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- PM takes exception to action against ‘sectarian’ groups ahead of VVIP visit Fawad Chaudhry says prime minister has taken notice of orders allegedly issued by interior ministry.
- Shahbaz Sharif’s release ‘good omen for democracy’: Zardari PPP co-chairperson congratulates PML-N president, other officer-bearers and party workers.
- PM Khan slams NAB for ‘disgraceful act’ of arresting accomplished archaeologist Prime minister says NAB chairman should take action against those responsible for arresting an accomplished citizen.
- Foreign minister, US delegation discuss ‘close engagement’ between countries Shah Mahmood Qureshi meets US delegation on the sidelines of Munich Security Conference.
- War kills more than 100,000 babies a year, says Save the Children The charity’s CEO Thorning-Schmidt says the rising number of child casualties was very worrying.
- Govt pays $5.4bn in debt servicing SBP says external debt servicing has been rising sharply compared to the last fiscal year.
- Govt plans to borrow another $1.44bn to manage circular debt Pakistan’s economy has been racked by chronic electricity shortages which have crippled its manufacturing sector.
- Gas price slabs to be revised, says minister Inquiries into the inflated gas bills are currently in progress, says Ghulam Sarwar Khan.
- RAW carried out Pulwama attack: Rehman Malik Move aimed at weakening Pakistan’s stance against Indian spy Jadhav at ICJ
- Emergency steps being planned after glacier surge in Gilgit-Baltistan Authorities conduct aerial visit of Shisper Glacier surge, artificial lake created by it.
- PR freight train office will be shifted to Karachi: minister PR and Ministry of Maritime Affairs to work on ridding Karachi of its traffic congestion, says Sheikh Rashid.
- Nawaz shifted to hospital for cardiac treatment PML-N claims Jinnah Hospital lacks facilities to treat heart patients.
- India shares with Pakistan data of three hydropower projects Development is preceded by inspection of other Indian projects by Pakistani experts.
- After Lahore, Fawad Chaudhry barred from entering Karachi’s press club KPC statement says a complete boycott of all events of the federal government shall follow suit soon.
- Pakistan summons Indian envoy to protest ‘baseless allegations’ about occupied Kashmir attack Indian acting deputy high commissioner handed protest note; FO “rejects Indian government’s allegations of intrusion”.
- Shahbaz Sharif released from sub-jail after NAB receives official orders The opposition leader will be flying to Lahore from Islamabad International Airport.
- Accountability court extends judicial remand of Khawaja brothers till March 4 Saad Rafique complains about being transported in old car, says government responsible if pain in his leg worsens.
- Teaching hospital files case against hostel guard for allegedly raping student Victim is 19-years-old and was brought to the hospital in serious condition.
- Sindh minister accuses ex-CJP of treating PPP leaders unfairly Nasir Hussain Shah says cases against PPP leaders were baseless.
- Prosecutor in money laundering case against MQM chief, others replaced, court told The FIA had booked Muttahida Qaumi Movement founder Altaf Hussain in October 2017.
- FM urges Germans to benefit from pro-investor policies Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and German counterpart Heiko Maas meet on sidelines of Munich conference.
- India’s MFN move: all options under study, says Dawood Pakistan may revoke concessions under the South Asia preferential trade agreement.
- Kashmir bomber radicalised after beating by troops, parents say “They should have resolved the issue through dialogue,” says attacker’s father.
- US envoy conveys to FO his govt’s message on Kashmir attack US Chargé d’Affaires Paul Jones meets Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua in aftermath of Pulwama attack.
- US may trim Afghan contingent by 1,000 troops It is unclear how far along any troop reductions might already be.
- India withdraws Most Favoured Nation status for Pakistan Finance minister says Modi’s cabinet has decided to take steps to ensure Pakistan’s complete diplomatic isolation.
- Quetta Gladiators defeat Peshawar Zalmi with 6 wickets in hand Umar Akmal leads the side to victory with a 75-run knock off 50 balls. [dkpdf-button]