The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina, that aired on Dec. 31, 2023. SEN. GRAHAM: Well, under our law, you're supposed to parole people on the individual basis. SEN. GRAHAM: Right H.R 2. SEN. GRAHAM: Right. MARGARET BRENNAN: Well, all this will go to the courts as you're laying out there–SEN. GRAHAM: Right it will.

ISLAMABAD - Pakistani hackers have hacked the website of the Indian Gazette and displayed the movie name Dhai Chaal, a recently released thriller based on real life events, whereas the Indian flag was also replaced with Pakistan’s flag bearing an eagle on it. According to an X (formerly Twitter) user, SOURCE (@SourceOSINT) who claimed the development on his handle revealed that the official website of Indian Gazette was hacked. He wrote in his post, “I speak The website of The Gazette of Indian Hacked with the message Dhai Chaal Na Waqt Ho Gaya Hai. http://egazette.nic.in” He also mentioned the official website of the Indian Gazette for the X users and masses at large to verify the claim while sharing a screenshot of the website showing the messages of hackers written on it. Dhai Chaal (Knight’s Move), a well-conceived and aptly designed film project by Faisal Production is revolving around an Indian spy, Kulbhushan Jadhav, who was arrested by the law enforcement agencies of Pakistan on March 3, 2016.

Plans have been drawn up to cut off electricity and telephone connections of unregistered taxpayers to bring more people into the tax net as per International Monetary Fund (IMF) terms. 96 thousand 590 unregistered persons were issued connots. According to the spokesperson of FBR, the first phase of these notices has been issued. In the second phase, there is a plan to disconnect the telephone connections of unregistered large taxpayers. Notices have been issued to these persons under the Income Tax General Order.

This year, Zaka Ashraf turned our beloved sport into a melodramaDramatic action isn’t the easiest thing to achieve for a writer. While achieving gender equality in Pakistan is as much a far cry as the Pakistan cricket team beating Australia in Australia, we have at least achieved what many progressive societies have failed to do: gender osmosis. 2023 was the year when the father of dragons arrived with no royal secrets, just leaked WhatsApp conversations. Eventually, Ashraf got shamed for his meddling in personal affairs in both the susral and maika and the family feud eventually led to a divide in the family. Let’s see what twists the producers of this PCB version of GoT can come up with, in its second season, starting today.

The weapons left by US forces in Afghanistan are now being utilised by the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in cross-border terrorist activities against Pakistan. The attack on Zhob Garrison on July 12, 2023, also involved the use of American weapons by the TTP. On Sept 6, 2023, TTP terrorists armed with the latest American weapons attacked two army checkpoints in Chitral. On Dec 13, customs and security forces recovered modern American weapons from onion sacks in a vehicle coming from Afghanistan to Pakistan. The Eurasian Times also claimed that US-made weapons were used by TTP terrorists in their terror acts on Pakistani soil.

12/31: Face The Nation This week on "Face the Nation," Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Denver Mayor Mike Johnson discuss how immigration is affecting their cities. Plus, Sen. Lindsey Graham joins Margaret Brennan.

From Tribune staff reportsLAUDERDALE COUNTY — A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, has claimed the life of a Florence woman, according to Sergeant Jeremy J. Burkett of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. “Regina L. Jones, 62, was fatally injured when the 2006 Ford Expedition, she was a passenger in, left the roadway and struck a ditch before becoming submerged in a large body of water,” Burkett said. The driver of the Expedition, a 57-year-old male, also of Florence, was injured and transported to North Alabama Medical Center, in Florence for treatment. The crash occurred on Lauderdale County 65 near Lauderdale County 63, approximately two miles north of Killen, in Lauderdale County. No further information is available as Troopers with the ALEA Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate.

Suspected militants targeted the school, located in Miryan tehsil, on Thursday night, setting ablaze the science lab and valuable equipment. Education is a cornerstone for societal advancement, and assaulting educational institutions disrupts the learning environment, creating an atmosphere of fear and insecurity. The affected students are not only robbed of their immediate educational opportunities but are also subjected to lasting psychological trauma, impacting their future prospects. In the aftermath of this heinous act, it is imperative that authorities act swiftly and decisively. It underscores the need for heightened security measures around educational institutions to protect them from becoming targets of violence.

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Attaullah Tarar censured on Sunday Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari over contesting general elections from NA-127, Lahore. Addressing the workers convention in Lahore, Tarar said that PPP did not complete any significant project in Karachi that Bilawal made his way to Lahore for general elections. “Lahore is the stronghold of PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif. The Lahorites love Nawaz Sharif and they have voted the PML-N to the power many times,” said Tarar. He said Nawaz came back to pull country out of crises.

President extends New Year felicitations to nation, global communityPresident Dr. Arif Alvi has extended his felicitations to the nation, the Muslim Ummah, and the international community at the beginning of the New Year. In a message, he prayed to Allah Almighty that the coming year brings prosperity, political and economic stability for Pakistan and the entire world. He also expressed serious concerns over Indian atrocities in the Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The President highlighted the importance of the international community taking practical measures to resolve these longstanding disputes in accordance with UN resolutions to promote global peace and security. Additionally, he wished for economic development, interfaith harmony, forgiveness, tolerance, and mutual respect in Pakistan.

A written decision was issued to reject the nomination papers of PTI founder Imran Khan from National Assembly Constituency NA 122 from Lahore. In the 8-page written judgment issued by the returning officer, it has been said that the Additional Sessions Judge of Islamabad has sentenced the founder of PTI, the founder of PTI will be punished for the crime of moral turpitude, the founder of PTI The sentence has not yet been suspended or annulled. The judgment said that PTI founder was disqualified for 5 years, Imran Khan’s disqualification was not suspended or revoked, PTI founder was disqualified under Article 63-1 of the Constitution. The decision of the RO states that the objections of the complainant against Founder PTI Imran Khan are legitimate and therefore the nomination papers of Founder PTI from NA-122 are rejected.

KARACHI - Course Commissioning Pa­rade of 120th Midshipmen and 28th Short Service Com­mission was held at Paki­stan Naval Academy in Kara­chi. He urged the international community to play its role in cessation of human right vi­olations and atrocities in In­dian illegally occupied Jam­mu and Kashmir. The Admiral emphasised the immediate need to end the sufferings in Gaza as indiscriminate use of force on Palestinian civilians is a gross violation of human rights. He added that Paki­stan looks forward to a stable and secure Afghanistan. The commissioning contingent comprised of eighty eight Midshipmen out of which six­ty were from Pakistan, one from Kingdom of Bahrain and twenty seven from Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Sunday felicitated the Pakistani Nation, the Muslim Ummah and the international community at the beginning of the new year 2024. “Similarly, my thoughts are with the people of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir, who have been enduring atrocities and the longest siege by the Indian occupation forces. “It is essential that the international community should take practical measures to resolve these longstanding disputes in accordance with the UN resolutions to promote global peace and security.”“I also pray for the entire Muslim Ummah to foster unity and harmony, and work collectively to address the challenges being faced it.”He further said, “As we envision a prosperous future, I wish for economic development, interfaith harmony, forgiveness, tolerance and mutual respect in Pakistan. May 2024 be a year of positive transformations, not only for Pakistan but forthe entire global community.”“Let us welcome the coming year with the hope and determination to build a world where there are no conflicts and wars and where justice, peace, prosperity and compassion prevail. Happy New Year to you all!” he concluded.

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SIALKOT - The Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GE­PCO) has issued a power shutdown notice due to the repair, maintenance of electrical lines and development works. According to a press release issued by the SDO Construction Sialkot, the power supply from Guna, Badiana Express, Wario, Langray-wali, Oora, Gopalpur, Rasulpur, Islamabad, Nizamabad, Neikapura, Vision feeders on January (3,10,17,24,31), Butter, Malik Shah Wali, Chand Chowk, Industrial-1 feeders on January (7,14,21,28), Chaprar, Bajwat-1, Siran feeders on January (1,4,8,11,15,18,22,25,29), Ladhar, Addha, Kot Mana, Industrial-3, Ghoenki feeders on January (4,11), Mandi, Sambrial, Darul Islam, Airport, Dhana Wali feeders on January (2,6,9,13) and Badokey, Malkhanwala, Bhopalwala feeders on Janu­ary (2,6,9,13,16,20,23,27,30) will remain sus­pended from 9:00am to 2:00pm.