Overview
- Punjab Police finalized a province-wide New Year’s night deployment, with more than 23,000 personnel assigned and strict orders against one-wheeling, aerial firing and public display of weapons.
- The Lahore High Court heard a petition against the Punjab Protection Ownership Act 2025 and criticized efforts to politicize the matter before directing a post-holiday re-listing.
- Security monitoring will use CCTV and Safe Cities systems, with Dolphin, PRU, Elite and PHP units told to intensify patrols and maintain high alert across major roads and public spaces.
- The Pakistan Meteorological Department forecast a rain-bearing system entering on Dec. 29, with rain and snowfall likely in northern areas and dry conditions expected across much of Punjab.
- After sharp declines in global oil benchmarks, local media reported the prospect of domestic fuel price cuts at the new year, though any adjustment awaits government approval.