- New Zealand mosque gunman livestreamed shooting, published manifesto before terrorist attack The framing of the video is eerily similar to the style of a first-person shooter video game.
- ‘Pakistan’s environment silent victim of Indian aggression,’ says demarche sent to UN Letter to UN calls for the stripping of “Champion of Earth” title bestowed upon Narendra Modi by UNEP.
- PM promises ‘development, opportunities’ in tribal districts at Sehat Insaf Card launch The premier talks up KP’s tourism potential, apprises tribal leaders of Mohmand Dam’s planned construction.
- A look at terrorist attacks on places of worship over the last decade The attack in New Zealand is just the latest in a series of incidents where terrorists have targeted houses of worship.
- ‘Dangers of Islamophobia, racist hatred’: Terrorist attack on New Zealand mosques sparks global outcry “We mourn for those who were attacked and murdered out of racist hatred while peacefully praying in their mosques.”
- ‘Huge lifeline’ as India court scraps Sreesanth’s life ban for fixing The apex court stops short of acquitting the paceman, instructs BCCI to reconsider his punishment.
- North Korea considering suspending nuclear talks with US “We have no intention to yield to the US demands in any form,” a top diplomat says.
- Australia takes precautions after national carries out NZ mosque massacre PM Scott Morrison says Australian authorities are investigating links between the country and terrorist attack.
- Facts about New Zealand’s Muslim minority — a mere 1pc of the population Many in New Zealand Muslim community are converts and from local or European ethnic backgrounds.
- Retired Brig Asad Munir found dead in Islamabad: police Police suspect Asad Munir committed suicide; family request not to perform an autopsy of the body.
- ‘Terrorism does not have a religion’: Pakistan condemns New Zealand mosque shootings Prayers go to the victims and their families, says premier.
- Court grants NAB’s request to transfer fake bank accounts case to Rawalpindi Following the verdict, the court cancels interim bails granted to the suspects, including Zardari and Talpur.
- 49 murdered in terror attack on two New Zealand mosques; at least 4 Pakistanis among injured 28-year-old Australian man charged with murder; no information on 5 Pakistani nationals ‘missing’ after attack, says FO.
- US plans to build six nuclear reactors in India The US reiterates this assurance after the 9th round of the US-India Strategic Security Dialogue.
- Police complaints office set up to reduce burden on judicial system Staff of 31 officials has been requested in this regard, says official.
- Political interference in education sector will not be tolerated: PM Prime Minister Khan telephones HEC chairman, asks him about instances of political interference.
- SNGPL blocks 40km illegal gas pipeline in Peshawar Operation launched across province to check gas theft, line losses.
- Police team held hostage; van damaged in Chiniot village More than 30 villagers allegedly hold a police raiding team hostage.
- Buzdar opens mobile police service project in Multan Punjab chief minister says “people would not have to travel long distances to get their issues solved”.
- Govt ends autonomy of PKLI, takes its control “Second attempt to dent autonomy, institute suffered Rs6bn loss during suo motu by ex-CJP,” says PKLI president.
- ‘27 consumer courts set up in Sindh’ Official says initially complaints regarding food products, health-related items will be taken up on a priority basis.
- Chandio tells PTI not to ignore Bilawal’s reconciliation offer Advise PTI to desist from humiliating and insulting PPP leadership.
- Largest hosiery producer goes public Raises over Rs5bn to set up a new facility in Faisalabad.
- After chasing 400 foreign bank accounts for five months, FBR recovers $1.2m from one case NA committee members express serious concern over FBR’s performance.
- FIR of Indian aggression sent to CTD for further action The FIR nominates Indian pilots as direct suspects, the Indian govt and heads of armed forces as co-suspects.
- US report raises questions about governance in Pakistan Report notes sectarian violence “decreased significantly” in 2018 but attacks continue.
- Judicial probe sought into murder of people involved in Kohistan video scandal Fact-finding missions have been unable to prove murders took place but evidence strongly suggest that they did.
- Minister moves summary to remove PM’s focal person on polio “Mr Atta is fond of tweeting and considers himself a Donald Trump, who tweets all the time,” the minister says.
- Govt asked to explain law on harassment of women at workplace Justice Saeed asks the AG to assist the court in reaching a final decision.
- Taliban leader optimistic about Afghan peace Afghans have no reason to fear a settlement, says Taliban leader who led the delegation in latest round of talks.
- Next fiscal year’s PSDP estimated at Rs675bn Government about to declare “agriculture emergency”, Planning Commission tells National Assembly.
- Indian police file harassment, assault charges against cricketer Shami Mohammed Shami has been locked in a protracted legal battle with his estranged wife Hasin Jahan since March 2018.
- UK lawmakers vote strongly to delay Brexit The House of Commons voted 412-202 to ask the bloc to postpone Britain’s exit until at least June 30.
- Saudi Arabia rejects call for international probe of Khashoggi murder The kingdom’s head of the human rights commission sees such demands as “interference in domestic affairs”.
- Pakistan, Turkmenistan sign final version of Host Government Agreement for TAPI pipeline Petroleum minister reiterates Pakistan’s commitment for the “early and successful implementation” of the TAPI project.
- PSL players, match officials wear black armbands in show of support for NZ terror attack victims A minute of silence prior to the start of the Pakistan Super League match on Friday evening was also observed.
- The stat padding genius behind Karachi Kings’ woes One of the Kings’ best performers could be unknowingly exacerbating the team’s problems.
- Bangladesh 3rd Test cancelled after team flees New Zealand mosque shooting Opening batsman Tamim Iqbal tweeted “entire team got saved from active shooters”.
- Watson eyes elusive PSL title for Gladiators Watson says it is incredible to play before a passionate Karachi crowd.