4:00 PM Headlines on 24 Digital

♦ Nation celebrates Quaid’s birthday with pledge to uphold his guiding principles; President Alvi urges nation to reiterate commitment to cherish and uphold vision of Quaid-e-Azam for Pakistan

♦ The solemn change of guard ceremony was held at Quaid’s mausoleum in Karachi; PMA Kakul cadets took over the duties of Honorary Guards; Pakistan Air Force cadets handed over the duty to the Pakistan Army; National Anthem was played at the ceremony

♦ PM urges nation to follow in footsteps of Quaid for progress, prosperity

♦ Zardari says Quaid-e-Azam advocated for human, religious freedom as true democrat

♦ Pope Francis decries thirst for power in Christmas message

♦ Deadly blizzard leaves US in Christmas weekend deep freeze

♦ ‘Santa Claus’ severely beaten by Hindu mob in India

♦ PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif turns 73 today

♦ Motorways sections closed due to dense fog

♦ Man dead, 3 injured as fog triggers accident near Kashmore

♦ Three youths die as trailer hits Shahzor vehicle due to fog

♦ Three of family members killed in Katlang firing incident

♦ Soldier martyred during Zhob exchange of fire with militants; two others hurt; one terrorist killed; security forces’ surveillance and clearing operation continues for last 96 hours; ISPR says terrorists being supported by their facilitators from across the border

♦ Blinken warns Taliban ban on women working for NGOs could be 'devastating' Says it will disrupt aid delivery

♦ No one will be allowed to play with country’s security: Kh Asif Says nowadays social media has become battlefield: Congratulates nation on Quaid’s birth anniversary, greets Christian community on Christmas celebrations: Also wishes Nawaz Sharif happy birthday

♦ Christmas celebrated with fervour in Pakistan
♦ Skipper Babar Azam vows comeback in Test series against New Zealand, Says playing XI will be decided after discussion with chief selector: News Zealand captain Tim Southee hopes to enjoy play in Pakistan
♦ Top UN, NGO officials to meet over Taliban ban on women staff
♦ Police recover doctor, 3 other hostages in RYK
♦ Sindh IG orders action against 5 cops for riding free in bus
♦ Woman, daughter die in cylinder blast in Nankana Sahib