♦ Nawaz Sharif defends his decision to oppose Kargil war: Says wants to mend relations with India, Afghanistan and Iran: Says attempt was made to sabotage CPEC

♦ PM Kakar calls upon police force to improve its image

♦ Will contest election if alive, says Sheikh Rashid

♦ Pakistan Navy celebrates Hangor Day

♦ Multinational Special Forces exercise concludes at Pabbi

♦ US vetoes UNSC resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza: Deaths 17,487 as battles rage across Gaza: Hamas says hostage was killed in Israeli attack: Three pro-Hezbollah fighters killed in Syria

♦ Pakistan among WHO members urging Israel to protect humanitarian workers

♦ Nawaz Sharif addresses PML-N parliamentary board

♦ Marriyum raises demand for Imran Khan’s accountability

♦ SC fixes intra-court appeals against military trials decision for hearing: 6-judge larger bench to hear appeals on Dec 13: Apex court will also hear Justice Mazahar ♦ Naqvi’s pleas against SJC proceedings on Dec 15

♦ Imran Khan moves LHC against ECP’s contempt proceedings in jail

♦ Court extends interim bails of Asad Umar and Imran Khan’s sisters: Rejects Asad Umar bail in Askari Tower attack case

♦ Punjab CM irked by delay in completion of Shahdara bridge project

♦ Lahore remains in grip of smog and fog

♦ Rain helps New Zealand to DLS victory against Pakistan women: Chasing 138 runs to win, Kiwis were 102 for two in 15 overs when rain interrupted match: Pakistan’s Fatima Sana declared player of the series

♦ Students injured as school van overturned in Ghotki