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- SC admonishes judge Malik for misconduct; says video of no legal use to Nawaz unless verified by IHC CJP notes this is not an “appropriate stage” for the top court to interfere since matter is pending before the IHC.
- PM to launch Kamyab Naujawan Programme next month Soft loans worth Rs100 billion will be given to 500,000 youths.
- Government eyes funds being deposited by Bahria Town On March 21, SC accepted developer’s Rs460bn offer for settlement of cases pertaining to its Super Highway project.
- Nawaz’s health concerns: Two hospitals express inability to provide specialised ambulance Punjab Prisons Department had requested for an ambulance to be stationed outside Central Jail in case of an emergency.
- No statement made on Kashmir, no offer to mediate between Pakistan, India: Sri Lanka president President Sirisena only gave a “patient hearing” to Pakistan HC’s briefing on the occupied Kashmir issue: office.
- World Bank president to visit Pakistan in November David Malpass will finalise enhanced financial support for institutional reforms and growth agenda.
- Something grave happening in Kashmir: Indian leader Indian opposition parties demand the immediate release of political leaders detained in occupied Kashmir.
- Another round of US-Taliban peace talks starts in Qatar Zalmay Khalilzad is scheduled to travel to Kabul after his talks with the Taliban officials.
- India will attempt ‘false flag operation’ to divert attention from occupied Kashmir, PM Imran warns “We are hearing Indian media claims that some terrorists from Afghanistan have entered IOJK for terrorist activities.”
- Finance ministry rejects Indian media reports of FATF blacklisting Pakistan Ministry says the news being reported widely by Indian media is “incorrect and baseless”.
- CEC refuses to administer oath to govt’s ECP nominees; PPP lauds decision CEC cites violation of Article 213 and 214 of the Constitution in the process of the two appointments.
- Shikarpur dacoits forced to set kidnapped musicians free The hostages were folksinger Ghulam Nabi alias Jigar Jalal and his band including his son and nephew.
- World Bank to help revamp water supply, sewerage system in city, Sindh Assembly told Opposition worried over deteriorating law & order in Shikarpur.
- Humanitarian crisis impending in occupied Kashmir: FO Kashmir Core Group discusses political and diplomatic outreach undertaken by the government on the situation.
- President Alvi appoints two new ECP members, invites opposition’s ire Khalid Mehmood Siddiqui appointed from Sindh and Munir Ahmed Khan Kakar appointed as a member from Balochistan.
- Millers jack up flour prices yet again Retailers quoted 5kg and 10kg branded flour bag prices at Rs250 and Rs500 after the hike.
- Security in Srinagar intensified following call for march to UN office Posters bearing the Joint Resistance Leadership’s name appear across Srinagar; security forces surround the UN office.
- Huawei says US curbs to cut smartphone unit’s revenue by over $10 billion Huawei’s consumer business group is doing “much better” this year than initially feared, says deputy chairman Eric Xu.
- China to impose new tariffs on $75bn of US imports Punitive tariffs of 5 to 10pc will apply to 5,078 items; 25pc tariff to be imposed on US autos.
- France presses India to opt for dialogue on occupied Kashmir issue Macron says Paris keeping an eye on the issue, would remain attentive to ensure rights of civilians taken into account.
- Qureshi draws UN’s attention to ‘humanitarian situation’ in occupied Kashmir Foreign minister’s letter “articulates Pakistan’s deep concerns” over the human rights violations in occupied Kashmir.
- Key hospitals in occupied Kashmir treat more than 150 tear gas, pellet injuries The number of injured is probably higher than the figures quoted from two hospitals, says a local govt official.
- Too late for new Brexit deal, France’s Macron tells Johnson “In the month ahead, we will not find a new withdrawal agreement that deviates far from the original.”
- UN experts urge India to end ‘collective punishment’ in Kashmir UN experts say they are deeply concerned by reports that forces have been conducting night raids on private homes.
- Sri Lanka agree to play only three limited-over games in Pakistan “We are not in a position to send the team to Pakistan to play the two Tests,” says Harin Fernando.
- I never found Misbah too strict: Asad Shafiq Former skipper Misbah is the front-runner for not only the coaching job but also the chief selector’s post.
- Shoaib wants Amir to reconsider Test retirement Amir’s top bowling display is making critics question his decision to quit playing Tests for Pakistan.
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