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- Blast near Quetta Press Club claims 7 lives, leaves 21 injured Quetta DIG says two policemen have also been martyred in the attack.
- In meeting with COAS, UN chief thanks Pakistan for giving ‘full access’ to UNMOGIP in Kashmir: ISPR Antonio Guterres says there is a need to implement UN resolutions on the Kashmir issue, according to ISPR.
- Pakistan’s transformation from terrorism to toursim ‘absolutely remarkable’, says UN chief “We are witnessing the state becoming present,” says UN chief Antonio Guterres.
- India rebukes UN chief’s offer, says ‘no scope for third party mediation’ on Kashmir Guterres, while in Islamabad, had called for the resolution of the Kashmir dispute and offered his role as a mediator.
- Trump’s offer prompted India to annex Kashmir: report Trump’s statement regarding Modi asking him to mediate on Kashmir is what prompted the annexation, says CRS.
- UN chief calls for implementation of Kashmir resolutions Guterres asks India to respect fundamental rights of people living in held valley.
- FM Qureshi wishes Geelani speedy recovery No worldly favours, oppression, torture or detention could deter Geelani’s resolve, says Qureshi.
- Senate panel okays proposal to extend Zainab Alert Bill’s jurisdiction to entire country Previously, the bill only applied to Islamabad.
- ‘No prior action required’ to secure third IMF tranche, finance ministry reacts to media report Certain sections of media had reported tough prior actions were needed before Pakistan could secure third IMF tranche.
- International support for Pakistan has been minimal, says UN chief at Afghan refugee summit Today is a celebration of 40 years of Pakistan hosting Afghan refugees, says PM Imran.
- News of Ehsanullah Ehsan’s escape is ‘true’, state is aware, says Interior Minister Ijaz Shah Minister says “a lot is being done” regarding ex-TTP spokesman’s escape, adds “you will hear good news.”
- Cause of mysterious gas leak still unknown as five killed in Karachi KPT Chairman Jamil Akhtar says there is no truth to reports on social media that the gas leaked from the port.
- ‘This is Pakistan, not India,’ says IHC chief justice after cases against AWP, PTM protesters dropped Islamabad Deputy Commissioner Hamza Shafqaat tells the court that all charges against the protesters have been dropped.
- Nationwide polio eradication campaign begins today Approximately 39.6m children to be vaccinated by 265,000 workers.
- Canadian envoy sees winter tourism potential in GB She promises to convince Canadians to visit Pakistan.
- New guidelines issued for deployment at police checkposts in Punjab Provincial authorities have also been considering devising a mechanism for the establishment of multi-agency checkposts.
- Country on verge of bankruptcy, says Achakzai PkMAP chief says no one to be allowed to usurp resources of Pakhtuns.
- Fazl assails opposition parties for lukewarm support during march Claims JUI-F achieved its main objectives from movement against government.
- PML-N to seek PPP, JUI-F’s support for drive against inflation Rana Sana believes price hike shows govt is corrupt.
- Two KP girls sexually assaulted; one of them shot dead People in Hangu took to the streets against sexual assault and murder of 8-year-old.
- UN chief reminded of ‘forgotten’ responsibility about Kashmir Demonstration held in Muzaffarabad to welcome Guterres.
- Pakistan may import insecticides from India to fight locust attack Pakistan had downgraded its trade relations with India on August 10 to the level of Israel — no trade at all.
- Five dead, dozens sickened by toxic gas leak in Karachi’s Keamari area Police believe the gas emanated from a container filled with vegetables aboard a ship that recently docked at the port.
- Revenue from oil, gas products rises by 44pc Domestic production of petroleum products drops by 10pc, imports fall by 20pc.
- Budgetary proposals for change To promote economic growth and achieve efficiency, the taxation policy must be neutral for all economic agents.
- Growth in remittances is slowing down The declining rate in July-January is worrying because 424,979 people went overseas for jobs in this period.
- AIC warns social media rules will make digital operations ‘extremely difficult’ in letter to PM Imran Sudden announcement of rules belies government’s claims that it is open for business and investment, says AIC.
- British MP who leads Kashmir group denied entry to India Home ministry spokesperson says the parliamentarian arrived in Delhi despite being told her visa had been cancelled.
- Coronavirus cases rise again in China as recession looms for Japan, Singapore The disease has now killed more than 1,700 people.
- Pakistan defeat India, win Kabaddi World Cup for the first time Hosts win 43-41 in final held in Lahore’s Punjab Stadium; PM Imran, others congratulate the team.
- The second coming of the Pakistan Super League Pakistan Super League’s full relocation to home turf is entirely welcome.
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