Punjab’s Derah Ghazi Khan witnessed a surprise turn of events in the PP-289 constituency, where N-League candidate Asama Abdul Kareem was declared the winner without a contest. The returning officer revealed that 9 out of 11 candidates withdrew their nomination papers on the previous day, leaving Asama Abdul Kareem as the sole contender for the seat.
The seat became vacant after N-League’s member of the National Assembly, Mahmood Qadir Laghari, won the seat. According to the Election Commission’s schedule, polling was set to take place on January 25.
Meanwhile, a police shootout in the outskirts of Rawalpindi resulted in the killing of 4 dacoits. The court has summoned witnesses in the case, with a request to hear appeals from the public to facilitate the decision-making process for 9 May cases.
In Karachi, police arrested 2 dacoits after a confrontation in the Orangi Sector 9 area. The city’s life was severely disrupted due to the severe fog, with multiple sections of motorways being closed.
Pakistan’s Ambassador to the US, Rizwan Siddique Sheikh, stated that Pakistan’s victory in the war has given it a new status on the international stage. The Foreign Minister added that dialogue and diplomacy are the only way to resolve issues.
Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza, a renowned scholar, stated that the founder of PTI, Imran Khan, is experiencing a strict regimen in jail, which is not unusual for someone serving two years in prison. According to the FIR, the opponents broke into the house and abducted three women.
A report by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics revealed a significant increase in digital connectivity in the country, with 96% of households having access to mobile or smart phones in the year 2024-2025.
The National Disaster Management Authority issued a high alert due to the severe fog. Former Pakistani cricketer, Shahid Afridi, expressed his willingness to engage in dialogue with the establishment to resolve provincial issues and improve ties.
A wounded deer was spotted in the Psaror Sojuwali area of Sehalkot. According to locals, the deer was injured by stray dogs.
PPP’s Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met with Sindh’s Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and IG Sindh Javed Alam Odho separately.
Four dead bodies were found near the Mai Colachi area of Karachi’s Main Hol.
The Foreign Minister reiterated that dialogue and diplomacy are the only way to resolve issues.
