BusinessThe PSX rallied sharply in the first session after the federal budget, with the KSE-100 gaining 4,639 points. Falling oil prices, budget measures and the SBP’s steady policy rate helped lift sentiment.
NATIONALA Supreme Court judge, in a dissenting note, has warned of false implication in narcotics cases and called for stricter application of the law. He also urged amendments to rules to align them with the parent statute.
NATIONALA shutter-down strike continued across parts of AJK for a seventh day as officials said the Rawalakot protest by supporters of the proscribed JAAC had shrunk. Internet outages, transport suspensions and supply disruptions continued to affect daily life.
PoliticsJI chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has called for an immediate cut in petrol prices, free trade with Iran and fast-tracking the Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline. He also said Pakistan should draw lessons from recent regional developments.
NATIONALThe Women’s Parliamentary Caucus in the Balochistan Assembly has moved to speed up legislation against acid attacks. A joint review committee will examine a draft law and propose stronger victim protection and regulatory measures.
CITYTwo men, including a police official, were killed when gunmen opened fire inside a hotel near Arbab Complex in Khuzdar. Police said they suspect old enmity may have been behind the attack.
PoliticsBalochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti says the 2026-27 provincial budget is being prepared in line with public expectations and development needs. The matter was discussed with allied parties in Quetta.
WorldBritain plans to stop children under 16 from accessing major social media platforms, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer aiming to pass the measure by late December. The government is also considering curfews and limits on infinite scrolling for minors.
NATIONALThe Lahore High Court has ruled that parents cannot surrender a minor child’s future rights to maintenance or inheritance through a compromise. The court said such rights are independent and cannot be waived through parental settlements.
NATIONALThe FIA says it arrested 46 suspects in the Gujranwala region over the past two weeks in cases linked to alleged human trafficking. Two passengers were also offloaded at Sialkot airport for attempting to travel on fake documents.
WorldUS President Donald Trump arrived in France for the G7 summit after announcing a preliminary Iran deal and saying he would next focus on Ukraine and Lebanon. The gathering is also marked by disputes over Hormuz fees, tariffs and immigration.
CITYHafizabad DPO Kamran Hamid has been transferred after an inquiry into a dispute with PML-N MPA Shahid Bhatti’s son over use of a washroom at the DPO office. The matter drew political attention and triggered a wider social media debate.
