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- Saudi ‘green card’ to allow expats to own property, start business in kingdom The ‘Privileged Iqama’, if it earns the cabinet’s approval, would enable expats to become permanent residents.
- KP doctors call province-wide strike after police fail to lodge FIR against health minister Police yet to register FIR against Dr Hisham Khan, his security guards for allegedly thrashing an assistant professor.
- Pakistan ranked 3rd best in hydel power growth As per the International Hydropower Association report, Pakistan managed to add 2,487MW of hydel electricity in 2018.
- US dollar touches all-time high at Rs146.25 in open market The greenback’s value increased by Rs2.25 amid speculations that the local currency will depreciate further.
- Zardari secures interim bail in 6 corruption cases being probed by NAB “It seems like there is a flood of bail [applications]”, remarks LHC’s Justice Amir Farooq.
- Pakpattan shrine case: Lawyer says Nawaz Sharif had no role in sale of land SC orders parties to file replies on JIT report; Justice Bandial says government land should be protected.
- PM Imran appoints Dr Sania Nishtar special assistant with status of federal minister Dr Nishtar, chairperson of BISP and Poverty Alleviation Coordination Council, is a key figure behind Ehsas programme.
- Those opposing IMF deal have already done the same: Hafeez Dr Shaikh says if the electricity tariff is increased, those who consume less than 300 units will not be affected.
- Wounded surgeon blames KP health minister for attack CM orders inquiry, doctors suspend services after reported clash at Khyber Teaching Hospital.
- Pakistan paid millions in lawsuits during PML-N rule: Firdous Says over $100m spent on different intl cases regarding Reko Diq, Karkey power, Samjhota Express, Jadhav and others.
- Opposition parties voice concern over amnesty scheme Ask government to disclose details of IMF agreement.
- PML-N wants NA reconvened to discuss terror attacks Claims PML-N wants to see present govt complete its five-year term “but can the people of this country afford it?”
- After HIV cases, Larkana in the spotlight again due to poliovirus detection Unending “refusals” among families to have their child inoculated remains a major challenge.
- PTI leader Aleem Khan granted bail by LHC Khan was taken into custody in February for alleged possession of assets beyond known sources of income.
- Journalist’s son ‘goes missing’ in Karachi Shafqat Soomro says son went missing on the way to work on May 10 and never returned home.
- HIV spread witnessed in Punjab, KP also in the past, Pechuho tells critics More blood screening camps in & around Ratodero to be set up, says minister.
- DNA test shows suspect as serial rapist of children in Karachi Police say DNA of suspect detained for alleged attempted abduction with intent to rape matches 4 other rape cases.
- Joint operation to retrieve encroached KCR land to begin today Senior administration, police and Railways officials will lead the anti-encroachment operation.
- Jamil Naqsh hospitalised in London Eminent artist in critical condition with “serious pneumonia”.
- Four-day Kalash spring festival begins The festival will end in Rumbur valley on Wednesday, in Bumburate valley on Thursday and in Birir valley on Friday.
- Advertisement for key KP Assembly post raises eyebrows The advertisement for the BPS-19 post of special secretary disregards the required experience and qualifications.
- Senate body seeks report on setting up of firing range by US Embassy US Embassy rejects reports that the firing range was being constructed inside its compound.
- Kidnapping case registered over disappearance of German national On the complaint of her uncle, the police registered a case under section 365-B of the PPC against unidentified people.
- Steps underway to link seminaries to education ministry Sources say the ministry has decided to set up 10 directorates across the country for the registration of madressahs.
- ‘PPP won’t oppose tax amnesty if it benefits people’ Qamar Zaman Kaira alleges PTI is introducing the scheme for some unnamed people.
- CM’s adviser resigns to ‘make room for Salman’ as financial aide Under a superior court order, the chief minister cannot have more than five advisers.
- US believes Iran proxies may be behind tanker attacks US official says possible perpetrators might include Houthi rebels in Yemen and Iran-backed militias based in Iraq.
- US does not seek war with Iran, claims Pompeo Pompeo warns “if American interests are attacked, we will most certainly respond in an appropriate fashion”.
- Lockheed Martin offers to make F-21 India-specific Last month, the Indian Air Force (IAF) issued an initial tender to acquire 114 jets at a cost of around $18 billion.
- Decision on Iranian oil buy after polls: India Iran’s Foreign Minister Javad Zarif held talks on the issue with his Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj in New Delhi.
- NAB refuses to let Shahbaz go in Aashiyana scam case Anti-graft body claims to have irrefutable evidence to link former Punjab CM to project.
- SC seeks workable plan from Bahria Town in land case Bench to study proposals filed by real estate tycoon for Rawalpindi, Murree lands.
- Saudi Arabia shuts key oil pipeline after Houthi drone attacks Energy minister says oil production and exports have not been interrupted.
- Cabinet approves govt’s first tax amnesty scheme, available until June 30 “The basic purpose of the scheme is not to generate revenue but to document the economy,” says finance adviser.
- Saudi Arabia say oil giant Aramco’s sites targeted Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim responsibility for drone assault.
- Iran foreign minister in India for talks after US sanctions Javad Zarif says he will have consultations with the Indian FM on recent regional developments and bilateral relations.
- Dar stars as Pakistan Women brush aside South Africa in 1st T20I Experienced all-rounder and captain Maroof chip in with half centuries; team goes up 1-0 in three-match series.
- ICC suspends England skipper Morgan for Pakistan ODI due to slow over-rate English captain to miss the fourth ODI against Pakistan; also fined 40 per cent of his match fee.
- Imam’s classic century powers Pakistan to 358-9 23-year-old’s innings makes the highest individual score by Pak batsman against England at this level.
- England clinch 3rd ODI by 6 wickets, take unassailable 2-0 lead against Pakistan The tourists toil in the field courtesy dropped catches and wayward bowling; Bairstow’s ton overshadows Imam’s. [dkpdf-button]