Today’s important Pakistan Current Affairs 2018-11-21 13:53:26 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.
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- At least 50 killed in Kabul suicide blast targeting clerics at Eid-i-Miladun Nabi gathering. The suicide bomber blew himself up in the middle of the gathering of around 1,000 people.
- Islamabad intends to replicate the Malaysian model, PM Khan tells Mahathir. PM seeks Malaysian cooperation in various fields including economy; Mahathir promises to visit Pakistan on March 23.
- PM, president urge nation to follow teachings of the Prophet in messages on Eid-i-Miladun Nabi. The day began with a 31-gun salute in the federal capital and 21-gun salutes in all provincial capitals.
- Thousands of Sikh pilgrims arrive in Pakistan to celebrate Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary: FO. FO spokesperson welcomes Sikh devotees, reminds that Islam teaches “respect for all religions”.
- Taliban deny involvement in Kabul bombing that killed 55. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid says his group condemns any attack on civilians or religious clerics.
- Interpol picks South Korea’s Kim as president over Russian rival. Western countries have raised concerns that Russia might abuse Interpol president role by targeting political opponents.
- Pakistan condemns ‘brutal assassination’ of Hafizullah Mir in Indian occupied Kashmir. FO also condemns the continuous Indian atrocities in the occupied territory.
- Pakistan wants to solve water issues with India under IWT: Vawda. “I am ready to sit with India to resolve water issues. But I will never compromise on our country’s water rights.”
- North Korea destroys 10 guard posts to lower tensions. South Korea began dismantling 10 of its guard posts with dynamite and excavators last week.
- Afghans’ repatriation suspended. The voluntary repatriation process will resume on March 1, 2019.
- SC requested to revisit order on billboards removal. Petition says outdoor advertising is source of earning for millions of people.
- NA speaker issues production order of Shahbaz for third time. NAB’s role, govt’s 100-day performance and price hike are part of opposition’s five-point agenda for the session.
- NAB to hold fresh inquiries against politicians, bureaucrats. Former federal minister Akram Durrani among those to be investigated for corruption.
- Prominent Kashmiri leader killed in occupied territory. Anti-India protests erupt in Kashmir following a gun battle that killed four armed fighters in the India-occupied region
- PSL Draft: Lahore Qalandars the big winners, bag AB de Villiers for PSL 4. The struggling PSL franchise also picks Hafeez; Afridi and Steven Smith go to now-unnamed sixth franchise.
- ICC dismisses PCB claim against India’s cricket board, says ruling is ‘non-appealable’. PCB terms Dispute Resolution Committee’s decision a “disappointment”.
- Saudi king backs son amid furore over Khashoggi murder. Crown prince, in show of defiance, to come face-to-face with Turkish, US, EU leaders at international summit on Nov 30.