♦ SC bench allows military courts to pronounce verdicts against May 9 accused: Rules that military courts’ verdicts against 85 civilians will be subject to bench’s final ruling on appeals: Constitutional bench adjourns hearing of ICAs until after winter vacations
♦ 318 Pakistanis return to Islamabad from war-torn Syria: Special charter flight brings stranded Pakistanis from Beirut; PM praises Lebanese counterpart's cooperation; Pakistan’s embassy in Lebanon leads evacuation operation
♦ In Senate, PTI’s Shibli Faraz seeks explanation of Aimal Wali’s remarks against him
♦ Severe cold wave sweeps across country after snowfall in upper areas: Second intense wave of cold expected from Dec 22; Lahore and Karachi freeze in chill; Lahore air pollution peaks as city ranks third globally on AQI; Karachi ranked 16th among polluted cities
♦ Profit-taking derails bull-run at Pakistan Stock Exchange
♦ UN 'concerned' over 'extensive violations' of Syria sovereignty, Israeli strikes
♦ Israel bombs Gaza flour trucks, 58 killed
♦ OGDCL discovers gas, condensate reserves in Lakki Marwat
♦ Three teen boys arrested during PTI protest freed on bail
♦ Man shoots dead uncle in Faisalabad
♦ Pakistan, South Africa clash in 2nd T20I tonight