Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari has emphasized the need for a renewed commitment to his country’s responsibilities as a guardian, in a New Year’s message. The President acknowledged that Pakistan is not immune to challenges but stressed that unity, stability, creativity, and confidence can help overcome them. The Provincial Governor of Balochistan, meanwhile, underscored the importance of maintaining peace and stability for progress, saying that the government would not compromise on this issue.
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif also extended New Year’s greetings to the nation, expressing hope that every day of the new year would bring prosperity and good tidings. The Prime Minister predicted that the year 2025 would be a golden year for Pakistan’s defense, stating that the nation would stand strong as a united front with its brave armed forces.
In other news, four robbers were killed in a police shootout in the outskirts of Rawalpindi. The court has issued notices to witnesses in the case, and they have been asked to appear on January 10. The court has also asked people to submit their appeals so that a verdict can be reached in the cases related to May 9.
In Karachi, police arrested two robbers after a confrontation in the Orangi Sector 9 area. Heavy fog has severely affected daily life in Punjab, with multiple motorway sections closed due to low visibility. In the US, Pakistan’s Ambassador, Rizwan Siddique Sheikh, praised Pakistan’s achievement in the war, saying it has gained international recognition like never before.
Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza, a renowned scholar, has expressed his concerns about the treatment of PTI leader Imran Khan while he is in jail, stating that it is not unusual for someone who has spent two years in jail to feel confined. According to an FIR, the opposition has kidnapped three women from their home by breaking in.
According to a statistics report, there has been a significant increase in digital connectivity in Pakistan, with 96% of households having access to mobile phones or smartphones. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an alert regarding severe fog.
Former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Akhtar has expressed his willingness to improve relations with the establishment and discuss provincial issues. In a separate incident, a wounded deer was found in the Pesarwar Soju area of Siyal Kot, reportedly after being attacked by stray dogs. The Chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has met separately with the Chief Minister of Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah, and the IGP of Sindh, Javed Uddin Ahmed.
In another incident, four bodies were found near Mian Channu in Karachi. The Foreign Minister has emphasized the need for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve issues.
