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- Peshawar man handed 8 years imprisonment for harassing, blackmailing woman on Facebook Sessions court imposes Rs50,000 fine on the convict who uploaded pictures of the victim and her family on Facebook.
- 1,800 CNICs stolen from Nadra office ahead of PS-94 by-polls in Karachi Sindh IGP takes notice of the incident; police register FIR against unidentified suspects.
- Finance Minister Asad Umar presents third finance bill for fiscal 2019 amidst loud protests Finance minister describes the bill as a measure to address the needs of people of Pakistan.
- Millions working in Pakistan’s garment industry suffer abuse and labour rights violations: report HRW reports says government is failing to enforce laws that protect millions of workers from labour rights abuses.
- British Airways team to visit Islamabad airport next week to assess security measures The team of senior officials will visit IIA to understand infrastructure and services in place to support BA flights.
- Australia seeks information of dual citizen reported missing in China Yang Hengjun is a novelist and a former Chinese diplomat.
- Funeral prayers offered for 24 killed in Bela bus inferno 27 people burned to death when a Panjgur-bound bus collided with a truck and caught fire on Monday.
- Supreme Court rejects petition seeking Sindh CM Murad Shah’s disqualification SC says petitioner failed to satisfy court with his arguments; ECP the proper legal forum for such an appeal.
- Pilot martyred as PAF aircraft crashes near Mastung PAF has lost at least 13 of these Chinese-made F7-PGs/FT-7PGs aircraft in crashes during the past few years.
- Govt not behind complaint to Twitter regarding lawyer Reema Omer’s tweet: info minister Omer says Twitter received “official correspondence” that her tweets on military courts violated Pakistani law.
- SC overturns Shah Hussain’s acquittal in Khadija stabbing case, orders arrest Bench headed by Chief Justice Khosa accepts appeal against Hussain’s acquittal by Lahore High Court.
- Nawaz needs ‘aggressive medication’ Undergoes examination at the PIC.
- Defiant Murad says Sindh won’t compromise on its rights “It will be the Sindh government which will force the federation to do its work.”
- Nuclear-capable Russian bomber crashes amid snowstorm Three of plane’s four-man crew have died in the crash.
- EU warns of ‘hard border’ if no Brexit deal Border between British province and Irish Republic will increase threat to peace deal that ended decades of unrest.
- Alvi praises triumphant junior squash team PSF vice-president reveals Pakistan will host the Asian Senior Championship in 2021.
- India plans state asset sale to raise $11bn Finance minister expected to announce target while presenting interim budget on Feb 1, says source.
- Chinese firms funding coal plants offshore as domestic curbs bite China has also been investing heavily in alternative fuels in order to cut dependence on coal.
- PTM activist remanded in police custody till 25th Alamzeb Meshud, along with several accomplices, used provocative language, police tell court.
- Rocket hits ANP leader’s home in Bajaur Sheikh Jan Zada was present in his home at the time of the attack.
- ANP seeks probe into harassment of family in Mirali Notice submitted to draw KP Assembly attention to young boy’s appeal.
- China to pick Afghan Taliban as political force: envoy Ambassador Yao Jing says Afghan Taliban are now part of Afghan political process and have political concerns.
- Opposition accuses Punjab govt of ‘protecting’ culprits PTI MNA terms Sahiwal incident as “test case” for his party’s government.
- Money laundering to be made non-bailable offence Several laws are being amended through finance bill to meet FATF requirements.
- India tries to blunt Pakistan’s initiative, sends own invite New Delhi proposes two dates for visit by Islamabad team for talks on pilgrims’ visit to Kartarpur gurdwara.
- Shahbaz moves LHC for bail Opposition leader approaches court 47 days after an accountability court sent him on judicial remand.
- PIA flight from Peshawar to Jeddah lands in Karachi after bird strike The pilot had to land in Karachi for repairs since there was a possibility a part would need replacement: official.
- NAB forms body to grill Zardari, Faryal in fake accounts case A combined investigation team will summon all 172 persons named in JIT report.
- Nawaz needs ‘aggressive medication’ Undergoes examination at the PIC.
- SC bans conversion of residential plots into commercial ones in Karachi The ban would also be applicable in cantonment boards; SBCA gets one month to review all ‘illegal’ constructions.
- Human rights ministry seeks provinces’ data for disability policies, database Bill to protect rights of disabled people sent to standing committee.
- Punjab halts free Wi-Fi service at public places Punjab Information Technology Board owes Rs150m to PTCL.
- Protesters slam ministers for ‘anti-human attitude’ over Sahiwal tragedy Demand judicial probe into the ‘extrajudicial’ killings.
- Senate committee to consider abolition of special courts Committee will consider if special courts should be merged with normal courts.
- France gives €130m loan for Peshawar bus project Revised cost of SBRTC is Rs66.437bn, including foreign exchange component of Rs53.32bn shared by ADB and AFD.
- SC orders authorities to raze unlawful constructions across Karachi SBCA barred from issuing NoCs until Environmental Protection Agency also approves new commercial projects.
- PTM barred from holding scheduled events at Peshawar Press Club PTM member says they will hold the events, for which fees had already been paid, outside the press club in protest.
- Green passport will one day bring honour to you, PM Khan assures overseas Pakistanis PM says Pakistan will one day generate so much revenue from tourism that it will no longer need to borrow.
- Pakistan doubles its wheat contribution to Saarc food bank Wheat quantum increased from 40,000 to 80,000 tonnes.
- France, Germany sign friendship treaty Some analysts doubt France and Germany can still lead an EU that has grown to 28 members.
- China to pick Afghan Taliban as political force: envoy Ambassador Yao Jing says Afghan Taliban are now part of Afghan political process and have political concerns.
- US aid cuts hit Palestinians, further dims hopes for peace Thousands of Palestinians have been deprived of food aid or basic health services from America.
- Agreement signed for $3bn deposit from Abu Dhabi FO says amount “will help Pakistan achieve financial stability and overcome economic challenges”.
- PM seeks economic assistance package from Doha Islamabad asks Doha to reduce price of LNG and make supplies on deferred payments under existing 15-year contract.
- China commends Pakistan’s role for Afghan peace, says envoy “The people of Afghanistan will have to decide their own future,” Ambassador Yao Jing tells seminar in Peshawar.
- Spin twins set up crushing victory for India over New Zealand India’s spin twins Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal deliver spin bowling masterclass; Kiwis all out for 157.
- Skipper Sarfraz makes ‘racist’ remarks directed at South African batsman Sarfraz’s comments could land him in hot water if the ICC decides they constitute an offence under its anti-racism code.
- South Africa beat Pakistan by five wickets to level ODI series Unbeaten half-centuries from Rassie van der Dussen and Andile Phehlukwayo guide the hosts to a decisive victory.
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