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- PPP leader Qamar Zaman Kaira’s son killed in a road accident Accident took place in Lalamusa; PPP leadership, PM Imran, COAS, Shahbaz Sharif among those who sent condolences.
- FIR registered against woman in Lahore for allegedly torturing child maid Residents of DHA Lahore called the Child Protection and Welfare Bureau’s helpline after they heard the child screaming.
- Rupee slides further to Rs150 against USD; stock market down 2.4pc SBP due to announce monetary policy on Monday.
- KP govt warns protesting doctors of removal from services upon failure to resume duty We are ready to hold dialogues with the doctors but OPDs must open by tomorrow: provincial minister Shaukat Yousafzai.
- Vawda distributes Rs30m among 1,000 NA-249 constituents under ‘Self-Employment Scheme’ The amount has been provided to jobless people as an interest-free loan, says PTI lawmaker at the launch in Karachi.
- LHC restricts officials from having ‘even a cup of tea’ paid for by public funds Court temporarily stays use of public funds by govt officials until next hearing on May 23.
- Justice Ahmed laments about state of roads in Islamabad, says ‘not possible’ for him to drive in the city “The streets of Islamabad shouldn’t appear to be blocked under any circumstance.”
- Women married to Chinese men petition LHC for action against FIA Petitioners say they were stopped from travelling to China with their husbands; Chinese men forced to leave the country.
- Intl community making statements instead of saving nuclear deal: Iranian foreign minister Riyadh blames Tehran for the drone strike on Aramco installations, which was claimed by Houthi rebels.
- Stocks lose 320 points as rupee slides Although the market opened in the green to extend the previous day’s gains, the optimism proved short-lived.
- Services exports jump Export of services increased 5.63 per cent year-on-year to $468.39 million in March compared to $443.44m last year.
- PML-N to consider protest campaign against PTI govt Maryam Nawaz will attend ‘important’ party meeting in Islamabad on May 20.
- PM approves ambitious youth support programme Premier informed that it is the first time in Pakistan’s history that the PM’s Youth Plus Portal has been established.
- Pakistan blames US for heightening tensions with Iran “War is not an option,” emphasises Foreign Office spokesman Dr Mohammad Faisal.
- India releases six Pakistani fishermen Pakistani authorities had set over 350 Indian fishermen free as a “goodwill gesture” last month.
- LHC orders release of PTI leader Aleem Khan on bail Former minister released from judicial custody after furnishing surety bonds.
- Modi proclaims a cleaner India, but the reality may be more murky Federal government records say Haryana – with its population of more than 25 million – is squeaky clean.
- US trade war will only make us stronger, China’s top paper says The world’s two largest economies are locked in an increasingly acrimonious trade dispute.
- Small plane crashes near Dubai’s busy airport, killing 4 General Civil Aviation Authority says the three British citizens and one South African on the plane were killed.
- Taiwan’s parliament approves same-sex marriage The legalisation in Taiwan is a first for Asia.
- CM House in KP claims cutting expenses by Rs160 million CM house statement says savings have been made possible by reducing expenditures in entertainment, POL, electricity etc.
- Zardari appears before NAB in two cases According to Zardari’s lawyer, Farooq H. Naek, the former president was at NAB headquarters for almost an hour.
- PayPal declines to come to Pakistan, IT secretary tells senators IT standing committee members say govt should end taxes on mobile phones brought from abroad.
- Recent increase in drug prices capped at 75pc Patients will now get a benefit of Rs10 billion in terms of savings on purchase of drugs whose prices went up by 400pc.
- Bill for south Punjab province: PML-Q minister raps PTI for ‘not consulting an ally’ If there is no consultation between the allies, what is the purpose of the alliance, asks Tariq Bashir Cheema.
- Chinese embassy branch to be opened in Lahore “Those who conspire against the friendship of Pakistan and China are our enemies,” says Punjab Governor.
- PPP asks PML-N to replace PA opposition leader “There should be an opposition leader who could spare time for parliamentary affairs,” says Hassan Murtaza.
- Sindh police ask Nadra to block CNICs of over 57,000 absconders The FIA has been asked to place the names of all absconders on ECL.
- Third polio case this year confirmed in Sindh Family’s refusal to vaccinate child blamed for the onset of the virus.
- Women around the world unite against US abortion bill Alabama’s governor on Wednesday signed a bill aiming to ban abortions in almost all cases, including rape and incest.
- Oxford Dictionaries dragged into Indian poll Oxford Dictionaries rubbishes claim that “Modilie” is a recognised word.
- Opposition blasts govt for secrecy over IMF agreement Marriyum Aurangzeb says the “worst-ever” rupee devaluation was a result of a “successful agreement between IMF and IMF”.
- Eight killed during armed clashes in held Kashmir At least 83 fighters have been martyred in armed clashes with Indian forces so far this year.
- HIV outbreak sparks panic in Wasayo village Pakistan currently has the second fastest growing HIV rates across Asia, according to the UN.
- Centre, Sindh at loggerheads over share of Nai Gaj dam’s cost The cost of the dam project which was initially envisaged at Rs16.9 billion has now reached Rs46.9bn.
- IMF deal has nothing to do with NFC award: Hafeez Adviser says Pakistan’s economy will improve after implementation of IMF programme.
- Asia-Pacific Group raises questions over efforts against terror financing The APG will submit its analysis of the compliance report submitted by Pakistan to the FATF.
- China warns US against Huawei ban The spat over Huawei adds to the uncertainty over efforts to revive a deal that would end a bruising US-China trade war.
- Pakistan wrap up innings at 340-7 as Imam survives injury scare Imamul Haq’s scans reveal that he has not suffered any broken bones.
- World Cup 2019 winners to bag $4m prize The total prize pot of $10m will bring prizes to the winners of each level of the game.
- CA, ECB officials to visit Pakistan, discuss resumption of cricket, says PCB MD “The main focus of PCB in discussions with these officials will be to convince them to send their teams to Pakistan.”
- BoG approval delegates significant power to Mani, Wasim A new point concerning an amendment in the existing policy of investment was also approved.
- Abid, Faheem to make way for Amir, Asif? Amir was not selected in the preliminary squad for the World Cup due to poor form.
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