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Amnesty calls for international probe into Khashoggi murder The rights group reads out a statement outside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul calling for a UN-backed investigation.
Cabinet to wait for SC written order regarding removal of names from ECL: Fawad Chaudhry Minister says federal cabinet rejected the interior ministry’s recommendation to remove 20 names from the ECL.
Iran says it will send 2 satellites to orbit amid US concern Previously Iran has sent several short-lived satellites into orbit over the past decade.
Asghar Khan’s heirs oppose FIA’s suggestion to close 2012 case Express concern that proceedings against none of the military personnel involved in the matter have been concluded.
Supreme Court seeks report on schools’ reaction to reduction of fees CJP suggests setting up an implementation bench after final hearing concludes.
Indian minister says ban on Indian TV content will not end ‘people to people’ contact Minister of State for External Affairs VK Singh says Pakistanis will continue to watch Indian content despite the ban.
Nepali woman, two children, die in outlawed ‘menstruation hut’ Many communities in Nepal consider menstruating women as impure.
‘They have burnt Mummy and Papa’: What happened to the children of Shama and Shahzad Masih? Couple who was lynched over blasphemy accusations left behind three young children — one of whom witnessed the horror.
President accepts Azam Swati’s resignation from ministry Swati, who is facing allegations that he played a role in the Islamabad IGP’s transfer, had resigned on Dec 6.
PTI withdraws ECP petition against Zardari, plans to pursue case in SC “We have found more evidence against Asif Zardari and have also got the evidence verified,” claims Khurrum Sher Zaman.
PPP’s Arbab, Asma Alamgir indicted by accountability court in corruption reference Court summons four witnesses in the case on January 24 to commence trial.
Disrupted South Africa seek clean sweep in Test series against Pakistan South Africa determined to keep pressure on Pakistan and win the series 3-0, suspended skipper du Plessis says.
Govt plans to revive Telephone Industries of Pakistan Govt considers TIP to be an important national asset, will revive it as profit-making unit: minister.
Sindh, Centre failed to check unabated deaths of Thari children, says senator Senate committee head urges govt, ministries to play role in improving lives of Tharis by launching projects for them.
Pakistan Medical Association rejects PMDC ordinance promulgated by president Ordinance allows PM, CMs and armed forces to nominate their members to run PMDC.
‘4,000 free cardiac surgeries held last year in NICVD’ Over 12,000 procedures, dozens of cardiac implants and thousands of diagnostic procedures conducted for free last year.
Trump insists on steel wall with Mexico in prime-time speech The address also offered no hope for a quick end to a government partial shutdown.
‘Mosquito birth control’ drug could be ready in five years Developing drugs targeting protein could provide way to reduce mosquito populations without harming beneficial insects.
British PM May suffers fresh Brexit defeat The House of Commons voted to reduce the time the government has to outline a “plan B” from 21 days to three.
Saudi Arabia announces rise in oil reserves Saudi Arabia’s reserves of easily recoverable oil have long been the world’s largest but few details were public.
Govt to take private sector in confidence, says Dawood Govt working on multilateral policy including reforms in taxation, regulatory duty and ease of doing business.
Master Motors to assemble Iveco trucks in Pakistan Iveco is the first Italian automotive brand to hit the Pakistani market.
Pakistan seeks greater trade cooperation with Canada Bilateral trade could be accelerated through harmonisation of SPS measures, says minister for food security.
SC rejects Rao Anwar’s petition to have his name removed from ECL CJP fumes at ex-SSP’s counsel, reminds him “Anwar has killed a young boy” and will stay in Pakistan until trial is over.
FATF satisfied with bid to curb money laundering, say officials Pakistan must comply with action plan agreed upon with FATF by end of September to get out of grey list.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia may ink $10bn MoUs this month PM briefed about similar agreements that will be signed with China, UAE and Malaysia in next two months.
Police point finger at London in Ali Raza Abidi’s murder probe Police claim to have found leads suggesting MQM-London’s South Africa-based members were in Karachi to execute job.
First NCC meeting held without representation from Sindh Participants of the curriculum council agree to bring uniformity to the education sector.
Boy electrocuted in a bid to catch stray kite 14-year-old Shoaib was playing in the street when he tried to catch a stray kite to which metallic string was attached.
PTI senator criticises red-tapism in government Senator Dr Mehr Taj Roghan says its unfortunate bureaucrats “deliberately delay files and start their postmortem.”
Rabbani claims govt moving towards presidential system Former senate chairman alleges govt wants to roll back or circumvent provincial autonomy.
Heads of two utilities sacked over gas crisis PM Imran Khan takes decision in the light of inquiry into recent gas shortages.
ATC hands 24-year sentence to cyberstalker for harassing lady doctors in Lahore The convict has been ordered to pay a fine of Rs0.7 million by the special antiterrorism court.
Police file case against suspects who ‘attacked’ PML-N’s Mohammad Zubair Police say former Sindh governor was driving home with his wife when his car was intercepted by unidentified men.
FBR action against illegal sale of cigarettes Regional Tax Office Rawalpindi seizes 1.38m non-duty paid cigarettes from New Peshawar Traders, Sammar Traders.
Inconsistent policies keep Chinese investors at bay: envoy Chinese ambassador praises PTI govt for having export-oriented vision, determination to resolve various issues.
Asad Umar vexed by bureaucrats’ lack of preparation Finance minister reportedly irritated when some bureaucrats were unable to answer elementary questions at ECC meeting.
Australian charged with sending dangerous parcels to diplomatic missions Local media quoted court documents saying the substance in the parcels was asbestos, a cancer-causing material.
Bangladesh man jailed for altered Facebook pictures of PM Hasina At least 7 people sentenced for similar offences involving Hasina and others since cyber court started working in 2013.
Saudi police kill six suspects in raid on Shia stronghold One person was lightly wounded and arrested in the “preemptive” raid on “terrorists”.
Pakistani passport remains fifth-worst globally: Henley index The green passport improves its ranking but remains better than just Somalia, Syria, Afghanistan and Iraq’s documents.
The shoe doesn’t fit: Aussie PM lands in trouble over doctored footwear PM’s aides’ clumsy attempt to Photoshop nicer shoes onto him attract social media mockery.
‘Thank you for the warm welcome’: Kaka, Figo kick off World Soccer Stars 2019 in Karachi Football legends announce they will lead star-studded sides in two matches scheduled to be played in Pakistan in April.
India sack hockey coach after World Cup exit Hockey India says veteran player to coach junior team; decision seeks to build “strong base” ahead of 2021 Junior WC.
Out-of-form Fakhar, Imam, Hafeez retained for SA one-dayers Junaid Khan axed, Hussain Talat included for 5-match contest.
ICC approves reinstatement of US The move making USA Cricket the ICC’s 93rd associate member .
Junaid Khan axed as Inzamam announces ODI squad for South Africa series The five-match ODI series is set to start on January 19 in Port Elizabeth.
Football legends Kaka and Luis Figo to arrive in Pakistan on January 10 “I’m certain in a population of 220 million there must be huge potential waiting to emerge,” says the Portuguese.
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