqab) off a Muslim female doctor in the Indian state.
**Sydney Hero’s Father Speaks Out**
The father of the civilian who bravely subdued an attacker in Sydney, Australia, Muhammad Fateh, stated that his son’s heroism saved the lives of dozens of innocent people. Separately, Indian police issued a statement concerning Sajid Akram, a suspect linked to terrorism allegations following the attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach.
**MISCELLANEOUS NEWS**
**DSP Suspended**
DSP Usman Haider has been suspended from duty following his arrest on charges related to the alleged murder of his wife and daughter.
**Obituary**
The family of Mian Manzoor Ahmed Wattoo confirmed his passing.
**Bollywood Actor Travels by Train**
Renowned Bollywood actor Anupam Kher shared an “interesting experience” after having to travel by train following a missed Indigo connecting flight from Varanasi to Khajuraho.
**Policy Rejection**
Rao Tariq, General Secretary of the Marriage Hall Association, asserted that the ‘One Dish’ law regarding wedding catering has never been popularly accepted at the public level.
