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- PTM itself ‘not an issue’ but few individuals exploiting sentiments of terrorism victims: COAS The issues being highlighted by PTM are genuine and natural in post-operation environment, says Gen Bajwa.
- Shahbaz steps down as PAC chairman, PML-N nominates Rana Tanvir in his stead Marriyum Aurangzeb clarifies Shahbaz is still Leader of the Opposition; Khawaja Asif says he will return from UK.
- Pakistan proposes Carec single-visa to exploit tourism potential Seeks to interlink multi-country recreational and religious sites across 11 Carec member states.
- Centre-Sindh tensions mount on sales tax collection rights CM Murad asks finance adviser to ensure all commitments given to the IMF are in line with the Constitution.
- Press freedom under serious threat from govts worldwide: IPI Critical media subject to vicious smear campaigns in Pakistan.
- Pak-Turk education foundation declared banned outfit Fifth addition to list of proscribed organisations made by PTI government brings total number of banned outfits to 71.
- Bilawal warns of protest campaign after Ramazan PPP leader asks PM to apologise for ‘wasting eight months of nation’.
- Pemra auctions 70 licences of satellite TV stations Representatives from 187 companies have been participating in the auction process in seven categories.
- Military authorities contemplate transferring terror cases to govt Second two-year constitutional term of military courts set up under NAP in 2015 expired in March this year.
- Lahore boy contracts polio as tally hits nine in 2019 Increase in refusal rates is proof that communication strategy for vaccination programme has failed, says official.
- SC wraps up Lal Masjid suo motu case after govt assurance Maulana Abdul Aziz’s lawyer exchanges hot words with judge; all miscellaneous applications in the case disposed of.
- Opec secy general says determined to avoid an ‘energy crisis’ “Despite current troubles in several of its member countries” Opec will strive to ensure global economy is not affected.
- Mass evacuations as ‘extremely severe’ Cyclone Fani heads for India Cyclone expected to make landfall on Friday afternoon in India’s Odisha and barrel northeastwards towards Bangladesh.
- NAB law is ‘black’ only for those involved in corruption, says bureau chief Javed Iqbal “If the NAB law is black, then why didn’t previous governments overturn it?” he asks.
- Pemra auctions 70 licences of satellite TV stations Representatives from 187 companies have been participating in the auction process in seven categories.
- PM Imran inaugurates Mohmand Dam at groundbreaking ceremony Ex-CJP Mian Saqib Nisar hopes dam will be completed in time and within budget.
- Uptick in Pak-Iran ties after recent diplomatic efforts, Qureshi tells NA Says Pakistan walking tightrope due to geopolitics, but both govts have agreed to step up border security cooperation.
- Former CIA officer pleads guilty to spying for China Jerry Chun Shing Lee faces a maximum sentence of life in prison.
- Musharraf treason case adjourned until after Ramazan on ex-president’s plea Lawyer says former president sincerely apologetic for not appearing before court due to serious health issues.
- Missile contracts surge as US exits Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces treaty: study Trump calls for global denuclearisation, but US deeds and those of its allies do not match those words: PAX official.
- Govt asked to increase minimum wage by 100 per cent Rallies and seminars held across KP to mark Labour Day.
- ‘Negative portrayal of Muslims in western media igniting hatred’ Lauren Booth discusses tactics used in western media rhetoric to paint darker picture of Muslims globally.
- Prayer leader arrested for rape, murder The suspect is an administrator and prayer leader of mosque and seminary where students of all ages are taught.
- NHS ministry defends tobacco company’s donation to dam fund Move triggers debate that accepting money from tobacco company violates WHO’s FCTC Article 5.3.
- Case against NAB officers: Complainant faces wrath of watchdog Complaint against Mumtaz was filed by the investigators who had allegedly taken bribe to close case against his brother.
- Dr Asim allowed to go abroad An accountability court allows PPP leader Dr Asim Hussain to travel abroad for his medical check-up.
- Sindh Police raising day commemorated — for first time in 176 years Sindh IGP Dr Syed Kaleem Imam appreciates former IGP Saud Mirza’s work.
- Death of woman in Karachi govt hospital was due to allergic reaction: autopsy report Chemical examiner’s report says woman who went to Korangi hospital for gum infection treatment not sexually assaulted.
- Labour Day observed in city “Usurper forces in Pakistan have always weakened people’s movements.”
- UN genocide expert says Europe’s far right recalls rise of Nazis “Unless we are blind or of bad faith, we should admit that its time to stand up, it is time to speak out,” says expert.
- Kuwait opens massive causeway to free trade zone 36km bridge connects Kuwait City to Subbiya, where Kuwait aims to create ‘Silk City’ project.
- May sacks defence minister over Huawei leak Defence secy had leaked that Britain had conditionally allowed Huawei to develop its 5G network.
- Thailand’s king appoints his consort as queen Queen Suthida joined palace guard in 2013, became commander of king’s security unit and currently holds general’s rank.
- Three tonnes of rubbish collected from Everest Decades of commercial mountaineering leave mountain polluted as climbers don’t pay attention to ugly footprint left.
- Why Airbus isn’t pouncing on Boeing’s 737 MAX turmoil Airbus joins major airlines in expressing confidence that Boeing will emerge soon from a crisis caused by two crashes.
- Startups need enabling environment to thrive Pakistan needs simpler business structures for startups and incentives for investors.
- Nestle profit plunges 33pc Nestle Pakistan’s profit after tax clocks in at Rs2.27 billion.
- Finch reveals how he feared missing World Cup “My chances to play Test cricket again have probably slipped away,” he says during a wide-ranging interview.
- Olympic champion Semenya loses appeal over testosterone rules CAS rules the regulations are necessary for athletes with differences in sexual development to ensure fair competition.
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