Today’s important Pakistan Current Affairs 22nd 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.
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- Indian govt’s decision to open Kartarpur crossing is ‘victory of peace’: information minister. PM Khan will “break ground on Kartarpur facilities” on Nov 28, says foreign minister.
- UBL to wind down New York branch as part of ‘global realignment strategy’. “This is a commercial decision keeping in view the commercial viability of NY Branch,” says UBL.
- Greenhouse gas levels in atmosphere hit new high: United Nations. UN warns that time to act against global warming was running out.
- 5 abducted guards freed in Pakistan return home: Iran. The report on the Guard’s website, Sepahnews.com, says the five arrived in Iran on Wednesday night.
- SC reserves verdict on TLP’s Faizabad sit-in after censuring stakeholders in final hearing. Justice Isa fumes at attorney general, questions Pemra’s handling of media channels.
- Afghanistan has not shared any information on SP Dawar’s case: Foreign Office. Dr Mohammad Faisal says investigation into SP Dawar’s abduction and murder is underway.
- Agreements signed with 10 countries to bring ‘looted money’ back: PM’s special assistant. PM’s Special Assistant on Accountability Shehzad Akbar says legal process underway to “bring back money stashed abroad”.
- Court grants NAB 7-day transit remand of Shahbaz, orders bureau to allow him to meet family. Shahbaz tells court that NAB has not achieved anything from all the physical remands granted so far.
- Yemen peace talks set for early December in Sweden: US. “If you want to end the war you’re going to deal with Saudi. You can’t say I’m not going to deal with them.”
Updated Nov 22, 2018 09:52am - Calls for crown prince to be held accountable for Khashoggi murder a ‘red line’: Saudi minister. Says any disparaging discussion about Prince Mohammad or his father, the Saudi monarch, will not be tolerated.
- PM Khan unveils 4-pronged strategy to pull nation out of ‘quagmire of loans’. PM talks about boosting exports in address to Pakistanis in Malaysia, says attracting FDIs will cut dependency on loans.
- 9 injured in IED blast at mosque in Balochistan’s Chaman. The prayer leader of the mosque was among those injured in the explosion.
- UAE court sentences British student to life for spying. “The hearing lasted less than five minutes, and his lawyer was not present,” family spokesperson tells AFP.
- 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”.
- 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.
- Situation returns to normalcy at Quaid-i-Azam University after talks with protesting groups. University’s student federation mediates talks between rival groups.
- Zuckerberg says he is not considering resigning from Facebook. Defends Sheryl Sandberg, who has drawn criticism over her handling of the social media giant’s recent crises.
- Pakistan condemns ‘brutal assassination’ of Hafizullah Mir in Indian occupied Kashmir. FO also condemns the continuous Indian atrocities in the occupied territory.
- Australia PM, Muslim leaders spar over his terror comments. Australian Muslim leaders say they will boycott a meeting with Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
- 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.
- 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.”
- Fraudulent activities: FIA recovers 2,000 verified SIMs from eight suspects. Officials say the govt should take the matter seriously as such SIMs could be used in disruptive activities.