WATCH: CCTV footage of PMLQ leader's murder surfaces

The CCTV footage of Kashif Mehr's murder has surfaced a day after the Pakistan Muslim League-Q leader was gunned down along with his bodyguard in Punjab.The murders took place in Gujranwala's Wapda Town on Wednesday after armed men entered Mehr's house. The footage shows gunmen fleeing  in white car after firing shots.According to Geo News, one of the gunmen was identified as Mehr Amir, a brother of slain leader's son-in-law.Police said a dispute over money was the apparent cause of murder.Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has taken notice of the incident and ordered the police to immediately arrest the murderers.

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa govt to start donkey farming

Live Stock Department in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa plans to develop donkey farms with an aim to boost country's  exports. Officials said work at two donkey farms was likely to kick off at two places  in Dera Ismail Khan and Mansehra with foreign partnership.They said though Chinese companies have shown interest in donkey farming in Pakistan, the government would want to sign an agreement with a company that is associated with the Chinese government.The officials said foreign companies were ready to make $3 billion dollar investment in the commercial farming of donkeys. "We want to sign an agreement after thinking carefully  because we do not want scarcity of the animals in Khyber Paktunkhwa," an official was quoted by Geo TV as saying.During the first three years, the government plans to export as many as 80000 donkeys to China. In the first phase, sick and handicapped  animals would be exported from KP where 70,000 people use donkeys as working  animal.The authorities said there is a huge demand of donkeys in China where the animal is used for meat and its hide for medicine, make up and furniture.    

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PMLN leaders meet Nawaz Sharif in Kotlakhpat Jail

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN) leaders are visiting former prime minister Nawaz Sharif in Kotlakhpat prison today, Geo News reported on Thursday.The Jail authorities has fixed Thursday as meeting day for visitors.Muslim League leaders Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Ayaz Sadiq, Muhsahid Hussain Syed, Saia Afzal Tarar had reached the prison to meet the party Supreme Leader who has been severing his jail term in Kot Lakhpat Jail.Nawaz Sharif is  serving a seven-year jail term after being convicted in a corruption case known as Al-Azizia reference.

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PMLN leaders meet Nawaz Sharif in Kotlakhpat Jail

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN) leaders are visiting former prime minister Nawaz Sharif in Kotlakhpat prison today, Geo News reported on Thursday.The Jail authorities has fixed Thursday as meeting day for visitors.Muslim League leaders Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Ayaz Sadiq, Muhsahid Hussain Syed, Saia Afzal Tarar had reached the prison to meet the party Supreme Leader who has been severing his jail term in Kot Lakhpat Jail.Nawaz Sharif is  serving a seven-year jail term after being convicted in a corruption case known as Al-Azizia reference.

Daughters of Asia Bibi in Canada: source

OTTAWA: The daughters of Pakistani Christian woman Asia Bibi, whose blasphemy case spotlighted religious extremism in her country, are now in Canada, a source close to the case said Wednesday.Unconfirmed Pakistani reports earlier claimed the children had already fled to Canada, and speculation was rampant that she would seek asylum in North America or Europe.Canadian officials reached by AFP would not confirm the source’s information.Bibi, a laborer from central Punjab province, was convicted of blasphemy in 2010 and was on death row until her acquittal last year which prompted days of violent demonstrations.Under a deal with protesters to end the violence, the government allowed a petition demanding an appeal against the acquittal.But Chief Justice Asif Saeed Khosa on Tuesday threw out the petition, lifting the last legal hurdle in the case and paving the way for her to leave the country.After the ruling, Bibi’s lawyer Saif-ul-Mulook hinted that his client’s move could be imminent."I think at this time she is here (in Pakistan) -- but by tonight, I don’t know," he told reporters outside the court.Extremists "said they would kill her despite the judgment of the Supreme Court," he said. "Therefore, I think she should leave the country."But the call by religious hardliners for protests fell flat on Wednesday, when fewer than 30 demonstrated in two cities.Bibi has been in protective custody and the government of Pakistan refused to reveal her whereabouts for fear of her being targeted by vigilantes.In a statement, Canada’s foreign ministry said Bibi’s case "is a priority for our government, and we are focused on ensuring the safety of her and her family."It added that "we are working with like-minded friends and allies on this issue. Canada is prepared to do everything we can to ensure the safety of Asia Bibi."In November Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Ottawa was holding talks with Pakistan about bringing her to Canada, which he said is "a welcoming country."

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Pakistan Weather Forecast: Thursday 31 January 2019

ISLAMABAD: Widespread rain-thunderstorm is expected in Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Malakand, Hazara, Peshawar, Kohat, Mardan divisions), Upper Punjab (Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Sargodha, Lahore, Faisalabad divisions), Islamabad, Gilgit Baltistan and Kashmir, while at scattered places in Bannu, D.I.Khan, Multan, Sahiwal, Bahawalpur, D.G.Khan, divisions, while at isolated places in Mirpurkhas division.Moderate to Heavyfalls are also expected at isolated places in Malakand, Hazara divisions, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. Snowfall over the hills is also expected in Malakand division (Swat, Chitral, Kalam, Malamjabba & upper Dir), Hazara division, Murree, Galliyat, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.Tuesday Weather:Weather remained very cold and dry in most parts of the country. However, rain occurred at isolated places in Malakand, Kohat, Bannu, Quetta, Zhob, Kalat, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Multan, D.G.Khan divisions and Islamabad.Wednesday's Lowest Minimum Temperatures:Skardu -19°C, Astore -16°C, Bagrote, Kalam, Gupis -12°C, Hunza -06°C, Parachinar -05°C, Dir, Malamjabba -04°C, Drosh, Rawalakot -03°C, Mirkhani, Kakul -02°C, Gilgit, Kamra, Chitral, Bunji -01°C.

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Daughters of Asia Bibi in Canada: source

OTTAWA: The daughters of Pakistani Christian woman Asia Bibi, whose blasphemy case spotlighted religious extremism in her country, are now in Canada, a source close to the case said Wednesday.Unconfirmed Pakistani reports earlier claimed the children had already fled to Canada, and speculation was rampant that she would seek asylum in North America or Europe.Canadian officials reached by AFP would not confirm the source’s information.Bibi, a laborer from central Punjab province, was convicted of blasphemy in 2010 and was on death row until her acquittal last year which prompted days of violent demonstrations.Under a deal with protesters to end the violence, the government allowed a petition demanding an appeal against the acquittal.But Chief Justice Asif Saeed Khosa on Tuesday threw out the petition, lifting the last legal hurdle in the case and paving the way for her to leave the country.After the ruling, Bibi’s lawyer Saif-ul-Mulook hinted that his client’s move could be imminent."I think at this time she is here (in Pakistan) -- but by tonight, I don’t know," he told reporters outside the court.Extremists "said they would kill her despite the judgment of the Supreme Court," he said. "Therefore, I think she should leave the country."But the call by religious hardliners for protests fell flat on Wednesday, when fewer than 30 demonstrated in two cities.Bibi has been in protective custody and the government of Pakistan refused to reveal her whereabouts for fear of her being targeted by vigilantes.In a statement, Canada’s foreign ministry said Bibi’s case "is a priority for our government, and we are focused on ensuring the safety of her and her family."It added that "we are working with like-minded friends and allies on this issue. Canada is prepared to do everything we can to ensure the safety of Asia Bibi."In November Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Ottawa was holding talks with Pakistan about bringing her to Canada, which he said is "a welcoming country."