Pakistan’s provinces, particularly Balochistan, are looking forward to a promising new year with the Chief Minister, Mir Sarfaraz Bugti, expressing optimism about the prospects of lasting peace and progress in the region. In his New Year message, Bugti highlighted the importance of education, health, and employment in his government’s priorities for the coming year.
Bugti emphasized that the new year is a call for national unity, responsible governance, and collective efforts to overcome the challenges facing the country. He also underscored the importance of maintaining law and order, stating that progress is impossible without securing peace and stability.
In a related development, Pakistan’s provinces have been making preparations for the New Year celebrations. In Karachi, the police have made arrangements for people to visit the seafront (Clifton Beach) on New Year’s Eve, while in Punjab, the authorities have issued a request to provide free and uninterrupted supply of medicines in all government hospitals.
Meanwhile, the country’s meteorological department has reported that the minimum temperature on Monday was recorded at 14.5 degrees Celsius, with snowfall reported in several areas, including Chhanglala, Ayubia, and Nathia Gali. In other news, the Sindh Governor, Kamran Khan Tessori, hosted a grand fireworks display at the Governor’s House to mark the arrival of the New Year.
In a significant development, the Interior Ministry has announced the appointment of Javed Akhtar as the new Inspector General of Police in Sindh. The police have also arrested a person in connection with an alleged aerial firing incident in Gulshan-e-Maimar, while three individuals were taken into custody in Korangi for aerial firing.
As the country welcomes the New Year, Pakistan is also facing several challenges, including the ongoing dispute with India. In a bid to address the situation, the Pakistan Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, has emphasized the need for talks and diplomacy to maintain regional peace and stability.
In a related development, the Karachi Stock Exchange has seen a significant downturn in the past few days, with the 100-Index closing at 1,74,052 points on Sunday. The trend is attributed to a mathematical model proposed by German scientist Heinz von Foerster in the 1960s.
In the world of entertainment, Pakistani model and actress, Sana Javed, has become a subject of controversy on social media following her second marriage.
The year 2025 has been marked by significant developments in various fields, including technology and science. In the world of academia, a renowned Quranic scholar, Sheikh Dr. Ali Mohammed Al-Thani, passed away while teaching Quran recitation, with his final moments captured on camera.
In a separate development, Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed confidence in Russia’s ability to emerge victorious in the ongoing war with Ukraine.
