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- 51pc of Pakistanis hold favourable opinion of PM Khan’s overall performance: poll Urban dwellers, millennials upbeat about PM Khan’s performance, new poll conducted by Gallup & Gilani Pakistan finds.
- Two youths killed by Indian forces in occupied Kashmir Residents of occupied Kashmir are observing India’s Republic Day as Black Day.
- China to arrest 19 over military veteran protests: state media The soon-to-be arrested people are accused of “gathering crowds to disturb social order”.
- MPA-elect Chaudhry Nisar’s failure to take oath challenged in LHC Petitioner claims Nisar stands in violation of Article 2A, 17 and 25 of the Constitution; seeks de-notification.
- Malaysia scraps multi-billion dollar China-backed project “The cost of the ECRL development is too big, so we have no financial ability at this time,” a minister says.
- PM forms new body in third bid to reform Punjab police Seeks recommendations that remedy the police’s professional inabilities exposed following the Sahiwal operation.
- Arms licences of 16 members of banned organisations cancelled by Punjab govt Names of the individuals are also on the Fourth Schedule
- Rumpus in Sindh PA as speaker denies opposition’s resolution Opposition wanted to discuss incident in which PTI MPA was shot at.
- UN names members of international inquiry on Khashoggi murder Panel will seek to establish “nature and extent” of countries and individuals involved in killing of journalist.
- COMMENT: Serious, intelligent measures required for good performance in Tests If punishments are in place for poor performances, it is likely that the players will stop taking things for granted.
- Djokovic sets up blockbuster Nadal final Serb brushes aside an overmatched Lucas Pouille en route to a 6-0, 6-2, 6-2 semifinal victory.
- Govt borrowing from central bank jumps four-fold As of Jan 18, total outstanding stock of govt borrowing from SBP stood at Rs7.65tr.
- Second freight train launched Sheikh Rasheed announces running of 20 freight and passenger trains by end of current year.
- SC asked to restrain Punjab govt from dissolving local bodies Petitioner says instead of empowering local governments Punjab govt is usurping powers of local bodies.
- Senate committee calls for abolishing travel blacklist Senators term maintenance of blacklist as violation of citizens’ rights, demand interior ministry’s report in 10 days.
- Crucial meeting on Dasu hydropower project postponed, again Meeting could not be held due to engagements of top officials, including KP chief minister.
- NA prorogued sine die without debate on mini-budget Angry opposition stages walkout over PM aide’s tweets about Shahbaz and speaker’s attitude.
- Another medical board constituted to examine Nawaz Punjab minister rejects Sharifs’ worries about ex-PM’s health, claims reports of 10 of his 11 medical tests are normal.
- NAB opposes property claim by Dar’s wife Anti-corruption watchdog tells accountability court that the house in question is registered in the name of Ishaq Dar.
- Donald Trump announces deal to reopen US federal govt until Feb 15 US president threatens a new shutdown 3 weeks from now if Congress refuses to approve funds for US-Mexico border wall.
- Pakistani teacher makes it to Cambridge University’s final list of Dedicated Teacher Awards 2019 Six finalists will win multiple prizes plus promotion from Cambridge University Press for themselves and their school.
- Chinese men protest customs duty on cellphones — by lying on floor at Islamabad airport The two men were made to pay $285 in duties for bringing in four extra cellphones from China.
- 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.
- Qureshi says winds of change have started blowing in Sindh Tells PTI supporters and his spiritual followers not to be frightened by PPP’s “oppressive policies”.
- Senate panel not satisfied with police answers on Sahiwal killings IGP Punjab urges MPs to wait for JIT report.
- APNS, CPNE assail move to form new media body Bodies term decision as a regressive move aimed to curb freedom of print media.
- Brick kiln owner tortured to death in police custody Two police officials suspended; case registered against seven others.
- Indirect taxes to be cut further, says Hammad Fiscal and monetary policies during past last decade failed to revive growth and spur investment, says state minister.
- Diaspora bond to be launched on 31st The dollar-denominated bond is expected to help the government tap into international savings of overseas Pakistanis.
- Experts, images suggest a Saudi ballistic missile programme is in the works Question remains where Saudi Arabia gained the technical know-how to build such a facility.
- EU adds Saudi Arabia to draft terrorism financing list Move comes amid heightened international pressure on Saudi Arabia after Jamal Khashoggi’s murder.
- Power outages as Australia swelters through extreme temperatures Record-breaking heatwave over the past week has sent power prices soaring across southeastern Australia.
- Amir recalled for T20I series against South Africa Waqas Maqsood makes way for the left-arm pacer.
- Sarfraz apologises to Phehlukwayo in person “He was gracious enough to accept my apology [over controversial remarks],” Pakistan captain says.
- South Africa beat Pakistan by 13 runs in rain-hit third ODI Rain interrupted the play twice; the match was decided as per the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method in South Africa’s favour.
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