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- Supreme Court restores all taxes on mobile phone top-ups, wraps up suo motu case Chief Justice Asif Saeed Khosa says the top court will not interfere in matters of public revenue and tax collection.
- Rs100 billion to be spent annually on development of tribal areas, says PM Imran The premier says only he truly understands the problems of the people living in the region.
- NAB told to wrap up investigation against Agha Siraj Durrani within 4 weeks SHC says will give verdict based on evidence already presented in court if reference not filed in four weeks.
- PM Office says Imran’s statement in Iran taken ‘largely out of context’ The premier “was talking about non-state actors using Pakistani soil under foreign influence”, says statement.
- Dawn journalist Cyril Almeida named IPI’s 71st World Press Freedom Hero Almeida has been recognised for his “critical” and “tenacious coverage” of civil-military relations in Pakistan.
- PM Imran condemns Easter Sunday attack in phone call with Sri Lankan PM Death toll from SL bombings rises to 359, more suspects arrested; US denies having prior knowledge of the attack.
- Former Panamagate JIT head Wajid Zia testifies against Ishaq Dar in corruption reference Dar’s assets grew from Rs9.1m to Rs831.6m in 26 years, are disproportionate to known sources of income: Zia.
- Peshawar private schools decline students’ vaccination They cite the alleged adverse reaction by the anti-polio vaccination in a local school as the reason.
- Capital’s polio vaccination drive suffers after Peshawar incident Refusal rate goes up in all mouzas and union councils, says official.
- Indian intelligence warned of threat hours before Sri Lanka suicide attacks Sri Lanka’s presidency and the Indian foreign ministry both did not respond to requests for comment.
- US urges Iran to keep Strait of Hormuz open A day earlier the US demanded that Iran oil buyers halt their purchases by May 1.
- Stocks plunge 498 points to hit three-year low Investors’ faith in the prevailing economic situation hit rock bottom.
- Malaysia for more ‘fair’ deals with China “Agreements and arrangements have to be fair for both sides,” says Malaysian foreign minister.
- New FTA with China to increase exports by $500m, says Dawood The second phase of China-Pakistan FTA is scheduled to be signed in Beijing on April 28 during PM Khan’s visit.
- Hafeez moves on amnesty scheme as IMF, FATF nod awaited The adviser is also expected to discuss the broad contours of the scheme with the visiting IMF team.
- Intimidation of Kashmiri leadership by India condemned “When you divest people of all options, they are bound to resort to unconventional methods,” says AJK premier.
- 11,000 Pakistanis suffering in foreign jails: JPP study Saudi Arabia freed only 200 of the 2,000 prisoners it promised to send back to Pakistan in February, moot told.
- UN says over 250 killed, over 1,200 injured in Libya battle African leaders gather in Cairo to discuss crisis; WHO calls for temporary cessation of hostilities as 35,000 displaced.
- Kabul links trilateral transit trade to Wagah border opening Pakistan drops $500m WB-funded KPEC project.
- New economic team fine-tuning amnesty plan, cabinet told Firdous Ashiq Awan insists fresh amnesty scheme is better than the one launched by PML-N govt.
- NA divided on creation of two new provinces Bill seeking amendments to Constitution for creation of Bahawalpur, South Punjab provinces generates heated debate.
- Nawaz gets appearance exemption in Al-Azizia case appeal Ex-PM seeks exemption from personal appearance due to ailment.
- SC wants to find solution in Pindi, Murree land cases Forest land encroached upon by Bahria Town has to be reverted to original status, apex court observes.
- Egyptians approve changes to extend Sisi’s rule The three-day vote took place “in a democratic climate powered by freedom”, says National Election Authority official.
- New IRA apologises for journalist’s killing, police release woman The group describes McKee’s death as tragic and offers “full and sincere apologies” to her partner, family and friends.
- We have firepower to post 300-350 in World Cup: Sarfraz Pakistan skipper Sarfraz Ahmed believes he won’t be under any pressure while batting up the order in the World Cup.
- Shadab off to England for treatment On Sunday, the shocking news about the bowler’s illness surfaced as a result of blood test reports.
