The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the extraordinary and encouraging results of the tender issued for the sale of two new teams of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). According to the PCB, 12 parties formally submitted bids within the stipulated date. According to the press release, the results of this phase of bidding will be announced on December 27. In the next phase, technically qualified bidders will be given the opportunity to buy two new teams through open competition bidding. The Pakistan Cricket Board is committed to completing this process in a transparent, competitive and in accordance with international standards, so as to ensure further expansion and development of the Pakistan Super League.

Security researchers have warned that hackers have found a way to hack into WhatsApp accounts without breaking its encryption. The scam, called ghost pairing, takes advantage of a WhatsApp feature to trick users into linking their accounts to a device that the hackers control, which then gives the hackers access to messages, photos, videos and voice notes. Once the hackers have taken control of the account, they can send messages to contacts to launch further hacking attempts.

Ambassador Khorev informed future Pakistani diplomats about the key milestones of Russia-Pakistan relations and the current developments in bilateral dialogue. He noted that the two countries have achieved significant progress in political and economic cooperation. The Ambassador also updated the students on the situation in and around Ukraine, focusing on the root causes of the Ukrainian crisis and the destructive role of Western countries in destabilizing the Eurasian region. In conclusion, Ambassador Khorev wished the future Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs employees success in diplomacy and service to their motherland. Together with the Director General of the Foreign Service Academy, Syed Ali Asad Gillani, the Russian Ambassador took part in a tree-planting ceremony on the grounds of the educational institution.

Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Wednesday that Pakistan has entered a stable economic phase as export-led growth is now underway. In an interview with the US-based publication USA Today, the finance minister stated that consistent economic policies have helped restore both domestic and international investor trust. The finance minister emphasized that the government is transitioning the economy away from a consumption-driven model toward an export-oriented growth framework. The finance minister identified agriculture, mining, and the digital economy as priority investment sectors, noting that the Reko Diq copper belt has emerged as a major attraction for international investors. Aurangzeb said that Pakistan is moving beyond crisis management toward an opportunity-driven economy, ready for trade and investment.

At least eight terrorists of a banned organisation were killed in a joint operation by police and Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in Daraish Khel area of Karak in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday, Dunya News reported. Karak police, together with the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), conducted a joint operation to chase the militants. Consequently, eight militants were killed in a gunfight with law enforcers in the nearby hills. According to DPO Saud Khan, the bodies of the terrorists have been shifted to hospital for post-mortem and the identification process is underway. DPO Saud Khan said that the blood of our martyr police officials will not go in vain and added that police would not hesitate to make any sacrifice to maintain peace.

A speeding van went out of control and crashed into a tree in Sargodha, resulting in the deaths of three people. According to details, the high-speed van lost control on Khushab Road in Sargodha and slammed into a tree. The horrific accident left three people dead on the spot, while ten others were injured. Rescue officials said that the injured and the bodies were shifted to the DHQ Hospital. Due to the van being fitted with an LPG system, fire tenders were also called to the scene.

The privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines has entered its decisive stage after the Arif Habib consortium emerged as the successful bidder, securing a 75 percent stake in the national carrier with a final offer of Rs135billion. During an intense series of incremental offers, Lucky Cement raised its bid to Rs115.5 billion, prompting Arif Habib to counter with Rs116 billion. Earlier, in the first phase of the privatisation process, three pre-qualified bidders had submitted sealed offers for the airline. Two of them, Arif Habib and Lucky Cement, submitted bids exceeding the government’s reference price of Rs100 billion, while Air Blue (Private) Limited offered Rs26.5 billion. He described the sale as a major milestone, noting that Pakistan had not completed a large-scale privatisation transaction in nearly two decades.

Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, has said that politics and democracy move forward through dialogue and discussion, not through deadlock, and that all political and democratic forces should sit together to resolve issues. He said that the PTI founder remained in power for four years but never held talks with the opposition during his tenure. Rana Sanaullah said that the PTI founder never practiced politics nor adopted a political attitude during his four-year rule. The PTI founder is still sending messages to his party, and past incidents on May 25, 2022, May 9, and November 26, 2024 were a continuation of the same policy. Progress, he said, will only be possible when the other side is also willing to sit at the table and engage in dialogue.

Chief Justice of the LHC Justice Aalia Neelum, heard the petitions including that of Abu Bakar. The Chief Justice questioned whether the tribunals had actually started functioning, noting that there was neither staff available nor clarity on where the tribunals would be operating. The Chief Justice questioned under which law the committees were instructing the police to take possession. The Chief Justice observed that this amounted to a violation of the High Court’s orders. In response, the Chief Justice questioned how actions could be taken without rules, and how an affected party could challenge a decision if the deputy commissioner did not issue a written order.

The delegation included PCDMA Vice Chairman Shariq Feroz, Convener Diplomatic Committee Nasiruddin Fateh Kukda, and Senior Member Parvez Valimuhammad. PCDMA Chairman Salim Valimuhammad assured Korean officials of full cooperation, particularly in chemical chapters 28 to 32, to help expand the trade volume between the two countries. He urged Korean companies to initiate joint ventures and technical assistance with Pakistani partners in general and specialty chemicals, highlighting the potential for industrial collaboration. Prominent businessman in the dyestuffs industry, Pervez Vali, highlighted the importance of free trade agreements (FTAs), economic partnership agreements, joint ventures and technical assistance. During the meeting, Korean officials suggested that the PCDMA delegation participate in the 2026 textile exhibition in Korea, which the Pakistani side accepted, noting that such participation would further strengthen bilateral trade ties.

Food minister proposes joint working group on meat, dairy and SPS systemsFederal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain. The minister said Brazil is internationally recognised as a global leader in livestock production, meat processing, dairy development and agri-food exports. In contrast, Brazil exports halal meat to many Muslim countries, underscoring the importance of institutional efficiency, quality assurance and value addition. He noted that production is largely based on tropical dairy systems suited to climatic conditions similar to Pakistan's. Both sides agreed Pakistan would prepare a draft framework focusing on slaughterhouse upgrades, SPS and traceability systems, meat processing, feedlot models and dairy productivity.

ISLAMABAD - Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) recorded a 45 percent reduction in traffic violations during 2025, while road accidents declined by 22 percent, reflecting significant improvements in road safety across the federal capital. The CTO said that during 2025, more than 762,500 enforcement actions were taken against traffic violations, which played a key role in reducing accidents and improving driving behaviour in city. He said the enforcement drive focused on five major violations, including wrong-way driving, reckless and over-speed driving, underage and unlicensed driving, lane violations, riding without helmets, and use of fancy or non-standard number plates. Outlining targets for 2026, the CTO said ITP would focus on deadly violations such as lane violations, reckless driving and over-speeding. He emphasized that all targets for 2026 could only be achieved with public cooperation, urging citizens to follow traffic laws and support Islamabad Traffic Police in making the capital’s roads safer and more disciplined.

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s leading businessman Arif Habib has announced after purchasing Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) that the number of aircraft of the airline will be increased to 38 and then to 65. After winning the PIA bid in Islamabad, Arif Habib, while talking to the media, said in his message that the government has privatized PIA in a very transparent manner and the PIA bid will benefit the Pakistani economy. He said that Pakistan has won today, foreign investors will be attracted to Pakistan and more investment will be promoted in the country. Arif Habib said that in the first phase, the number of operational aircraft will be 38 and then the number will be increased to 65. He said that obviously when we expand, employment opportunities will be created for more people and the current staff and experienced people will also get very good opportunities.

Pakistan emerged victorious in the Under-19 Asia Cup final by a staggering 191 runs, showcasing an unparalleled dominance. The best bowler was right-arm fast bowler Ali Raza, who took four wickets while conceding only 42 runs. Without a doubt, their performance will have benefited from the comfortable cushion provided by the batters something their senior counterparts often cannot rely on. It is possible that Sameer Minhas and Ali Raza will wear the senior team shirt one day. It is possible that Sameer Minhas and Ali Raza will wear the senior team shirt one day.

In negotiations, something has to be taken and something has to be given: Fawad Chaudhry, India’s narrative has flopped worldwide: Mirza Ikhtiar Baig, What do they want to discuss with us in these negotiations: Azhar SiddiqueBy Staff ReporterISLAMABAD: Editor In Chief Pakistan Group of Newspaper and Chairman Roze News SK Niazi while talking in his renowned talk show Sachi Baat, since this government came to power, the stock exchange has gone up, Pakistan is being praised in foreign countries, the rise in the stock exchange is a very good thing, there should be talks between the government and the opposition. Former Federal Minister Fawad Chaudhry said Pakistan’s economy is in a very bad state, the stock market has increased, businessmen are making money from each other, overseas Pakistanis are not investing a single rupee in Pakistan, Punjab government did not take wheat from farmers, they are not even buying wheat and cannot set the price of bread, taxes are being levied on the salaried class, people of Punjab are paying taxes for Balochistan, the Prime Minister also talked about negotiations today, the solution to all problems is through negotiations, If there are talks, the temperature will drop, Mahmood Maulvi Sahib and I have formed a committee, we have met with people from PTI and the government, the government should release Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Mahmood Al-Rashid, Dr. Yasmin, these people should be released and start negotiations with us and the government, PTI could not run any major campaign against the government, the government should take a step forward, we will celebrate the founder of PTI, the government should show its big heart by releasing the prisoners, the government could not bring any alternative to the founder of PTI, Shah Mehmood Qureshi will not make any deal, Shah Mehmood Qureshi has overcome many difficulties for the foundation and is still standing, the government wanted the founders not to remain in jail and to go out, all these dreams of the government have been shattered, people still stand with the founder of PTI, PTI and government not serious about talks, some people got big positions in PTI, PTI members are divided among themselves, negotiations should be held with the PTI leadership imprisoned in Kot Lakhpat Jail, sisters of PTI founder are trying to get him released, many things will come to light in the next week, the government punished PTI members, which it should not have done, in negotiations, something has to be taken and something has to be given, there is a need to bring down the political temperature in the country. Member of National Assembly PPP Mirza Ikhtiar Baig said stock exchange is setting records day by day, good news is coming for Pakistan from all sides, India’s narrative has flopped worldwide,the world is now listening to Pakistan, Field Marshal has put the country on the path of development, Pakistan has received IMF tranche, Pakistan’s situation will improve further in the coming time, Pakistan is also achieving diplomatic successes, government must control inflation and corruption, inflation has increased in the country, government should reduce debts, the government has taken too many loans, government and opposition should hold talks, we must end the politics of chaos, the rich in the country are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer, we have to think about loss-making institutions. Leader of Tehreek-e-Insaf Azhar Siddique said we have to take the country forward together,all provinces should sit together for the betterment of the country, the country’s economy is declining day by day, politics has been happening, but we must also play our part for the betterment of the country, the country is sinking into debt day by day, the government has not been able to reduce inflation, the government is making baseless cases against our workers,we are not being allowed to hold rallies, they talk about negotiations, what do they want to discuss with us in these negotiations?