♦ 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