Saba Qamar boldly declared Imran Khan should return as Prime Minister, earning widespread praise for her fearless stance. While others hesitated, she led with confidence, cementing her status as an icon of courage.

The government may offer house arrest to PTI founder Imran Khan if he agrees to cease agitational politics and accept the current system. Both sides remain divided on core issues, with the government insisting on judicial resolutions for charges and prioritizing national consensus on key policies.

The WOW programme has been in operation since 2017, but has become increasingly popular in recent months as car prices have soared and motorcycles offer a cheaper alternative.

Richard Grenell strongly criticized Pakistani journalist Waseem Badami for spreading false allegations about his involvement in Pakistan’s politics. He denied the claims, slammed Badami's journalistic integrity, and called for the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, labeling his prosecution as politically motivated.

Those sentenced include Hassaan Khan Niazi, a nephew of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, and two retired armed forces officers. Days earlier, 25 others were sentenced on the same charges.

Pakistani celebrities, including Saboor Aly and Minal Khan, celebrated Christmas with festive gatherings, sharing moments of joy and unity. However, their participation sparked backlash from some netizens, who criticized them for celebrating a non-Islamic festival.

Ayub was named player of the match and player of the series.

PTI expelled veteran musician Salman Ahmad for social media posts criticizing Imran Khan's family, accusing him of causing division within the party. Ahmad's expulsion follows his defiance of repeated warnings and public criticism of party leaders.

“Candidly, it’s hard for us to see Pakistan’s actions as anything other than an emerging threat to the United States,” Reuters quoted Finer as saying at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

The Punjab Assembly passed a bill increasing the salaries of elected officials, with hikes ranging from 426% for MPAs to 860% for ministers. The move has sparked opposition criticism, though the government defends it as a lawful and positive step.

The sanctions freeze any U.S. property belonging to the targeted entities and bars Americans from doing business with them.

Saim Ayub became the youngest player to score a century against South Africa in a chase at just 22 years and 207 days, breaking multiple records in 2024.