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♦ US State Dept lauds Pakistan ties but ignores question about Imran Khan: Spokesperson Tammy Bruce says US-Pakistan cooperation on counter-terrorism remains vital: Extends gratitude to Government of Pakistan over Daesh-K terrorist’s arrest

♦ Pakistan calls for preserving Gaza ceasefire deal: Munir Akram urges ‘decisive steps’ to resolve multi-dimensional crisis in Yemen

♦ President summons Parliament’s joint session on Monday

♦ CM Maryam Nawaz orders desilting of canals

♦ Yousaf Raza Gilani acquitted in three corruption cases: Federal Anti-Corruption Court Karachi finds no evidence against Senate Chairman in Rs6 billion scam: Gilani declares cases against him were fabricated

♦ Govt tightens rules for Grade 22 promotion

♦ New evidence emerges about use of weapons in terror attacks in Pakistan

♦ Several flights cancelled, delayed at Karachi Airport Yousaf Raza Gilani acquitted in three corruption cases: Federal Anti-Corruption Court Karachi finds no evidence against Senate Chairman in Rs6 billion scam: Gilani declares cases against him were fabricated

♦ Bizarre ransom demand: Katcha dacoits ask for iPhones, watches for Ali's release: Kidnappers seeking Rs40mn cash too: Starts sending daily new videos of torture on Ali to family for not paying ransom on time: Family claims have not much assets to pay amount:

♦ Unbeaten India face record-setting New Zealand for Champions Trophy glory

♦ India football great Chhetri comes out of retirement aged 40

♦ Saudi PIF to pay 'up to 12 months maternity leave' for tennis players

♦ UNRWA warns Israel's West Bank operation aligns with annexation 'vision'

♦ UN experts say Israel again 'weaponising starvation' in Gaza

♦ Trump to visit Saudi Arabia for major business deal

♦ Iran to try design awards organisers over dress code breaches

♦ Trump signs executive order establishing 'Strategic Bitcoin Reserve'

♦ Trump again casts doubt on his commitment to NATO

♦ China to counter US pressure as Trump backs off Mexico, Canada tariffs