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Erdogan slams White House adviser’s ‘unacceptable’ comments on Syrian Kurdish militia Says John Bolton made a “grave mistake on this issue”.
Pompeo launches Mideast tour vowing no IS return The eight-day tour comes weeks after Trump announced that the US would quickly pull its 2,000 soldiers out of Syria.
Punjab info minister snaps at reporter over ‘question which creates contradiction’ Journalists protest Fayyazul Hassan Chohan’s comments, say he first made political statements himself.
Dozens of Rohingya flee India for Bangladesh: officials The round-ups in India and fear of deportation to Myanmar has fuelled the recent exodus, Bangladesh officials say.
SC assigns Swati probe to FBR, police Chief justice chides Islamabad IGP for inaction against PTI leader before referring case to relevant agencies.
IS counterattack in Syria leaves 32 dead: monitor Militants take advantage of poor visibility to unleash suicide attackers on SDF forces.
US, China hold more trade talks overshadowed by Kim visit This is the first time the two sides have met since Trump, Jinping agreed to a tariff truce on December 1.
Samsung Electronics flags near 30pc slump in Q4 operating profit Samsung has enjoyed record profits in recent years despite a series of setbacks.
Afghan migrants returning from Iran hit record high in 2018 About 800,000 Afghan refugees returned from Iran while under 33,000 left Pakistan in 2018, report says.
India’s Supreme Court reinstates investigative agency head Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government had removed him from the post in October.
Asylum assessment of Saudi woman in Thailand to take several days: UNHCR Australia says if Qunun applies for asylum, her plea will be “carefully considered”.
Man killed, transgender person hurt in Mansehra Transgender person Khushi seriously injured by firing in Noguzi area.
Foreigners’ security desks to be set up across Punjab All foreigners will report their first arrival to District Foreign Security Cell, home dept says
CJP says will not tolerate wastage of Rs10bn funds for nursing university NAB, CDA told to address land issue so construction can begin.
Power situation likely to improve after Jan 10 “At present there is no LNG for the plants,” claims official.
American-Sikhs for keeping Kartarpur Sahib Complex in original state Changes in accommodations for pilgrims must be made at a distance from Kartarpur Sahib Complex, says US’ Sikh community.
Opposition gives a hard time to treasury for violating rule Nomination to preside over session without House approval stirs up controversy.
NAB to file two references against LDA, housing society officials Bureau spokesperson says board has decided to file supplementary reference against (10 or so) LDA officials.
Sindh cabinet cancels allotment of 70,000 acres of forest land Amends LG law to remove mayor, others with a simple majority of council members.
Sattar comes up with new plan to unite all MQM factions Disgruntled MQM-P leader says he has been “contacting everyone” and will soon announce Muttahida Qaumi Council.
NBP begins biometric verification NBP warns it reserves right to block account operations in event of failure to perform biometric verification.
Sri Lanka for removal of trade barriers High commissioner says there is vast scope for expansion of bilateral trade between Sri Lanka and Pakistan.
Real-time data to help check profiteering New measures designed to ensure inflation goes down, says official source.
Chinese investors flee Silicon Valley Trump policies aimed at curbing China’s access all but halt its investment in US tech startups.
External pressures to worsen despite oil price declines: Fitch Country’s GDP growth rate will plunge to 4.4 per cent clouded by widening twin deficits, Fitch report warns.
Imran-Trump meeting top priority for new envoy Both countries are exploring possibility of PM Khan’s visit to Washington for a meeting with President Trump.
Free economic zone with Pakistan to open soon: Iranian consul Balochistan CM and Iranian consul general call for expanding Pak-Iran border trade.
PIA removes Markhor picture, restores old logo National flag carrier spokesperson says public reaction to the new logo was not positive.
2pc of students regularly using drugs, QAU survey finds 4,997 students from schools, colleges and universities in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and Peshawar were surveyed.
FO awaits UK govt’s response on Dar’s extradition, SC told Foreign Ministry tells apex court that a request for repatriation of the absconding PML-N leader has been made.
SC refers CDA, Islamabad police’s property dispute to housing ministry “How will this country function if law enforcers themselves break laws?” CJP wonders.
Smog turns ‘garden city’ into a polluted hub Lahore residents complain of headaches and burning eyes as air pollution levels hit five times the legal limit.
CJP directs commercialisation of research breakthroughs UHS VC says despite Rs100bn annual spending on research, breakthroughs were never commercialised.
Only 30pc of children registered in Pakistan, Senate body told Human rights ministry says it makes it difficult to identify children in cases of death and other circumstances.
‘AJK govt determined to achieve self-reliance’ AJK president says region will explore new avenues of financial resources.
Indian journalist calls for restoration of Pakistan-India talks Jatin Desai demands Kartarpur-like steps in both countries beyond Punjab.
Two cars given to Lahore DC’s office retrieved The cars will be allocated to CM’s special assistants.
Sindh cabinet cancels allotment of 70,000 acres of forest land Amends LG law to remove mayor, others with a simple majority of council members.
Sugar mills warned to install effluent treatment plants or face closure SC-mandated water commission warns sugar mills to install plants before crushing season 2019-20 begins.
China has been breath of fresh air amid the doom and gloom we inherited: Imran Khan In an interview to TRT World, the PM said Pakistan’s economy has stabilised during the past four months.
Govt borrows Rs2.24tr in five months Total debts of government rise to Rs26.452tr during 5MFY19.
Govt targeting average growth rate of 5.8pc Planning Commission is finalising 12th five-year plan by Planning Commission at a meeting headed by Khusro Bakhtyar.
Stocks rally 1,015 points on mutual fund buying Sentiment led by positive developments on financing external account deficit after crown prince’s visit: analysts.
SSGC reports profit worth Rs1.47bn Financial results for year ended June 2017 a contrast to net loss of Rs5.86bn the year earlier.
Iran, India move closer on trade as EU stalls Zarif says the EU’s delay in implementing new transaction system means Iran would look elsewhere.
Norway neither asked nor offered to mediate between Pakistan, India: reports Pak-India mediation only possible if interest is shown by both partners, says Norwegian PM.
Taliban kill 21 Afghan security personnel The Taliban attacked the checkpoints in two different parts of Badghis province.
China invites UN observers to restive region of Xinjiang, but with ‘conditions’ China to host the UN officials with the condition that they stay out of the country’s internal affairs.
Cambodia marks 40th anniversary of Khmer Rouge ouster The 66-year-old premier hailed the day as Cambodia’s “second birthday”.
PM Khan congratulates Kohli and co for India’s historic Test victory in Australia The Indian side won its first-ever Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia on Sunday.
Gibson defends state of SA pitches after Arthur’s comments Despite Arthur’s criticism of SA pitches, no less than 8 batsmen made scores of 50 or more.
Indian PM, ex-stars laud historic win Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar called it “an amazing day for Indian cricket.”
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