Today’s important Pakistan Current Affairs 23rd 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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- Terror attack on Chinese Consulate in Karachi foiled; 3 terrorists killed. 2 policemen, 2 civilians lose their lives in attack; search operation concludes.
- 32 killed, 31 injured in explosion in lower Orakzai district: health official. Officials say it was a suicide bombing; a rescue-and-search operation is underway.
- China strongly condemns attack on Karachi embassy. Beijing urges Pakistan to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens in the country.
- Dr Shahid Masood arrested from court premises after IHC judge dismisses bail. TV anchor is accused of embezzlement of Rs38m.
- ‘Let there be no doubt — we will crush the terrorists’: PM, politicians condemn Karachi, Orakzai attacks. “Both attacks are part of a planned campaign to create unrest in country by those who do not want Pakistan to prosper.”
- Iran ‘strongly rejects’ US chemical weapons accusations. “Such incorrect and false accusations are due solely to enmity towards the Iranian nation,” says Iran.
- PM Khan launches 4 new train services, wants ‘political appointees’ removed from railways. “The loss caused by political appointments which are not based on merit is borne by the people,” says Imran Khan.
- At least 9 dead, 22 injured in blast at Afghan military base mosque. Officials fear the death toll could rise.
- NAB wants to lay hand on ‘true owner’ of Paragon scheme. Counsel for Paragon Housing Society director files plea bargain, NAB says it has ‘no immediate plan’ to entertain it.
- Cotton imports via Torkham crossing allowed by ECC. Meeting approves Rs1.06bn grant for PSM workers; approves sale of 200,000 tonnes of wheat to the poultry industry.
- Feminist poet Fahmida Riaz is no more. Fahmida Riaz passed away on Wednesday and laid to rest in Lahore on Thursday.
- Emirates refuses to use air bridges in Pakistan, Senate committee told. PIA CEO says Emirates cited safety standards as the reason while announcing its decision.
- Monitoring NGOs’ working to be a tough task for SECP: experts. The SECP cancelled registration of 3,000 NGOs and non-profit organisations (NPOs) during 2017-18.
- SC orders survey of land held by Bahria Town. Court says it does not want the developer to increase the land under possession.
- California fire death toll rises to 83. The so-called Camp Fire that has scorched 153,000 acres of land and destroyed more than 13,500 homes is 85 pc contained.
- Over 100,000 complaints registered through govt portal in first month of launch: PM’s aide. Around 16,000 complaints have been resolved, while 84,000 complaints are yet to be addressed, says Durrani.
- Uber, Careem drivers protest outside SC against low fares, excessive challans. Protesters ask ride-hailing companies to up their per-kilometre fares, urge the government to treat them fairly.
- 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.