♦ SC judge wonders whether May 9 riots are more serious than terror acts: Justice Hilali asks about criterion set for trying May 9 suspects in military courts: Justice Afghan says wants a look at ATC detailed verdict of handing May 9 suspects to army: Justice Aminuddin remarks citizens’ rights can be defended in courts despite suspension: Justice Mandokhel tells Defence Ministry’s counsel not impressed by his arguments
♦ Mohsin Naqvi, US ambassador exchange views on Pak-US ties
♦ SBP governor says policy rate to come down in phases
♦ Arrest warrants issued for PTI leaders for violating section 144
♦ Hajj applications for 5,000 vacant seats invited
♦ Names of three people put on Fourth Schedule for connections with PTM
♦ Goods train derails in Jhelum
♦ Youth killed, body chopped into pieces for honour in Daharki
♦ China inflation hits nine-month low in December
♦ Australia recall McSweeney for Sri Lanka Tests, Connolly set for debut
♦ Children among 12 killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza
♦ Trump pays respects to late US president Jimmy Carter
♦ Bangladesh garment industry rebounds, but workers say little change
♦ Baby born on migrant vessel in Atlantic
♦ Hollywood evacuated as wildfires burn whole streets around Los Angeles: Celebrities flee fires, lose houses as Hollywood events scrapped
♦ ICC delegation reviews arrangements for Champions Trophy matches