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- If opposition leader cannot come to parliament, neither can the prime minister: Khawaja Asif Says if govt creates an environment in which parliament cannot continue to function, opposition will respond in kind.
- Third $1 billion deposit received from Saudi Arabia: State Bank The Kingdom last year had stepped forward with a $6 billion bailout package for Pakistan’s ailing economy.
- Renowned actress Roohi Bano passes away in Turkey Bano had been admitted to a hospital in Istanbul on January 3, after which she had suffered renal failure.
- Punjab govt slashes budget for Muzaffargarh’s lone dialyses centre by 80 pc Earlier the centre could provide up to 50 patients with the treatment; now only 10 would be accommodated: official.
- ‘New visa policy to facilitate tourism includes e-visa for nationals of 175 countries’ Information minister says process for acquiring work visa for nationals of 96 countries will be made easy.
- Pandya to join India team for NZ ODI after suspension over sexist remarks lifted K.L. Rahul will join the India A squad to play the last three ODIs against the England Lions, says BCCI.
- Senate chairman seeks reply from prime minister over ministers’ absence in sessions Orders secretariat to write to the premier informing him of ministers’ absence from Senate proceedings.
- Parts of Sindh, Balochistan hit by widespread power breakdown Restoration efforts are underway and the situation is expected to improve over the next three to four hours, says KE.
- Southern Australia heatwave smashes record temperatures 44 people receive emergency treatment for heat-related issues in past 24 hours as temperatures top sizzling 49C.
- Four arrested in plot to target Muslims in NY Group accused of planning “potentially lethal” attack on Muslim community Islamberg.
- Ties between US, Russia and China ‘dysfunctional’: UN World facing worrying ‘fragmentation’, UN chief Antonio Guterres says.
- Sahiwal incident can’t be equated with Model Town’s, says Qadri It is beyond doubt that the Sharif brothers were planners of Model Town incident and they used police as a tool: Qadri
- Sindh PA resolves to resist shifting of PIA headquarters to Islamabad The resolution was originally moved by Pakistan Peoples Party’s Nida Khuhro.
- BCCI lifts Pandya, Rahul suspensions Suspension was imposed after the two made inappropriate comments about women during a talk show.
- State Bank receives $1bn from UAE A slight change was observed in the open-market following SBP’s agreement with the UAE.
- Forester gets additional charge as Sindh wildlife conservator, again Sources say the development is against the judiciary’s directives.
- Senate opposition rejects mini-budget Terms it an attempt to appease corporate sector, capitalists.
- SC asks PIA board to independently select CEO Directors have been told to formulate policies to minimise corruption.
- Position on Israel unchanged: foreign office India’s response to Kartarpur termed childish.
- IHC seeks details of inquiry report on book by ex-chiefs of ISI, RAW Court hears petition filed by former ISI chief seeking removal of his name from the ECL.
- Controversy over new clause in mini-budget Opposition claims the law has been amended to benefit Prime Minister Imran Khan’s sister, Aleema Khanum.
- Pandemonium in NA as minister lashes out at opposition Unusual scenes in NA as govt provokes opposition into creating rumpus by targeting leaders including Shahbaz, Zardari.
- SIUT water supply interrupted by construction work, CM Shah orders restoration by evening Tankers to provide water to SIUT, Civil Hospital and other important buildings until water supply restored.
- IHC to resume hearing of Nawaz, NAB pleas on Feb 18 Sharif has challenged the conviction and jail time awarded to him in Al-Azizia, while NAB seeks to enhance his sentence.
- PML-N leaders show concern at Nawaz’s health “We demand that Nawaz Sharif should be provided best healthcare facilities,” says Khurram Dastgir.
- Roohi Bano: In and out of darkness She has suffered so much at the hands of ill-fate that it seems all that remains now is pain and agony.
- ‘SOS’ call from Chinese embassy in Islamabad keeps law enforcers on their toes “Panic buttons installed in embassies to seek help in an emergency situation — not to check our preparations.”
- LHC seeks arguments on plea against new JIT in Model Town killings The Punjab home department on Jan 3 formed a new JIT for conducting a fresh probe into the Model Town incident.
- Court orders Meesha Shafi to abstain from issuing negative remarks against Ali Zafar Zafar had accused Shafi of appearing before the media and levelling false allegations.
- Honda seeks lifting of 1,300cc limit for non-filers In addition to Honda, Suzuki Swift also falls outside the permissible engine capacity limit by a hairline margin.
- US, China ‘miles and miles’ from resolving trade conflict: official A high-level Chinese delegation is due in Washington next week for talks to resolve the dispute by March 1.
- No panic over IMF bailout package: Asad IMF official says still evaluating reforms package; further tax measures needed to increase revenues, stabilise economy.
- UAE transfers $1bn to boost Pakistan’s liquidity, reserves Amount received under the agreement signed between State Bank of Pakistan and Abu Dhabi Fund for Development.
- Venezuela’s military backs Maduro, accuses Guaido of ‘coup’ Guaido presses direct challenge to Maduro’s authority with backing of US, key Latin American allies.
- ISPR rejects Indian media reports on talks Indian media reported that COAS Gen Bajwa had approached his Indian counterpart for talks.
- Trump wants to end long, drawn-out wars: Pompeo US now has new ‘sustainable’ strategy for fighting terrorism, says chief US diplomat.
- Mullah Baradar to lead Taliban in talks with US Barader, who was released from Pakistani prison in 2018, authorised to lead political team, take decisions: sources.
- Profile: In a month, Guaido emerged from obscurity to challenge Maduro Guaido’s rapid ascent raises hopes that he could fill in leadership vacuum in divided opposition.
- Digital media company BuzzFeed to cut 15 pc jobs: media reports Decision will affect 200 to 250 jobs; the company is seeking to reinvest resources in content licensing and e-commerce.
- Murad vows foolproof security for PSL matches in Karachi Helicopters would be available for aerial cover while all routes.
- Anderson equals record as England bounce back James Anderson claims an England record-equalling 27th Test five-wicket haul.
- ‘We forgive him’: du Plessis on Sarfraz’s apology over ‘black guy’ comment ICC and match officials from 2nd ODI against South Africa are investigating skipper’s comments. [dkpdf-button]