Today’s important Pakistan Current Affairs 26 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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- Turkish police search villa as part of Khashoggi death probe. Anadolu Agency says crime scene investigators and sniffer dogs are part of the search.
- Four soldiers dead in Turkish helicopter crash. The Istanbul public prosecutor has launched an investigation into the crash, Anadolu says.
- India’s vice-president lays foundation stone in Gurdaspur for Kartarpur corridor. Punjab minister protests against names of the ruling BJP’s leaders on the foundation stone, uses tape to hide names.
- Sikh pilgrims gather at Punja Sahib for Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary. Elaborated security measures are taken in and around the gurdwara.
- BankIslami announces restoration of payment system as it recovers from cyber attack. Says the point of sales (PoS) services will also be restored soon.
- Controversial Oscar-winning director Bernardo Bertolucci dies at 77. Bertolucci’s press office, Punto e Virgola, confirms the death in an email to The Associated Press.
- Tens of thousands rally for temple on Babri Mosque’s site. Hindu groups have lobbied India’s highest court to consider their claim but the case has been adjourned until January.
- China lauds voters after defeat of Taiwan’s ruling party. The DPP has now been left in control of only six of Taiwan’s cities, compared with 15 for the China-friendly party.
- Swiss reject proposal to put domestic law above international rules. Some 63pc of voters in a national referendum vote against the “Swiss law, not foreign judges” measure.
- Russia blocks Ukrainian navy from entering Sea of Azov. Russia accused Kiev of illegally entering its waters and deliberately provoking a conflict.
- Foreign investors to be allotted land on lease basis in Balochistan. Ownership rights of the property will remain with citizens of Pakistan and competent authority.
- UNSC condemns attacks in Karachi, Orakzai. “Any acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation.”
- Sikhs keen for good relations between India, Pakistan: US body’s chief. “Happiness is a small word. We are absolutely thrilled and congratulate Pakistan for taking this historic decision.”
- Israel again arrests Palestinian governor of Jerusalem. Jerusalem magistrate’s court extends his remand until Thursday.