♦ CJP Yahya Afridi welcomes transfer of judges to IHC; says it is as per law: CJP says ready to sit with high courts’ judges to listen to their concerns; Supreme Court Bar Association also welcomes judges transfer
♦ Mohsin Naqvi inspects newly-constructed Serena Chowk Interchange
♦ MPAs give thumbs-up to Sindh Agricultural Income Tax Bill 2025: Sindh Cabinet warns of price spiral after okay bill earlier: CM Murad says livestock sector to be exempted from income tax: Farmers with Rs150m income exempted form IT: Cabinet okays formation of app to digitalize its proceedings: Approves Rs150m fund for purchase of tablets for ministers
♦ Punjab govt seeks foolproof security for tri-nation cricket series
♦ Constable martyred in Jamrud as polio vaccination drive starts
♦ Kabul-Khwarij nexus exposed after Afghan governor’s son found among slain terrorists
♦ Singh Govt imposes Agricultural Tax on people
♦ Mohsin Naqvi orders ANF personnel to hunt down drug barons: Interior minister directs Force to use drones to check movements of drug leaders and smugglers: Calls for tightening checking at airports
♦ President Zardari embarks on state visit to China from Feb 4-8: Discussions to lay focus on trade cooperation, counter-terrorism, security collaboration
♦ PM Shehbaz in Quetta to review law and order situation
♦ No one will be allowed to imperil reforms, says Ata Tarar: Federal minister says govt ready to talk to Joint Action Committee on Act
♦ Security on high alert at Islamabad courts as lawyers go on strike
♦ Pakistan exports food items worth$3.96b in six months
♦ ‘Efficient’ Kasur police book DEAD MAN for stealing electricity
♦ WhatsApp voice, video calls activated in Saudi Arabia: Sudden activation raises questions, particularly in absence of official announcement
♦ Passengers evacuated as US plane catches fire on runway
♦ Trump, Elon Musk brand USAID leaders 'criminal, radical lunatics'
♦ Canada to file WTO claim against Trump tariffs: US President announces talks with Canada, Mexico over sweeping tariffs: Accuses South Africa of 'confiscating' land, cuts funding: Appears to spare Britain tariffs - for now