Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has announced a winter break for all educational institutions across the province. According to the Secretary of Education, students in the summer zone will have a break from January 1st to 15th, while those in the winter zone will have a break from December 22nd to February 28th. The decision comes as the province continues to face severe drought and an increase in terrorist activities.
In a recent report by the CT (Counter-Terrorism) department, it was revealed that there was a significant rise in terrorist activities in the province in 2025. Meanwhile, in a significant development, the Lahore trial of the Kot Lakhpat Jail bombing case has made progress. The Karachi Bar Association has also called an emergency general body meeting to discuss the election of its new leadership, with a proposal to hold the election on December 20th.
Chairman PTI, Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, expressed his deep concern over the judiciary’s decision to remove judges from their posts, citing it as a disturbing move. In a separate incident, a crackdown was launched against power thieves in North Karachi’s Khumiso Goth area. Minister of Information and Chairman of the Solidarity Party of Pakistan, Abdul Aleem Khan, expressed his disagreement with the idea of creating new provinces, stating that it would only lead to more issues for the people.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has vowed to put an end to urban and rural encroachments. In a meeting with Bahrain’s Ambassador, President Asif Ali Zardari, emphasized the need for cooperation between the federal and provincial governments to address the province’s issues. Maulana Fazlur Rehman, head of Jamaat-e-Islami, expressed his disappointment with PTI’s refusal to engage in dialogue, stating that they have only made a statement about leading the negotiation committee.
In a significant judgment, a court in Sargodha sentenced a man to death and imposed a fine of 5 million rupees for murder. The incident gained widespread attention after a video surfaced showing a woman being brutally assaulted by her domestic worker, who also pushed her down the stairs during the assault. Two police officers were also injured in the firing. The police have arrested the suspects and launched a search operation in the area.
In other news, the Chief Minister of the province has emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong relationship with the federal government to address the province’s issues. He also stated that the province cannot afford to engage in dialogue with terrorists.
The Pakistan Publishers and Booksellers Association (PPBA) has organized a five-day Karachi World Book Fair 2025, which commenced on Thursday at the Karachi Expo Centre. Thousands of book enthusiasts attended the event, which has been a testament to the fact that reading is still alive and that books are still the most powerful companions for human consciousness.
The Karachi Bar Association has postponed its election, which was scheduled to take place today. The United Nations Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team has released its 16th report, which reveals that the spokesperson of Daesh-Khorasan and the founder of the organization’s media wing, Sultan Aziz Azam, have been arrested.
In a statement, Javed Akhtar expressed his clear stance that the idea of accepting unwanted behavior towards women is unacceptable. An American newspaper reports that the Trump administration is speeding up the process of revoking citizenship of non-American nationals. Germany has also decided to bring back 535 Afghan nationals who had worked with the German military in Afghanistan before its withdrawal and are now in danger from the Taliban government.
The Dubai Police have advised the public to take precautions to avoid maritime hazards. In a statement, the Governor of the province emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong relationship with the federal government to address the province’s issues, stating that the province cannot afford to engage in dialogue with terrorists.
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