- PM Imran meets Qatar Emir in Doha, hopes for ‘peace and stability’ in Afghanistan Visit takes place two days prior to the US-Taliban peace deal signing ceremony in Doha.
- Iran cancels Friday prayer congregations as coronavirus death toll rises to 26 Vice-president for women and family affairs as well as deputy health minister test positive for the virus.
- Saudi Arabia suspends entry for Umrah, tourism amid coronavirus The ministry of foreign affairs says that the suspensions are temporary but provides no timeframe for their expiry.
- Pakistan will respond whenever its security, resolve is challenged: DG ISPR Maj Gen Iftikhar “We salute the bravery of our soldiers,” says DG on the first anniversary of ‘Operation Swift Retort’.
- No new cases of coronvirus detected in Sindh today: health ministry Spokesperson refutes rumours of affected person being discharged, says his family have tested negative for the virus.
- Flight operations to Iran will be suspended from midnight in light of coronavirus cases: govt Flights to and from Saudi Arabia to continue for people with iqama, permanent Saudi nationality.
- Shahbaz warns govt against dereliction of duty over coronavirus Stresses need for coordination between institutions of federal, provincial govts to deal with the virus.
- ‘Freedom of expression can’t be banned’: LHC seeks police response on petition against Aurat March “It is not our intention to stop the march, we want that the immoral representation of it stops,” says petitioner.
- PAF commemorates ‘resounding victory’ in Operation Swift Retort DG ISPR says Feb 27 commemorates the resolve of the Pakistan Armed Forces against any aggression.
- Dawn approaches SHC against withholding of advertisements by federal govt The newspaper is being punished for publishing reports that do not conform with the govt’s views, says petition.
- US firms keen on enhancing investments in Pakistan: Ross PM Khan highlights US as Pakistan’s second largest trading partner with a significant investment footprint.
- PPP scorns government’s reaction to Trump’s offer to mediate on Kashmir “President Trump’s role as a mediator in the Kashmir dispute will undoubtedly favour India,” says Raza Rabbani.
- Pakistan to become playmaker with Turkey’s ship project: Turkish official “We do not see Pakistani army separate from our own,” says DG of Military Factory and Shipyard Management Esad Akgun.
- China to send ‘duck army’ to help Pakistan fight locusts A 100,000-strong army of ducks, whose natural diet includes insects, will be sent from the eastern province of Zhejiang.
- Lions devour teenager in Lahore safari zoo Mystery surrounds Bilal’s decision to get into enclosure to cut grass.
- Efforts under way to get Reko Diq case penalty cancelled: AG Khalid Jawed Khan Financial implications of losing the case will be devastating for the country’s economic stability, says Jawed.
- Pakistan’s response to India’s Feb 26 aggression showed nation’s maturity: PM Imran “I was very proud of how the Pakistani people dealt with the crisis,” says Imran Khan.
- Exporters’ key demands on energy tariff accepted Electricity bills issued from January 2019 to be withdrawn.
- Packaged milk producers increase prices A Nestle official says the price hike to rising input costs, high transportation charges.
- Governments ramp up preparations for coronavirus pandemic South Korea reported 334 new cases on Thursday, pushing its total to 1,595, the most in any country other than China.
- Sporadic violence in Delhi as death toll hits 32 Thousands of riot police, paramilitaries patrol affected northeast fringes of the Indian capital of 20 million people.
- Coronavirus: Cases rise across the globe as situation in China improves There have been more than 82,100 infections and 2,800 deaths worldwide; South Korea has most cases outside China.
- Everything you need to know about the coronavirus Govts worldwide are scrambling to prevent the spread of the virus after a surge of cases in Italy, Iran and South Korea.
- Islamabad United set respectable 188-run target for Quetta Gladiators Colin Ingram’s 63-run knock off 40 balls helps IU put up a defendable total despite the loss of early wickets.
- Pakistan women stun Windies to launch T20 World Cup campaign Pakistan comfortably completed the 125-run chase for the loss of only two wickets in 18.2 overs.
