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- FIA arrests Chinese nationals allegedly involved in human trafficking in Lahore An FIA official says the arrests were made as part of a province-wide crackdown.
- Ramazan moon sighted, holy month to begin from Tuesday The waxing crescent that had eluded the Ruet-i-Hilal Committee a day earlier ha s been spotted.
- Prime Minister Imran gives roadmap for local govt elections in Punjab Premier announces allocation of Rs140bn for local bodies, says PTI is “the first political party to devolve power”.
- PM accused of handing over country to IMF PML-N spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb says the nation should be worried about Pakistan’s nuclear capability.
- Another polio officer shot dead Abdullah Jan was shot dead in the Thani area, some 20 kilometres from Khar, the headquarters of Bajaur tribal district.
- Imran, Ghani vow to take steps for peace in region Two exchange views on matters relating to peace, security and prosperity in Afghanistan and the region, says PM office.
- US dispatched aircraft carrier to send message to Iran A defense official says the move was in reaction to “indications” that Iran was preparing to possibly attack US forces.
- Shabbar Zaidi named chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue by PM Imran Prime Minister Imran Khan makes the announcement during a media talk.
- PTI to discuss PAC head’s nomination with NA speaker Qureshi says some opposition parties are also not happy with PML-N’s move.
- Modi flies over cyclone-ravaged east, promises millions to rebuild Modi saw for himself the damage wreaked by a powerful cyclone on Monday, promising INR10 billion to rebuild Odisha.
- Tayyaba torture case: Convicts’ lawyer tells court child maid’s bruises were ‘accidental’ Lawyer argues 10-year-old Tayyaba admitted she wasn’t abused, had memorised her testimony “like a parrot”.
- Muslims of West Bengal are no longer Mamata Banerjee fans but they have no real option Muslims’ concerns to thwart the BJP’s entry in West Bengal leave them in a bind.
- How Modi used Kashmir to stoke nationalist sentiment and woo India’s Hindu voters Modi and BJP have used anti-Kashmir and anti-Pakistan sentiment to pivot away from his economic record and other issues.
- Gandhis hope to keep seats in 5th phase of India’s elections Voting began amid scorching summer temperatures and tight security in Uttar Pradesh.
- Arctic nations to meet amid tensions over environment, resources US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will give a speech at the Arctic Council meeting in Rovaniemi, Finland on May 6.
- ECP issues schedule for tribal district elections in KP Assembly The elections will be held on July 2.
- Brunei won’t enforce death penalty for gay sex after backlash The code fully came into force last month in the small sultanate on Borneo island.
- 41 dead as Russian plane bursts into flames on landing Flight tracking site Flightradar24 shows the jet looping once in the air before landing.
- Palestinians report Gaza truce with Israel as violence ebbs Rockets and missiles from Gaza killed four civilians in Israel and retaliatory Israeli strikes killed 19 Palestinians.
- May tells Labour: ‘Let’s do a deal’ on Brexit May urges main opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn to work with her to break the Brexit deadlock.
- US hints at reviewing ties with countries deemed anti-Israel Elan Carr says this US position could spell reviews of ties with foreign governments or leaders.
- The fact that threats of nuclear war are a potential vote winner in India is extremely alarming When it comes to nuclear warfare, words matter.
- Backward areas to be brought at par with developed cities: Punjab CM Says distribution of Insaf Sehat Cards among 111,000 families in Attock will be completed by end of May.
- 80,000 cops, volunteers to man Punjab’s worship places during Ramazan 32,585 mosques and imambargahs across Punjab to be secured during Ramazan.
- Diffusion of authority The National Competitiveness Council will provide thought leadership and steer implementation of specific activities.
- Making the most of sunshine As opposed to grid-scale solar plants, rooftop solar systems save approximately 15-20pc in transmission/distribution.
- Growing rice with less water It takes about 3,000 to 5,000 litres of water to produce one kilogram of rice.
- Duping investors via flawed book building Last year, SECP placed new general conditions for public offer of securities and revised the book-building procedure.
- Pakistan doesn’t need additional taxes to cover revenue shortfall: WB Pakistan’s tax authorities are currently capturing only half of this revenue potential, says World Bank document.
- Lanka town put under curfew after clashes between Muslims, Christians “We declared a curfew till 7am to contain the unrest,” says a police officer.
- Fawad proposes panel to replace Ruet-i-Hilal Body will prepare a calendar for 10 years that will not require sighting of the moon.
- Nawaz visits Data Darbar two days before his return to jail PML-N sources say the former prime minister will be taken to prison in a big procession.
- Nisar puts end to 35-year association with PML-N Former minister holds both government and opposition responsible for political turmoil.
- ‘Most dedicated cricket fan’ petitions SHC against revelations in Afridi’s new book Petitioner aggrieved over alleged damage to reputations of Waqar Younis, Javed Miandad and Gautam Gambhir.
- Sana Mir helps Pakistan Women secure first-ever away win over South Africa Veteran all-rounder Mir stars with a four-wicket haul that wrecked Proteas’ top order.
- We don’t need to copy the Australian model, says Qadir “Departmental cricket has produced iconic cricketers such as Hanif Mohammad and Fazal Mahmood,” says Qadir.
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