The Election Commission of Pakistan issued a notification on December 26, 2023, to postpone the municipal elections scheduled for December 28 in Quetta. This decision comes after the Federal Constitutional Court issued a stay order on the elections on December 27, 2023. The stay order was issued in response to an appeal challenging the delimitation of constituencies based on the 2017 census. The appeal alleged that the current constituencies do not accurately represent the population of the area.
Weather forecasts suggest a possible impact of western winds in the city from December 26 to 27, which may lead to an increase in cold temperatures. The Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned of a possible cold wave in the region.
In a separate incident, an anti-tank lifting vehicle has been used to abduct a car owner in the city. Local fishermen claim that dolphins have been trying to protect and help a baby stranded in the sea. Regional Police Officer (RPO) stated that the incident was an attack by terrorists using a drone and firing on civilians.
Meanwhile, the government has announced a general holiday in Azad Kashmir on December 27, 2023. A special committee has been formed to address the situation, with Provincial Minister for Law Aftab Alam as its chairman.
Security forces have launched an operation in the Kohlu district of Balochistan, following a tip-off about the presence of Indian proxy terrorists in the area. The Deputy Director of the General Directorate of Environment (GDA) has confirmed that two dead dolphins were found on the western coast of Gawadar.
In a statement, the Spokesperson of the High Commission said that the relevant material will be investigated in accordance with the law, and if any material is found to be in violation of the law, the investigation will begin.
In a statement, Amir Muqam said that the group, known as the 9th May Group, is involved in anti-state activities and aims to weaken institutions. Ahmed Bilal Sufi said that if the 9th May Group is active in Punjab, they should be addressed and brought to justice.
In a separate incident, the Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir has announced a general holiday in the region on December 27, 2023. The Prime Minister has appointed Provincial Minister for Law Aftab Alam as the chairman of a special committee to address the situation.
The Israeli Prime Minister, Naftali Bennett, has announced that Israel has officially recognized Somalia as an independent and sovereign state.
