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- PM directs commerce officials to set export targets The premier further orders that these targets should be reviewed on a quarterly and half-yearly basis.
- Former PM Abbasi says tenure bills were passed in ‘a bit of a hurry’ Shahid Khaqan Abbasi says he didn’t attend the NA sitting because he hadn’t received production orders.
- Reports show no progress in Nawaz’s treatment in London, says Punjab health minister Have doctors advised socialising at restaurants as part of the treatment, questions Yasmeen Rashid.
- Challenge Rana Sanaullah to face trial ‘like a man’, says Shehryar Afridi “If you are speaking the truth, go to the courts and fight like a man,” a visibly charged Afridi says in the assembly.
- Army huddle rejects Indian military’s ‘irresponsible rhetoric’ against Pakistan Forum reviews evolving security situation in the Middle East with reference to the US-Iran stand off.
- 59 killed in Neelum Valley alone as death toll from weather-related incidents rises to 82 Biggest challenge for rescue services is access to affected areas as major arteries blocked.
- 9 injured in hand grenade explosion near Karkhano police checkpost in Peshawar Injured include five women, one of whom is said to be in critical condition.
- MQM-P should not compromise stance for sake of another federal ministry: Sindh govt spokesman Says MQM decision to withdraw federal minister result of Bilawal’s offer of ministries in Sindh.
- Recording of witnesses’ statements in Imran Farooq murder case deferred The FIA informs the court that British witnesses are not ready to record their statements through a video link.
- SP commits suicide in office in Rawalpindi Police say Nekokara shot himself with his own gun and left behind a suicide note.
- MQM-P won’t call for division of Sindh after it joins provincial govt, says Murad Shah expresses hope that the MQM-P leadership will respond to PPP in a positive manner in the next few days or weeks.
- Special court formed for Musharraf treason trial ‘unconstitutional’, rules LHC APML hails verdict, says the “supremacy of law and Constitution has been established”.
- Karakoram Highway, roads in KP, GB blocked due to landslides and harsh weather Life in Galiyat, Abbottabad comes to a halt as snowfall continues.
- Supreme Court directs govt to explain how lawyer’s detention is related to national security Inamur Rahim, who has filed several petitions for recovery of missing persons, was picked up by authorities last month.
- FM Qureshi emphasises need for ‘maximum restraint’ during visits to Saudi, Iran “Pakistan appreciates Iran’s preference for de-escalation of tensions,” Qureshi tells Iranian leadership.
- Auto sector troubles continue as car sales plunge 43pc In the first half of 2019-20, car sales plunge to 59,097 units from 104,038 units in the same period last year.
- Goods transporters end strike on Sindh govt’s assurances The power to issue driving licences will be taken back from traffic police on transporters’ demand.
- Auto industry comes under fire in Senate “Companies keep increasing prices and fail to meet their commitments,” says senator.
- Malaysia’s PM defends criticism of India despite palm oil backlash Says “we need to be frank and see that if something goes wrong, we will have to say it”.
- Iran announces arrests over downing of Ukrainian plane “Extensive investigations have taken place and some individuals are arrested,” says judiciary spokesperson.
- After Florida killings, Saudis withdraw 21 cadets from United States Cadets found to be in possession of child pornography and social media accounts with anti-US content.
- Microsoft CEO Nadella ‘saddened’ by India’s citizenship law “I am shaped by my Indian heritage, growing up in a multicultural India and my immigrant experience in the US.”
- Japanese billionaire seeks girlfriend for Moon trip Yusaku Maezawa will make a lunar trip in 2023 or later as the first private passenger on a voyage by SpaceX.
- Bangladesh agrees to play three T20Is, two Tests and one ODI in Pakistan ICC chief facilitates discussion between PCB and BCB; tour divided into three legs stretching from January to April.
- Sania Mirza wins in WTA Tour return after more than 2 years Mirza is playing her first tournament since the China Open in October 2017.
- PCB, BCB officials set to meet in Dubai PCB says Mani and Hassan will meet in Dubai, after which further updates will be provided.
- BD’s refusal to play Tests will hurt Pakistan’s chances in ICC Championship Currently, Pakistan are the ranked fourth in the ICC World Test Championship with 80 points in the nine-team table.
