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Rain-windstorms, thunderstorms predicted in parts of country

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Dry weather expected in most parts while gusty winds, windstorm likely in southern parts on Wednesday * This article was originally published here

Ex-PM Imran Khan's aide Shahzad Akbar sues Pakistani govt over acid attack in UK

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Shahzad Akbar sends govt in Islamabad a letter outlining claim which he intends to bring at High Court in London * This article was originally published here

PM Shehbaz declared 'Man of Action' by Saudi leadership

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“We are all aware of your performance and speed of work,” says Saudi minister * This article was originally published here

Abbasi says he opposed PML-N's decision to 'opt for power politics at all costs'

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“We contested the 2002 elections against the establishment,” says former PML-N leader * This article was originally published here

PTI stages countrywide protests against election ‘rigging' amid police action in Punjab

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“Rigging was committed everywhere [every polling station] to defeat PTI,” says Gohar Ali Khan * This article was originally published here

IHC judges' letter: CJP Isa-led larger bench to hear suo motu case on April 30

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Supreme Court bench reconstituted after Justice Yahya Afridi recused himself from hearing the case * This article was originally published here

Former SSP's son killed his friend for eating girlfriend's zinger burger: police

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Victim was identified as 17-year-old Ali Kerio, son of Javed Kerio, a Karachi District South sessions judge * This article was originally published here

No power on earth can damage Pak-Iran 'historic' ties: President Raisi

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Bilateral relations between two neighbourly states are interconnected via history, culture and religion, says Iranian president * This article was originally published here

'Together we can steer country out of crises', Rana Sanaullah tells Imran Khan

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Pre-election sentences to Imran Khan benefitted the PTI in the elections, says PML-N stalwart * This article was originally published here

By-elections is 'big message for PTI as supporters did not come out': Sanaullah

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PTI’s Ali Muhammad Khan alleges same rigging tactics used in by-elections like Feb 8 general polls * This article was originally published here

Pak-China economic, cultural ties 'developing rapidly' due to CPEC: PM Shehbaz

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“Relations with China are gaining strength with every passing day,” says CM Maryam Nawaz * This article was originally published here

After record rain in UAE, Pakistan seeks collaboration with gulf nation on climate change

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PM Shehbaz congratulates UAE President Sheikh Mohamed for expeditiously responding to one of its worst rains * This article was originally published here

Woman rescued 10 years after Chibok kidnapping

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The Islamist group Boko Haram seized 276 girls from a school in Chibok in 2014 http://dlvr.it/T5jdFZ

Chinese cities sinking under their own weight

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Extracting ground water for growing urban populations causes half of China's big cities to sink. http://dlvr.it/T5jJrJ

Arrest over alleged Russia plot to kill Zelensky

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Prosecutors say the man was tasked with getting information on an airport used by Ukraine's leader. http://dlvr.it/T5j5N1

Fans react as Taylor Swift's new album 'leaked'

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Some Swifties dive straight in to listen while others insist true fans will wait for official release. http://dlvr.it/T5htWB

'Form 47' parliamentarians ineligible to lead Pakistan, says Hafiz Naeem after assuming JI emir office

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Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman asks JI workers to prepare for a nationwide movement * This article was originally published here

Flurry of attacks heighten Israel-Hezbollah fears

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A spate of strikes and retaliations has left dead and injured on both sides of the border. http://dlvr.it/T5hHS0

Stabbed Australian bishop forgives alleged attacker

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Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel also appealed for the community to stay calm after the alleged terror attack. http://dlvr.it/T5g2Bk

'I miss her hugs': Warwick Davis's tribute to wife

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The Star Wars actor describes his wife Samantha as his "favourite human" after she dies aged 53. http://dlvr.it/T5fkPN

'I’m in pieces' - Israeli hostage's agony over husband held by Hamas

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Aviva Siegel tells the BBC of the brutal conditions she, Keith and others faced in Hamas captivity. http://dlvr.it/T5fW4h

Did cloud seeding cause the Dubai flooding?

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Dubai has been hit by record floods, sparking misleading speculation about cloud seeding. http://dlvr.it/T5fJps

Out-of-school children: Sindh govt launches non-formal education initiative

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A child who drops out of school will be able to complete education up to eighth grade, says education minister * This article was originally published here

Banned in Russia after anthem for stray animals goes viral

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Artist Ap$ent became popular across Eastern Europe after his song about fleeing Belarus went viral as an anthem for strays. http://dlvr.it/T5dkwz

Biden treads diplomatic tightrope on Israel-Iran

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Iran's unprecedented weekend attack on Israel has changed the US political calculus in the region. http://dlvr.it/T5cV2G

Russia to grow faster than all advanced economies

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The IMF estimates Russia's economy will grow faster than the likes of the US, UK and Germany this year. http://dlvr.it/T5cBZM

Deadly settler attacks on Palestinians follow Israeli boy's killing

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Palestinians and the UN demand that Israeli forces stop a rampage across the occupied West Bank. http://dlvr.it/T5bzLT

The controversial dress code at sport's biggest party

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Paris will welcome the world this summer, but France's distinctive relationship with religion means its own Olympic athletes will have a different dress code. http://dlvr.it/T5bnPW

In meeting with army chief, Saudi FM emphasises ‘strategic nature of bilateral ties'

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Gen Munir conveys his best wishes for mutually beneficial outcomes from interaction for both states, says ISPR * This article was originally published here

Baby hurt in Sydney stabbing out of intensive care

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The daughter of Ashlee Good, who died protecting her, is one of six people still in hospital. http://dlvr.it/T5bCVB

Watch: Georgia opposition leader punches MP during debate

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A scuffle erupted in Georgia's parliament as the leader of the opposition punched an MP. http://dlvr.it/T5Z0Cj

Protesters demand Georgia withdraw 'Russian law'

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Critics say the bill mirrors similar legislation introduced by President Vladimir Putin in Russia. http://dlvr.it/T5YV7H

FBI opens probe into Baltimore bridge collapse

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The FBI has boarded the ship in the latest attempt to determine why the Dali struck the vast bridge. http://dlvr.it/T5YHmz

'Obvious' Sydney killer targeted women - police

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Joel Cauchi, 40, fatally stabbed six people in a crowded Sydney shopping centre on Saturday. http://dlvr.it/T5Y2GF

PTI, JUI-F 'agree on increasing contacts' amid calls for movement against poll rigging

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Asad Qaiser pitches idea for launching countrywide public movement from united platform of "Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Dastoor" * This article was originally published here

Grimes sorry for Coachella technical difficulties

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Weekend one of the festival also sees surprise appearances from Olivia Rodrigo and Billie Eilish. http://dlvr.it/T5XhYY

Oil prices dip after Iran attack on Israel

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Prices had already risen in expectation of action, with Brent crude near a six-month high last week. http://dlvr.it/T5WRnP

US media push Biden and Trump for TV debate pledge

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A dozen top US outlets urged candidates to take part in debates, citing "exceptionally high" stakes. http://dlvr.it/T5Vys2

All eyes turn to what Israel does next

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With Iran and Israel in direct confrontation, BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner considers what comes next. http://dlvr.it/T5Vp2t

Bowen: As Israel debates Iran attack response, can US and allies stop slide into all-out war?

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World leaders are scrambling to prevent the Middle East entering a damaging wider conflict. http://dlvr.it/T5VcG7

Saudi FM-led high-level delegation to arrive in Pakistan today

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Visit is aimed at lending positive impetus to enhanced bilateral cooperation and mutually rewarding economic partnership, says FO * This article was originally published here

Ukraine army chief says Russia making gains in east

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Gen Oleksandr Syrskyi said Russia is making tactical gains and benefitting from warmer weather. http://dlvr.it/T5VNbZ

'A very long night for Israel and a dangerous moment'

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Iran's missile and drone attack on Israel raises the risk of an escalation in the region, the BBC's Middle East correspondent says. http://dlvr.it/T5TcqL

Watch: Tel Aviv residents unfazed by Iran attack threat

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People were seen drinking in the streets of Tel Aviv despite Iran confirming a drone launch. http://dlvr.it/T5TFPf

Dozens stranded after fatal Turkey cable car crash

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Passengers fell to the ground when a cabin collided with a broken pole near Antalya, officials have said. http://dlvr.it/T5T4ly

Video said to show Iranian troops boarding MSC Aries

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Two people can be seen in the footage rappelling onto vessel in the Strait of Hormuz http://dlvr.it/T5StrB

PM Shehbaz hails Saudi Arabia's commitment to ‘never leave Pakistan alone'

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Premier says high-level Saudi delegation would soon visit Pakistan * This article was originally published here

The children living between starvation and death

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Millions have fled Sudan's year-long civil war and hunger is now leading to the deaths of many children. http://dlvr.it/T5Sg3L

BBC Russian journalist branded 'foreign agent'

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A leading science journalist - Asya Kazantseva - also gets the label used to silence Kremlin critics. http://dlvr.it/T5Rd2d

'Huge amount' of Gaza surgery on children - UK doctor

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Doctors who volunteered at a hospital near Khan Younis also said people were clearly malnourished. http://dlvr.it/T5RS4S