Today’s important Pakistan Current Affairs 15 November 2018. These are top news which will be helpful for aspirants in preparation of NTS, PPSC, CSS, FPSC, KPPSC, SPSC, BPSC, OTS, PTS and All other Govt Jobs & exams.
One Liner
- PM Imran Khan to embark on Malaysian visit on November 20. PM will hold one-on-one meeting with Malaysian counterpart Mahathir before delegations delve into detailed discussions.
- Saudi calls for execution of 5 charged with murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. A total of 11 people have been indicted in the murder case.
- SC accepts apologies from Jang, The News representatives for ‘misreporting’ CJP’s remarks. Dismisses notices against publications; asks them to report more responsibly.
- British PM suffers ministerial resignation over Brexit deal. Dominic Raab, PM May’s Brexit secretary, says he “cannot in good conscience support” the proposed deal.
- ECP orders re-election in Quetta’s PB-26 constituency. ECP declares winning MPA Ahmed Kohzad’s election null and void due to his alleged Afghan nationality.
- PM orders immediate inquiry into SP Dawar’s ‘shocking’ murder. Minister of State for Interior Shahryar Afridi tasked to “oversee inquiry with an urgency and present the report” to PM.
- There will be more plastic in the ocean than fish by 2050, moot told. Some 18 billion pounds of plastic waste flows into the oceans annually from coastal regions, says expert.
- Pentagon endorses non-military solution for Afghanistan, says State Dept. Brown University reported last week that America too has lost 6,334 people in Afghanistan since October 2001.
- IMF wants end to govt’s role in power tariff determination. Sources say IMF delegation wants amendments to Nepra Act to ensure automatic notification of tariffs.
- PM orders setting up of National Curriculum Council. The establishment of the NCC is to create consensus among stakeholders for uniform education standards across Pakistan.
- PIA revenue up by 2.5pc, expenditure by 8.89pc in 10 years. According to a fresh special audit report, the number of passengers fell from 5.6m in 2008 to 5.48m in 2016.
- Aasia cannot leave Pakistan due to pending review: Qureshi. “There is no controversy, she is here,” FM Qureshi says.
- Govt approves Rs660bn development projects. Five of the six developments projects approved by the Executive Committee of Ecnec are from the water and power sector.
- Khalilzad’s visit put off over ‘scheduling reasons’. “Ambassador Khalilzad anticipates returning to Pakistan in the near future,” US embassy spokesman Richard Snelsire says.
