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♦ SC orders new independent JIT to probe Arshad Sharif’s murder: CJP says it’s a criminal matter so there is no need to form a judicial commission: Orders to start probe from slain journalist’s two hosts in Kenya: Observes real evidence of crime is in Kenya: Advises govt to raise matter with Kenyan authorities: Justice Naqvi remarks it’s a serious matter and warns govt to take it seriously
♦ Fact-finding committee’s report into Arshad Sharif murder submitted to SC: 592-page report says Arshad’s murder was orchestrated: Role of foreigners is vital in the case and warrants an investigation as slain journalist’s hosts especially Waqar Ahmad failed to give satisfactory answers: Reveals Waqar Ahmad has links with international intelligence agencies: Says trajectory of bullets that hit Arshad Sharif does not match the firing pattern

♦ ECP to conduct pilot test of EVMs in upcoming polls: CEC: Sikander Raja says he used no reference for appointment as chief election commissioner
 

♦ Asad Umar’s apology prompts court to dispose of contempt case: PTI leader says his intention was not to target any judge or judiciary

♦ PM’s son Suleman decides to return, seeks protective bail

♦ LHC issues landmark order to protect citizens from smog: Schools in Lahore to remain closed for 3 days a week: Private offices employees to work from home for two days a week: Commercial markets should close at 10pm: All markets shut on Sundays: Factories to be monitored through drones
♦ Maulana Fazl demands disbandment of controversial NAB: PDM chief says two-thirds majority needed in parliament to abolish NAB

♦ Shahbaz Gill admitted to hospital in Lahore over ‘breathing issue’: PTI leader’s medical examination is being conducted at VVIP room: Ward sealed, police deployed for security measures

♦ No let-up in smog blight as Lahore remains 2nd most polluted city

♦ Case of minor girl’s rape-murder by uncle lodged in Karachi: Autopsy confirms Alisha raped, strangled to death: Body hanged to portray suicide: Police arrest the accused

♦ Rare leopard found dead in Margalla Hills

♦ US court throws out lawsuit against Saudi crown prince in Khashoggi murder: Judge accepts American govt’s stance that Saudi prime minister enjoys immunity in US courts

♦ Ramos bags hat-trick as Portugal crush Swiss to reach World Cup quarters: Will clash with Morocco in quarter-final

♦ Morocco beat Spain on penalties to reach World Cup quarter-finals

♦ Junaid Jamshed's sixth death anniversary observed

♦ Another petition filed against Joyland movie