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♦ Election schedule to be released in few days, polling on Feb 8: CEC

♦ Illegal foreigners being repatriated for hurting Pakistan’s security and economy: COAS: General Asim Munir says illegal foreigners repatriation is in country’s interest: Pakistan’s prosperity linked with KP: Highlights importance of economic growth and development in tribal districts

♦ Asif Zardari assigns tasks to PPP leaders in Punjab

♦ Nawaz Sharif on way to Islamabad to attend court in Al-Azizia case

♦ Winter vacation to commence from Dec 18 in Supreme Court

♦ Court grants to police 7-day physical remand of Manzoor Pashteen

♦ Hamas fighters, Israeli troops lock in fierce battles in Khan Yunis: UN chief warns public order in Gaza likely to break down: 'Minimal' fuel increase to Gaza allowed

♦ Punjab CM again inspects renovation project of Bibi Pakdaman’s shrine

♦ No respite from smog as Rawalpindi remains world’s second most polluted city

♦ Bulls push Pakistan Stock Exchange close to 65,000-mark

♦ Pakistani rupee continues snail-pace rise against US dollar

♦ Oil prices slide below $70 a barrel; mixed day for global stocks

♦ Death toll from Karachi’s shopping centre fire rises to five

♦ Labourer killed, three injured in Quetta blast

♦ Tiger victim at Bahawalpur Zoo was drug addict

♦ Cricket Australia’s Paki racial slur blunder sparks controversy

♦ Captain Shan Masood slams double hundred in warm-up match: Pakistan declare at 391 for nine while PM XI lose no wicket at 72