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- Construction work on Mohmand dam to start in January, says Faisal Vawda. Project will be completed within five years through local funding and the Public Sector Development Programme.
- FIA contacts Facebook for details of suspect ‘maligning’ upcoming film. Accused has raised objections over violation of copyrights of producer Mohammad Sarwar Bhatti and the 1979 Maula Jut.
- Saudi military alliance not set up to counter any country or sect, Raheel Sharif tells senators. “Primary objective of this institution is to counter terrorism and eliminate it,” says former Pakistan army chief.
- US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad discusses Afghan peace efforts with Gen Bajwa. The “visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s efforts for [the] Afghan peace process”, says ISPR chief.
- ICC orders PCB to pay 60pc of BCCI’s legal cost in failed compensation case. Governing body also instructs PCB to pay its panel’s administrative cost; compensation claim was made during Sethi era.
- No pressure from US to hand over Dr Shakeel Afridi, says state minister. “There will be no compromise on national security,” says Minister of State for Interior Shehryar Afridi.
- FATF compliance: Govt takes fresh measures against terror financing. Officials tell a foreign news agency that measures were taken to avoid being blacklisted by the watchdog.
- Chaudhry accuses Zardari of failing to declare apartment in US to ECP. Claims investigative agencies have been given a free hand to hold inquiries without discrimination.
- Third Canadian detained in China: report. Canada’s foreign ministry says it is “aware of a Canadian citizen” having been detained.
- Punjab govt’s decision to lift Basant ban challenged in LHC. Petitioner describes kite-flying as a “blood sport”, accuses govt of diverting attention from public issues.
- Court concludes hearing NAB references against Sharifs; verdict on Monday. Accountability court to announce verdict in Flagship Investment and Al-Azizia references on December 24.
- Supreme Court accepts Faisal Raza Abidi’s apology in contempt case. Wraps up contempt-of-court case against the former senator.
- Karachi food poisoning case: DIG South confirms minor brothers died from consuming spoiled food. Police take two Arizona Grill employees in custody; say they found samples of dangerous bacteria from the restaurant.
- Arab League urges Australia, Brazil to shift stance on Jerusalem. Move comes after Brazil’s president-elect announced his intention to move his country’s embassy to Jerusalem.
- Trump orders creation of ‘space command’. The new organisational structure within the Pentagon will have overall control of military space operations.
- Spanish court gears up for high-stakes trial of separatists. Altogether, 18 former politicians and activists from the Catalonia region are charged with rebellion and other charges.
- Hamza, Humam reach finals at US junior squash. Defeat opponents in the semi-finals of their respective categories of the US Junior Squash Championship.
- Messi claims record fifth Golden Shoe award. The Argentine scored 34 goals in La Liga last season to lead Barcelona to the title.
- Pakistan among worst performers on gender equality: WEF. Report indicates it will take centuries to achieve gender parity in workplaces around the globe.
- Top auditor points out Rs5.8 trillion irregular spending. AGP notes ministries and divisions incurred expenditure of Rs1.74tr in excess of final grants available to them.
- Qatari emir appreciates Pakistan’s ‘positive role’ for Afghan stability in meeting with COAS: ISPR. Army chief thanks Al-Thani for Qatar’s “continued support” towards a negotiated political settlement in Afghanistan.