♦ Death anniversary of ‘Daughter of the East’ being observed today: The charismatic leader, icon of democracy will be paid glowing tributes in various ceremonies being held today across the country: Main function to be held in Garhi Khuda Bakhsh: 15 years have gone but Benazir Bhutto’s killers have not been unmasked till to date
♦ In his message on the eve of the Martyrdom Day of Benazir Bhutto Shaheed, former president Asif Ali Zardari said that he could not become negligent of the mission of Bibi Shaheed even in sleep
♦ PPP Chairman and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto’s vision and philosophy of reconciliation was a feasible strategy to resolve domestic and international issues as well as a world’s shared legacy.
♦ PM Shehbaz pays homage to Benazir Bhutto on death anniversary: Says Benazir was a bright symbol of democratic, political struggle who embraced martyrdom in struggle for rights of people
♦ Special plan spreads security net across Islamabad: Additional checkposts to be erected: Red Zone entry points to be monitored through CCTV cameras: Metro Bus passengers to be filmed: Foreigners advised to carry identity documents.
♦ Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has called a review meeting on the implementation of Kisan Package: Officials of Ministry of Food, Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Industry will attend the meeting.
♦ LHC orders one-week extension in winter holidays for schools
♦ Nepra allows 18-paisa raise in electricity price
♦ Bilawal Bhutto and his Saudi Arabia counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan had a telephonic conversation in which they discussed bilateral relations, flood situation and Afghan affairs. Saudi Arabia’s assurance of reconstruction in the flood-affected areas.
♦ Normalcy disrupted in many cities of the Pakistan due to severe cold. A cold wave hit the western mountains of Baloschistan, northern mountains experienced snow showers. While plain areas of the country remained cover under heavy fog. Various sections of the Motorways were also closed, trains were delayed, and flight schedules at Lahore Airport were also disrupted.
♦ Good news for Karachi electricity consumers from Nepra: Power rate slashed by Rs7.43 per unit
♦ Pakistan crawl to 377-8 against New Zealand at lunch