- Australia recognises west Jerusalem as capital of Israel. Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Australia will not shift embassy from Tel Aviv until peace settlement is reached.
- Cooperation, intelligence sharing between Afghanistan, Pakistan vital for defeating terrorism: Qureshi. Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi meets Afghan and Chinese counterparts in Kabul.
- Dual nationality case: Govt told to make civil servants choose between job and other nationality. SC deems govt employees with dual nationalities threat to state’s interest, tells concerned governments to legislate.
- China suspends tariff hikes on $126bn of US cars, auto parts. Suspension is China’s first step in response to President Donald Trump’s agreement to suspend US tariff hikes.
- FIA seizes record of 14 school chains for forensic audit. The audits will be carried out on the Supreme Court’s recent order.
- Pakistan to host 2020 Asia Cup. It remains unclear whether the tournament will be played in Pakistan or the UAE.
- Shahbaz named PAC chief under opposition pressure: Fawad Chaudhry. Information minister terms opposition as “blackmailers”.
- Six FC men martyred, 14 injured in Kech attack. FC convoy was passing through the Wakai area when it was attacked by militants, say security sources.
- RO confirms PTI candidate’s victory against PML-N in PP-168 by-polls. PTI candidate Malik Asad Ali Khokhar defeated PML-N’s Rana Khalid by a margin of 701 votes.
- Sri Lanka’s disputed premier Rajapakse to step down for ‘stability of the nation’. Rajapakse’s son says the leader will quit on Saturday after SC orders him to not exercise the powers of the office.
- Indian court backs Modi over French jet deal. India’s Supreme Court refuses to intervene, says it has “no doubt in the process”.
- 8 matches of PSL 2019 to be played in Pakistan, final to be held in Karachi. In addition to the matches scheduled to be played domestically, matches will also be played in the UAE.
- Israel arrests 40 Palestinians after West Bank attack: army. Army statement says Palestinians have been detained “for their involvement in terror activities”.
- Go to your offices daily or get ready to be replaced, PM Khan warns KP ministers. Imran Khan reveals Pakistan has arranged talks between the United States and Afghan Taliban.
- SC orders Khattak to deposit Rs1.3m for KP govt ad featuring his picture. Court asks former KP CM to deposit the amount within ten days; submit a report afterwards.
- Second $1bn deposit received from Saudi Arabia: State Bank. SBP says third deposit expected from Riyadh in January 2019.