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- Taliban kill 21 in latest attack: Afghan officials 11 policemen were among the dead, when the insurgents stormed a checkpoint in northern Baghlan province, officials say.
- ‘Lord’ Modi just like the British, Rahul Gandhi says Gandhi hopes to unseat Modi in the vote due by May.
- Sarfaraz Ahmed to captain Pakistan in World Cup 2019 Speaking to the media in Lahore, PCB Chairman Ehsan Mani praised Ahmed for his skills as a captain and a cricketer.
- World Bank leadership search likely to end with US candidate Potential candidates reportedly under consideration by Trump include former Nigerian finance minister.
- President Alvi demands Indian govt uphold rights of Kashmiri people Says India has tried and failed to justify terrorism in Kashmir by pushing a “false narrative of ‘killing militants’.”
- Another US citizen hunts markhor American pays record $110,000 permit fee for 2018-19 trophy hunting season; snags 41-inch markhor trophy.
- Rs5bn to be spent to develop Kaghan infrastructure “Work on development schemes will begin in the summer season promising change in the residents’ life,” says a lawmaker.
- Sahiwal probe: ‘A lot of work is yet to be done’ It has yet to be concluded whether Zeshan was a terrorist or not, says Punjab Operations DIG Jawad Dogar.
- Rashid offers rail track up to Kartarpur border “I promise that after sometime we shall start rail car from Lahore, Narowal via Sialkot to Rawalpindi.”
- Rabbani says Centre ‘conspiring’ to roll back 18th Amendment “A conspiracy against it has been afoot for a long time and attempts are now being made to roll it back,” he claimed.
- Saudi govt to assess male guardianship system Every Saudi woman is assigned a male relative whose approval is needed to marry, obtain a passport and travel abroad.
- Starc on fire as Australia whip Sri Lanka to win series Series win against Sri Lanka was the first for Australia since they thrashed England 4-0 in the Ashes early last year.
- Minister stresses fair probe into Prof Loni’s death Says those found involved in death of PTM leader will be brought to justice.
- Govt claims Nawaz wants treatment in UK PML-N rejects reports about any deal to allow Nawaz to go to London for treatment.
- Imran for improved coordination between Centre, provinces PM chairs EAC meeting, reviews steps taken for overcoming economic crisis.
- S&P downgrades Pakistan’s long-term credit rating “Pakistan’s economic outlook, as well as its external position, have deteriorated well beyond previous expectations.”
- PM re-launches health scheme under new title Health minister vows everyone will be provided health cards by 2030.
- Relatives of Sahiwal encounter victims to meet JIT head, record statements only if satisfied Dr Shahbaz Gill says if they are not reassured, a judicial commission will be formed to investigate incident.
- Kamal demands implementation of ‘SC-endorsed’ Karachi Master Plan 2020 Slams Sindh govt for not empowering districts in accordance with 18th Amendment.
- Abidi to be indicted in ex-CJ’s defamation case on 18th Police had registered an FIR against Abidi for using inappropriate language in an interview against the SC and judges.
- ‘Sharp decline in investor confidence’ Some govt measures are likely to overturn business community’s prevalent negative sentiment, hopes OICCI president.
- Pope Francis holds historic public mass in UAE The pope waved at an enthusiastic crowd carrying Vatican flags and banners as he drove into Zayed Sports City Stadium.
- Two dead in Australia floods as fresh warning issued “Once-in-a-century” floods have inundated thousands of homes and closed airports and schools.
- JKLF chief Yasin Malik slams global ‘criminal silence’ over Indian oppression in Kashmir Mashal Malik thanks Pakistani people for “unconditional and selfless support”, says it raises morale of Kashmiris.
- West Bengal CM stages sit-in against Modi over graft probe Mamata Banerjee, the firebrand chief minister of West Bengal, began the protest overnight in the state capital,.
- Malik laments Pakistan’s inability to finish matches The loss against South Africa was reminiscent of the first game of the series which Pakistan lost by six runs.
- Sub-committee formed to analyse reasons behind hockey decline The committee will look into Pakistan Hockey Federation’s performance in the recent years. [dkpdf-button]