- PM Imran was ‘under pressure’ over allegations PTI members behind sugar crisis: Tareen Welcomes Imran’s decision to probe price hike, dismisses reports he or other sugar mill owners involved in hoarding.
- Suspected coronavirus patients being admitted to non-designated hospitals in Peshawar Sources say Police Services Hospital is not accepting patients due to lack of intensive care facilities.
- IHC grants bail to Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Ahsan Iqbal in corruption cases NAB to challenge decision in Supreme Court.
- Punjab govt decides not to extend Nawaz’s bail, forwards recommendation to Centre Punjab Law Minister Raja Basharat says there is no legal, moral or medical basis for extending the PML-N supremo’s bail.
- PPP calls for JIT to look into judges’ surveillance reports Seeks resignation of law minister, PM’s accountability aide.
- Pakistan offers $100bn investment opportunities in energy sector: Ayub Envoy says Beijing committed to CPEC initiative.
- Substantial decline in vegetable prices, says PM Vows to identify and punish people involved in “artificially-created price hike”.
- New social media regulations could hamper freedom of expression, digital economy: Alice Wells “It is unfortunate if Pakistan discourages foreign investors and stifles domestic innovation in such a dynamic sector.”
- Former Karachi mayor Naimatullah Khan passes away at 90 Khan fought a long battle with an illness before he passed away; funeral prayers to be held on Wednesday.
- Railways yet to complete payment of compensation to Tezgam victims Ministry informs NA committee that the process of the payment of 16 cheques is being completed.
- Qatar invites Pakistan to attend signing of US-Taliban peace deal The historic agreement is set to be signed on Feb 29 if a week-long partial truce holds.
- PbBC vice chairman, executive body members for Farogh’s resignation Members distance themselves from statement issued in favour of the law minister by PbBC executive committee chairman.
- World stocks, oil prices tumble As trading began in New York, the Dow Jones index was off by 3.4pc.
- Airlines told to get health declaration from passengers coming to Pakistan Aviation secretary says travellers must fill health declaration form for controlling the spread of coronavirus.
- 55,000 sugar bags seized in raid on Sharifs’ mills Sources say raid conducted on a tip-off provided by the special branch of police.
- PPP calls out PM for promising ‘imaginary jobs’ every month “Neither the gimmicks of Imran Niazi end nor is there a limit to his false promises and claims.”
- Murad Ali Shah blames Centre for incomplete road project Says Murad Saeed had recently visited Karachi but didn’t bother to meet him.
- Senate panel approves Zainab Alert Bill The ambit of the bill, which was earlier limited to Islamabad, has been extended to the entire country.
- Private sector borrowing plummets 70pc The decline in lending to the private sector reflects the slowdown in the country’s overall economic activity.
- In New Delhi, Trump reiterates offer to mediate on Kashmir “I have a great relationship with the Pakistani prime minister,” says the US president.
- Citizenship law protests overshadow Trump visit as death toll rises to 10 in Delhi According to media reports, angry mobs threw stones and petrol bombs at Muslim homes.
- Egypt’s ousted president Hosni Mubarak dies: state TV Mubarak ruled Egypt for 30 years until he was ousted following mass protests against his rule in 2011.
- Bahrain temporarily stops Dubai, Sharjah flights over virus It says the ban is immediate and will last at least 48 hours.
- US president stumbles on Indian names, ‘Chai Wala’ in cricket stadium speech Trump cheered by more than 100,000 people at the opening of the world’s largest cricket stadium.
- Israeli planes bomb Jihad bases There were no immediate reports of casualties on either side.
- ICC bans Oman player for seven years in match-fixing attempt The ICC said the charges all related to the T20 qualifiers held in the United Arab Emirates last year.
