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♦ Pakistan debutant Abrar Ahmed spins magic as England all out for 281: Abid grabs seven wickets for 114 runs, Zahid gets three wickets: Pakistan make three changes with Faheem Ashraf, Nawaz, debutant Abrar Ahmed replacing Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Azhar Ali: England choose Mark Wood in place of Livingstone
♦ Supreme Court declares Reko Diq agreement as per law: Announces 13-page short order: Says contract not against apex court’s 2013 judgement: Says international company assured about the protection of workers’ rights and it is agreed that indigenous labour will be hired: Observes project is not for individual but for Pakistan
♦ Big blow to Imran Khan in PM defamation case: LHC upholds lower court’s verdict of abolishing PTI chief’s right to defend
♦ Court extends interim bail of Imran Khan till Dec 19: Ex-PM facing terrorism charges for staging protest against ECP decision regarding his disqualification
♦ Corruption impedes development, says PM Shehbaz: Vows to strengthen institutions for eradicating corruption from country
♦ Rana Sanaullah challenges Imran Khan to dissolve assemblies: Minister reiterates general elections will be held in October 2023: Says apology from Daily Mail proves PTI chief was mastermind of propaganda: Khaqan Abbasi says Khan labels others as thieves to hide his own robberies: Hamza says Khan, PTI facilitator in fake news story
♦ IHC to hear PTI’s plea for probing PML-N, PPP funds
♦ Apolitical attitude of institutions should be in line with Constitution: Fazl: Says political, economic situation in country possible if all institutions work within constitutional limits
♦ Balochistan High Court orders Azam Swati's release: Directs to quash all cases against the PTI senator: SHC issues notices to Sindh govt, prosecutor general, IGP seeking report on cases registered against Swati in province till Dec 22
♦ Country will be without gas next year, says Dr Asim: PPP leader challenges circle of authority of accountability court in corruption case
♦ Usman Buzdar benefits from amended NAB law: NAB DG recommends wrapping up liquor licence case against former Punjab chief minister
♦ Pakistan resolves to intensify cooperation with ASEAN: FM Bilawal meets Singaporean president: Vows to enhance engagement and mutual cooperation between two countries
♦ Schools shut as Lahore’s hazardous air quality makes it 2nd most polluted city
♦ Hillock blocks Mirpur-Kotli road in Azad Kashmir
♦ Brazil to clash with Croatia in first quarter-final of World Football Cup
♦ Celine Dion reveals rare neurological disorder, cancels shows
♦ Rahat Fateh Ali Khan celebrates his 48th birthday