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♦ Hamas says October 7 attacks 'necessary step', admits 'faults'; One dead in Israeli strike in south Lebanon: state media; Hamas urges 'immediate halt' to Israel 'aggression' in Gaza; Hamas chief holds talks with Turkish FM; Gaza deaths top 25,000 as Israel intensifies bombardment through sea

♦ Undeniable proofs of presence of banned TTP in Afghanistan come to light

♦ ECP releases final list of 17,816 eligible candidates for contesting election on Feb 8; ECP uses 2070 tons of paper for ballot papers in general elections

♦ NP candidate Lala Rashid Dashti narrowly escaped from terror attack in Turbat

♦ Bilawal calls for unity in the face of rising terrorism; Aseefa Bhutto expresses heartfelt gratitude for Lahorites

♦ PTI ticket holder from NA 119 withdraws in favour of Maryam Nawaz;  Maryam chairs meeting to mull over electioneering in NA-119

♦ Ex-principal secretary makes startling statement in cipher case in court: Says his statement under 161 and 164 not made on oath and he does not know which page was waved by PTI founder in public rally

♦ Sindh CM regrets exclusion of Hyderabad-Sukkur Motorway from CPEC projects: Appeals prime minister to intervene and help facilitate completion of M-6 Motorway

♦ Nawaz Sharif’s Karachi visit may get cancelled

♦ Jamaat Islami announces election manifesto for Karachi city

♦ Pakistan Installs Advanced Lightning Detectors for Timely Warning

♦ Pakistan, Saudi land forces launch joint military training drill in Okara

♦ Pakistan’s imports from Iran up by 16% during current FY

♦ Affectees of Bhasha Dam threaten to block Karakoram Highway

♦ CM Naqvi announces plots for journalists of Punjab: Says 3,300 plots to be allotted to reporters, photographers, cameramen: Says journalists can apply until January 28 and balloting is expected to be completed before February 8

♦ CM Naqvi reviews progress on construction of apartments for police personnel

♦ ECP to hear petitions against postponing elections in NA-83, 85 on Monday

♦ Tarin says he never loses a friend; Says will win election from NA-149 as Multan is his home

♦ Minister says Baloch protestors in Islamabad are ‘security risk’

♦ Firdous Ashiq Awan says her politics has always been anti-PML-N

♦ Nawaz Sharif stands no chance against Bilawal if public debate held: PPP

♦ Two flights cancelled, 15 delayed after fog engulfs Lahore airport

♦ Dense fog results in closure of several sections of motorways in KP

♦ TikTokers arrested for uploading 'terror' pictures

♦ Youngster shot dead a day before marriage in Karachi

♦ Pakistan, Iran flights resume amid easing tensions

♦ Missiles hit US-led coalition base in Iraq

♦ North Korea FM says 'ready to greet' Putin

♦ Russian plane crashes in Afghan mountains near Pakistan border

♦ Russians gather to mark 100 years since Lenin's death

♦ Strike on busy market kills 25 in Russian-held Donetsk

♦ Pope urges release of nuns kidnapped in Haiti

♦ Kidnapped Nigerian sisters rescued after outcry

♦ Hafeez vows to present truth in front of nation over poor performances in Aus, NZ

♦ Pakistan save pride, beat New Zealand by 42 runs in fifth T20 match in Christchurch

♦ Shaheen Afridi relieved at avoiding whitewash in New Zealand T20 series

♦ Sania Mirza wishes Shoaib Malik ‘well’ for 'new journey'

♦ 'So one-sided': crowds fire up Middle East teams at Asian Cup

♦ McIlroy wins fourth Dubai Desert Classic title

♦ China's Shi downs Lee to win India Open badminton

♦ Shiffrin wins Jasna slalom for 95th World Cup victory

♦ England batsman Brook leaving tour of India for personal reasons

♦ Blow for Messi and Miami as Farias ruled out for season

♦ Pakistan-born British singer Zayn Malik narrowly escaped accident