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- Siblings’ deaths blamed on bad food were actually caused by toxic pesticide: Karachi police DIG Kharal says phosphine was found in the viscera of all the deceased, rules out food poisoning.
- Supreme Court to hear Nawaz’s plea for bail on medical grounds next week The petition will be heard by a three-judge bench of the apex court.
- Bilawal condemns Agha Siraj Durrani’s arrest by the ‘bureau of political engineering’ Raiding Durrani’s house after his arrest “gives the message that there was no evidence” of corruption, says PPP chairman
- SC reserves verdict after Bahria Town ups offer for Karachi land to Rs450bn Verdict expected on March 21; Justice Saeed discourages impression that the “offer would [necessarily] be accepted”.
- SC sets two-week deadline for NAB to arrest main accused in NICL scam Justice Gulzar chastises NAB “for serving tea and biscuits” to absconding accused but not executing his arrest.
- Japan says won’t submit new UN rights motion against North Korea Decision comes as Abe looks for ways to engage Kim to resolve row over kidnapping of Japanese nationals by Pyongyang.
- Indian PM Modi urges celebrities to ‘inspire’ voters in 29-tweet pre-election blitz Modi, who has a massive 46.3 million followers on Twitter, also reaches out to political rivals including Rahul Gandhi.
- Pakistan regrets India’s decision not to issue visas to journalists for Kartarpur meeting Foreign Office hopes the meeting tomorrow will “bring a change for the better for people of both countries”.
- Facebook’s messaging ambitions amount to much more than chat Social media giant hopes to be a force in messaging, commerce, payments and everything consumers do online.
- ECP disqualifies Karachi Deputy Mayor Vohra for switching parties Vohra had joined rival PSP after being elected the deputy mayor on MQM-P’s ticket.
- With Brexit deal down again, what choices do the UK lawmakers have? A look at what might happen in the days leading to the country’s planned March 29 departure from the EU.
- LHC rejects Ayyan Ali’s plea for cancellation of arrest warrants High court registrar says Ayyan Ali’s petition cannot be heard since she is not in the country.
- From chits to apps, new measures for India’s mega-election India’s Election Commission is using technology to ensure transparency in upcoming national vote.
- ANP to agitate if BRT fails to meet completion deadline “We cannot wait any longer on false promises about completion of the BRT,” says ANP leader Ilyas Ahmed Bilour.
- Govt to set up poverty alleviation ministry, says PM’s adviser Naeemul Haque says the initiative, titled ‘Ehsaas’, is for the “poor of the country”.
- Sindh govt plans $358.83m uplift projects with ADB help Sindh govt, ADB delegation agree to launch the projects after completion of necessary documentation.
- Objectives Resolution termed deviation from Quaid-i-Azam’s vision Dr Syed Jaffar says even after 70 years it is important to reassess this historic document with objectivity.
- Refusal by regional countries to toe its line irks India, says scholar “Relationship between India and US put a strain on Pakistan.”
- PA passes resolution on mandatory Sindhi teaching in private schools The resolution is passed in the absence of opposition parties as they boycott the session.
- Builder, others get pre-arrest bail in six labourers’ death case The judge grants interim pre-arrest bail to the applicants against a surety bond of Rs100,000 each till March 16.
- Chilli, tomato not healthy options for consumers’ pocket “How can we sell a thing bought at Rs100 per kg at Rs80?” asks a vendor.
- Ayyan moves LHC for arrest warrants’ cancellation Model says she wants to appear before trial court in currency smuggling case.
- Discord on intra-Afghan talks, truce hold up deal in Doha “Khalilzad is engaging on this daily … and progress is being made,”says US State Department spokesman Palladino.
- Indian Ocean exploration mission makes cutting-edge wireless broadcast Previous video transmissions from world’s deep oceans were livestreams from remotely operated unmanned subsea vehicles.
- N. Korea election sees ‘99.99pc turnout’ With only one name on each voting slip in country the result is never in doubt.
- Another $1bn from UAE received: State Bank of Pakistan This is the second tranche of $3bn promised by the Emirates.
- Trade body accuses FBR of harassment FPCCI slams FBR for conducting raids on businesses without issuing warrants.
- Surgical instruments manufacturers seek access to US market US Consulate announces easy access to US market for Sialkot’s surgical instruments.
- Trade deficit dips 11pc in eight months Decline in imports is mainly due to imposing of regulatory duties on imports of luxury items and automobiles, says govt.
- Foreign assistance target slashed to $5.6bn Government expects 42 per cent slump in foreign exchange inflows and has revised the target set under 2018-19 budget.
- Senate special committee not empowered to summon me: Vawda Vawda says he had not received the letter to appear before the committee.
- PML-N questions logic behind establishing PMRA Marriyum Aurangzeb claims that the proposed PMRA is unprecedented in the world.
- Nawaz suffered another angina attack, says Maryam Shahbaz Sharif quotes Nawaz as saying that he is more worried about the future of the country’s health than his own.
- NA panel to discuss potato crisis with PM Potato growers in central Punjab have been facing a situation that may force them to switch over to other crops.
- Sheikh Rashid says he will give proof to NAB in LNG scam case “Prime Minister Imran Khan gave a go-ahead to me and I will present all the proof to NAB on March 15,” says Rashid.
- Senate panel slams FATF for discriminating against Pakistan The committee say FATF ignores substantial evidence about New Delhi’s involvement in terror financing.
- Bahria raises offer to Rs485bn for settlement of cases Developer wants ownership of land it possesses as per proposal furnished before SC ahead of formal hearing.
- State Bank announces Islamic financing for low-cost housing Target amount for Islamic financing has been set at Rs2.7 billion, says SBP.
- Pakistan, Turkmenistan sign final version of Host Government Agreement for TAPI pipeline Petroleum minister reiterates Pakistan’s commitment for the “early and successful implementation” of the TAPI project.
- UAE regrets inclusion in EU tax blacklist Official statement says “inclusion was made despite UAE’s close cooperation with EU on this issue”.
- Top cardinal gets 6 years jail in Australia for ‘appalling’ choirboy abuse George Pell is the most senior member of the clergy to be convicted of historical child sex abuse.
- 3,000 surrender from IS Syria bastion as end nears Thousands handed themselves over on Tuesday, after a deluge of fire hit the IS encampment the previous night.
- New US ambassador to Australia warns of China’s ‘payday loan diplomacy’ “The money looks attractive and easy upfront, but you better read the fine print,” says the envoy.
- British MPs reject crucial Brexit deal for second time Move risks unleashing economic chaos, as UK is scheduled to end ties with EU after 46 years on March 29, no matter what.
- EU, countries around the world ban Boeing 737 MAX jets after Ethiopian Airlines crash US carriers so far appear to maintain confidence in Boeing, which has said it is certain the planes are safe to fly.
- Longest US-Taliban peace talks see ‘progress’ in Qatar “Despite ups and downs, we kept things on track and made real strides,” tweets US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad.
- India’s Congress duo Rahul and Priyanka launch election campaign on Modi’s home turf The sibling descendants of Nehru liken their quest to defeat Modi to the pre-independence struggle against British rule.
- Smooth staging of PSL Karachi leg delivers emphatic message Presence of current, past international cricketers here provides hope that Pakistan may host bilateral series soon.
- Zidane rekindles Real love affair Zinedine Zidane is returning to coach Madrid.
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