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- Twin cities to see airspace closure, partial suspension of cellular services during MBS visit Main roads to be closed to heavy traffic, 1,000 check points to be set up to ensure security, say police sources.
- Zulfi Bukhari meets Careem leadership to discuss govt initiatives for overseas Pakistani captains Govt will take every measure to ease living of Pakistani expats in UAE and Gulf, says Bukhari.
- Govt to launch crackdown against ‘extremist narratives’ on social media, says minister Fawad Chaudhry says some important arrests have already been made; stresses the need to regulate social media.
- Here’s how PSL is better than IPL — and all other cricket leagues PCB’s T20 league may come off as insignificant but it’s anything but.
- 2 Kashmiris slain by Indian forces in occupied Kashmir Two-day shutdown being observed in Indian-occupied Kashmir.
- SC issues notice to Sindh govt over legal status of Sukkur Press Club building Eviction notice says building is liable to be demolished in line with a SC order regarding removal of encroachments.
- Israeli leader hopes summit brings Arab ties out in the open Netanyahu says Israel enjoys “very good relations” with every country in the region “except Syria”.
- Pakistan Citizen’s Portal app clinches 2nd spot at World Government Summit About 4,646 mobile applications of different categories were submitted by 87 countries in the competition.
- 40 countries agree cars must have automatic braking The measure will only affects new cars sold in the markets of signatory countries.
- Foreign minister deposits Rs6.35 million in Saudi gifts in govt Toshakhana Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman handed the gifts over to Qureshi during the PM’s visit to the Kingdom in Sept 2018.
- Four held for torture, public humiliation of youth The police take action against the suspects after a footage of the incident is uploaded on social media.
- Women remember iconic 1983 demo, vow to fight oppression The collective is led by members of Women’s Action Forum, as well as students.
- Govt to introduce drug testing of school students Minister says schools violating SC order on fee will be shut.
- Ayaz’s take on Fawad’s statement about Saad Al-Hariri “The govt is involving world leaders in local affairs for diverting public attention from crises in the country.”
- LHC surprised to know mill scam mastermind made star witness Justice Rauf observes that prima facie Rehmat has been used as a tool in the case.
- ACLC officials indicted again for abetting teen’s murder The ATC-XIII judge adds the charge of abetment against the undertrial cops on the request of the complainant.
- Former federal minister sent to prison in graft case NAB books Michael for allegedly receiving millions of rupees in bribe for the allotment of three plots.
- Mayor says only 12pc of Karachi is in his administrative control Says in the present LG law, the mayor cannot launch an uplift project worth above Rs20m.
- Nauman, Hasnain, Ibtisam keen to do Hyderabad proud in Pakistan Super League That three players from Hyderabad would be featuring in this year’s PSL is no less an honour for the city.
- Trump could let March 1 deadline for trade deal slide If they are coming close to a complete deal, Trump says he can see pushing off that deadline.
- Gold gains US gold futures gains 0.4pc to $1,317.50.
- PM mulling Ijaz Shah’s appointment as NSA Retired Brig Shah is currently a PTI member of the National Assembly from NA-118, Nankana Sahib-II.
- Aman 2019 concludes with hope for strategic cooperation It was like a scene from a war movie with ships, frigates, boats and special forces elements.
- Jail doctor tells court Nawaz suffering from various ailments Defence counsel claims that former premier’s life will come under threat if he is not released from prison.
- Accountability court declares Kamran Kayani proclaimed offender Brother of former army chief Gen Ashfaque Parvez Kayani is named in Ashiyana housing scandal.
- Any official found involved in Sahiwal tragedy will be punished: IGP Amjad Javed Saleemi says “highhandedness” by police will be compensated by “mending the police attitude”.
- Saudi Arabia asked to issue e-visa to Haj pilgrims Govt also seeks immigration clearance facility for pilgrims at Karachi airport.
- ‘Real cause of fiscal imbalances is not the provinces, but the Centre’ Economist terms demand for 7pc upfront share for security from provinces unjustified.
- Raheel Sharif calls on PM Khan ahead of Saudi crown prince’s visit Top commander of Saudi-led coalition also meets foreign minister and Senate chairman.
- KP govt forms advisory committee to hold dialogue with PTM, other groups We are ready to accept all justifiable demands put forth by PTM: KP government spokesman
- Rs5.6bn approved for revival of two grounded PIA aircraft ECC also allows FWO subsidiary to undertake 470km oil pipeline project.
- Opec oil production falls as Saudi Arabia slashes output Opec says it produced 797,000 fewer barrels per day in January than in the previous month.
- PTCL group profits jump 32pc, new CEO by next month Group’s overall profit after tax clocks in at Rs5.7bn for CY18, higher by 32pc, over Rs4.32bn last year.
- Missing Uighurs’ kin demand ‘proof of life’ videos from China The social media campaign is launched under the hashtag #MeTooUyghur after China released a video.
- Nato defence chiefs to review Afghan peace efforts Defence ministers from 29 Nato countries to meet in Brussels today to assure Afghanistan of continued support.
- Islamabad meets UN Peacekeeping benchmark of 15pc female deployment “Pakistan is proud to have achieved the goal,” says FO spokesperson.
- US Muslim lawmaker apologises for ‘anti-Semitic’ tweets Ilhan Omar alleged that US support for Israel is fuelled by money from a pro-Israel lobby.
- Hundreds flee US-backed Syria battle for last IS holdout Group of 600 civilians escapes Baghouz amid heavy clashes.
- PSL performance can get players World Cup ticket, says Arthur “PSL has produced great talent in the past and I am hopeful of finding more this season,” says head coach.
- Half these experts believe Lahore Qalandars could win PSL 2019. What do you think? Reps from Geo, ARY, Express and other networks say who would win, who would almost win and who’d remain winless.
