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- FIA books TV host Rizwan ‘Dada’ under Peca, PPC for ‘defaming’ state institutions Claims that Din News journalist was “summoned” and that he has “confessed” to uploading content in question.
- Netherlands reports dozens Brexit-related company moves from UK Most of the companies are British, but some are from Asia or the United States.
- The giant Chinese companies shaping the world’s industries Concerns about the overwhelming power of vast often state-backed Chinese companies is not limited to the rail industry.
- FIA asks for Supreme Court’s help in collecting evidence in Asghar Khan case Ahead of the case hearing on Monday, FIA submits a compliance report asking the apex court for guidance.
- Fake accounts case: Zardari urges court to fix review petition for Feb 12 Petition says NAB authorities have set former president’s liberty and free movement “at peril”.
- Sindh govt swings into action over killing of ‘political worker’ DIG East Karachi says Irshad Ranjhani was shot dead after he attempted to mug a citizen, had a criminal record.
- PM Khan kicks off tree plantation drive at Nankana Sahib, vows to protect Pakistan’s forests Announces creation of university, wildlife reserve under Baba Guru Nanak’s name.
- Hard work still needed before Kim-Trump summit, says US envoy Trump and Jong Un are scheduled to meet in Vietnamese capital Hanoi.
- Slaughterhouse sealed over poor hygiene; vet suspended There were heaps of animal waste and hides lying around where animals are slaughtered.
- Facebook toughens political ad policies in India before election Users will see political advertisements with “published by” and “paid by” disclaimers.
- London pushes to take Saudis off EU dirty money blacklist EU plans to place Saudi Arabia on blacklist of countries that pose money-laundering and terrorism financing threats.
- Arthur backs Sarfraz to lead Pakistan at World Cup Says all are responsible for poor show in South Africa.
- NAC revises FY18 economic growth to 5.22pc The revised growth in the agriculture sector for 2017-18 has been estimated at 3.70pc.
- Govt borrowed $1.8bn in six months: EAD Amount was borrowed from other sources as talks with the IMF continue to sputter since September 2018.
- Key suspect in fake accounts case taken into custody by FIA Aslam Masood is considered to be the mastermind of the fake accounts case.
- SC to resume hearing of Asghar Khan case on 11th Three-judge bench comprising Justice Gulzar Ahmed, Justice Faisal Arab and Justice Ijaz-ul-Ahsan will take up the case
- Balochistan’s slashed projects to be restored Federal government also vows to include additional development projects for Balochistan in PSDP.
- Pakistan in behind-the-scenes push to aid US-Taliban talks Taliban leader says Pakistan has kept “unprecedented pressure” on militants and their relatives over past few months.
- Govt asked to share details of Afghan process with parliament PML-N leader says Pakistan might not have ideal relations with Afghanistan if the Taliban come to power.
- PML-Q buries the hatchet after getting another ministry Party threatens to revisit decision to remain in coalition if CM Buzdar is sent home.
- Pakistan freed Baradar at US request, says Khalilzad US envoy insists US wants “better relations with Pakistan”.
- PTI looking for legal ways to remove Shahbaz from PAC No deal is being made with any opposition party, says PM.
- 10,000 Pakistanis who registered as Afghan refugees detected Revelation made in briefing given by Nadra chief to Senate panel.
- Karachi banking court rejects NAB’s application to secure AG Majeed’s custody Anti-graft watchdog wanted to interrogate the Omni Group businessman in a land encroachment case.
- Quetta court orders release of 6 PTM activists Activists were arrested on January 31 during a protest against bombing in Loralai which had claimed nine lives.
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Kashmir’s IGs, chief secretaries transferred Notifications issued by Establishment Division.
- Schoolchildren face problems taking exams in snow-covered villages Residents and parents demand education dept reschedule centralised exam in April.
- Pashto singer Shakila Naz is recording a new album after 28 years I have restarted my life as a singer with a song yearning for a new life of peace and filled with love,” said the singer
- NAB plea for Abdul Ghani Majeed’s custody rejected Judge observes the matter does not fell within the domain of the banking court.
- Poliovirus detected in Faisalabad after two years One of the reasons seems to be a major decline in the targeting of children in the city.
- Govt unable to provide immediate relief to middle class, Chaudhry regrets Blames PML-N and PPP’s policies for the economic mess the incumbent PTI governments finds itself in.
- Lahore-based academic Ammar Ali Jan released after receiving bail Jan was arrested from his residence in an early morning raid on Saturday and was taken to the Gulberg police station.
- Former ports minister Kamran Michael arrested by NAB Karachi PML-N leader abused his authority by influencing officials to illegally allot plots, says bureau spokesperson.
- Unannounced gas load-shedding hits Karachi consumers Sindh Assembly passes resolution seeking end to gas outages; CM wants CCI to take up the issue.
- Banks asked to promote Pakistan Banao Certificates PBCs, offer 6.25 per cent profit for its three-year and 6.75pc for five-year certificates.
- Pakistan’s judicial effectiveness outpaces decline in fiscal health, says 2019 Index of Economic Freedom Pakistan’s overall score in the index has increased by 0.6 point.
- Gas supply will improve soon, says petroleum minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan says gas shortage is spread across the country, including Islamabad.
- Red Cross calls for ban on nuclear weapons ICRC and IFRC fear nuclear weapons can be used again with devastating effect.
- Thai princess in run for political power Sixty-seven-year-old Ubolratana set to redraw her country’s history next month.
- New pressure over Khashoggi death, Trump silent at deadline The deadline was imposed by senators, who wrote to Trump on October 10, calling for an investigation into the killing.
- Saudi prince Mohammed bin Salman threatened to go after Khashoggi ‘with a bullet’: report Trump faces Feb 8 deadline to determine if MBS ordered Khashoggi’s assassination on October 2.
- Special measures to be in place for PSL matches: Commissioner Karachi “steps are being taken for the arrangement of live streaming at ten different parks in the city.”
- Sharma seizes T20 record as India trounce NZ Sharma top-scored for the tourists with 50 as India chased down New Zealand’s modest 159-run target.
- Ponting named Australia’s assistant coach for World Cup The appointment of the vastly experienced Ponting comes a day after bowling coach David Saker quit.
- Federer chasing titles, not top ranking The 20-time Grand Slam champion has held back the clock in the twilight of his remarkable career.
- 30 participate in Malam Jabba skiing competition Organiser says skiing event is polishing and promoting ski talent of Pakistan.
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