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- Pakistan exercises caution as more cases of China’s coronavirus surface in other countries PIA passengers to be scanned in Beijing; NDMA chairman “vigilant” about the spread of coronavirus across Asia.
- PM asks Facebook to support Pakistani startups Urges social media platforms to establish third-party fact-checking services for more responsible digital journalism.
- PM Imran forms committee to investigate ‘wheat controversy’ Four-member committee, headed by FIA DG, to investigate causes of shortage and fix responsibility for the crisis.
- Senate body expresses reservations on proposed Rs115,000 hike in govt Haj package Depreciation of rupee against dollar, rise in airlines’ fares behind the increase in cost for Haj package: ministry.
- Lahore High Court seeks answers for flour crisis Petitioner argues that the govt has failed to set a target for procuring an estimated amount of wheat.
- Upping the ante: FM Qureshi announces campaign to counter ‘India’s deceptions’ about Kashmir “We will continue to raise the issue until such time their right for self-determination is not granted,” says Qureshi.
- Islamabad cops don body cams to ‘keep all parties honest’ Move hoped to tackle complaints of corruption, restore public confidence in force, says IG.
- Reforming a sick economy a painful process, says Imran We are headed in the right direction, but struggle lies ahead, says the PM at the Pakistan Breakfast Meet in Davos.
- Pakistan rejects US claims regarding CPEC financing We will continue serving our own interests regarding CPEC, says FM Qureshi after US-China verbal spat over project.
- Pakistan drops three spots on global Corruption Perceptions Index 2019 Lack of real progress against corruption in most countries is disappointing and has negative effects on citizens: TI.
- Pakistan on path to growth after tough economic period, PM Imran tells WEF session PM says he’s never faced the kind of “public attitude” that he faced in the last year due to tough economic decisions.
- Pakistan successfully conducts surface-to-surface training launch of missile Ghaznavi Ghaznavi is capable of delivering multiple types of warheads up to a range of 290 kilometres.
- New coronavirus cases rise to 571 in Chinese mainland Upgraded measures are being taken to contain the outbreak to prevent it from spreading to other regions.
- Malaysia to buy more Indian sugar to resolve palm oil spat Malaysia company says expecting the arrival of three shipments of raw sugar from India between January and February.
- Turning up the (w)heat: PFA chairman sends 15 bags of flour to PML-N’s Uzma Bukhari Bukhari says bags sent to mock her; PFA chairman says he sent bags in response to PML-N leader’s challenge.
- Asset Recovery Unit functioning without enabling law, argues Rabbani in case against Isa reference The senator says he is unaware of any other organisation in the world with such vast, unbridled powers.
- Alleged rape victim lodges FIR, accuses judge of sexual assault Complaint states the judge made sexually assaulted the woman in his chamber’s lavatory.
- Karachi’s green buses to be powered by dung A plan for a natural gas-powered bus transport system may bring unexpected benefits to a cattle colony.
- Indo-Pak trade plunges in six months Latest data shows that bilateral trade volume plunged in the first half of this fiscal year.
- Half-yearly uplift spending rises to 55pc of allocation Development expenditures have been accelerated after recent advice from the International Monetary Fund.
- World Court orders Myanmar to take steps to protect Rohingya The Rohingya remain “at serious risk of genocide,” says presiding Judge Abdulqawi Yusuf.
- Australia evacuates parts of its capital as bushfire conditions return Since Sept, hundreds of wildfires in Australia have killed 29 people as well as an estimated 1 billion native animals.
- China virus deaths hit 17, heightening global alarm Pakistan health ministry issues alert, decides to set up prevention counters at all airports.
- Pakistan to host Kabbadi World Cup from Feb 9 10 nations are going to take part in the event.
- Bangladesh cricket team arrives in Lahore The team will hold a practice session at Gaddafi Stadium today before addressing a press conference.
- Mathews strikes double ton as SL take big lead Zimbabwe, playing their first Test since November 2018, ended the fourth day trailing by 127 runs.
- Shoaib Malik says focused on Bangladesh series, not T20 World Cup “My selection is for the Bangladesh series and I will try to avail whatever opportunity I get,” says veteran player.
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