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- PTI govt cannot be trusted with cracking down against banned organisations: Bilawal Repeats accusation that PTI ministers involved with banned organisations ought to be removed.
- NAB’s top brass approves fresh batch of inquiries, references The accountability watchdog decides to close inquiry against former minister, others over lack of evidence.
- Model Town JIT granted permission to interrogate Nawaz Sharif in jail Accountability court that had convicted the PML-N leader in the Al-Azizia reference approves investigation application.
- Investors could pump $1 bn into Uber self-driving cars: report Uber has been in a race with Google-owned Waymo and a host of other companies to develop self-driving vehicles.
- Khokhar brothers’ names to be removed from ECL as SC concludes suo motu notice The court directs officials to take action against Khokhars as per law if they have something substantial.
- Palestinian president slams US dropping ‘occupied’ in report US refers to Golan Heights as “Israeli-controlled” instead of “Israeli-occupied” in it latest human rights report.
- Govt failure to conduct audit of DHA annoys Supreme Court Justice Ahmed says “DHA appears a government within the government”; warns housing authority could be held in contempt.
- US grounds Boeing 737 MAX as black boxes flown to France for analysis US authorities says similarities between Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8, a fatal accident in Indonesia in October.
- PM Khan expresses ‘disappointment’ at Punjab lawmakers’ decision to raise their own salaries Says such measures can be justified in prosperity — not otherwise.
- ‘Today, Pakistan is a secure country’: PM Khan launches online visa facility for 175 countries In the pilot phase, the govt will issue e-visas to citizens of five countries: UAE, UK, China, Turkey and Malaysia.
- German Catholics meeting to address child sex abuse scandal Germany’s Church released a study showing 1,670 clergymen had committed some form of sexual attack against 3,677 minors.
- Saudi women activists on trial after a year in detention The trial comes as Saudi Arabia seeks to placate international criticism over Khashoggi’s murder last year.
- British lawmakers reject no-deal Brexit Lawmakers vote by 312 to 308 in favour of a cross-party motion that ruled out a potentially disorderly `no-deal’ Brexit.
- Environment damage behind one in four global deaths, disease, says UN report Deadly smog-inducing emissions, chemicals polluting drinking water of ecosystems crucial to livelihoods of billions.
- US no longer refers to Golan Heights as ‘Israeli-occupied’ The latest annual human rights report now calls the area the “Israeli-controlled Golan Heights”.
- Khawaja continues to torment India as Aussies clinch series decider Adam Zampa took three wickets to help dismiss India for 237 on the last ball of their innings.
- IHC reserves verdict in Jinnah Avenue standoff cas Sikander was convicted by an ATC for creating panic in federal capital in 2013.
- Malaysian premier to attend Pakistan Day parade Contingents from Azerbaijan, Bahrain, China, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Sri Lanka will also take part in the parade.
- Model’s death during abortion — two suspects’ remand extended Police have booked Rubina, a nurse, and Atif Shah over their alleged negligence during a botched abortion.
- Missing for four years, mentally-challenged man found in India The Indian BSF arrested a mentally challenged Pakistani citizen for illegally crossing into their territory on March 11.
- Shahbaz absolved of corruption charges in SWM case: PML-N “Shahbaz has been vindicated from yet another false PTI mantra of the SWM project corruption charges,” says Marriyum.
- Punjab lawmakers forget differences to pass bill increasing their own pay and perks The speaker’s salary has gone from Rs37,000 to Rs200,000 per month, deputy would make Rs185,000 instead of Rs35,000.
- ‘Reforms to make FBR effective’ Minister says problems exist in FBR, to be removed either through fundamental changes or creating a new authority.
- Benami Act rules notified Taxmen get sweeping powers of confiscation.
- Power firms seek tariff hike to adjust Rs202bn Nepra conducts public hearing for CPPA to voice its demands.
- Govt restructuring economic fundamentals: Asad Says measures will improve functional efficiency of national institutions, help attain long-term economic development.
- Momentum building behind CPEC again Work on Balochistan road project to begin soon; list of projects in agriculture, health, education nears finalisation.
- Govt, opposition discussing military courts’ extension Shah Mahmood Qureshi is in contact with head of parliamentary parties on the issue, says information minister.
- Senate body for review of mobile phones registration system Senator Rubina Khalid calls move to charge duty on mobile phones being brought from abroad “illogical”.
- FO describes talks on Kartarpur Corridor as ‘cordial’; hopeful of quick progress FO says initiative can be a step away from conflict and animosity, and towards cooperation and peace.
- ‘Sports are beyond politics’: ISPR chief advises Pakistanis against wearing military gear at PSL “Pak Armed Forces humbly acknowledge your love [and] support,” says Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor.
- PIA assured of help in resuming direct flights to US Owing to security concerns, US doesn’t allow any direct flight that originates at a Pakistani airport into its airspace.
- S Punjab to get major share of uplift schemes under CPEC China has shown interest in financially supporting 16 projects related to education and vocational training.
- Wrong policies sowed anger among youth: Balochistan CM Jam Kamal Alyani says current government’s positive policies convinced disgruntled youth to lay down arms.
- Bilawal condemns Agha Siraj Durrani’s arrest by the ‘bureau of political engineering’ Raiding Durrani’s house after arrest “gives the message that there was no evidence” of corruption, says PPP chairman.
- Rising inflation, high fiscal deficit biggest challenges: Umar Finance minister seeks proactive contribution of National Assembly’s finance committee to protect most vulnerable.
- New law implemented to stop transactions through benami accounts, FBR official says Under the Benami Act, a benami holder will be awarded imprisonment of minimum one year and a maximum of seven years.
- Govt decides to amend anti-money laundering law with stricter punishments Relevant clauses of Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2010, to be included in the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA), 1997.
- China at UN delays bid to blacklist JeM leader Masood Azhar China tells UNSC it needs more time to examine the sanctions request targeting Azhar.
- TV stars and coaches charged in US college bribery scheme Hollywood actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin charged along with nearly 50 other people.
- Win or go home: Karachi, Islamabad clash to decide who stays alive in PSL 2019 The capital city side has defeated its port city rivals in each of their last three matches.
- Gladiators seal berth in PSL 2019 final with 10-run victory over Zalmi Zalmi, who were chasing a 187-run target, managed to score 176 runs by the end of their 20 overs.
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