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- Dollar hits historical high at Rs148 intraday in interbank market Market fears further devaluation after agreement with IMF, which is pushing a “market determined exchange rate”.
- Muslim man killed in new suspected India ‘cow lynching’ Nayeem Ahmed Shah, thought to be 50, was shot in the head after an altercation and died on the spot: police.
- 9 suspected militants killed in security forces’ operation in Balochistan’s Mastung Four security personnel also sustained injuries in the exchange of fire with militants.
- EU fines five major banks 1bn euros for currency collusion European Commission finds that traders colluded to fix exchange rates using electronic chat rooms.
- Hafiz Saeed’s brother-in-law among two JuD men detained Action taken after JuD leaders criticise govt action against outfits to comply with FATF requirements.
- PM irked by Balochistan bureaucracy’s performance PM Office notes Balochistan govt has only resolved 800 of the 4,791 complaints received on Pakistan Citizen Portal app.
- Another polio case reported from N. Waziristan Total tally of polio cases this year reaches 16.
- SC puts off case after Shahbaz’s counsel faints during hearing Ashtar Ausaf served as the Attorney General for Pakistan during the previous government.
- 61 Pakistanis deported by United States and Greece arrive in Islamabad Majority of immigrants were “overstaying” and had been arrested by US police in connection with petty crimes.
- Naqeebullah murder case: SC asks why Rao Anwar wants to go abroad Bench directs Rao Anwar to resubmit plea for removal of name from ECL.
- Judicial magistrate rejects bail pleas of Chinese nationals in ‘fake’ marriage case “The FIA arrested the suspects after fabricating a story,” counsel for suspects argues in court.
- Pakistan asks US, Iran to exercise ‘restraint’, resolve issues through talks “Any miscalculated move can transmute into a large scale conflict,” says FO spokesperson.
- Trump ramps up battle against Chinese telecom giant Huawei China warns against further harming trade ties as Huawei spat adds to uncertainty over efforts to revive trade deal.
- KP doctors’ province-wide strike continues for second day KP Doctors Council wants health minister removed, case to be registered against him for alleged assault of doctor.
- LHC acquits 2 men convicted for 2014 Kot Radha Kishan lynching of Christian couple Death sentences of three other convicts upheld by LHC.
- Iconic artist Jamil Naqsh passes away in London Naqsh is among a generation of painters who gave Pakistani art direction after independence.
- Indian forces kill 3 Kashmiri fighters, 1 civilian in IoK Gunfight sparks protests, clashes as hundreds rush to site of battle in solidarity with fighters despite lockdown.
- Murad seeks right of way for circular railway The chief minister said that the provincial government is ready to launch Karachi Circular Railway.
- Recommendations on new police order finalised with ‘inputs from opposition’ Opposition parties say they were not in the sitting when a vote was taken on the draft.
- PPP lashes out at PTI, NAB over Aleem’s bail “The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf government has secured the release of Aleem Khan in an organised way,”says Hassan Murtaza.
- SC asks CM to take prompt steps to avoid ‘massive collapse’ of Karachi CM Murad Shah told to sit with Karachi Mayor Waseem Akhtar and other civic bodies to find solutions to city’s problems.
- Over 300 huts, structures removed as ‘grand’ operation to clear KCR land begins Affected people ask how they can find shelters overnight.
- US pulls embassy staff from Iraq amid Iran ‘threat’ A Democratic senator warning that the US legislature has not approved military action against Tehran.
- FO condemns attacks on Saudi oil installations Latest Houthi strike significant in view of escalation in ME between US, Iran.
- Pakistan extends partial airspace ban till 30th FO says there is no backchannel between Pakistan, India for bilateral lifting of airspace ban.
- PPP to launch street protest against govt after Eid: Zardari Former president gets pre-arrest bail from IHC in fake bank accounts case.
- Missing minor’s decapitated body found in canal This is the third case of child kidnap and murder in Kalyana police precincts in the last one month.
- Nagarparkar residents urge PPP govt to supply water through pipes as promised The residents of Parkar region of Thar desert have to cover several miles a day in search of water.
- PM forms body to control rupee devaluation Dollar rate comes down by Rs2 after currency dealers hold meeting with prime minister.
- Big industry production contracts 10.6pc On a year-on-year basis, large-scale manufacturing dipped by 2.93pc during the first nine months.
- Exports decline despite subsidies, devaluation PBS data shows that exports during the month of April declined to $2.094 billion compared to $2.127bn last year.
- Energy stocks toss index up by 406 points The investor excitement was underpinned by the developments in the Oil and Gas Exploration and Production sector.
- Saudi Arabia shuts key oil pipeline after Houthi drone attacks Energy minister says oil production and exports have not been interrupted.
- Decision on Iranian oil buy after polls: India Iran’s Foreign Minister Javad Zarif held talks on the issue with his Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj in New Delhi.
- Hardline Buddhist groups likely to blame for anti-Muslim attacks: Sri Lanka authorities Around 78 suspected rioters have been arrested, including three described as Sinhala Buddhist extremists.
- Pakistan one of favourites, says Ganguly Ganguly recalls how Pakistan have always performed well in the ICC events staged in England.
- Ton-up Bairstow credits IPL for raising his game BRISTOL: Jonny Bairstow said playing alongside the likes of Australia’s David Warner in the Indian Premier League…
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