♦ 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