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Senate panel resents inclusion of 44 unapproved projects in PSDP
Centre promises to invest $3bn in Karachi projects.
'One of the greatest leg spinners of all time': PM Imran pays tribute to deceased Abdul Qadir
Imran Khan says Qadir was the "life of the dressing room" who used to entertain the players with his wit and humour.
Nasir Janjua, 2 others investigated in judge video scandal set free for lack of evidence
FIA tells magistrate court that no evidence was found against the three arrested men during investigation.
Provincial govts advised to expand network of Sasta Bazaar
Price monitoring body recommends proactive measures to rationalise profit margins at retailers/ wholesalers level.
Pakistan denies Indian president's request to use its airspace for overflight
Decision taken in view of India's continuing oppression of the people in occupied Kashmir: Foreign Minister Qureshi.
Classmates of Hunain burn school
Heavy contingent of the police was immediately dispatched while the fire brigades also rushed to the site.
Former PM Ashraf’s plea for removal of travel ban disposed of
A two-member bench, comprising Chief Justice Athar Minallah and Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, announced the decision.
Peshawar bus project’s cost surges to Rs71 billion
PDA chief attributes it to rupee devaluation, insists no additional funds required.
Highlights
Sindh
Dengue claims year’s eighth life in Sindh
Officials said so far they had recorded 1,658 cases of dengue fever in Sindh.
Key NICVD services restricted to emergency, influential patients
Shortage of funds and ‘liquid dye’ are said to be the reason behind limited service.
KE held responsible for 19 electrocution cases during recent monsoon spell
Nepra issues show-cause notice to KE, which will submit a reply after thoroughly reviewing it.
Punjab
Classmates of Hunain burn school
Heavy contingent of the police was immediately dispatched while the fire brigades also rushed to the site.
Rude ASI sent to jail on judicial remand
Old Anarkali police had arrested ASI Asif Ali after a video of his act went viral on social media.
Judges hearing cases of Rana Sanaullah, Sharifs repatriated to Lahore High Court
No reason has been mentioned in the order for the judges' repatriation.
KP & FATA
Peshawar bus project’s cost surges to Rs71 billion
PDA chief attributes it to rupee devaluation, insists no additional funds required.
Govt rejects PHC proposal to set up child protection courts in districts
Court registrar says observations about proposed law on judicial services addressed.
3 men sentenced to life imprisonment in 2012 Kohistan video scandal case
Five other accused were acquitted of murdering three women in the infamous 'honour' killing case.
Balochistan
1 killed, 10 injured in two Quetta IED blasts
Six policemen, Dunya TV's reporter and camerman among injured.
Polio cases surface in Balochistan, KP
The tally of polio cases for the current year goes up to 60.
6 'IS militants' killed in security operation in Quetta: police
One official of Balochistan Constabulary martyred in operation, 8 ATF personnel injured, says Balochistan IGP.