♦ 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