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PKR continues to strengthen against US dollar

The Pakistani Rupee strengthened in the interbank trading, gaining 26 paisa against the US Dollar and closing at Rs 281.93. The Euro increased by Rs 1.87, reaching Rs 313.47, while the exchange rates of Emirates Dirham and Saudi Riyal decreased. The Pakistan Stock Exchange also saw a positive trend with the KSE-100 index gaining over 1,000 points.

New Zealand survive scare to win WODI series against Pakistan

New Zealand secured an unassailable 2-0 lead over Pakistan in the three-match Women’s ODI series with a nervy one-wicket win at Christchurch's Hagley Oval. Despite a scare, stand-in captain Fatima Sana's unbeaten 90 was not enough as Pakistan were dismissed for 220. New Zealand's Maddy Green and Suzie Bates led the chase, sealing the series. - Khabristan.PK

LHC seeks responses on PTI`s plea against appointment of election officials

In response to a plea by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed authorities to submit their responses by December 12 regarding the challenge to the appointment procedure of Punjab's bureaucrats for election duty. PTI's additional secretary general, Umair Khan Niazi, urged the court to declare sections 50(1)(b) and 51(1) of the Elections Act 2017 as illegal and unconstitutional, raising concerns about the fairness of the upcoming general elections.