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- PM to pay condolence visit to families of Hazarganji blast victims: SAPM Awan Newly appointed special assistant to PM says Omar Ayub is being given additional charge of petroleum ministry.
- Pakistan hands over ‘state-of-the-art ‘Jinnah Hospital in Kabul to Afghan authorities Ali Muhammad Khan expresses hope that the hospital would be a “substantial contribution” to Afghanistan’s health sector.
- ‘Meeting PM Khan before World Cup has raised our spirits’ Members of cricket team say PM’s pep-talk boosted their morale, express confidence in team’s chances.
- Qureshi calls on Iran, Afghanistan to take action against terrorist groups behind Ormara massacre FM states that the elements involved in the Ormara massacre have been traced to Iranian territory; Levies register FIR.
- India’s top judge faces sexual harassment storm Chief justice Ranjan Gogoi said the accusations are “unbelievable”.
- ‘Will ask Asad Umar to continue as part of cabinet,’ says Sheikh Rashid Railways minister says Imran Khan is working hard as chief executive.
- Accountability judge asks NAB to expedite work in case against Aleem Khan ‘No one should be kept in jail unnecessarily,’ judge says; remand extended till April 30.
- Egypt vote on referendum extending el-Sissi’s rule to 2030 Human Rights Watch and the International Commission of Jurists urge the Egyptian government to withdraw the amendments.
- Struggling Amir, Malik need to shape up before World Cup High-profile competitions are not the platform to pick players on their past performances and pedigrees.
- Nine killed, 64 injured as bus overturns near Badin Police say bus, carrying around 70 passengers and crew, had left Mithi for Karachi when it met with the accident.
- Judge reserves ruling for today on FIA plea to arrest MQM leaders Investigators also seek permission to seize record of properties, bank accounts of money laundering suspects.
- Sikhs celebrate Kartarpur project at Baisakhi “Pakistan is a peace-loving country where all religions have complete freedom,” says a visitor.
- CM Buzdar springs into action after federal cabinet reshuffle Sources say Chief Minister Usman Buzdar himself has apprehensions about losing his own position.
- Kaira advises PM to go for fresh mandate “The prime minister should apologise to the nation for making false promises.”
- Requests to increase Markhor’s trophy hunting permits declined Unless there is a fresh survey to ascertain population of wild goats, more permits will not be granted, NA body told.
- SC overturned death penalty in 78pc cases: report Apex court cites unreliable testimonies, involuntary confessions, manipulated evidence and lack of motive as reasons.
- War not an option for resolving issues: Qureshi FM says Pakistan and India will have to decide how they can end their disputes and live in peace.
- Babar Awan seeks acquittal in Nandipur reference Earlier, Awan had unexpectedly withdrawn his acquittal plea when accountability court was about to pass a verdict.
- Shehryar Afridi to head ‘devolved’ ministry The Ministry of States and Frontier Regions (Safron) was devolved in the second meeting of the cabinet.
- Single value-added tax regime agreed with IMF Agriculture income and immovable property taxes to be strengthened under three-year Fund programme.
- No threat to food security amid rains, says govt Situation does not indicate shortage of wheat, speculations about this are incorrect, says food ministry.
- Beijing says Silk Road not geopolitical tool, understands concerns Beijing will host a Belt and Road summit next week which 37 foreign leaders will attend.
- Indus Motor jacks up prices New rates of Toyota Corolla XLI, XLI AT, GLI and GLI AT will are higher by Rs65,000.
- Textile makers plan $1bn capacity expansion The group that plans to invest include leading textile manufacturers such as Sapphire, Suraj, Kamal, US Apparel.
- Trump spoke to Libyan commander Haftar, says White House It is unclear why the White House waited several days to announce the phone call, which took place on Monday.
- Israeli tank, aircraft hit Gaza after cross-border fire: army No injuries or casualties reported on either side.
- Shaikh says budget to be announced not earlier than May 24 Says Pakistan and IMF want to progress on their negotiations; will be contacting IMF mission head later today.
- PCB decides not to allow cricketers to take their families along during the World Cup The players’ families can travel to England on their own expense.
- Pakistan to play pink ball Test in Adelaide Pakistan and Australia’s second Test at Adelaide will be the first of two consecutive pink ball games, says report.
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