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- ‘We are losing the race’ on climate change: UN chief At the Davos forum, Guterres says the race against climate change demands bolder action from governments.
- SC orders an end to all commercial activities on military land in Karachi Court lashes out at armed forces’ involvement in commercial activities, asks if they are part of their jobs.
- ‘Does Shahbaz want to spend more time in jail?’: PM assistant warns PML-N leader over ‘misbehaviour’ Shahbaz’s production order is not meant for coming to the National Assembly and abusing the premier, says Naeemul Haque.
- Incident like Sahiwal encounter should not occur again, LHC warns Punjab police chief High court to hear petition seeking judicial inquiry into Sahiwal encounter.
- SC to hear review petition against Aasia Bibi’s acquittal on Jan 29 Chief Justice Asif Saeed Khosa will head the three-judge bench set to hear the petition.
- Sarfraz apologises for ‘black guy’ comment ICC and match officials from 2nd ODI against South Africa are investigating skipper’s comments.
- Court reserves order in defamation suit against PM Fixes Jan 30 for announcement of order.
- PHC orders removal of 20 mobile towers over health hazards EPA given one month to ensure companies follow order.
- Nadra to develop software for keeping record of all foreigners Decision taken amid concerns about foreigners visiting sensitive locations without permission.
- Secretary criticised for saying Baloch ‘do not work’ when employed in projects Senate body discusses bill for ensuring locals get 60pc of jobs in foreign investment projects.
- IHC sets aside last CJ’s order removing administrative officials Additional registrar was removed, three others demoted for insubordination, leaking report to media in 2015.
- Fall in asylum bids in Germany defuses political tension Minister says asylum requests have fallen by 16 per cent.
- Russia says oil price war with US would be too costly Since 2017, Russia and Opec have cut oil production jointly for the first time in an effort to boost the price of crude.
- ‘Technology reshaping banking’ Industry must innovate, understand customer segmentation or fintech will eat up traditional markets: Nadeem Hussain.
- Punjab govt decides against Basant celebrations Much more work needed to ensure safety, committee decides.
- Medical board recommends Nawaz’s hospitalisation Board also recommends changes to former premier’s medicines to control blood pressure.
- US hints at offering FTA for Islamabad’s help in Afghan talks Senator Graham urges President Trump to meet PM Khan; use “unique opportunity” to change its relationship with Pakistan.
- Zardari’s bail extended in fake accounts case Hearing of bail applications of Anwar Majeed, son adjourned.
- Opposition takes united stance on military courts Information minister says rejects demands, says premier will never engage in dialogue with PML-N, PPP leadership.
- Opposition piles on the agony for govt Shahbaz asks PM, Punjab CM to resign over Sahiwal tragedy; Imran attends NA session after hiatus of over three months.
- PM adviser Zulfi Bukhari meets Iraqi president, seeks to increase labour force in Iraq Bukhari, during an official visit, met President Barham Salih at the Presidential Office in Baghdad.
- Walkout in Senate over money bill as Asad Umar skips session Senators protest over laying of money bill by Hammad Azhar instead of the finance minister.
- Rs150bn power bills outstanding against govt Punjab government has to pay Rs5.9 billion, Sindh Rs7.7 billion, Balochistan Rs14.4 billion and Sindh Rs1.9 billion.
- 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.
- Lahore court sends 3 women on physical remand over involvement in domestic worker’s murder Body of 15-year-old domestic worker was recovered by police from a stormwater drain in Lahore’s Iqbal Town area.
- Net revenue loss of Rs6.8bn in mini-budget as goodies doled out to business Amended finance bill reduces and abolishes several taxes as govt accepts long-standing demand of various sectors.
- Mini-budget aims to revive business sentiment Tax collections to fall by Rs6.8bn, revenue target unchanged.
- No mention of sin tax in money bill disappoints health advocates Official says government might have taken “another U-turn” after facing pressure from “influential tobacco industry”.
- Power tariff goes up by 57 paisa per unit Nepra decision will bring Rs4.5bn additional revenue to Discos.
- Priyanka Gandhi launches political career Rahul Gandhi’s sister will be looking after party affairs in parts of Uttar Pradesh.
- T20I series brings WI women’s cricket team to Karachi after 15-year hiatus Three T20Is to be played — in Jan-Feb — in the build-up to the ICC Women’s Championship fourth round fixture.
- Sri Lanka aim to make history in first Australia Test Sri Lanka last toured Australia six years ago — and lost that series.
- 2018 — a tragic year for Karachi horseracing Last year’s statistics reveal that 30 horses breathed their last at the stables due to assorted aliments.
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