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- Fawad Chaudhry, Marriyum Aurangzeb discuss PTV crisisThe information minister discussed matters regarding the appointment of PTV MD with his predecessor: sources.
- PPP’s protest over Durrani’s arrest reaches SenateSherry Rehman says NAB’s decision to arrest a serving speaker is “desecration of the Sindh Assembly”.
- Complaint cells inaugurated in Gilgit, Diamer to monitor extremist, anti-state contentFurther complaint centres will be created in eight other districts, says IGP Abbasi.
- US envoy Khalilzad thanks Pakistan as Taliban leaders arrive in Qatar for peace talksTaliban spokesperson says “there is a possibility we will reach some results”.
- PM Khan allows registered Afghan refugees to open bank accounts in Pakistan”From now onwards they can participate in the formal economy of the country,” says premier.
- UAE says its first astronaut going into space in SeptemberThe UAE has a fledgling space program with big ambitions.
- Aleem Khan’s physical remand extended till March 5NAB prosecutor says PTI leader did not mention details of properties bought and sold in Dubai.
- Asian snooker body scraps Indian leg of tournament over denial of visas to Pakistani participantsSix of the 24 participants were either Pakistani or Pakistani-origin.
- FM Qureshi postpones Japan tour due to ‘sensitive’ regional situationApprises Japanese counterpart of ‘extremely grave’ situation after Pulwama, says it is imperative he remain in Pakistan.
- Nawaz’s plea for bail on medical grounds rejected by Islamabad High CourtThe ex-PM is already receiving “best possible medical treatment available to any individual in Pakistan”: IHC observes.
- 3 dead after three-storey building collapses in Karachi; operation underwayOfficials say around 20-25 people were in the building when it collapsed early morning; two wounded recovered from site.
- Shock series loss to Sri Lanka major jolt for South AfricaThe Sri Lankans expose flaws in both South Africa’s top-order batting and their much-vaunted fast bowling attack.
- Rashid hat-trick helps Afghans whitewash IrelandAfghanistan beat Ireland by five wickets in the first match before winning the second match on Saturday by 84 runs.
- Sri Lanka savour rare cricket win away from AsiaFellow former captain Mahela Jayawardene called it a “great team effort”.
- Ngidi returns as Amla axed from ODI squadAlso omitted is J.P. Duminy, who has not played since October because of a shoulder injury.
- Maxwell-inspired Aussies edge out India in last-ball thrillerThe day belongs o Coulter-Nile who returned figures of 3-26 in his four overs, receiving the man of the match award.
- Poor Swat women seek livelihood schemesDistrict councillor says Swat has thousands of marginalised families affected by floods and conflict.
- KP hospitals put on alert for ‘national cause’25 per cent beds, ambulances reserved to cope with situation in case of war with India.
- Neglected today, ancient ponds could help overcome water shortageKeeping ponds filled with rainwater benefits groundwater table in nearby areas, has positive influence on weather.
- No proposal to reduce railway fares: officialOf 132 passenger trains, fares of only 21 trains have been increased, driven by hike in fuel prices.
- South Korea plans pilgrims’ visit to Buddhist sacred sitesSouth Korean ambassador says initiative will help strengthen cultural ties, boost religious tourism.
- Chances for K2 expeditions lowered by hurricane-strong winds, says ACPExpeditions may either change strategy or risk storm at higher camps as climbers try for first ever winter ascent.
- PMDC directs private colleges to pay students at par with govt stipendPami says not possible to pay stipend equal to that paid in govt facilities.
- FIA watching social media to curb ‘anti-national propaganda, hate speech’The agency can take legal action without receiving any formal complaint under cybercrime law.
- Nawaz’s angiography deferred yet againDelay is apparently in wake of IHC’s verdict on bail petition of Nawaz that is likely to be announced today.
- Fury as May postpones vote on Brexit dealDecision increases chances that MPs will move next week to delay Brexit beyond March 29.
- China to use facial recognition to thwart scalpersMore than 30 hospitals in Beijing have installed the technology.
- China steps up diplomatic outreach over Xinjiang campsChinese government says the controversial camps are re-education and training facilities.
- Deadly Bangladesh fire shows lapses in developmentThe Bangladeshi government has zoning laws on the books, but has met public resistance when it tried to enforce them.
- Rice: our ‘orphan’ export productBasmati rice is Pakistan’s celebrated export. But its production and exports have slipped of late.
- When ideas become prisonsIMF stabilisation programmes have not been followed by deeper reforms necessary for achieving sustained growth. [dkpdf-button]