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♦ PM Shehbaz unveils homegrown ‘Uran Pakistan’ economic plan: Ministers join chorus to highlight the five-year economic plan: Finance Minister says national economy ready to take off via ‘Uran Programme’: Ahsan Iqbal says it’s a revolutionary step

♦ 2024: A year of triumph for Pakistan under Army Chief's leadership: In 59,000 operations, 925 terrorists were neutralised as Gen Asim's clear stance of "One Pakistani life is more important than Afghanistan": SIFC drives economic revival: SCO Summit hosts global leaders and highlights Pakistan’s role; Law against misinformation strengthens national narrative; Military diplomacy enhances ties with China, Russia, and UAE; NLC opens Central Asian trade routes; Stock Exchange hits historic high

♦ US sanctions: Pakistan recalls ambassador for critical consultations: Envoy Rizwan Saeed Sheikh to hold meetings with PM, FM to plan future strategy; US delegation’s visit to Pakistan anticipated in 2025

♦ 2024 was a success on diplomatic front for Pakistan, says FO spokesperson: Mumtaz Baloch says Pakistani leadership shines in UN, ECO, and OIC initiatives; Islamabad hosts successful SCO summit; Pakistan pushes for accountability on Israeli aggressions

♦ PTI using foreign funding against Pakistan, says Sharjeel Memon

♦ Funding by India’s RAW fuelling terrorism in Pakistan: CM Bugti

♦ US envoy vows to continue supporting Pakistan’s economic stability

♦ Turkish diplomat Durmesh Bastag calls on CM Maryam Nawaz

♦ Govt may allocate entire Hajj arrangements to private operators next year: Secretary Ministry of Religious Affairs tells Senate Standing Committee that Ministry received 80 complaints about private operators, 18000 complaints were registered against govt scheme

♦ Federal cabinet approves sale of Reko Diq’s 15% share to Saudi Arabia

♦ Two martyred as terrorists attack checkpost in DI Khan: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi condemns attack on police checkpost

♦ Karachi sit-ins end as police dismantle camps, reopen roads: Portesters showing solidarity with victims of Kurram for last eight days; Situation tense in Abbas Town as police use tear gas shelling and aerial firing to disperse protesters

♦ British envoy mesmerized by Lahore’s hospitality, affection

♦ Security alert sounded for New Year night in Lahore

♦ Man shoots daughter dead for ‘honour’ in Pakpattan

♦ Two sisters die after car plunges into Chiniot canal

♦ Trains coming from Karachi and Quetta to Lahore delayed for hours

♦ President Xi vows to promote 'world peace' in New Year's message to Putin

♦ World greets 2025 after sweltering year of ME turmoil and Trump return

♦ Huthis fire another missile at Israel

♦ Appeals court upholds verdict in Trump sexual abuse case

♦ India rocket launches space-docking mission

♦ Jewellery worth £10 million stolen from London home