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- ‘Moon not sighted, Ramazan to begin from Tuesday’ “No acceptable testimonies of moon sighting were received from any part of Pakistan,” says Mufti Muneebur Rehman.
- Tariq Bajwa says left SBP to avoid conflict with govt “I preferred to tender my resignation instead of approaching the courts,” says former central bank governor.
- Govt allows Rs9.42 increase in petrol price New price to come into effect from today (May 5).
- ‘Science and spirituality’: PM Imran lays foundation stone of Al-Qadir University in Sohawa Says “spirituality, science and latest technologies” will be researched at the varsity with a view to producing leaders.
- Shuffle doesn’t show Sharif brothers rift: PML-N Ex-PM Abbasi says he won’t replace Shahbaz as NA opposition leader.
- Govt changing economic team at IMF behest, claims PML-N PPP senator also lashes out at government’s ‘failed’ economic policies.
- Netanyahu vows ‘massive strikes’ in response to Gaza rocket barrages US condemns Gaza militants, says fully supports Israel’s “right to self-defence against these abhorrent attacks”.
- Qatar will not grant visas to its ‘enemies’: tourism official “Visa will not be open for our enemies — it will be open for our friends,” official says of Egyptians looking to come.
- 200 Muslim clerics among 600 foreigners expelled by Sri Lanka for ‘overstay’ “Considering the current situation, we took the decision to tighten restrictions for religious teachers.”
- No one asking for NRO, says Abbasi “Imran Khan himself is a great tax evader; we’ll provide a proof,” Abbasi says.
- Sahiwal firing tragedy: Family cries out for justice on PM’s visit to city Ijaz Ahmad says his brother was mercilessly killed along with his wife and minor daughter by the CTD.
- Woman, boy killed in ‘unprovoked’ Indian shelling Indian army’s targeting of innocent civilians along LoC reflects height of cowardliness, says AJK PM.
- Israel army denies Gaza mother, baby killed by Israeli strike “The mother and girl they’re claiming that were killed in an [Israeli] attack were killed by Hamas use of weapons.”
- BJP politician killed in Kashmir ahead of new round of India vote Political killings are common in India’s bitterly-fought elections with party and regional rivalries often boiling over.
- Editorial: New finance team should strike balance between technical and institutional knowledge Such knowledge necessary to avoid skewed policies or elite capture.
- India hands over prisoner’s body to Rangers Identified as Mohammad Sohail, the deceased was a resident of Machhar Colony, Karachi, and a fisherman by profession.
- 17 ‘quacks’ held, clinics sealed in HIV-hit Larkana Province-wide action against quacks, illegal blood banks and labs planned.
- Foreign backpackers speak on Pakistan’s tourism potential Enchanted by “glorious mountain scenery, monuments, natural beauty and culture”.
- HIV cases in Larkana put a question mark on Sindh’s healthcare system So far, 128 persons out of 3,483 tested positive for HIV in Larkana.
- ‘Next PSDP to have realistic targets’ “The present govt is committed to uplift marginalised areas of the country to bring it at par with developed regions.”
- Non-issuance of LoI delays first-ever LNG terminal at Port Qasim special zone The PQA fails to issue the required letter of interest to the firm willing to invest $400m to set up the terminal.
- Evidence available some people got money from RAW, NDS: Qureshi Foreign minister says SBP governor, FBR chairman shown door over their performance.
- 19 subsidised items to be available at utility stores from today Relief being provided under a Rs2bn Ramazan package.
- Fresh pitch made to ADB for investment Ishrat spells out government’s 11-point agenda to overcome Pakistan’s macroeconomic challenges.
- US extends nuclear waivers for Iran Waiver to allow certain parties to 2015 deal to do research, non-proliferation work at three sites in Iran.
- Third polio case found this week, tally rises to eleven Two polio cases were reported from Lahore this past week.
- Major disaster averted as weakened Fani hits Bangladesh Press reports said 12 people had died in India and police in Bangladesh put the death toll there at the same number.
- World Cup squad could well be Inzamam’s last task as chief selector Sources say the PCB has given Inzamam the option to stay its employee but in a different capacity.
- With an eye on World Cup, Pakistan and England face off in T20 clash today Pakistan and England will be two of the best prepared sides for the premier event.
- ‘Surprise package’ — Pakistan’s 150kph teen with World Cup in his sights Mohammad Hasnain’s blistering pace earned him a call-up to the World Cup squad.
