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- 3 policemen among four arrested in Rawalpindi rape case Victim alleges that she was forced into a car and subjected to rape on May 15; police awaits medical report.
- Headway in Taliban talks may lead to PM Imran, Trump meeting: FM Qureshi Says progress in Taliban-US talks will create a “favourable environment” for meeting of both leaders.
- Funeral prayers of PPP leader Qamar Zaman Kaira’s son offered in Lalamusa Usama Kaira to be buried at a local graveyard in Lalamusa.
- US warns airliners flying in Persian Gulf amid Iran tensions Federal Aviation Administration warns commercial airlines of “heightened military activities” in the area.
- Rail service disrupted as goods train derails Train service partially restored after 20 hours; police rule out possibility of sabotage.
- ECP to hear plea against Maryam on 27th The petition contends that by virtue of her conviction the respondent is barred from holding an elected office.
- PPP leader Qamar Zaman Kaira’s son killed in a road accident Accident took place in Lalamusa; PPP leadership, PM Imran, COAS, Shahbaz Sharif among those who sent condolences.
- Govt ponders over electric cars to fight pollution PM orders conversion of 30pc cars into electric vehicles by 2030.
- Hafeez Sheikh reaches out to brokers amid turmoil Stock market ends worst week in 17 years; rupee hits 151 in open market; brokers meet SBP governor.
- Ogra seeks massive rise in gas tariff Increase is one of prior actions under agreement with IMF for $6bn bailout package.
- Freelancers upset over PayPal refusal to operate in Pakistan Around 200,000 self-employed workers face a host of payment issues.
- Uttar Pradesh: the key prize in India’s election “To be in Delhi, you need to perform very well in UP,” says a political analyst.
- Chinese state media hits out at ‘fabricated’ US tech claims “The US argument about the ‘forced transfer of technology’ can be described as being fabricated from thin air.”
- Case against journalist Shahzeb Jillani quashed due to lack of evidence A sessions court in Karachi pronounces FIR non maintainable, declares the case “C class”.
- Sadpara scales Lhotse peak in Nepal Sadpara scaled the 8,516-metre peak — the fourth highest mountain in the world.
- Four fishermen released by India reunite with families Over 100 Pakistani fishermen are still languishing in Indian prisons.
- Police told to ensure security as Naqeeb’s father facing life threats His lawyer says ‘companions’ of accused pressurising Mohammad Khan to not testify in Naqeeb murder case.
- Orphaned bear cub finds refuge in Bosnian village The two-month-old female cub first showed up near Gunjani last weekend.
- Iran urges ‘concrete actions’ by China, Russia to save nuclear deal A stand-off between Tehran and Washington has ratcheted up in recent days.
- Trump threatens to deport all illegal immigrants “All people that are illegally coming into the US now will be removed from our country,” the US president tweeted.
- ‘Devaluation to hit value-added textile sector adversely’ The rupee has devalued approximately 20.16 per cent against the US dollar from Rs123.6 to Rs149.07 in just 9 months.
- ‘US not sincere about more trade talks with China’ China’s Commerce Ministry says it has no information on any plans for a US trade delegation visit.
- Clouds gather over Al Futtaim-Renault’s $165m investment plan A website earlier claimed that “Renault has revoked Al-Futtaim’s license to build its manufacturing plant in Pakistan”.
- Stockbrokers propose market support fund The news of brokers’ meeting with Sheikh came after closure of the market when panic selling saw the index spiral down.
- Appointment of FBR chief challenged Petitioner, a grade 19 officer, claims he has legitimate expectation of promotion to post of FBR chairman.
- Immigrants fleeing Afghanistan find themselves at smugglers’ mercy “Had we known English, we wouldn’t be here?” immigrant Bari asks.
- Zubair sees ‘deliberate move’ behind rupee slide “With downfall of the rupee, value of Pakistan’s loans has increased by Rs1,000 billion,” says former Sindh governor.
- Six newly-launched trains running in losses, NA panel told Ten passenger trains were started in the first 100 days of PTI govt.
- Strike in Quetta against terror attacks, price hike The sasta bazaar and fruit and vegetable markets observed partial strike.
- Trump tells Pentagon chief he doesn’t want war with Iran The president’s statement was meant to apprise his hawkish aides.
- Jason Roy reveals baby drama after his match-winning century against Pakistan England’s opener says he spent the night at the hospital with his daughter, who condition is not believed to be serious.
- Imam escapes serious injury after painful blow The 23-year-old left-handed opener had to retire hurt after a ball by Wood hit him on the elbow.
- Stokes sees stuttering England to Pakistan series win Ben Stokes’s 71 rescued England from a top-order collapse as the World Cup favourites beat Pakistan by three wickets.
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