Today’s Important Current Affair Pakistan 4 January 2019-Daily Current Affairs 2019 Online

PPP petitions NAB against award of Mohmand Dam contract to Descon-led consortium Petition argues contract is a conflict of interest, calls for action against Abdul Razak Dawood.

SC directs officials to launch advertisement campaign against drugs on social media “A National Action Plan was enforced to tackle terrorism; similarly, a plan should be made against drugs.”

Paine keeps sense of humour despite long day in the field The Australian skipper answers the phone of an AFP journalist during a live press conference.

SC disposes of petition against Zardari, Musharraf in NRO losses case CJP remarks that “the law will find its own way”.

Football legends Kaka and Luis Figo to arrive in Pakistan on January 10 “I’m certain in a population of 220 million there must be huge potential waiting to emerge,” says the Portuguese.

With slump in iPhone sales, are we post ‘peak smartphone’? It’s not just Apple; Samsung, long the leading seller of smartphones, has been hit even harder.

Pujara, Pant centuries put India in command of Sydney Test Tourists’ massive second innings total put pressure on home side to save the match and the series.

First Muslim women elected to US Congress take oath on holy Quran Tlaib wears traditional Palestinian dress, whereas Omar becomes first Muslim women to wear a hijab in House chamber.

PM Khan, President Erdogan meet in Ankara; discuss strengthening economic ties This is Prime Minister Imran Khan’s first official visit to Turkey.

India arrests 750 as third woman enters flashpoint temple in Kerala Anger erupted on Wednesday after two women in their 40s sneaked into the Sabarimala temple.

NAB chief met CJP in chambers over inquiry into allotment of land for Islamabad hospital CDA lawyer tells court no progress made on construction of hospital after NAB inquiry into land allotment.

SC orders Bahria Town and Malir Development Authority’s accounts to be unfrozen CJP clarifies that the court had only ordered “the monitoring of two accounts”, says “the FIA exceeds its authority.”

Pakistan Railways land not to be sold or leased for over five years: SC If leases are terminated, Railways will suffer financial losses, Sheikh Rashid tells court.

Why sugarcane growers have started selling their crop to cattle traders as fodder Wealthy mill owners are once again denying farmers the notified price and seeking judicial intervention.

Indian lawyers meet LHC CJ The delegation congratulates Justice Khan for assuming the office and applauds the beauty of the LHC building.

Minister concerned at Turkish companies’ performance “The Ozpak and Albayrak should come forward and help us recycle the garbage,” says Aleem Khan.

Warrant out for ex-army chief’s brother in housing scheme scam Kamran Kayani, brother of retired Gen Ashfaq Kayani, has already been declared an absconder in the Rs15 billion scam.

Zainab’s father wants day dedicated to her memory Says Jan 10 should be dedicated as a remembrance day for her late daughter.

Another JIT formed to probe Model Town case Third team, led by AD Khwaja, will investigate killing of 14 PAT workers; no Punjab police official is member of panel.

India rebuffs Trump over ‘Afghan library’ swipe Delhi claims to play significant role in Afghanistan as development partner with projects that improve people’s lives.

US warns Iran against space launches Tehran dismisses Washington’s concern.

India arrive for three-nation kabaddi series Partab Singh is leading the Indian team, which reached Lahore via Wagah Border.

Ban helped me grow, allowed more family time: Warner “Life has been good for me,” says the disgraced Australian cricketer.

Pakistan batsmen succumb to their weaknesses again For our batsmen, the story seems to have been pre-scripted — just walk in and be decimated.

Minister calls for strategy to boost kinno exports Minister for National Food Security and Research says those importing our citrus are not paying good prices.

Divert dam fund collections to solve Balochistan’s water crisis, demands Senate body Asks govt to increase number of small and medium dams in Balochistan from 100 to 500.

PML-N assails govt’s economic policies Ex-PM Abbasi says rupee has been devalued by 30pc but imports are still showing a downward trend.

PM asks Turkish traders to invest in Pakistan Prime Minister Khan, accompanied by his economic team, is on his first official two-day visit to Turkey.

APNS assails minister’s controversial remarks about print media Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry had said that the future of print media in Pakistan is bleak.

18th Amendment should have been debated: CJP Justice Nisar observes everything was kept under wraps when amendment was being drafted.