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- Pakistan rejects new Indian army chief’s ‘irresponsible statement on pre-emptive strikes across LoC’ Foreign Office says there should be no doubt about Pakistan’s “resolve and readiness” to thwart Indian aggression.
- Govt to give Rs204bn Sukkur-Hyderabad Motorway to private sector on BOT basis The Sukkur-Hyderabad Motorway M6 is estimated to cost Rs204.28bn and take 33 months to complete.
- 3 Chinese nationals acquitted in ATM-skimming case due to lack of evidence They had been charged with committing electronic crimes, cyber terrorism, fraud and forgery in 2018 in Karachi.
- Oil prices surge, markets mixed after US kills top Iran general “A big fat dollop of geopolitical uncertainty has landed on investors’ desks,” says Oanda analyst.
- Transport strike in Punjab ends after govt puts on hold increase in toll, fines Protest left citizens across the province stranded at bus stops forcing them to search for other means of transport.
- Govt may accept Etisalat offer to settle dues row The UAE telecom firm is offering $275m against $800m proceeds of the sale of PTCL outstanding for more than 13 years.
- Global bodies, allies alerted about threats from India: FO “Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts have exposed the Indian govt’s agenda for promoting Hindu nationalism.”
- Rare political accord on changes to Army Act The PML-N extends unconditional support while the PPP cautions the govt against haste in the matter.
- Standing committee on defence approves bills concerning services chiefs’ tenure Bills approved by the committee unanimously; will be presented for approval in the next National Assembly session.
- Lawyer being probed for Secret Act ‘violations’, court told Defence ministry informs court that Inamur Rahim is in the custody of its subordinate agency.
- MQM-P to decide on Bilawal’s offer in people’s interest: mayor Says PPP has to remove MQM-P’s apprehensions first.
- Senators engage in heated debate over Musharraf conviction “The case against Gen Musharraf is political in nature. He is in no way guilty of treason,” says MQM lawmaker
- 495 lawmakers fail to submit statements of assets with ECP Defaulting NA members include Asif Ali Zardari, Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and Raja Pervez Ashraf.
- Abu Dhabi announces $200m for SMEs “This support is testimony to the expanding economic relations and friendship between our countries,” says Sheikh.
- Austrian coalition agrees upon headscarf ban, preventive custody Conservative leader Sebastian Kurz describes move as part of his stance on illegal immigration and “political Islam”.
- Top Iran commander killed in US strike on Baghdad; Khamenei vows ‘severe revenge’ US embassy in Baghdad issues travel advisory urging all Americans to depart Iraq immediately.
- Denmark sources record 47pc of power from wind Across the European Union, wind accounted for 14pc of consumption last year, says industry group WindEurope.
- ‘World more dangerous’: Reactions pour in as Iran’s top general killed in US air strike “Soleimani’s assassination an extremely dangerous and foolish escalation,” says Iranian foreign minister.
- Bangladesh head coach willing to tour Pakistan Bangladesh are scheduled to tour Pakistan for three Twenty20 Internationals and two Tests later this month.
- Du Plessis warns SA against complacency ahead of second Test “We haven’t really achieved anything as a test team; we’ve just won one test match,” says Du Plessis.
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