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Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Khawaja Saad Rafique expressed hope for the success of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) in the upcoming elections in Bangladesh. Addressing a function in Lahore, Rafique emphasized that democracy should be modeled after local traditions, not Western ones. He argued that the country needs to form networks with the forces of good and ensure proportional representation in the assemblies. Rafique also highlighted that the real challenge lies in whether the party is in power or in opposition, and expressed his well-wishes for the JI’s success in Bangladesh.
In a separate incident, a police encounter in Lahore claimed the lives of five police officers. According to the police, three individuals, including the husband of one of the victims, were injured in the shooting. The perpetrators escaped after the incident. However, the Motorway Police spokesperson clarified that three individuals were injured in the incident and were shifted to the hospital.
In his address at a function in Faisalabad, Federal Minister for Minority Affairs, Khalilur Rehman Qamar, said that the services of the Christian community are a shining example of their shared progress. A bogie of the Islamabad Express train derailed at the Lala Musa Station, leaving several passengers injured.
In a statement, PTI’s leader, Ali Muhammad Khan, said that the party’s leader, who engages in negotiations, is not a partner of PTI’s founding chairman. Advisor to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs, Senator Rana Sanaullah, expressed confidence that Punjab Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi’s struggle will be different, and, therefore, the party’s preparations will also be different.
Advisor to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government on Information, Shafiq Khan, said that the party is ready and is heading towards a street movement. A police investigation has been launched into the case of a body found buried for a month and a murder instrument.
The Sindh government has announced a public holiday on December 27, 2025, to mark the martyrdom anniversary of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. Pakistan’s ambassador to Turkey, Mudassar Tipu, confirmed that Pakistani citizen Armanullah Khan died in Iran near the Turkey border.
A fire broke out at a factory in the Export Processing Zone of Landhi, Karachi, but was brought under control by the Fire Brigade. In Lahore, 591 cases of violence against women were registered in 2025. The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will auction 75% of its shares as part of its restructuring.
In a meeting convened by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah in Karachi, the provincial government approved a comprehensive development strategy and investment plan for the next fiscal year. In Islamabad, a meeting of the Consular Services was chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Asad Durrani, where the services of the Consular Department were reviewed.
The death of a Pakistani woman, Erum Anjum, in the United States has been confirmed as a case of suicide. A wedding ceremony was held in Lahore for Saira Nusrat and Ghayas Khan.
Pakistani police officer Shabana Naveed has once again become a topic of discussion on social media. In the final match of the Under-19 Asia Cup, Indian players stirred up Pakistani players, according to Mohsin Naveed.
