Download PDF file of today’s important Pakistan Current Affairs 18 February 2020. 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
- PM for ‘out of box solution’ to cut power, gas tariffs Imran told circular debt will be brought down to zero by end of fiscal year.
- PM orders countrywide crackdown to check smuggling of food items, other goods “Smuggling of food items results in price hikes and hardships for the common man which is not acceptable,” says Imran.
- At least 14 dead from toxic gas in Karachi’s Keamari as source remains unknown Protests erupt in Keamari’s Jackson Market as dwellers demand answers from authorities.
- Pakistan will not be blacklisted, say scholars FATF’s plenary session, which will decide whether to keep Pakistan on the grey list, begins on Feb 19.
- Kartarpur opening ‘practical proof’ of Pakistan’s desire for peace, says UN chief Antonio Guterres was given a special briefing on the Kartarpur Corridor.
- Pakistan conducts successful test of air launched cruise missile Ra’ad-II: ISPR Missile has range of 600km, equipped with state-of-the art guidance and navigation system, says military’s media wing.
- CM orders evacuation as death toll from toxic gas in Karachi’s Keamari area rises to 7 KC says a ship offloading soybean could be the cause; Sepa suspects toxic gas may have leaked from an oil storage unit.
- Wheat smuggling probes’ outcome ‘inconclusive’ Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) stands by its export figures.
- Govt looking for ways to avoid power tariff hike Secretary Power Irfan Ali says the govt is still working on the plan that would be presented to the ECC.
- Fruit, vegetable exports hit by coronavirus Exporters’ problems have further multiplied following increase in per container freight.
- Two Pakistan embassy officials allowed in Wuhan as city remains in lockdown: FO Officials to remain permanently in Wuhan to facilitate Pakistani students till lockdown lifted in its entirety, says FO.
- Fire damages PML-N leader Marriyum Aurangzeb’s flat at Parliament Lodges 2 employees of Aurangzeb rescued without any injuries; exact cause of fire not yet known.
- Lal Masjid standoff continues as ulema fail to meet interior minister Another effort for negotiations will be made today.
- 1 policeman martyred, 2 injured in IED blast near police van in DI Khan Police van was deployed for the security of polio workers going door to door as part of nationwide campaign.
- Malik calls for filing of contempt case over reference against Justice Isa Today, the AG will defend not only the federal government’s stand on the reference, but himself as well.
- Journalists demand formation of JIT chaired by NA speaker to probe Aziz Memon’s death Government backs journalists’ demand, PPP warns against interference in “provincial matters”.
- Senators assail IMF for trying to dictate foreign policy Ask govt for FIA’s report on the wheat crisis.
- Textile exports up 3.7pc The July-January figures show marginal growth in textile and clothing exports emanated from the value-added sector.
- Coronavirus slows China’s Belt and Road push Travel restrictions mean that factories are not getting workers and equipment needed to work at full capacity.
- Ashraf Ghani declared winner of Afghan presidential poll The results had been delayed for five months after allegations of vote rigging from Afghanistan’s chief executive.
- WHO warns against virus over-reaction as death toll hits 1,868 WHO stressed the disease has infected a “tiny” proportion of people outside its epicentre, mortality rate remains low.
- German far right arrests reveal ‘shocking’ mosque attack plan According to government officials, German far-right group was planning attacks similar to those in Christchurch.
- Chinese doctors ‘using plasma therapy’ on coronavirus patients “We are positive that this method can be very effective in our patients,” says Lu Hongzhou.
- Trump, Turkish FM urge Russia to ‘stop backing’ Syrian ‘atrocities’ Backed by Russian air power, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad made fresh gains on Sunday.
- India summons Turkish envoy over Erdogan’s remarks on Kashmir India says Erdogan’s remarks will have a bearing on bilateral trade.
- PSL 2020 to carry total prize money of $1 million, winning team will receive $500,000 The runner-up team will receive $200,000; $4,500 announced for each player of the match, $80,000 for other categories.
- 5 players who have a shot at stardom in PSL 2020 Every year, a select few use the Twenty20 carnival to become household names across Pakistan.
- 350 artists to perform at PSL opening ceremony The ceremony, which will be approximately an hour long, will kick-off at 6.45pm on Thursday.
- Northern upstage MCC MCC were restricted at 143, ten runs short of winning.
[dkpdf-button]
To Subscribe  Youtube Channel |
Click Here |
To Join  Facebook Group |
Click Here |