Maulana Fazlur Rahman, the leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI), expressed gratitude for being awarded an honorary PhD degree, but stated that he would prefer to be called Maulana. In a media talk in Karachi, Maulana Fazlur Rahman said that, from a defense perspective, Pakistan’s performance has been satisfactory, and the Governor has expressed his views. He added that, just as a madrasa is an institution, one should respect and appreciate its value, especially when it is ranked high in the field of Islamic sciences.
Maulana Fazlur Rahman stated that the 26th amendment was passed along with some changes, and the draft of this amendment was not prepared by JUI. He added that it is the beauty of our society that, on a political level, we respect each other’s views, and it is our tradition to respect each other, which we are trying to preserve today.
Maulana Fazlur Rahman emphasized the importance of respecting the supremacy of the Constitution and the dignity of the Parliament. He stated that the 26th amendment was passed through consensus, and it should not be made a contentious issue. However, the 27th amendment was passed unilaterally, and the two-thirds majority was obtained through coercion. He added that Afghanistan has never had a friendly government towards Pakistan since Ashraf Ghani, and the issue of Afghan refugees is a bilateral problem between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Maulana Fazlur Rahman stated that a policy should be formulated to repatriate Afghan refugees instead of forcing them to leave. He added that treating guests harshly and forcing them to leave is equivalent to destroying hospitality. He emphasized that the government is exerting more pressure and will continue to do so, and that the issue of Afghan refugees is a bilateral problem between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
A police officer was martyred in a firing incident, and three people, including his wife, were injured. The culprits fled the scene after firing. In a separate incident, a judge rejected a request to reinstate a government employee, issuing a 17-page verdict.
A motorway police spokesperson stated that three people were injured in the incident, who were shifted to the hospital. In another incident, a Christian leader, Feisal Karim Kundi, stated that the services of the Christian community are a beacon of shared progress.
A bogie of the Islamabad Express train broke down at the Lal Masjid station. Alimma Khan stated that the party leader who engages in negotiations is not a founding member of PTI or a close associate of the founder.
Senator Rana Sanullah, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs, stated that the Chief Minister’s efforts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will be different, and our preparations will also be different. Shafiq Jan, the Adviser to the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Information, stated that we are ready, and we are moving towards a street movement.
The police have started a further investigation into the incident of a dead body and a murder tool being found, which occurred a month ago. The Sindh government has announced a public holiday on December 27, 2025, to commemorate the death anniversary of Benazir Bhutto.
Pakistan’s ambassador to Iran, Muzaffar Tappo, stated that the Pakistani citizen, Armanullah, died at the Khoi Ke border crossing between Iran and Turkey. A factory caught fire in the Export Processing Zone in Landhi, Karachi, but the fire was brought under control.
According to the Fire Brigade, the Fire Brigade team brought the fire under control. In 2025, a total of 591 cases of violence against women were registered in various police stations in Lahore.
The privatization of PIA will take place today, with an 75% stake up for grabs. In Karachi, a meeting was held under the chairmanship of Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Murad Ali Shah, to review the development strategy and investment plans, and to approve the comprehensive development policy for the next fiscal year.
The cause of death was confirmed to be suicide by a medical examiner in Los Angeles. A close relative of the bride and groom attended the wedding ceremony of Saira Nawaz and Ghias Khan in Lahore.
