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- DNA report confirms minor seminary student was ‘raped’ by cleric in Mansehra Police had arrested the suspect a week after the incident took place on Dec 27 last year.
- In principle, Pakistan should come off FATF grey list, says FM Qureshi Qureshi says all FATF members except India had appreciated Pakistan’s efforts to curb money laundering.
- Govt rejects ‘biased’ Transparency International corruption report PM’s aide says the report is “not free and fair”, based on questionable data.
- Alvi calls for speedy action on complaints against graft “Transparency and accountability are among the top priorities of the government,” says the president.
- Imran rejects CPEC’s criticism as ‘nonsense’ “We are really grateful to the Chinese that they came and rescued us,” says the prime minister.
- PM supports Sindh govt on IGP issue, Murad tells PA “Law clearly says you cannot seek political help, a rule that the IGP broke,” says Sindh CM.
- Govt urged to refer Kashmir issue to International Court of Justice in wake of Myanmar verdict The judgement will usher in an era of greater respect for basic human and fundamental rights, says advocate.
- Opposition terms Transparency International report ‘charge-sheet’ against govt The report is a “slap in the face” of the govt,” says PML-N Information Secretary Marriyum Aurangzeb.
- Collateral damage: Amid Pakistan-India tensions, border trade becomes an unwitting casualty Traders on both sides of the border reel from the effects of a trade ban in wake of the Pulwama attack in February 2019.
- 6 killed in Germany shooting, suspect arrested A suspect has been arrested and no further suspects are believed to be at large, police said.
- Pack your bags: UK’s travel advisory now approves ‘road trips’ to northern Pakistan The first major update in the UK travel advisory since 2015 reflects an improved security situation in Pakistan.
- 2 killed as explosion rocks Houston industrial estate Several houses in the vicinity were damaged as a result of the powerful explosion.
- Pakistan’s first-ever female architect Yasmeen Lari bags prestigious Jane Drew Prize Lari is Pakistan’s first-ever architect, her creations include the Karachi’s FTC building and PSO House.
- PAC summons FWO chief to explain Kartarpur corridor’s record The Public Accounts Committee chairman wants project details to be provided to the auditors.
- Absorption of Levies, Khasadar men into police gets KP cabinet’s nod Absorption of the forces into the police is a historic decision, says govt spokesperson.
- Flour millers, chakki owners told to resume business or face action Flour mills, chakkis have been closed on pretext of shortage of wheat.
- Trump’s visit to India next month won’t include Pakistan: FO FO spokesperson says visit may take place later this year.
- Six-month profit outflow rises to $836m Outflow of profits and dividends increase by 10pc despite lower outflows from foreign portfolio investment.
- China heads into Lunar New Year on shutdown as virus death toll hits 26 Pharmacies running out of supplies as Wuhan rushes to build 1,000-bed hospital for the infected by Monday.
- CIA psychologist defends torture before Guantanamo court “I’d get up today and do it again,” James Mitchell tell US court.
- US imposes new visa rules to discourage ‘birth tourism’ Applicants will be denied tourist visas if they are determined to be coming to the US primarily to give birth.
- Co-suspect linked to Angolan billionaire found dead amid fraud probe Isabel dos Santos has been named as a suspect for allegedly misappropriating funds while in office.
- India rejects Trump’s Kashmir offer “The onus is on Islamabad to create an environment for engagement,” says Indian spokesperson.
- Cloud cooking land: Indian housewives become gig economy chefs The gig economy, aided by cheap mobile data and abundant labour, has flourished in India, opening up new markets.
- China urges world to recognise Pakistan’s counterterrorism financing efforts National Action Plan’s report discussed at FATF’s joint group meeting in Beijing.
- Pakistan exercises caution as more cases of China’s coronavirus surface in other countries PIA passengers to be scanned in Beijing; NDMA chairman “vigilant” about the spread of coronavirus across Asia.
- Malik’s half-century helps Pakistan win first T20 against Bangladesh Pakistan overhaul modest 142-run target in 19.3 overs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
- Pakistan seek clean sweep against Bangladesh to keep T20 top spot If Pakistan are to hold on to top spot in world T20 rankings, they cannot afford any slip-ups against Bangladesh.
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