SECURITY
Peshawar, Hangu, Kohat and Dera Ismail Khan most sensitive for Muharram
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police declared Peshawar, Hangu, Kohat and Dera Ismail Khan the most sensitive districts for the upcoming Muharram. The declaration was made in a police statement, which was issued after a meeting held here at the central police of fice in connection with Muharram security. Dawn
Two Cops Injured in Terrorist Attack
KARACHI: Two policemen were injured when unidentified attackers opened fire at their police van near Millat Bakery in Jahangirabad in Karachi City. The News
Four Hazara Men Gunned Down In Kchlak
QUETTA: At least four people belonging to the ethnic Hazara community were killed and two other injured as unidentified gunmen opened fire on a vehicle in Kuchlak area of Balochistan. Radio TNN
Five SF Injured in IED Attack
Mohamand Agency: At least four members of security forces were injured when IED planted by suspected militants detonated in Kodakhel area of Bazai tehsil in Mohmand Agency. Akhbar-e-Khyber
POLITICAL
Sanctions won’t help US anti-terror efforts: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has said it would be counter-productive for the United States to sanction Pakistani officials or further cut military assistance, warning it would hurt both countries’ fight against militancy. The News
SOCIO-ECONOMIC
CEO to Supervise the Implementation of FATA Reforms
ISLAMABAD: Former minister of State and Frontier Regions (Safron) Abdul Qadir Baloch that Fata Reforms Committee decided to appoint a chief executive officer for Fata reforms.He said that appointment of CEO was decided in a meeting of Fata Reforms Committee who would supervise whole process of Fata implementation. The former minister said that the reforms would be implemented sooner than later and revealed that Rs10 billion development fund be given to Fata apart from doubling health, education budget. Radio TNN , Akhbar-e-Khyber
CHINA PAKISTAN ECONOMIC CORRIDOR
CPEC to guarantee socio-economic uplift: minister
LAHORE: Punjab Higher Education Minister Syed Raza Ali Gilani while addressing the inaugural ceremony of international conference on “CPEC: Political, Economic and Social Perspectives” organised by the Punjab University Department of History & Pakistan Studies said the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will prove to be a game-changer not only for the two countries but also for the whole region and will guarantee socio-economic development of Pakistan. The News
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Bajwa briefs Australian leaders about Pakistan peace efforts
RAWALPINDI: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa arrived in Canberra, the capital of Australia, on a two-day of ficial visit. Gen Bajwa called on Australian Army Chief Lieutenant General Angus J. The COAS also met Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop and Defence Minister Marise Payne at Minister Marise Payne at Australian Parliament House. During these meetings with Australian military and civilian leadership, the COAS highlighted regional security situation and Pakistan Army`s contribution. Dawn
Pakistan, Iran seek political solution to Afghan conflict
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran underscored the need for a politically negotiated settlement of the Afghan conflict, besides calling for regional solutions f or local problems. This agreement between the two neighbours was renewed during Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif`s daylong trip to Tehran for meetings with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Foreign Minister Dr Javad Zarif. Dawn, The News
