22 July 2019 Current Affair Pakistan for Competitive Exams – Daily Current Affairs 2019 Online | 1 Download PDF file of today’s important Pakistan Current Affairs 22 July 2019. These are top latest breaking news about pakistan which will be helpful for aspirants in test preparation of current affairs, pakistan affairs mcqs for GK, NTS, PPSC, CSS, FPSC, KPPSC, SPSC, BPSC, OTS, PTS and All other Govt Jobs & exams. One Liner Prime Minister Imran Khan, US President Donald Trump commence first meeting at White House In opening remarks, President Trump acknowledges Pakistan’s role in Afghanistan withdrawal, hints at resumption of aid. PM Imran invites businessmen, investors in US to benefit from economic opportunities in Pakistan PM invites businessmen to “benefit from business opportunities afforded by Pakistan’s strategic location.” Afghan issue tops agenda of Bajwa’s talks with US officials This marks the first time that the country’s top generals are accompanying the prime minister to a White House meeting. ‘Naya Pakistan is being created in front of your eyes,’ PM Imran tells packed crowd in Washington The premier addresses a charged crowd at Washington’s Capital One Arena; says PTI will fix the system. PTI to take action against party members who contested tribal polls independently, says KP CM Insists the election was free and fair and that the provincial government did not interfer in the polling process. Independents, PTI grab lion’s share of KP’s tribal area seats Six seats go to independents, five to PTI, three to JUI-F while JI and ANP win one each. Unofficial results show independents secure most seats in historic KP Assembly polls Independents obtain 6, PTI get 5, JUI-F secure 3, while JI and ANP get 1 seat each, according to unofficial ECP results. Tribal people have rejected PML-N, PPP: Firdous Says democracy and democratic process had won after the peaceful, free, fair, impartial and transparent elections. PML-N criticises PM Imran for Washington speech Ahsan Iqbal says the premier has ‘admitted’ that opposition leaders are being arrested on behest of the government. PTI fails to make its mark in tribal district polls Internal rift, selection of ‘wrong’ candidates cited as main reasons for the poor performance of the ruling party. Prepistan.com | 1 22 July 2019 Current Affair Pakistan for Competitive Exams – Daily Current Affairs 2019 Online | 2 Maryam slams government for curbing dissent “The government is taking its last breath,” says the PML-N vice president. Maryam Nawaz’s protest rally convoy ‘cut off’ after reaching Faisalabad PML-N vice president says police has blocked “the miles long rally […] by putting containers”. FBR chairman asks banks to collect details of benami accounts themselves “If FBR and banks work together, better results can be achieved,” says Shabbar Zaidi in letter to heads of banks. Rana Sanaullah’s petition to have home-cooked food in jail rejected by court Sessions court asks PML-N leader to approach the jail superintendent with his plea. Kamal urges army chief to save Sindh from total destruction Kamal criticises the Pakistan Peoples Party-led Sindh government over the 18th Constitutional Amendment. ANP leader rejects results of tribal districts poll Aimal Wali Khan says the government and price hike had both been imposed on the people. Punjab fails in fight against TB Faces threat of global grant suspension. 27pc voters took part in KP tribal district polls Fafen finds elections free from major controversy. 50 youngsters aged between 10-16 pitch tech ideas at Karachi’s first Startup Weekend Youth Hot Tray, an app to improve the food court experience, won first place at the event organised by The Nest i/o. ‘Pakistan needs to mobilise tax revenue, cut debt’: IMF acting director after meeting PM David Lipton says IMF, other international partners working closely with Pakistani government. Gas network under stress due to low demand Power sector’s gas consumption has dropped after recent rains. Iran says seized ship’s fate depends on investigation Recording shows Iranians defied a UK warship when they boarded the tanker. Tough times for people and businesses Annualised inflation measured by the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) soared to 12.7pc in June. Dejected textile sector needs cheering up ‘The withdrawal of zero-rating will tie up Rs424bn of working capital in the refund regime for a six-month cycle’. Iran announces arrests, death sentences as CIA spy ring busted Authorities say they have arrested 17 suspected spies. Prepistan.com | 2 22 July 2019 Current Affair Pakistan for Competitive Exams – Daily Current Affairs 2019 Online | 3 Turkey will launch operation in Syria if safe zone not established: Turkish FM Turkey has been in talks with US over the establishment of a safe zone across its border in northeast Syria. Kenya’s finance minister, top officials arrested for graft: police Arrest marks the first time a sitting Kenyan minister has been arrested on corruption charges India sends unmanned mission to Moon’s far side Scientists at the mission control center burst into applause as the rocket lifted off in clear weather as scheduled. Final hours of voting in race to become British PM Both candidates have had a rocky end to the campaign. Hong Kong returns to chaos as police fire rubber bullets at protesters Masked government supporters attack a group of activists; China’s office daubed with eggs, graffiti. Sri Lankan cricket board’s security team to arrive in Pakistan in August PCB is trying to convince Sri Lanka to play an upcoming Test series in Pakistan instead of at a neutral venue. Prepistan.com | 3.