♦ A captain and four soldiers embrace martyrdom as back-to-back blasts rattle Balochistan; Captain Fahad, Lance Naik Imtiaz, Sepoy Asghar, Sepoy Mehran embrace martyrdom in Kahan mine blast; Sepoy Haq Nawaz martyred in Zhob op; More than a dozen persons sustained injuries in separate strikes in Quetta, Hub, Khuzdar, Turbat and Kalat areas; President Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Federal Interior Minister Rana Sana, FM Bilawal Bhutto, former president Asif Ali Zardari, Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani, Balochistan CM Abdul Qudoos Bizenjo and other key figures condemns militants attacks
♦Imran will not be allowed to play with the security of Pakistan, says Khawaja Asif; Imran is lying, NAB was not in control; Who imprisoned Nawaz Sharif, Maryam Nawaz and me? Political language should be used on social media,
♦ Elections will have to be held if the two assemblies are dissolved, says Imran Khan; Reason for the delay in dissolving the assemblies was of the allies, the vote of confidence in Punjab will be held before January 11; No contact with the establishment,
♦ Imran Khan under fire; Saad Rafiq slams ex-PM; Says elections will not be held through threats; Cases against Imran are being delayed, says Javed Latif
♦ Muhammad Ali Jinnah is the guardian of the nation; Nation salutes the Quaid-e-Azam on the birthday of the founder of Pakistan; Change of the Guards ceremony at Jinnah’s mausoleum; Governor and Chief Minister of Sindh show up at Mazar-e-Quaid; DG Rangers Sindh lays wreath at Mazar-e-Quaid; Flag hoisting ceremony at Quaid-e-Azam Residence in Ziarat
♦ Country is going through the economic crisis, says Sindh Chief Minister; says the neighbouring country does not want us to develop, If we remain united, we will overcome every crisis; Efforts should be made to make the Jinnah dream true; says Governor
♦ Former PM Nawaz Sharif turns 73; PML-N marks their leader’s birthday; Prayers for the speedy recovery of the former prime minister; Workers are determined to make him prime minister again
♦ Merry Christmas! Prayers in churches across Pakistan; Prayers for the security and peace and stability of the country
♦ The joy of Christmas in America faded; 28 people died due to the terrible snowfall and cold and strong winds; Life at standstill; electricity supply was suspended; Airports closed, railways out of gear
♦ The weather is very cold in the plains of the country; Snowfall in the hilly areas; Mercury in Qalat is minus 7 and in Quetta minus 5; Fog in Punjab, Schedules of flights and trains affected
♦ In India, Hindu extremists targeting the minorities; Christian community faces hatred from RSS; 522 incidents of violence and hate at Christmas;
♦ Afghanistan govt bans women working in NGOs; United States and European Union feel strong concerns for women in Afghanistan
♦ Putin is ready for talks on Ukraine conflict; Says never refused peace talks
♦ Trophy unveiling for Pakistan and New Zealand test series; The first test between the two teams will start tomorrow
♦ National team captain Babar Azam is determined to win; The focus of the team is to win the series against New Zealand; The series against England was not good, says Babar Azam; I am sure the players will make a comeback
♦ FIFA announces the best goal of the football world cup; Brazil's Kerichalsin's bicycle kick is excellent
♦ Arrival of Turkish Navy Ship Bargazada in Karachi Port; Pakistan Navy officials and Turkish diplomatic staff welcomed
♦ Tribute to the founder of Pakistan; Grand Celebration of Quaid Day at Folk Heritage Islamabad; Foreigners show up; dance to the tune of Dil Dil Pakistan; The melodies of Sufi Kalam mesmerize the gathering