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- Challenges in South Asia to grow due to elections in Afghanistan, India: US report US national intelligence director predicts Pakistan “will frustrate US counter-terrorism efforts against Taliban”.
- Ban on entry of maids/servants in elite clubs to be lifted under PM’s orders: Shehryar Afridi “Symbols of elitism and colonial mindset will be removed,” state minister for interior says in a tweet.
- Foreign Minister Qureshi seeks promotion of multi-dimensional ties with Oman Qureshi discusses avenues for investment, boosting bilateral trade with Omani leadership.
- Delhi asks top court to allow land transfer near Ayodhya site Move to hand land over to Hindu trust comes as Modi’s ruling alliance faces tightening race for election.
- Democrats fear Trump re-election if ex-Starbucks CEO Schultz runs Democratic influentials revolt against Schultz’s move, insist an independent run would unintentionally help Trump win.
- China condemns US ‘smear’ in Huawei case as tensions boil Sweeping charges against CFO Meng Wanzhou and two affiliates ratchet up tensions between the two superpowers.
- New KDA chief appointed Rizvi directs all departmental heads to be prepared for budget of financial year 2019-20.
- Heart patient dies in Jacobabad amid strike by doctors, paramedics seeking perks The son of victim holds the striking doctors responsible for the death of his father.
- Saidu Sharif Airport in Swat to be reopened The decision is aimed at increasing tourism in the area.
- Youth urged to drum up support for Kashmir Says the recent report of the United Nations has highlighted Indian atrocities in the Indian occupied Kashmir.
- Buzdar removes Toba DC over poor cleanlinessOrders probe into water scheme plaints; praises police for sacrifices; upgrades training school .
- IHC rejects FIA plea for stopping trial in Imran Farooq murder case High court directs FIA to approach ATC if it wanted to seek time to obtain evidence from UK authorities.
- Pemra bans TV anchor for 30 days Dr Danish is banned for levelling false and unfounded allegations against senior officials of the OGDCL.
- Police claim arrest of key suspect in attack on Chinese consulate Suspect was arrested by UAE law enforcement agency few days ago, says CTD official.
- Trade deficit to shrink by $5-6bn, claims Dawood Low oil prices are the primary cause; next budget might see duty reductions on iron and steel.
- Missing persons cases to be tried in civil courts Meeting chaired by prime minister decides that enforced disappearance to be criminalised through amendments to Pakistan.
- Bilawal warns of long march to save 18th Amendment Calls for a halt to “injustices being meted out to Sindh”.
- LHC misread evidence in Khadija case, notes SC High court was supposed to hear review petition, not appeal, says apex court’s detailed judgement.
- Shehryar Afridi evades question about filing of incorrect crime figures in NA Police officers, including an SP, tell the reporter not to ask such a question.
- Medical reports reveal four nilgais at Marghazar Zoo were poisoned Zoo director has written to FIA seeking investigation into the animals’ deaths.
- Hanif Abbasi undergoes cardiac procedure PIC doctors insert a stent and shift Abbasi to the cardiac care unit where he will be kept for a couple of days.
- AJK premier advises Islamabad against implementing Supreme Court verdict on GB Except for defence, security, currency and telecoms, powers for all other affairs should be returned to GB: Haider.
- 8 police staff, one civilian martyred in Balochistan suicide and gun attack 21 injured as armed suicide bombers target police compound in Loralai; 800 candidates for police test evacuated.
- Drought conditions in Sindh, Balochistan worsening Official says Red Cross office in Kuala Lumpur has been urged to set up Rs30m fund.
- Bill being drafted to declare enforced disappearance criminal offence: Mazari Says bill to amend Pakistan Penal Code sent to law ministry.
- 6 of a family killed in Bannu ‘mortar shell’ explosion A 60mm mortar shell exploded inside a room of the deceased’s house, says KP police spokesperson.
- Senate panel rejects JIT, demands govt form judicial commission to probe Sahiwal incident Zeeshan’s mother says she is “not satisfied” with the JIT’s investigation.
- Bill for south Punjab creation submitted with ‘sincere intent’, not for point-scoring: Abbasi Former prime minister criticises PTI government for “sitting on the issue for five months”.
- ECC okays Rs200bn Sukuk bond for retiring circular debt Power division backtracks on commitment to efficiency gains and recoveries.
- Taxes on solar, wind power equipment may be waived to boost production Centre has proposed a five-year exemption from taxes for manufacturers of wind, solar power equipment.
- Duty payment procedure on mobile phones notified The FBR and the PTA in coordination with cellular operators devise a web-based user interface application called DIRBS.
- Pakistan needs to take tough decisions: DFID The DFID is working with the World Bank and Asian Development Bank to support Pakistan’s economic reform programmes.
- US calls for Russian, Chinese nuclear transparency Look forward to discussing how to enhance transparency to reassure others of steps taken for compliance: US official.
- Pakistan, Russia agree to coordinate efforts for Afghan peace Russian ambassador says Pakistan and Russia are important stakeholders in regional peace.
- US-Taliban talks cause for cautious optimism: experts I can’t see this as anything more than an effort to put lipstick on what will be a US withdrawal: Ryan Crocker.
- 5,000 garment workers sacked in BD over strikes Thousands of labourers walk out of factories in day-long protests that disrupt the $30bn industry.
- White House warns against ‘harm’ to Venezuela opposition leader Guaido The attorney general had requested the Supreme Court to bar Guaido from leaving the country and to freeze his assets.
- UAE national facing money laundering probe issued permit to hunt houbara bustard Permits to hunt houbara bustard are usually issued to ruling elite of Gulf States.
- Fakhar Zaman reaches half-century as Pakistan bats first in decisive ODI Pakistan are 103-2 at the end of 19 overs against South Africa.
- Turkish skier dominates on first day of CAS Ski Cup in Naltar Pakistani Winter Olympians Mohammad Abbas and Mohammad Karim were also seen in action.
- Sarfraz returns home, vows to improve himself “Whatever happened has happened. I accepted my mistake … I will improve myself and my performance,” says skipper.
- Pakistan v Proteas: Final ODI-tion in Africa Players get one last chance to demonstrate why they deserve to be on the England-bound flight come May.
- SA have lowered World Cup expectations: Du Plessis South Africa’s World Cup adventures have often ended in unfortunate circumstances.
