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- At least 15 students die in India fire Images on television and social media show people jumping to escape the blaze.
- Final Indian election results confirm return of Modi’s BJP BJP has grabbed 303 seats out of 543, while Congress managed to win a mere 52.
- US charges WikiLeaks founder with publishing classified info Journalist unions say case against Assange is a “dire threat” to media freedom.
- Oman says it is trying to reduce US-Iran tensions “A war could harm the whole world, and both the American and Iranian sides are ‘aware of the dangers’,” says minister.
- Imam killed, 16 wounded in Kabul mosque blast: officials The imam, Maulvi Samiullah Rehan, was well known in Kabul and appeared frequently on religious shows on TV.
- Three men sentenced to death for raping girl in Sanghar A sessions judge acquitted three women nominated in the case.
- British PM May announces resignation in emotional speech She will become one of Britain’s shortest-serving post-WWII prime ministers.
- 3 killed, 19 wounded in blast inside Quetta mosque ahead of Friday prayers: DIG An IED was detonated before Friday prayers began, Quetta DIG says.
- ‘Those who don’t perform will be left behind,’ says Jahangir Tareen on cabinet reshuffle “Players sometimes play well in the nets and not in the match,” says PTI leader.
- Pakistan wants regional issues resolved via diplomatic engagement, Qureshi tells Iranian counterpart Iran’s Foreign Minister Javad Zarif says he is in Islamabad with a proposal to connect Chabahar and Gwadar ports.
- Modi begins talks for new cabinet after big election win Official data from the Election Commission shows Modi’s BJP has won 296 of the 542 seats up for grabs.
- British Airways to resume operations with three weekly flights from June 2 Security preparations for IIA completed ahead of resumption of BA service.
- PPP leader sees in-house change a better option PPP to consider postponing protest if PTI decides to replace PM Imran Khan with some individual from the party.
- ATC hands 18-year term to lawyer for attacking judge PbBC to observe strike today.
- Three escape from court after bail recalled in abduction, rape case Suspects booked in a case pertaining to alleged abduction of a 15-year-old girl, her rape in Ittehad Town.
- ‘Nashwa case final settlement lies with court’ “Final settlement/acceptance of the case lies with the court,” suggests DIG Mr Farooqi.
- Centre notifies takeover of three Karachi hospitals citing Jan 1 SC judgement Bilawal terms it an attack on provincial autonomy, warns of resistance.
- NAB’s executive board gives nod to four corruption references Suspects are all senior officers belonging to various sectors.
- Pakistan on journey to peace and stability, says Bajwa “We need to stay steadfast and carry forward the efforts towards set national objectives,” he asserts.
- Two channels served notices for ‘sensationalising’ Farishta issue Pemra Chairman Saleem Baig says notices issued because the channels “violated the code of conduct”.
- Progress on Quetta development projects reviewed Jam Kamal Khan Alyani says the Quetta Development Package will give a boost to economic activities in the city.
- PM wants action against power, gas thieves continued Imran holds several meetings on national issues at his Banigala residence.
- NAB says audio clips being associated with its chairman are ‘fake, based on lies’ Says the channel that aired the clips has already apologised; calls the entire episode the work of a blackmailing group.
- FBR eyes Rs775bn in fresh taxes next fiscal year Revenue plan shared with IMF shows steep, escalating targets for next three budgets.
- Rs1.837tr development outlay set for 2019-20 Budget to be announced on June 11; Sindh protests dropping of ongoing schemes under next PSDP.
- Bike makers raise prices Crown Motorcycle, manufacturer of bikes and loaders, raised prices by Rs2,000-5,000 on Thursday.
- IMF warns US-China trade war will ‘jeopardise’ global growth IMF directly refutes Trump’s claim that tariffs are paid by China and provide a windfall for the US treasury.
- Govt offers help to save $165m auto investment The commerce minister assured full cooperation and support to the investor.
- Govt eyes 4pc growth as development budget slashed for 2019-20 This is the crux of the budget preparations ahead of APCC meeting being held on Thursday.
- Afghanistan restrict Pakistan to 262 runs in 48 overs in first warm-up match Babar Azam’s century gave Pakistan a fighting chance after the top order crumbled.
- Babar Azam primed to thrive under World Cup spotlight Azam’s international career is merely 100 matches old, but his prowess with the bat has already broken several records.
- ICC warns off ‘corruptors’ from Cricket World Cup ICC anti-corruption unit determinant to keep potential fixers away from the tournament.
- Is it a Cricket World Cup if much of the world is missing? When the first ball is bowled at The Oval on Thursday, only 10 teams will be vying to be world champion.
- Afghanistan target transition from underdogs to contenders Their first fixture in the World Cup is against defending champions Australia in Bristol on June 1.
- World Cup the perfect stage for Bangladesh talisman Shakib The 32-year-old was also given permission to miss the preparatory camp for the World Cup.
- Participation not enough for Afghanistan poster boy Rashid Rashid was just 18 when he exploded onto the world stage with the fourth best haul in ODI history.
- Other than India, Asia’s 4 other prospects at the World Cup Among them, Pakistan and Sri Lanka are former World Cup winners.
- Kid’s question makes World Cup captains squirm Pakistan learned a lot from England ODIs: Sarfraz
- ‘No excuse’ for Pakistan at World Cup: Afridi “The best thing is [that] batting used to be a constant worry for us but our batsmen are now in good form.”
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