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- Political careers of Zardari and Nawaz have ended, says information minister. Fawad Chaudhry says PML-N and PPP should come together to form “Thugs of Pakistan” alliance.
- Protesters block women activists going to flashpoint India temple. Sabarimala has become a major battleground between devotees and gender activists.
- Nawaz Sharif arrives in Islamabad ahead of Monday’s verdict in NAB references. Judge Mohammad Arshad Malik set to deliver judgement in Al Azizia and Flagship Investment references tomorrow morning.
- US government shutdown enters 2nd day, set to last through Christmas. Due to the shutdown, Trump said he would remain in Washington over Christmas instead of going to Florida.
- Local body by-polls conclude in Sindh, KP districts. The results of the by-polls will be announced on Dec 24.
- Sheikh Rashid inaugurates Rahman Baba Express offering reduced Karachi-Peshawar travel time. Says two VVIP nonstop trains will be launched in the next two months as well as three trains for tourists.
- Harrison tops Charlo in shocker for WBC super welterweight title. World Boxing Council super welterweight world champion Jermell Charlo dethroned with a controversial unanimous decision.
- Tsunami set off by volcanic eruption claims 222 lives in Indonesia. More than 800 people reported injured, 28 missing; search and rescue teams scour the rubble for survivors.
- Punjab police helping prepare list of teachers offering private tutoring. The provincial government has banned private tuitions and academies run by government teachers.
- PM House university may not offer degree programmes. Islamabad National University set to work as a think-tank to provide policy advice to govt.
- Faisal Raza Abidi released on bail. Former senator is facing three cases pertaining to his remarks made in an interview.
- HRCP concerned at Sargodha teacher’s death in prison. HRCP says innocence or guilt of those taken into custody must be established with strict regard for due process.
- 47 ice cream brands unfit for consumption. Punjab Food Authority has released sample results of 156 brands of ice cream and frozen desserts.
- Thousands protest in Istanbul against higher living costs. The protesters hold banners with references to the “yellow vest” movement in France.
- Reformist Saudi Prince Talal bin Abdul Aziz dies. Talal bin Abdul Aziz was known as a tireless advocate of reform, sometimes in defiance of the royal family.
- UN team arrives in Yemen to monitor Hodeida truce. The text approved by the Security Council “insists on the full respect by all parties of the ceasefire” for Hodeida.
- Iran executes trader ‘Sultan of Bitumen’. Dermani is the third businessman to be executed since an anti-corruption drive was launched over the summer.
- Malaysia seeks $7.5bn from Goldman Sachs. Malaysia has filed charges against Goldman Sachs Group over its dealings with scandal-linked state fund 1MHD.
- Currency business falls by 70pc in two months. Dealers say laws by SBP and SECP are making currency business increasingly cumbersome.
- CPEC body approves $1bn social uplift package. Balochistan information minister claims Chinese government would provide 20,000 scholarships to Pakistani students.
- Afghan war helped Pakistan keep nuclear option: US papers. Declassified documents show Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping played key role in convincing Washington to support Islamabad.