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- In gloomy times, rights body sees ‘striking’ pushback against abuses Human Rights Watch says the resistance is coming from a number of new sources.
- Pakistan seek change of fortune against South Africa For both teams, the series is an important step towards the Cricket World Cup in England and Wales later this year.
- PM Khan should come to the assembly so we can talk face to face: Bilawal “I don’t care if they remove my name [from the ECL] or not; it is not a favour to me,” says PPP chairperson.
- Accountability court indicts Ahad Cheema, extends judicial remand by 14 days NAB had filed a reference against Cheema for possessing assets beyond known sources of income.
- Zalmay Khalilzad arrives in Pakistan for talks with civil, military leadership Khalilzad, who arrived two days later than expected, earlier took Pakistan into confidence about the delay: FO.
- Pakistan’s next Chief Justice — Asif Saeed Khosa Over a period of more than 19 years, the judge has decided about 55,000 cases, including several high-profile ones.
- Top court’s powers extended to Gilgit-Baltistan, rules Supreme Court SC says that no part of the 1973 Constitution can be abolished or amended without proper legislation in GB case order.
- SC hands over ownership of Lahore’s Sheikh Zayed Hospital to federal govt “No law can stop the transfer of this hospital to the Centre,” says top court verdict.
- ‘Suo motu notices to be taken sparingly,’ says Justice Khosa at full court reference for CJP Nisar Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar, who became the country’s top judge in December, 2016, is retiring today.
- KP govt to recruit 15,000 employees in tribal districts The decision was made during a high-level meeting held here with Governor Shah Farman in the chair.
- Irsa asked to ensure fair distribution of water among provinces Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah questions PTI lawmakers’ sincerity with Sindh.
- UN approves mission to shore up Yemen truce Unarmed monitors will be sent to Hodeida city and port as well as to the ports of Saleef and Ras Issa for six months.
- 12th Five-Year Plan to create 10m jobs, says Bakhtyar Plan would take the country to 7 per cent growth rate to achieve the core objective of generating 10 million jobs.
- Govt to abolish advance tax on sale, purchase of shares Finance ministry details show advance tax of 0.02pc on sale/purchase of shares will be abolished in the mini-budget.
- Govt seeks opposition’s support on ‘mini-budget’ ‘Mini-budget’ is to be announced on Jan 23.
- SC releases detailed order on removal of Bilawal, Murad’s names from ECL “Removing of the names will not prevent NAB to probe” the PPP chairman and Sindh CM, says verdict.
- Saad Rafique’s remand extended till 21st Former minister says the term accountability is used but never implemented.
- NA must debate withdrawal of Rs3m from Musharraf’s accounts: PML-N Withdrawal of money from Musharraf’s frozen accounts has raised doubts over PTI’s accountability mantra, says PML-N.
- Amal’s death probe body seeks curbs on SMGs use by police Personnel should be trained to use appropriate force in tricky situations, says its report.
- SC holds jirgas violative of Pakistan’s world commitments Verdict authored by Justice Nisar says state must ensure everyone has access to courts and is treated equally.
- Pakistan needs to dictate decisions on INGOs: Janjua Foreign secretary says policy on INGOs is driven by Pakistan’s “needs and priorities”.
- BNP-M mulling over future strategy in parliament PTI is non-serious over mutually agreed agenda, says Mengal.
- Prime Minister Khan asks ‘why lawmakers are so scared of the ECL’ The premier doesn’t “understand the concept of human rights or freedom of movement”, retorts Bilawal on Twitter.
- Lawmaker claims to set ibex hunting record Senator Talha Mahmood claims to set a record for hunting an ibex with 54 inch horns in Passu valley of Hunza district.
- CDA takes possession of land for nursing varsity in Islamabad Land has been handed back to health ministry after an operation by the civic agency.
- PAC subcommittee decides in principle on forensic audit of IIA project NAB tells subcommittee it needs six months to determine the law under which to file a reference.
- Change in Sindh under Constitution imminent, says Fawad The federal minister was confident about the change in Sindh and “bleak” political future of the PPP in the province.
- Ownership of Karachi’s JPMC, NICVD, NICH to remain with federal govt, SC rules Court wraps up Sindh govt petition demanding ownership of hospitals as per the 18th Amendment.
- Foreign direct investment jumps 17pc in December Overall foreign investment plunges 77pc in first half of FY19
- Uptick in textile exports In December, however, the export proceeds fell by 0.68pc to $1.13bn as compared to same month last year.
- PM Khan forms committee to boost trade with Turkey This comes as a follow-up of the prime minister’s recent visit to Turkey.
- Afghan president thanks PM Khan for Pakistan’s ‘sincere facilitation’ of peace efforts President Ghani and Imran Khan both invite each other to visit their respective countries.
- Peace talks with Taliban will happen soon: US envoy Talks between the Taliban, US officials have hit a roadblock after the hardline militants cancelled the fourth round.
- Extended Champions Trophy hangover a reason for Test debacle: Rashid After the Champions Trophy, Pakistan lost eight out of 13 Test matches while winning only four.
- Lord’s granted permission to increase capacity The new three-tier stands, to be built at the stadium’s Nursery End, will cost 50 million pounds.
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