8 May 2019 Current Affair Pakistan for Competitive Exams – Daily Current Affairs 2019 Online

22

Download PDF file of today’s important Pakistan Current Affairs 8 May 2019. These are top latest breaking news about pakistan which will be helpful for  aspirants in test preparation of current affairs, pakistan affairs mcqs for GK, NTS, PPSC, CSS, FPSC, KPPSC, SPSC, BPSC, OTS, PTS and All other Govt Jobs & exams.

One Liner

  • 5 policemen martyred in explosion targeting Elite Force vehicle near Lahore’s Data Darbar IG Punjab confirms three other people killed, 25 people also injured in suspected suicide attack.
  • Pakistan Petroleum Ltd finds hydrocarbons in Jamshoro PPL said that the Unarpur-1 ST-1 was spud on Nov 2, 2018 and drilled to a total depth of 12,920 feet.
  • Budgetary borrowing jumps 26pc in July-April Despite the rise in budgetary borrowing, monetary expansion stood lower than last year.
  • Asad again declines portfolio offer Asad Umar says he has a standing offer to hold the ministry he was offered when removed from the finance ministry.
  • Buzdar bans official Iftar parties “We are custodian of the national resources and austerity is fundamental part of government policies,” says Punjab CM.
  • Murad blames ‘precarious’ financial position of Sindh on Centre “We may hardly include new schemes, otherwise the focus would be given to the completion of the ongoing development.”
  • Toyota annual net profit drops by a quarter Toyota’s bottom line for the past year was pushed down by some 294 billion yen.
  • Aasia Bibi leaves Pakistan, ‘safely reunited’ with family “US welcomes the news that Aasia Bibi has safely reunited with her family,” says Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
  • Pashto singer shot dead by husband “She succumbed to her injuries in the hospital while her husband fled the scene,” says the SHO of Banr police station.
  • Tribal leader among 3 killed in Chaman blast Levies officials say nature of the blast is being determined.
  • China’s Xi speaks to Saudi king amid Iran tensions China has had to tread a fine line as it has close energy and business relations with Iran and Saudi Arabia.
  • Tayyaba torture case: SC reserves verdict on appeals of convicts Islamabad advocate general informs SC bench the child maid had suffered all of her bruises at convicted judge’s house.
  • PTI outearned, outspent PML-N, PPP in poll campaign PTI generated funds to the tune of Rs600 million and spent Rs360m out of them in the election year.
  • FIA intensifies crackdown on Chinese gangs behind fraud, women trafficking 20 suspects, including seven locals, arrested in separate raids.
  • Uniform syllabus for education institutions, madressahs approved Firdous Ashiq Awan says it is PM Imran’s “vision” to enforce a uniform curriculum across the country.
  • Lahore’s sessions court accepts Meesha Shafi’s appeal for transfer of defamation suit Additional Sessions Judge Amjad Ali Shah will hear the defamation suit filed against Shafi by Ali Zafar.
  • LHC reserves judgement on bail pleas filed by TLP chief Khadim Rizvi, Pir Afzal Qadri Former TLP patron-in-chief Pir Afzal Qadri’s apology for alleged treasonous remarks rejected by court.
  • Israel will ‘not allow’ nuclear-armed Iran: Netanyahu Russia says Iran “provoked into rolling back some terms due to pressure from US”; China also blames Washington.
  • Suspected prostitution ring: FIA arrests 14 more Chinese nationals, recovers girls and weapons According to FIA sources, the suspects wanted to smuggle the girls abroad under the pretense of marriages.
  • Iran suspends nuclear deal curbs in push for relief from US sanctions President Hassan Rouhani gives 60-day ultimatum to other signatories to “save the deal”.
  • Google unveils new Pixel handset starting at $399 The Pixel 3a phone includes many of the artificial intelligence features of its flagship devices.
  • Senate body wants leniency towards PIA employees under scrutiny for fake degrees Instead of sacking, minor punishment can be handed down to employees with fake degrees, committee chairman says.
  • Police need to address public complaints to unburden judiciary: CJP CJP Khosa says SC committee on police reforms is a forum where such initiatives can be developed.
  • Chaos in FBR as govt aims for budget on May 22 Summary to appoint Shabbar Zaidi as new FBR chairman returned by the cabinet.
  • Meals programme launched in 13 schools Programme aims to increase school attendance, improve dietary diversity and reduce hunger among schoolchildren.
  • Taliban kill 12 Afghan policemen, troops in separate attacks Four police officers, including a district police chief, were killed, provincial officials say.
  • Elephants march in Thailand to pay respects to newly crowned king The elephants marched a day after ceremonies for the coronation of the king ended.
  • Iraq plans $53bn project with ExxonMobil, PetroChina The 30-year project would boost output from Iraq’s southern oil fields.
  • Better ties to benefit Pakistan as well as Afghanistan: Khalilzad Media reports claim that President Ghani may visit Islamabad after Eid.
  • Indian opposition denied voting machine review India’s Supreme Court rejects the review petition filed by 21 parties.
  • Young Afghan amputee’s joy at dancing on new leg Ahmad’s leg was amputated below the knee when he was only eight months old.
  • England’s Archer stars again before rain halts Pakistan ODI The tourists were 71 for two in a when a fresh downpour saw the umpires takes the players off the field in 17th over.
  • Liverpool ousts Barca in historic Champions League comeback Liverpool’s players had their hands on their heads, seemingly unable to comprehend their achievement.
  • Pakistan seek inspiration from happy hunting ground Despite a poor recent record, Pakistan cannot simply be written off either for the five-match series against England.
  • Australia set for marathon home summer CA has pushed the three-match New Zealand series back to the middle of March, with the final ODI in Hobart on March 20.
  • Younis fails to reach deal with PCB Consensus not reached over Younis potentially taking up the role as coach, chief selector of the national junior team.

[dkpdf-button]

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here