The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has made history as the KSE-100 index surpassed 175,000 points mark for the first time on the last trading day of 2025, signaling a strong finish to the year. During intraday trading, the index surged by 709.70 points, reaching an all-time high of 175,182.49 points, reflecting a 0.41% increase from its previous closing of 174,472.79 points. This record-breaking performance underscores the resilience of Pakistan’s capital markets, marking a milestone achievement for the PSX and setting a strong foundation for 2026. A day earlier, the benchmark index on Tuesday closed bullish, gaining 576.45 points, a positive change of 0.33 percent, to settle at 174,472.80 points compared to 173,896.34 points on the previous trading day, according to PSX data. Market capitalization increased to Rs 19.692 trillion from Rs 19.590 trillion a day earlier.

Another petition has been filed in the Lahore High Court challenging the Punjab Protection Ownership ordinance, raising objections over the legality of the new property law. The Punjab government, the chief secretary, and the secretary law have been named as respondents in the case. The petition argues that granting administrative authorities powers in property-related cases under the new law is unlawful and unconstitutional. Additionally, the petition calls for an immediate suspension of the functioning of committees and tribunals constituted under the act and ordinance. The LHC is expected to take up the petition for hearing at a later date.

Saudi Arabia’s Governor of Tabuk, Prince Fahd bin Sultan, held a telephone conversation with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar. During the call, Prince Fahd bin Sultan extended New Year greetings and conveyed his best wishes. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar thanked him for the warm sentiments, while Prince Fahd also invited him to visit Tabuk. Ishaq Dar appreciated Prince Fahd bin Sultan’s personal interest and role in strengthening and promoting Pakistan–Saudi relations. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further deepening the long-standing brotherly ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.

Farmers were not paid for sugarcane; Usama Hamza, The stock market is breaking records every day; Syed Zafar Abbas, We gave India the worst defeat; Ghulam Rasool BalochBy Staff ReporterISLAMABAD: Editor In Chief Pakistan Group of Newspaper and Chairman Roze News SK Niazi while talking in his renowned talk show Sachi Baat, Faiz Hameed has been sentenced and will appeal through a lawyer, matters regarding Faiz Hameed will come to light only after the appeal, Faiz Hameed is a very big case, the situation in Punjab is improving, practical work is being done in Punjab, property business is closed in Punjab, buying and selling of property is completely stopped, people are leaving businesses and going out, the situation in the country has become quite strong, government will complete its term, the country will progress under the leadership of Field Marshal, Pakistan has won the war under the leadership of Field Marshal, the situation in the country is improving day by day. Member of National Assembly, PTI leader Usama Hamza says, punjab farmers are in a very bad situation, 70% of the population is involved in agriculture, the price of sugar has doubled today, they closed the Afghanistan border at the behest of the US, this has damaged Pakistan’s economy, Keno is not being sold in the country, if they close the Afghan-Iranian borders, the situation will worsen, farmers were not paid for sugarcane, they are killing farmers every day, corruption is on the rise in the country, the country’s debts are increasing day by day, the poor man is left behind, the government is mortgaging everything and taking loans, poverty is decreasing in the country, the poor man is longing for two daily meals, people are making a living by selling their homes and utensils. Economist Syed Zafar Abbas says, the stock market is breaking records every day, business people are coming to the country, stock market conditions deteriorated during Pervez Musharraf’s tenure, Pakistan’s stock market is doing better than the rest of the world. Former Ambassador Ghulam Rasool Baloch says, we gave India the worst defeat, India is ruled by Hindus, India and Israel continue to oppress the people, Modi is now hiding what happened to India in May.

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s articulation of the farmer as “the benefactor of the entire country” is not merely symbolic. It signals a policy philosophy that recognizes agriculture as the backbone of Pakistan’s economy and rural society. The vision of prosperous farmers in Punjab is, in effect, a vision of national prosperity. Increased farmer autonomy strengthens food security, stabilizes prices, and reduces rural-urban migration driven by agricultural distress. If sustained and scaled, this farmer-centric revolution can become a model for the entire country restoring dignity to the farmer, vitality to agriculture, and confidence to Pakistan’s rural heartland.

ISLAMABAD: The federal government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed two important projects to combat climate change. The spokesperson for the Ministry of Economic Affairs said that two projects worth $304.5 million have been signed between the Government of Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank. The main objective of the projects is to deal with the effects of climate change (promote climate resilience). The Asian Development Bank will provide a $140 million loan and a $0.5 million technical grant for the Sindh Coastal Resilience Project. The Asian Development Bank’s Country Director said that the Sindh Coastal Resilience Project will play a key role in addressing the risks posed by climate change and protecting coastal populations.

Pakistani fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi, who represented Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League, has suffered an injury. According to the details, Shaheen Shah Afridi has suffered a knee injury, which has been confirmed by Brisbane Heat. Brisbane Heat has said in a statement that Shaheen Afridi will be re-examined upon the team’s return from Adelaide. However, sources say that the Pakistan Cricket Board is not ready to take any risks regarding the star pacer’s fitness before the T20 World Cup. Sources say that Shaheen Shah Afridi will likely return home on Wednesday.

Following a strong response from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates announced the end of its remaining counter-terrorism operations in Yemen. The statement added that this decision was made after a comprehensive review in the context of recent developments and security concerns. The Emirati Ministry of Defense added that the direct military presence of the UAE in Yemen had already ended in 2019. The Ministry of Defense statement clarified that the UAE has been supporting the legitimate government in Yemen under the Arab Coalition since 2015. The UAE Ministry of Defense statement said that the sons of the UAE have made great sacrifices to achieve the goals of peace and stability in Yemen.

Rahim Yar Khan: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with UAE President and Ruler of Abu Dhabi His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, where regional issues and prospects for further enhancing cooperation in various fields, including defense cooperation, were discussed. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with UAE President and Ruler of Abu Dhabi His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Sheikh Zayed Palace in Rahim Yar Khan, where the Prime Minister was also accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Tariq Fatemi and other senior officials. The statement said that this meeting was part of the continuation of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s first official visit to Pakistan as President of the UAE. The Prime Minister reiterated the commitment to transform the long-standing, brotherly relations between Pakistan and the UAE into a strong, strategic and mutually beneficial economic partnership and stressed the need for a significant increase in bilateral trade. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, in addition to bilateral cooperation, regional and global issues were also discussed in the meeting, and this meeting is a reflection of the strong relations between the two brotherly countries.

American pop singer Beyonce, known worldwide as “Queen B”, has achieved another major success in her career and has officially joined the list of billionaires. The leading business magazine Forbes has confirmed this honor by listing Beyonce Knowles Carter as one of the richest singers in the world. According to Forbes, Beyonce is the fifth singer to be included in the list, where world-renowned names such as Bruce Springsteen, Rihanna, Taylor Swift and Jay Z have been included before her. According to the report, 44-year-old Beyonce successfully completed her Cowboy Carter Tour in 2025, which earned a huge income of more than $ 407 million. The tour was launched after her mega-hit studio album “Cowboy Carter” was released in 2024, which received great acclaim worldwide.

Lahore: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Punjab Chief Organizer Alia Hamza has announced tough decisions based on the performance of the party’s provincial organization last year, hinting at major changes and hoping for cooperation from the workers. In a statement released on the social networking website X, PTI Punjab Chief Organizer Punjab Alia Hamza said that I took over the post of Chief Organizer Punjab on January 28 and I will present the performance of each and every one of them to my workers. She said that till date, no notification has been made in any region, district or even in any union council without my consent. Alia Hamza said that all regional presidents have been appointed by me in advance and she has appointed each district organization with her own consent. She said that based on the past performance, I am going to take some tough decisions and I hope that you all will support me.

Karachi: Governor Sindh Kamran Tesori, while holding a press conference at the Governor House Karachi, said that he had met with the MQM leadership, in which detailed discussions were held on the problems of Karachi and the federal package for Karachi. He assured that he would play his full role on the Karachi package.

Bangladesh’s three-time prime minister Khaleda Zia, who hoped to lead her nation one last time after elections next year, died on Tuesday aged 80. “Unite the party and prepare to lead,” Zia had urged BNP members earlier this year. Hasina later dominated, ruling from 2008 until her violent downfall in 2024. Rahman, known in Bangladesh as Tarique Zia, returned from exile in London on December 25, after fleeing what he called politically motivated persecution in 2008. His image is displayed alongside his mother’s on party banners, offering a potential new chapter in Bangladesh’s enduring political saga.

Former DG ISI Faiz Hameed has filed an appeal against the sentence handed down by a military court. Confirming the development, lawyer Mian Ali Ashfaq, who represents retired Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed, said that an appeal against the military court’s verdict was filed on December 27, though he declined to share further details. He said that investigations against Faiz Hameed under the Army Act began on August 12, 2024, and after 15 months of inquiry, the sentence was awarded. Under Section 133-B of the Pakistan Army Act, Faiz Hameed had 40 days to file an appeal against the Field General Court Martial’s decision after the announcement of the verdict. According to the law, the appeal against a military court’s sentence is reviewed by a Court of Appeals constituted by the Army Chief.

Rain and snowfall over mountainous areas are forecast to begin in Balochistan from today. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, rain accompanied by strong winds is expected from today until January 1. Meanwhile, several areas of Gilgit-Baltistan are likely to receive rain along with moderate snowfall. Karachi Weather UpdateAccording to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, light rain is also expected today in Karachi and Hyderabad. The Met Office said humidity levels in Karachi are currently at 76 percent, and a western weather system may affect the city between Tuesday and Wednesday.