♦ ECP rejects Sindh govt’s request to postpone LG elections: Directs Interior Ministry to ensure deployment of Army, Rangers at very sensitive polling stations. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has declared that the second round of local government elections in Sindh will be held as per schedule on January 15, setting aside the provincial government’s request to defer them
♦ Pakistan, UAE agree to give boost to strategic partnership
♦ Cuba takes reins of UN 'Group of 77 and China' from Pakistan
♦ LHC orders to produce Imran attacker Naveed’s kin on Jan 16
♦ Enough wheat stocks available in country, claims food minister: Tariq Cheema says Pakistan importing wheat worth $2 billion annually
♦ The Forbes Magazine has released the list of 50 successful women of Asia, Sherry Rehman's name is included in the list
♦ Hundreds of attempted suicide prisoners, who were imprisoned in Pakistan's jails, were released. The bill presented in the Senate became part of the law after approval. The suicide attempt bill was presented by Senator Shahadat Awan of the People's Party
♦ Electric Bus Service launched in Karachi
♦ FIA busts gang involved in online banking fraud
♦ Heavy snowfall disrupts life in upper regions of country: Dir Upper, Chaman, and Leepa Valley receive continuous snowfall, interrupting power supply: People face difficulties as roads blocked
♦ Messi and Mbappe among nominees for FIFA Best award