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- PM Imran expresses ‘heartfelt wish‘ for peace in Afghanistan following accord Premier promises to make all efforts to open border with Afghanistan to enable trade.
- PM Imran to decide south Punjab sub-secretariat location: FM The sub-secretariat is described by the PTI as the first step towards establishing a new federating unit.
- Asian markets collapse as virus spreads, oil prices crash Trading floors were a sea of red, with Tokyo, Sydney and Manila plunging around six percent.
- Imran to review KP govt’s performance today The prime minister will distribute Kafalat cards among deserving families at a ceremony.
- Muslims reluctant to go back home after deadly Delhi riots “I can’t trust anyone now,” says Hazara Begum, who has been living in a relief camp since the riots began.
- FIR registered against JUI-F leader, 10 others for disrupting Aurat March in Islamabad Islamabad deputy commissioner says those trying to disrupt the march broke the law, did not possess NOC to be there.
- All 25 on board killed after passenger coaster plunges into river in Skardu district Process of recovering, shifting bodies underway; GB chief minister orders an investigation.
- Pakistan among 20 states most affected by China slowdown due to coronavirus The biggest sufferer is the textile sector, which has lost $44 million.
- Opposition to harangue govt over price hike, petroleum levy NA session begins today with 23 points on agenda.
- Officer martyred, 2 terrorists killed during security operation in DI Khan: ISPR A large cache of arms and ammunition was recovered after the operation in Tank.
- Seventh case of coronavirus detected in Pakistan Authorities believe country has avoided a major outbreak.
- Effective steps afoot to empower women: Firdous “Why only March 8, as every day is women’s day and the day of their empowerment.”
- Frequent anti-polio campaigns causing rise in refusal cases EOC coordinator says campaigns planned scientifically.
- 10 more killed as KP declares ‘extreme weather emergency’ Rain spell likely to continue for seven days.
- Minister pledges operation against Karachi’s West district water mafia An operation in this regard would be soon initiated, says Nasir Hussain.
- Action against violators of ban on plastic bags in rural areas Brand outlets and mega shop owners also not spared for violating the ban.
- PTM-backed MNAs allowed to visit Kabul Permission comes after Wazir, Dawar were stopped from boarding flight for Afghan capital.
- Gas shortage brings untold misery to consumers Balochistan was actually the first province in the country where gas was first discovered.
- Oil crash sparks ‘Black Monday‘ meltdown on virus-hit markets “The markets have passed from panic mode into pure hysteria,” says analyst.
- Mechanism reached for release of Taliban inmates, says Ashraf Ghani Ghani’s remarks come after taking oath as president for another five-year term.
- Rival Afghan ‘presidents’ swear themselves in amid blasts, gunfire US special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad has been holding talks with Ghani and Abdullah to arrive at a solution.
- 27 killed in Iran after drinking alcohol ‘rumoured’ to cure coronavirus The victims had drunk methanol after being “misled by content online”, says Alborz deputy prosecutor.
- Murder trial over 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines flight starts in Netherlands The 4 suspects were not present in the dock, but judges ruled that the hearing could continue in their absence.
- Oil crashes after Saudi Arabia declares price war amid coronavirus World’s biggest oil exporter is attempting to punish Russia for not supporting the production cuts proposed by Opec.
- Rival presidential ceremonies jeopardise talks, say Taliban Provincial council member, two bodyguards killed in Kabul.
- Ten die as quarantine site collapses in China More than 70 people were believed to have been initially trapped in the seven storey building.
- Bubble-blowing Ben Dunk a big hit in PSL’s fifth season The Lahore Qalandars player on Sunday broke his own record of most sixes in a PSL game within a week.
- Lahore Qalandars stun the Kings with spectacular 8-wicket win in PSL contest The Qalandars scored 190 for the loss of two wickets.
