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The FIA has launched “Pre-Departure Facilitation Desks” to guide outbound travellers on immigration procedures and reduce offloading-related complaints. The interior minister said support will be available in person as well as via helplines and email, alongside continued action against illegal migration.
Chief Justice Yahya Afridi said drawn-out tax litigation is damaging investor confidence and limiting fiscal space. A Supreme Court-led meeting reviewed reforms to fast-track high-value tax cases and improve coordination with tax authorities.
Australia and England honoured Bondi Beach shooting responders with a guard of honour before the fifth Ashes Test at the SCG. The crowd gave a major ovation to Ahmed al Ahmed and applauded emergency services and community groups, as security was strengthened around the match.
UK counter-terror police have taken over the investigation into an attack on former Pakistani adviser Shahzad Akbar in Cambridge. Authorities say the assault appears targeted, no arrests have been made, and the motive remains under review.
London has begun charging electric vehicles to enter its central congestion zone and has also raised the standard daily fee to £18. Limited discounts remain through Auto Pay, while additional tightening of residents’ benefits is planned from 2027.
Geo.tv reports King Charles is heading into a demanding 2026 with a full royal calendar despite ongoing cancer treatment. Potential overseas travel, major commemorations and succession-related milestones could make the year a defining chapter for the monarchy.
Stephen Colbert used a New Year’s Eve broadcast to speak candidly about The Late Show’s cancellation. He questioned the power dynamics behind major media decisions as CBS cites losses and Paramount undergoes a merger.
Ashley Judd says some of her earlier films portrayed women in ways she now finds unacceptable. She argues that stories built around violence against women shouldn’t be packaged as entertainment and should be examined for the realities they reflect.
A New Year’s Day fire at a crowded bar in Crans-Montana triggered a massive rescue operation, with dozens feared dead and around 100 seriously injured. Authorities say identification is ongoing and the cause is still under investigation.
PTI has submitted a disqualification reference against Senator Saifullah Abro, accusing him of voting for the 27th Constitutional Amendment against party instructions. Abro denies wrongdoing, saying he received no formal notice and disputes PTI’s claim of opposition.
Pakistan and India exchanged annual lists of nuclear installations under a pact prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities and also shared prisoner lists via diplomatic channels. Pakistan’s Foreign Office used the briefing to address regional issues including Yemen, Taiwan, and Somalia/Somaliland.
Israel says it will enforce restrictions that would halt 37 NGOs’ work in Gaza unless they meet new disclosure rules, including staff details. The UN has warned the move risks intensifying an already critical humanitarian situation.
