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♦ Pakistan ready to cooperate in impartial Pahalgam probe, says PM: Shehbaz Sharif says armed forces are ready to defend country: Regrets India held Pakistan responsible for Pahalgam incident without proof: Informs Pakistan has conveyed its concerns to Afghanistan over terrorism: Rules out any compromise on ‘lifeline’ water

♦ Armed forces know how to defend country, says Gen Asim Munir: Army chief says Hindus, Muslims are poles apart

♦ Pakistan, India to settle dispute 'one way or another', says Trump: Saudi Arabia seeks to defuse Pakistan-India crisis: FM Faisal Farhan talks to his Pakistani and Indian counterparts

♦ UNSC issues Pakistan’s statement rejecting Indian allegations

♦ Pakistan expels 23 Indians associated with PSL-10 broadcasting company

♦ Pakistan and India's Kashmir fallout hits economy too

♦ Minister says Pahalgam attack is India’s security failure

♦ ED Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure of SCO calls on CJCSC

♦ Punjab IG directs adequate security for players, officials, fans in PSL matches

♦ May 1 will be public holiday in Punjab

♦ Huge crowds flock to Vatican for Pope Francis's funeral

♦ WFP says has depleted all Gaza food stocks as Israel blocks aid

♦ Iran, US to hold new round of high-level nuclear talks

♦ China insists no trade talks with US, despite Trump claim