Overview
- ISPR said a Dec. 29 raid in Khar, Bajaur, killed five militants and confirmed the death of Major Adil Zaman, with follow‑on clearance under the Azm‑e‑Istihkam counterterrorism drive.
- Punjab Police activated a province‑wide New Year’s security plan under IG Dr. Usman Anwar, deploying thousands, banning aerial firing and one‑wheeling, and using Safe City cameras for monitoring.
- At a separate high‑level review, the IG ordered a faster crackdown on traffic violations, targeting non‑standard plates and helmet non‑use, and cited data showing sharp reductions in serious accidents.
- The Federal Board of Revenue sealed two sugar mills in central Punjab for serious tax violations under the Sales Tax Act, and Customs Enforcement Quetta reported seizing smuggled goods valued at over Rs226 million.
- The Competition Commission detailed 2025 actions, including Rs1.5 billion in fines on two steel firms for cartel behavior, penalties in poultry and fertilizer, and show‑cause notices to sugar mills and major school systems.