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PM approves Rs7bn Utility Stores relief package Package includes lowering the prices of essential edible items such as flour, cooking oil, rice and pulses.
PM Imran launches Utility Stores relief package to provide subsidised commodities to masses Package includes lowering the prices of essential edible items, including flour, cooking oil, rice and pulses.
Ukrainian airliner crashes after take-off in Iran, killing all 176 aboard Ukraine’s president warns against speculation about the crash; Iran says will not hand over black boxes to America.
US-Iran conflict: Before and after the killing of Gen Soleimani A US drone strike killed top Iranian military commander, leading to missile strikes by Iran on US bases in Iraq.
Supreme Court judge questions NAB’s arrest-first policy Wonders why anti-graft watchdog looks for evidence to complete a reference after sending the suspects to jail.
PTI lawmakers slam non-provision of uplift funds “Development funds should be provided to district authorities directly,” says Fawad Chaudhry.
Senate loses no time in passing tenure bills to meet expedited timeline The bills now only require presidential assent before becoming law.
Major govt hospitals in Sindh running without medicines Sources say delayed procurement process of medicines is to blame.
Oil up, stocks down after Iran missile attack on US troops “Investors appear to be pricing for an all-out war,” says analyst in a report.
PSO dues, Wapda loans and Tapi on second ECC meeting agenda A senior official says the ECC is also expected to constitute a price negotiation committee (PNC) for Tapi project.
Pak Suzuki to shut down production for four days The company says that it will observe “Mondays of current month as NPDs owing to depressed demand”.
Prices of 89 medicines reduced by 15pc Field teams directed to check prices and take action in case of non-compliance, says Drap official.
UAE royals allowed to hunt rare houbara bustard Hunters’ list includes the UAE president, his brothers and another member of the royal family, sources say.
Former judge Fakhruddin G. Ebrahim passes away in Karachi at 91 Ebrahim was an eminent Pakistani jurist, constitutional expert and former chief election commissioner.
Energy cabinet committee discusses acute gas shortage in the country Committee seeks detailed plan from energy ministry to overcome shortage of energy.
Talk of shake-up swirls at FBR Nausheen Javaid Amjad takes over as acting chairman of the FBR after Shabbar Zaidi applies for a 15-day leave.
Exports fall 4pc in December The government projects exports during 2019-20 to reach $26.187bn, up from $24.656bn the fiscal year before.
Senate panel okays changes in laws on money laundering, forex Proposed laws have been envisaged to address legal deficiencies pointed out by the FATF.
Trump tones down war rhetoric, announces more ‘punishing sanctions’ on Iran “As long as I am president, Iran will not be allowed to hold nuclear weapons,” vows Trump.
Iraq says Iran informed it of imminent missile attack on US forces Iraq government condemns violation of sovereignty; Hashed al-Shaabi paramilitary network says time for “Iraqi response”.
Quake hits near Iran nuclear plant, injuring seven The quake, which had a depth of 10 kilometres, struck south-southeast of Borazjan city; no damage reported to facility.
Commercial airlines reroute flights amid US-Iran tensions Such restrictions are meant to prevent civilian aircraft from being confused for ones engaged in armed conflict.
PM Imran instructs FM Qureshi to visit Iran, KSA and US to deliver ‘message of peace’ COAS asked to contact military leaders; say Pakistan ready to play role for peace but can never again be part of war.
Pakistan, India among countries urging nationals to refrain from travelling to Iraq The fallout from the US killing of top Iranian general threatens to spill over as Iran launch missile attacks.
‘We slapped Americans on the face,’ says Iran Supreme Leader after strikes on US bases in Iraq Iran launched missile attacks on US-led forces in Iraq early on Wednesday in retaliation for Soleimani’s killing.
Pullout rumours persist as US calls Iraq letter ‘mistake’ “Unsigned letter was shared with the Iraqi military for coordination purposes,” says Gen Mark Milley.
Europe warns Turkey over intervention in Libya The foreign ministers of Britain, France, Germany and Italy call for an end to “continuing outside interference”.
Stampede kills 56 at Iranian commander’s funeral More than 210 others injured , says an emergency services official.
‘Hoping for de-escalation’: Alarm and concern following Iran missile attacks on US bases in Iraq Britain, Germany condemn Iranian attacks; Russia warns of “all-out war”; China calls for de-escalation.
‘World cannot afford war‘: US Democrats on Iran missile strike “We must ensure the safety of our service members, including ending provocation from the administration,” says Pelosi.
Thunderous Haris becomes first Pakistani to bag a hat-trick in Big Bash League With 13 wickets in the league, Haris stands second on the list of highest wicket takers in the BBL so far.
‘Decision on Bangladesh’s Test tour of Pakistan likely this week’ Ehsan Mani calls his BCB counterpart to discuss the prospects of the upcoming Test series.
Stokes-inspired England break SA’s resistance to level series The series is levelled 1-1 with two matches remaining.
Russia, Australia, Serbia, Britain make ATP Cup quarters Australia will play against Britain for a spot in the final four.
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