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- Popular American pancake chain IHOP to open 19 restaurants in Pakistan The first branch will be opened in Karachi by the end of this year, followed by outlets across Pakistan.
- Indian tycoon Ambani pays debt after court threatened jail The Supreme Court in February found that Ambani had refused to pay telecom giant Ericsson 5.5 billion Indian rupees.
- Bodies of two doctors missing for 5 days found with gunshot wounds in Fatehjang Police suspect three employees working on one of the doctors’ property murdered them to seize the tract of land.
- Afzal Kohistani’s surviving family demands security, return of land occupied by rivals “After Afzal was killed, our rivals threatened us and told us to prepare ourselves as we are next,” says brother.
- NAB files fresh reference against Fawad Hasan Fawad The reference pertains to alleged accumulation of assets beyond known sources of income.
- Iran’s Rouhani urges Iranians to ‘put all your curses’ on US The president’s remarks were meant to deflect criticism of his administration’s performance amid a spiralling economy.
- 3 dead, several wounded in tram shooting in Dutch city of Utrecht Utrecht police chief says the suspect has been arrested.
- Indonesia summons Australian envoy over senator’s Christchurch remarks The Australian teen who egged Senator Fraser Anning has been hailed as “heroic” by internet users.
- Italy, China agree to cooperate under Belt and Road Initiative Rome will sign a non-binding MoU with Beijing during President Xi’s upcoming trip to Italy.
- PM Khan summons CM Buzdar over bill approving increments for Punjab lawmakers Sources say the PM is disappointed with the bill and is seeking an explanation over the move.
- Day of mourning observed in solidarity with NZ terror attack victims Family members of attack victims fly to Christchurch today to attend their loved ones’ funerals, bring bodies home.
- Who were the Christchurch terror attack victims? A compilation of stories of some of the victims of Christchurch terror attacks.
- Christchurch terrorist visited Israel in 2016: officials Israeli officials say white supremacist Brenton Tarrant stayed in the country for nine days in October 2016
- NZ terror attack a ‘grim reminder’ of Islamophobia sweeping the world: Lodhi Pakistan’s UN envoy links the Christchurch attacks to stereotyping of religion and Muslims.
- Saudi crown prince approved ‘intervention’ against dissidents: report NYT report alleges MBS’ ‘secret campaign’ included surveillance, kidnapping, detention, torture of Saudis.
- Pak-China friendship based on strategic cooperation: FM Qureshi Pakistan, China to discuss bilateral ties, including CPEC, the regional situation and cooperation at multilateral fora.
- China says 13,000 Xinjiang ‘terrorists’ arrested since 2014 Government report claims “law-based de-radicalisation” in Xinjiang has curbed rise, spread of extremism.
- Drones to be used for aerial seeding on Margalla Hills Aerial seeding was conducted in the Margalla Hills in the 1980s, but at that time, seeds of local trees were dropped.
- Tourists throng snow-capped Lowari Pass Tourists say Lowari valley could be developed into tourist attraction if government pays attention to it.
- Growers hold another march over ‘artificial’ water shortage The protesters’ leaders say diversions in Arkam Wah and Phuleli canal are the main reason for water shortage.
- Prices of vegetables, pulses continue to soar No more free green chillies with vegetable purchases.
- ‘No plan under consideration to create more districts in Karachi’ A minister and CM’s spokesperson confirm existence of a proposal to bifurcate West district.
- Federer reaches Indian Wells final after Nadal’s withdrawal The 39th match between Federer and Nadal failed to materialise due to latter’s longstanding right knee trouble.
- Govt begins consulting parties on NAP implementation Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has started writing letters to parliamentary leaders of all parties.
- Shaping a brighter future for Pakistan World Bank takes a deep look at what Pakistan needs to do to have a better future for its people by 2047.
- PTDC to close down six motels, restaurants News of closure of PTDC motels and restaurants has not gone down well with tour operators.
- Study of locations for new LNG terminals ordered Delay in induction of terminal will contribute to increase in gas shortages next winter.
- PPP may sue Rashid for ‘hurling death threat’ at Bilawal Railways minister tweeted: “Bilawal should play carefully in politics otherwise he may be eliminated”.
- How Pakistan, India pulled back from brink of war US played key role in defusing tensions between the neighbours; China and UAE also intervened.
- Governor House to open the door to corporate events The Governor House residential rooms will also be available to people as part of a business plan.
- Info minister lacks moral values: PML-N Aurangzeb says the government’s “mental and moral shallowness” has once again been exposed.
- China can use interest rates, other policy steps to help economy Li’s comments suggest Beijing is ready to roll out more forceful stimulus measures to ease strains on businesses.
- Women and access to financial services Refining the existing delivery system alone will not ensure access to financial products by vulnerable groups.
- Agri-finance: are banks missing out on a big opportunity? The borrowing cost of informal credit significantly surpasses the interest charged by commercial banks.
- PSL success returns Karachi its past glory: chief minister The chief minister congratulates the Pakistan Cricket Board for holding the PSL matches in the city successfully.
- Let’s not cut back on food trade with India Food security of 1.37bn Indians and 210m Pakistanis is at stake
- Naming the benami deals and assets Market watchers foresee a fall in property prices as benami holders rush to dump their assets in the market.
- Trump stance on Muslims, Fox host in spotlight Violence against Muslims in New Zealand has put a spotlight on Trump’s rhetoric about Islam.
- PCB’s credibility has ‘hit new level’ after PSL success: Ehsan Mani “200,000 people came to watch PSL matches, 150 million watched on TV,” says Mani.
- PSL 2019 team of the year features 2 Lahore players, 1 Quetta representative The line-up was picked by Mudassar Nazar, Ramiz Raja and Danny Morrison; AB de Villiers named skipper.
- Quetta Gladiators overwhelm Peshawar Zalmi to clinch maiden Pakistan Super League title Two-time losing finalists become first-time champions.
- ICC chief: Perception of Pakistan being a dangerous country has changed ‘slowly but surely’ “The level of comfort is growing all the time amongst the foreign players and foreign teams,” says Dave Richardson.
- ‘Historic day’: Star-studded closing ceremony electrifies crowd before PSL finale This marks the second consecutive time the PSL final is being held in Karachi.
- In pictures: Gladiators take home PSL 2019 trophy but Pakistani people stand the true winners Cricket fans from across the nation bid farewell to the 2019 edition of the Pakistan Super League.
