Today’s Important Current Affair Pakistan 31 December 2018-Daily Current Affairs 2018-2019 Online

2018 in review: Biggest corruption scandals of the outgoing year ‘Corruption’ and ‘accountability’ were the buzzwords of 2018 in Pakistan.

Woman killed, 9 injured in ‘ruthless’ firing by Indian troops across LoC “Shelling was so indiscriminate that we thought they [Indians] will devastate everything existing on the ground.”

Major terrorism plot aimed at New Year’s Eve foiled in Karachi 7kg bomb attached to a motorbike defused near old Subzi Mandi; seven suspects detained.

One decision led to the downfall of Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute: CJP Says former Punjab CM Shahbaz Sharif handed the hospital’s charge to a doctor “out of affection”.

PPP can oust PTI govt, send rulers behind bars, Bilawal claims “They have a majority of only six seats in the centre and an even smaller majority in Punjab,” Bilawal reminds PTI.

Sri Lanka cricket rated most corrupt by ICC: minister A host of scandals have rocked Sri Lankan cricket in recent years including a match-fixing controversy.

CCTV footage shows men transporting ‘Khashoggi body parts’ Citing unnamed Turkish sources, A-Haber said Khashoggi’s dismembered body was inside the cases and bags.

NASA spaceship zooms toward farthest world ever photographed The flyby will be fast, at a speed of 14 kilometres per second.

Bahrain top activist loses final appeal against jail term Nabeel Rajab is sentenced to five years in jail for writing tweets that were considered offensive to state.

11 CPEC projects completed, 11 more ‘under construction’: report $18.9 billion have been invested in these projects, states a progress report issued by the Chinese embassy.

Insufficient evidence led to Nawaz Sharif’s acquittal in Flagship reference: detailed judgement Accountability court’s verdict notes NAB prosecution failed to prove case “beyond all reasonable doubts”.

Senate committee approves ECL amendment bill Bill says those who are placed on the ECL should be able to file a review of the decision within 15 days.

Trump’s wall pledge may not get expected results: chief of staff A partial government shutdown began on December 22 after Trump bowed to conservative demands.

Former Afghanistan commander warns of plans to cut troops Retired General Stanley McChrystal says the US has “basically traded away its biggest leverage point”.

Bangladesh ruling coalition declared winner of disputed election Coalition led by Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League Party wins 288 of 300 seats.

‘Don’t show Sarfraz the door but remind him that it exists’ Pakistan skipper has been horribly out of form in Tests for a while.

SC irked by move to place CM Sindh, other politicians’ names on ECL; asks cabinet to review decision “I find it very strange that a sitting chief minister’s name was placed on the ECL,” says CJP; summons Shehryar Afridi.

Special report: What will the year ahead bring for Pakistan’s economy? Dawn picks the minds of movers and shakers to spot potential drivers and project trends in key economic indicators.

4,000 policemen to be deployed in Rawalpindi on New Year’s Eve Special squads will patrol main roads to check display of weapons, fireworks and wheelies.

Ahsan’s retort to Nisar after his statement Says only those who remain loyal to the party will earn respect.

PPP warns PTI against ‘committing robbery on Sindh govt’ PPP information secy accuses PTI of undermining institutions.

Batsmen will be running scared of Bumrah, warns Kohli Talented young paceman recently put Australia to the sword in the third Test.

With elections in India, expect last minute pro-poor policies Fears of economic slowdown continue to haunt policymakers, industrialists and public.

People crying because of ‘faulty’ policies of PTI govt: Bilawal “Yes hollers were coming out of Sindh as being the top gas producer, Sindh is not receiving gas,” tweets PPP chairman.

ECC set to okay import of Azerbaijan fuel on credit Azerbaijan has offered to supply petroleum products to PSO through SOCAR on credit under a long-term agreement.

PPP, PTI trade barbs amid moves to oust Sindh govt PTI making efforts to topple PPP-led Sindh govt if CM Shah does not resign, sources say.

How to wreck an economy The hallmark of PTI’s economic plan in the last five months has been continued uncertainty and ambiguity.