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♦ Army Chief Gen Munir takes up defence cooperation with Saudi minister: Meeting in Riyadh focuses on strategic partnership and defence relations

♦ Pakistan will do what is in its self-interest, says US: State Department spokesman refuses to contemplate on what kind of action Pakistan is readying against terrorists: Says Islamabad has the right to defend itself: US, Pakistan have shared interest in ensuring Taliban live up to their commitments

♦ Sindh CM Murad for enhanced security, intelligence systems: Stresses need for targeted operations in view of current situation: Orders to speed up operations against drug trade: Chairs Apex Committee meeting

♦ Court extends Imran Khan’s interim bail in foreign funding case

♦ FO rubbishes Indian minister's frivolous accusations

♦ PM Shehbaz, UN Secretary-General Antonio to co-host Conference on Climate Resilient Pakistan in Geneva on January 9

♦ Zulfikar Ali Bhutto’s 95th birth anniversary today: Special ceremonies to be organised throughout country to pay tribute to PPP founder

♦ The price of broiler chicken meat touches Rs524 per kg. Clean meat is selling up to 600 rupees per kg. A dozen farm eggs are being sold at Rs274. Vegetables are also not available at official prices while garlic and ginger are being sold at Rs400 per kg

♦ Saud Shakeel hits unbeaten 125 as Pakistan all out for 408