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- UK parliament speaker allows Brexit divorce deal vote on Friday The vote will be on the legally-binding withdrawal agreement negotiated with Brussels.
- Netanyahu says prepared for ‘comprehensive’ Gaza operation “If a comprehensive campaign is required, we will enter it […] after we have exhausted all other possibilities.”
- Denmark to deprive jihadists’ children of citizenship “As their parents have turned their back on Denmark, there is no reason for the children to become Danish citizens.”
- Karachi police fire tear gas after protesting teachers move towards CM House Police official says only 8 teachers have been detained, teachers’ association says 200 educators taken into custody.
- Afghan peace would bring its own risks to reconstruction: US watchdog Reintegrating Taliban fighters, driving the economy and protecting women’s rights seen as major issues to be dealt with.
- US under fire at UN over decision to recognise Golan as Israeli territory The United Nations Security Council was meeting at the request of Syria.
- Shahbaz says ‘no’ to written correspondence on ECP nominations Earlier, the PM’s Office had written to the opposition leader suggesting names against ECP vacancies.
- India’s curb on occupied Kashmir property ownership is discriminatory, minister says Article 35A is “used as a political shield by many but it hurt the common citizen of the state the most”: Arun Jaitley.
- Modi promises ‘new India’ as he launches election campaign “Our vision is of a new India that will be in tune with its glorious past,” Modi says.
- FBR to launch crackdown against benami accounts next month FBR officials say recommendation of tax amnesty scheme has been sent to prime minister for consideration.
- China slams US criticism of Muslim treatment as ‘absurd’ US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said China’s treatment of Muslims is a “shameful hypocrisy”.
- Brunei to impose death by stoning for gay sex and adultery Homosexuality is already illegal in Brunei, but it will now become a capital offence; law only applies to Muslims.
- UK identifies fresh Huawei risks to telecom networks A Huawei spokesman tells AFP that it is taking the British concerns “very seriously”.
- Expert Working Groups to be set up for NAP coordination, implementation Decision made in first-ever National Internal Security Committee meeting chaired by PM Khan.
- ‘Ehsas’: Govt’s new poverty alleviation programme gets nod from Amnesty International PM Khan had yesterday launched an ambitious social safety and poverty alleviation programme for public welfare.
- FO briefs foreign diplomats on Pulwama investigation, says more info needed from India Dossier contained “generalised accusations” in four parts of the dossier out of six in total, FO says.
- Special court summons Musharraf in high treason case on May 2 Musharraf wishes to appear in court on May 13; judge says he should appear before Ramazan.
- US envoy stirs controversy with tweet criticising Imran Khan, draws ire from Pakistan “Your knowledge of ball-tampering is as void as your understanding of Afghanistan,” Mazari lashes back.
- John Permal, ‘Pakistan’s fastest man’, passes away in Karachi Permal had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in June 2018.
- Zardari, Faryal secure pre-arrest bail till April 10 Both siblings are suspects in a fake accounts case.
- Govt scheme to build 5 million houses to launch in April, says PM Khan The scheme will directly involve 40 industries; private sector to be involved in the project.
- ‘I doubted myself’: Rahul reveals anguish after sexism storm “The last two months have been very, very tough for me,” Rahul told India Today television.
- Systemic change necessary to protect women from violence in Pakistan, says Amnesty International Husband, employee accused of stripping, beating and shaving woman’s head remanded into police custody.
- EU parliament approves ban on single use plastics The law is passed by 560 votes to 35 in the Strasbourg assembly.
- Erdogan says time has come for Hagia Sophia to be a mosque Turkish president says it was a “very big mistake” to convert the landmark, formerly a church and mosque, into a museum.
- FIA Cybercrime Wing launches inquiry into ‘social media campaign’ against Saudi crown prince List names journalists, other parties for running “targeted” campaign during MBS visit to Pakistan.
- US approves secret nuclear power work for Saudi Arabia Trump administration has quietly pursued a deal aiming to build at least two nuclear power plants with Saudi Arabia.
- In Saudi trial, detained women speak of torture, abuse At least one of the detained women tried to commit suicide following her mistreatment.
- UN to meet on Golan at Syria’s request Syria describes US decision as a “flagrant violation” of UN Security Council resolutions.
- Facebook extends ban on hate speech to ‘white nationalists’ Company concludes that white nationalism, separatism cannot be separated from white supremacy, organised hate groups.
- May says she will quit if her Brexit deal passes British premier’s announcement is the latest dramatic turn in UK’s three-year Brexit crisis.
- FBR recovers Rs5.2bn from tax defaulters The business community has of late been protesting heavily against the drive which led to these recoveries.
- ECC okays additional LNG imports, committee to oversee pricing issues Gas demand is expected to soar from an addition of 300,000 consumers every year.
- PIA pilot stopped from flying tests negative for alcohol The pilot failed a breath analyser test before PIA flight PKA-785 to Birmingham.
- National Savings director demoted, naib qasid retired in sexual harassment case Office order says the naib qasid harassed the victim by making unwelcome sexual advances towards her.
- Punjab CM suspends Mayo MS, chief pharmacist during surprise visit Buzdar also issued warning to Mayo Hospital Chief Executive Officer Prof Dr Asad Aslam Khan for poor performance.
- My mother was almost cast as Anarkali for Mughal-e-Azam. At home, she was violently abused by her husband There were movie premieres with film stars like Dilip Kumar, but the glamorous mirage masked a terrible reality.
- NAB being used for political victimisation, says Bilawal ‘NAB’s black law’ will be eliminated soon with the power of the people, says PPP chairperson.
- Man who raped his two nieces sentenced to death by court in Rawalpindi Convict Iftikhar Ali was arrested last year after his sister accused him of raping her two minor daughters.
- Family of fisherman who ‘died’ in Indian jail wants to know the truth “We are going crazy. We don’t know whom to believe, whom to listen to,” says wife.
- Karachi food poisoning case: 3 suspects acquitted after father pardons accused for two minor sons’ death According to the prosecution, the brothers had died after the family dined out at the Arizona Grill restaurant.
- Lawyer booked after former driver shot dead in Karachi’s DHA An FIR will also be registered against the deceased’s relatives who protested on main Sunset Boulevard, say police.
- SC questions use of suo motu powers over top-up card tax Federal, provincial govts, law officers asked to file reports on tax deductions.
- IMF mission chief, State Bank governor discuss economy IMF Chief for Pakistan Ernesto Ramirez Rigo held introductory meetings with the Pakistani authorities on March 26, 27.
- Govt admits messing up gas bills, will restore slab benefits ECC decision meant consumers charged same rate for entire consumption even if few units of highest slab consumed.
- Monetary policy on 29th The central bank raised its key policy rate by 25 basis points to 10.25 per cent in January.
- Foreign secretary proposes seven-point plan for improving Pak-Russia ties Tehmina Janjua says Moscow’s position on latest Pak-India military standoff shows that relationship has changed.
- Nuclear proliferation a top national security concern for US: State Department Former US envoy David Hale believes Pakistan can become major player in world economy.
- PM directs task force to devise policy for six-team domestic circuit Before becoming the prime minister, Imran had pointed out several flaws in Pakistan’s domestic cricket.
- PCB keeps ambiguous ‘rest players’ policy for Pakistan Cup The Pakistan Cup is being staged in Rawalpindi from April 2 to 11.
- Finch misses record as Australia post 266-6 Glenn Maxwell contributed 71 from 55 deliveries with the eight of eight boundaries and a six.
- Ex-Aussie spinner Yardley dies of cancer He picked up 344 wickets in a first-class career that spanned 24 years.
- Finch, Zampa star as Australia ease to series win over Pakistan Pakistan were bowled out for 186 in 44.4 overs while chasing the 267-run target set by Australia.
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