Iranian authorities have confirmed the deaths of two Pakistani migrants near the border with Turkey. According to the Pakistani embassy in Iran, a Pakistani citizen named Armanullah died near the Khouyeh-e-Khoyeh border crossing. The embassy’s spokesperson reported that the deaths appeared to be caused by starvation and extreme cold. The bodies of both Pakistanis will be repatriated to Pakistan shortly.
In other news, a train collision occurred at the Lala Musa station, where the bogey of Islamabad Express derailed. A spokesperson for the Motorway Police stated that three people were injured in the accident and were taken to the hospital.
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party has announced its preparations for a nationwide protest, with the party’s leader, Faisal Kareem Kundi, stating that the Christian community’s services have been a beacon of hope for the country’s shared progress.
In a separate development, the Sindh government has declared a public holiday on December 27, 2025, to commemorate the death anniversary of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.
In Karachi, a factory caught fire in the Export Processing Zone in Landhi, but the fire was eventually brought under control by the Fire Brigade.
In Lahore, 591 cases of sexual harassment were registered in 2025, according to the police.
The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will hold a 75% stake sale on the same day.
In a separate development, the Sindh government has approved the provincial development policy for the upcoming fiscal year, according to a statement from Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah.
In Islamabad, a consultative meeting on consular services was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister Asad Dar.
In Karachi, a ban on rickshaws entering 25 main arteries has been extended.
In a separate development, traffic fatalities in Karachi have decreased over the past six months, according to statistics.
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s aide, Fazlur Rehman, has stated that the 26th amendment was passed with consensus, while the 27th amendment was passed unilaterally, resulting in an uneven distribution of power.
A woman in Los Angeles has been confirmed to have died by suicide, with the medical examiner’s office confirming the cause of death.
In a separate development, a close relative of a prominent Pakistani politician has gotten married in a ceremony attended by close family and friends.
A Pakistani police officer, Shehrebano Nqavi, has once again become the subject of controversy on social media.
In a separate development, a young Indian cricketer has been accused of provoking Pakistani players during an Under-19 Asia Cup final.
In another development, a woman in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has been arrested for allegedly murdering her husband and then disposing of his body in a canal before floating it in the Ganges River.
