The first supermoon of the year has begun, and the moon is set to appear unusually large in the sky, marking the traditional Wolf Moon. This supermoon is the last one of this series, which began in October 2025, and it also marks the first supermoon of 2026. According to a statement, this supermoon is an early highlight of the astronomical events of the year, as the peak of the Quadrantid meteor shower is expected to occur during this time, further emphasizing its importance. In Pakistan, the supermoon will rise on New Year’s Eve at 5:51 pm, with the moon’s brightness reaching 99.8 percent, making it visible on January 3 and 4 in a prominent manner. The distance between the Earth and the moon will be approximately 362,312 kilometers, and the supermoon will appear about 6-7 percent larger and 10 percent brighter than the full moon. Experts in astronomy have stated that supermoons typically occur in a series of three to four consecutive events, and the current series is expected to conclude with the January 3 supermoon. The next series is expected to begin in November 2026, marking the second supermoon of the year and the final one of 2026.
Meanwhile, the police have arrested a dacoit who was injured during a shootout between the police and a group of thieves, while the traffic police Inspector Norung Jalal Khan, Constable Azizullah, and Constable Abdullah Shah were martyred in the encounter. The police spokesperson, Justice Mian Gul Hassan Aurangzeb, Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue, Member Legal and High officials attended the meeting. Rehman Bacha, the father of the kidnapped boy, wanted to involve his ex-wife in the case of the kidnapping of his son: According to a police notification, section 144 will be enforced in North Waziristan from 5 am to 7 pm. In Karachi, the police have arrested the killer of Mian Chalachi’s area of Mian Colachi, who was found dead in a manhole. People’s Party leader Ali Musa Gillani has said that the US has taken control of the largest oil reserves, and now American oil companies will extract oil from Venezuela.
The investigation into the murder of Anila Kausar, who was found dead in a manhole in Mian Chalachi Road, has made progress, with her relatives arriving at the Docks Police Station. DIG Asaduzzaman has stated that the deceased were residents of Kharaadar, and the woman’s sister had contacted the police to identify the bodies, which were those of the woman and her three children. According to the police, a citizen named Hassan has stated that he had been getting regular updates from the Chat GPT service.
In a separate incident, the body of a citizen was found dead near the Karachi University. In another incident, the police have arrested the killer of four people who were found dead in a manhole in Mian Colachi area. The police spokesperson has stated that the police have arrested the killer, who has been identified as Musarrat Hussain. The Sindh Local Government Minister, Syed Nasser Hussain Shah, has said that all manholes should be covered to prevent any inconvenience to citizens.
