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href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1483053/case-against-journalist-shahzeb-jillani-quashed-due-to-lack-of-evidence" class="story__link">Case against journalist Shahzeb Jillani quashed due to lack of evidence </a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt p-2 ">A sessions court in Karachi pronounces FIR non maintainable, declares the case "C class". <span class="story__time size-two uppercase "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> <span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2019-05-18T12:44:21+05:00"><span class="timestamp__calendar">May 18, 2019</span> <span class="timestamp__time">12:44pm</span></span></span> </div> </article>   <article class="box story mb-4 pb-4 border--bottom" data-id="1482889" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--left media--stretch col-sm-4 col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482889/572-pakistani-prisoners-to-be-repatriated-after-being-released-by-the-uae"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523im_/https://i.dawn.com/thumbnail/2019/05/5cdef2255a1b1.jpg" alt="572 Pakistani prisoners to be repatriated after being released by the UAE"/></a></div> </figure>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1482889" class="story__title p-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482889/572-pakistani-prisoners-to-be-repatriated-after-being-released-by-the-uae" class="story__link">572 Pakistani prisoners to be repatriated after being released by the UAE </a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt p-2 ">Foreign Office says Pakistani authorities are in touch with UAE government to ensure safe and swift repatriation. <span class="story__time size-two uppercase "><span class="timestamp--label">Published</span> <span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2019-05-17T22:41:09+05:00"><span class="timestamp__calendar">May 17, 2019</span> <span class="timestamp__time">10:41pm</span></span></span> </div> </article>   <article class="box story mb-4 pb-4 border--bottom" data-id="1482876" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--left media--stretch col-sm-4 col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482876/vawda-distributes-rs30m-among-1000-na-249-constituents-under-self-employment-scheme"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523im_/https://i.dawn.com/thumbnail/2019/05/5cde93c6b1a72.png" alt="Vawda distributes Rs30m among 1,000 NA-249 constituents under 'Self-Employment Scheme'"/></a></div> </figure>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1482876" class="story__title p-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482876/vawda-distributes-rs30m-among-1000-na-249-constituents-under-self-employment-scheme" class="story__link">Vawda distributes Rs30m among 1,000 NA-249 constituents under 'Self-Employment Scheme' </a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt p-2 ">The amount has been provided to jobless people as an interest-free loan, says PTI lawmaker at the launch in Karachi. <span class="story__time size-two uppercase "><span class="timestamp--label">Published</span> <span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2019-05-17T16:05:50+05:00"><span class="timestamp__calendar">May 17, 2019</span> <span class="timestamp__time">04:05pm</span></span></span> </div> </article>   <article class="box story mb-4 pb-4 border--bottom" data-id="1482874" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--left col-sm-4 col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482874/world-cup-2019-winners-to-bag-4m-prize"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523im_/https://i.dawn.com/thumbnail/2019/05/5cde80fa230e4.jpg" alt="World Cup 2019 winners to bag $4m prize"/></a></div> </figure>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1482874" class="story__title p-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482874/world-cup-2019-winners-to-bag-4m-prize" class="story__link">World Cup 2019 winners to bag $4m prize </a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt p-2 ">The total prize pot of $10m will bring prizes to the winners of each level of the game. <span class="story__time size-two uppercase "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> <span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2019-05-17T15:04:28+05:00"><span class="timestamp__calendar">May 17, 2019</span> <span class="timestamp__time">03:04pm</span></span></span> </div> </article>   <article class="box story mb-4 pb-4 border--bottom" data-id="1482663" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--left media--stretch col-sm-4 col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482663/pakistan-asks-us-iran-to-exercise-restraint-resolve-issues-through-talks"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523im_/https://i.dawn.com/thumbnail/2019/05/5cdd36266b3df.jpg" alt="Pakistan asks US, Iran to exercise 'restraint', resolve issues through talks"/></a></div> </figure>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1482663" class="story__title p-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482663/pakistan-asks-us-iran-to-exercise-restraint-resolve-issues-through-talks" class="story__link">Pakistan asks US, Iran to exercise 'restraint', resolve issues through talks </a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt p-2 ">"Any miscalculated move can transmute into a large scale conflict," says FO spokesperson. <span class="story__time size-two uppercase "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> <span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2019-05-17T08:02:13+05:00"><span class="timestamp__calendar">May 17, 2019</span> <span class="timestamp__time">08:02am</span></span></span> </div> </article>   <article class="box story mb-4 pb-4 border--bottom" data-id="1482658" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--left media--stretch col-sm-4 col-12 px-0 " data-focus-x="0%" data-focus-y="0%"> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482658/kp-doctors-province-wide-strike-continues-for-second-day"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523im_/https://i.dawn.com/thumbnail/2019/05/5cdd2e30ccb8c.jpg?r=736187660" alt="KP doctors' province-wide strike continues for second day"/></a></div> </figure>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1482658" class="story__title p-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482658/kp-doctors-province-wide-strike-continues-for-second-day" class="story__link">KP doctors' province-wide strike continues for second day </a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt p-2 ">KP Doctors Council wants health minister removed, case to be registered against him for alleged assault of doctor. <span class="story__time size-two uppercase "><span class="timestamp--label">Published</span> <span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2019-05-16T15:20:47+05:00"><span class="timestamp__calendar">May 16, 2019</span> <span class="timestamp__time">03:20pm</span></span></span> </div> </article>   <article class="box story mb-4 pb-4 border--bottom" data-id="1482653" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--left media--stretch col-sm-4 col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482653/15-injured-in-explosion-inside-rahim-yar-khan-bank-building"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523im_/https://i.dawn.com/thumbnail/2019/05/5cdd2527611ba.jpg" alt="15 injured in explosion inside Rahim Yar Khan bank building"/></a></div> </figure>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1482653" class="story__title p-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482653/15-injured-in-explosion-inside-rahim-yar-khan-bank-building" class="story__link">15 injured in explosion inside Rahim Yar Khan bank building </a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt p-2 ">Rescue operation underway; nature of the explosion yet to be determined. <span class="story__time size-two uppercase "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> <span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2019-05-16T14:10:37+05:00"><span class="timestamp__calendar">May 16, 2019</span> <span class="timestamp__time">02:10pm</span></span></span> </div> </article>   <article class="box story mb-4 pb-4 border--bottom" data-id="1482650" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--left media--stretch col-sm-4 col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482650/iconic-artist-jamil-naqsh-passes-away-in-london"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523im_/https://i.dawn.com/thumbnail/2019/05/5cdd17955d46f.jpg" alt="Iconic artist Jamil Naqsh passes away in London"/></a></div> </figure>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1482650" class="story__title p-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482650/iconic-artist-jamil-naqsh-passes-away-in-london" class="story__link">Iconic artist Jamil Naqsh passes away in London </a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt p-2 ">Naqsh is among a generation of painters who gave Pakistani art direction after independence. <span class="story__time size-two uppercase "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> <span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2019-05-16T14:19:41+05:00"><span class="timestamp__calendar">May 16, 2019</span> <span class="timestamp__time">02:19pm</span></span></span> </div> </article>   <article class="box story mb-4 pb-4 border--bottom" data-id="1482642" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--left media--stretch col-sm-4 col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482642/dollar-hits-historical-high-at-rs148-intraday-in-interbank-market"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523im_/https://i.dawn.com/thumbnail/2019/05/5cdcfb1991c9c.jpg" alt="Dollar hits historical high at Rs148 intraday in interbank market"/></a></div> </figure>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1482642" class="story__title p-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482642/dollar-hits-historical-high-at-rs148-intraday-in-interbank-market" class="story__link">Dollar hits historical high at Rs148 intraday in interbank market </a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt p-2 ">Market fears further devaluation after agreement with IMF, which is pushing a "market determined exchange rate". <span class="story__time size-two uppercase "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> <span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2019-05-16T15:53:22+05:00"><span class="timestamp__calendar">May 16, 2019</span> <span class="timestamp__time">03:53pm</span></span></span> </div> </article>   <article class="box story mb-4 pb-4 border--bottom" data-id="1482462" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--left media--stretch col-sm-4 col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482462/dar-stars-as-pakistan-women-brush-aside-south-africa-in-1st-t20i"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523im_/https://i.dawn.com/thumbnail/2019/05/5cdc2a1f249eb.jpg" alt="Dar stars as Pakistan Women brush aside South Africa in 1st T20I"/></a></div> </figure>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1482462" class="story__title p-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482462/dar-stars-as-pakistan-women-brush-aside-south-africa-in-1st-t20i" class="story__link">Dar stars as Pakistan Women brush aside South Africa in 1st T20I </a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt p-2 ">Experienced all-rounder and captain Maroof chip in with half centuries; team goes up 1-0 in three-match series. <span class="story__time size-two uppercase "><span class="timestamp--label">Published</span> <span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2019-05-15T19:44:55+05:00"><span class="timestamp__calendar">May 15, 2019</span> <span class="timestamp__time">07:44pm</span></span></span> </div> </article>   <article class="box story mb-4 pb-4 border--bottom" data-id="1482459" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--left media--stretch col-sm-4 col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482459/saudi-green-card-to-allow-expats-to-own-property-start-business-in-kingdom"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523im_/https://i.dawn.com/thumbnail/2019/05/5cdc18d23ac78.jpg" alt="Saudi 'green card' to allow expats to own property, start business in kingdom"/></a></div> </figure>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1482459" class="story__title p-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482459/saudi-green-card-to-allow-expats-to-own-property-start-business-in-kingdom" class="story__link">Saudi 'green card' to allow expats to own property, start business in kingdom </a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt p-2 ">The 'Privileged Iqama', if it earns the cabinet's approval, would enable expats to become permanent residents. <span class="story__time size-two uppercase "><span class="timestamp--label">Published</span> <span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2019-05-15T19:28:48+05:00"><span class="timestamp__calendar">May 15, 2019</span> <span class="timestamp__time">07:28pm</span></span></span> </div> </article>   <article class="box story mb-4 pb-4 border--bottom" data-id="1482451" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--left media--stretch col-sm-4 col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482451/us-dollar-touches-all-time-high-at-rs14625-in-open-market"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523im_/https://i.dawn.com/thumbnail/2019/05/5cdbf1e573d68.jpg" alt="US dollar touches all-time high at Rs146.25 in open market"/></a></div> </figure>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1482451" class="story__title p-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482451/us-dollar-touches-all-time-high-at-rs14625-in-open-market" class="story__link">US dollar touches all-time high at Rs146.25 in open market </a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt p-2 ">The greenback's value increased by Rs2.25 amid speculations that the local currency will depreciate further. <span class="story__time size-two uppercase "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> <span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2019-05-15T23:08:35+05:00"><span class="timestamp__calendar">May 15, 2019</span> <span class="timestamp__time">11:08pm</span></span></span> </div> </article>   <article class="box story mb-4 pb-4 border--bottom" data-id="1482438" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--left media--stretch col-sm-4 col-12 px-0 " data-focus-x="30.25%" data-focus-y="51.042%"> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482438/pm-imran-appoints-dr-sania-nishtar-special-assistant-with-status-of-federal-minister"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523im_/https://i.dawn.com/thumbnail/2019/05/5cdbb29b324b8.jpg?0.8692379407958479" alt="PM Imran appoints Dr Sania Nishtar special assistant with status of federal minister"/></a></div> </figure>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1482438" class="story__title p-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482438/pm-imran-appoints-dr-sania-nishtar-special-assistant-with-status-of-federal-minister" class="story__link">PM Imran appoints Dr Sania Nishtar special assistant with status of federal minister </a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt p-2 ">Dr Nishtar, chairperson of BISP and Poverty Alleviation Coordination Council, is a key figure behind Ehsas programme. <span class="story__time size-two uppercase "><span class="timestamp--label">Published</span> <span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2019-05-15T13:36:04+05:00"><span class="timestamp__calendar">May 15, 2019</span> <span class="timestamp__time">01:36pm</span></span></span> </div> </article>   <article class="box story mb-4 pb-4 border--bottom" data-id="1482263" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--left media--stretch col-sm-4 col-12 px-0 " data-focus-x="42.125%" data-focus-y="57.917%"> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482263/zulfi-bukhari-appointed-chairman-of-pakistan-tourism-development-corporation"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523im_/https://i.dawn.com/thumbnail/2019/05/5cdace169fc97.jpg?r=1049222124" alt="Zulfi Bukhari appointed chairman of Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation"/></a></div> </figure>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1482263" class="story__title p-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482263/zulfi-bukhari-appointed-chairman-of-pakistan-tourism-development-corporation" class="story__link">Zulfi Bukhari appointed chairman of Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation </a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt p-2 ">The cabinet decision was endorsed by the PTDC board, announces Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and HR Development. <span class="story__time size-two uppercase "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> <span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2019-05-14T20:57:11+05:00"><span class="timestamp__calendar">May 14, 2019</span> <span class="timestamp__time">08:57pm</span></span></span> </div> </article>   <article class="box story mb-4 pb-4 border--bottom" data-id="1482260" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--left media--stretch col-sm-4 col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482260/england-clinch-3rd-odi-by-6-wickets-take-unassailable-2-0-lead-against-pakistan"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523im_/https://i.dawn.com/thumbnail/2019/05/5cdb1f7e7cfdf.jpg" alt="England clinch 3rd ODI by 6 wickets, take unassailable 2-0 lead against Pakistan"/></a></div> </figure>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1482260" class="story__title p-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482260/england-clinch-3rd-odi-by-6-wickets-take-unassailable-2-0-lead-against-pakistan" class="story__link">England clinch 3rd ODI by 6 wickets, take unassailable 2-0 lead against Pakistan </a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt p-2 ">The tourists toil in the field courtesy dropped catches and wayward bowling; Bairstow's ton overshadows Imam's. <span class="story__time size-two uppercase "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> <span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2019-05-15T07:40:38+05:00"><span class="timestamp__calendar">May 15, 2019</span> <span class="timestamp__time">07:40am</span></span></span> </div> </article>   <article class="box story mb-4 pb-4 border--bottom" data-id="1482253" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--left media--stretch col-sm-4 col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482253/cabinet-approves-govts-first-tax-amnesty-scheme-available-until-june-30"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523im_/https://i.dawn.com/thumbnail/2019/05/5cdaa82e3222a.png" alt="Cabinet approves govt's first tax amnesty scheme, available until June 30"/></a></div> </figure>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1482253" class="story__title p-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482253/cabinet-approves-govts-first-tax-amnesty-scheme-available-until-june-30" class="story__link">Cabinet approves govt's first tax amnesty scheme, available until June 30 </a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt p-2 ">"The basic purpose of the scheme is not to generate revenue but to document the economy," says finance adviser. <span class="story__time size-two uppercase "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> <span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2019-05-15T08:18:57+05:00"><span class="timestamp__calendar">May 15, 2019</span> <span class="timestamp__time">08:18am</span></span></span> </div> </article>   <article class="box story mb-4 pb-4 border--bottom" data-id="1482247" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--left media--stretch col-sm-4 col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482247/china-launches-probe-into-142-cross-border-marriages-envoy"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523im_/https://i.dawn.com/thumbnail/2019/05/5cda8ace58ec7.jpg" alt="China launches probe into 142 cross-border marriages: envoy"/></a></div> </figure>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1482247" class="story__title p-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482247/china-launches-probe-into-142-cross-border-marriages-envoy" class="story__link">China launches probe into 142 cross-border marriages: envoy </a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt p-2 ">Holds visas of 90 "brides" and alerts local authorities after drastic increase in marriage visa applications this year. <span class="story__time size-two uppercase "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> <span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2019-05-14T21:43:02+05:00"><span class="timestamp__calendar">May 14, 2019</span> <span class="timestamp__time">09:43pm</span></span></span> </div> </article>   <article class="box story mb-4 pb-4 border--bottom" data-id="1482250" data-layout="story">  <figure class="media media--left media--stretch col-sm-4 col-12 px-0 "> <div class="media__item "><a title="" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482250/shadab-khan-declared-fit-for-world-cup-pcb"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523im_/https://i.dawn.com/thumbnail/2019/05/5cda92218bac2.jpg" alt="Shadab Khan declared fit for World Cup: PCB"/></a></div> </figure>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1482250" class="story__title p-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482250/shadab-khan-declared-fit-for-world-cup-pcb" class="story__link">Shadab Khan declared fit for World Cup: PCB </a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt p-2 ">The 20-year-old leg-spinner will fly to England on May 16. <span class="story__time size-two uppercase "><span class="timestamp--label">Updated</span> <span class="timestamp--time timeago" 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src="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523im_/https://i.dawn.com/thumbnail/2019/05/5cd94e9de1d2c.jpg" alt="'Humanitarian nightmare': FO condemns alleged rape of 3-year-old girl in occupied Kashmir"/></a></div> </figure>  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1482042" class="story__title p-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482042/humanitarian-nightmare-fo-condemns-alleged-rape-of-3-year-old-girl-in-occupied-kashmir" class="story__link">'Humanitarian nightmare': FO condemns alleged rape of 3-year-old girl in occupied Kashmir </a></h2>  <div class="story__excerpt p-2 ">Accused taken into custody; widespread protests held across the Valley on Sunday. <span class="story__time size-two uppercase "><span class="timestamp--label">Published</span> <span class="timestamp--time timeago" title="2019-05-13T16:16:04+05:00"><span class="timestamp__calendar">May 13, 2019</span> <span class="timestamp__time">04:16pm</span></span></span> </div> </article> 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font-normal py-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482917/pandemonium-in-pa-as-opposition-denied-debate-on-rise-in-hiv-cases" class="story__link">Pandemonium in PA as opposition denied debate on rise in HIV cases </a></h2> </article>   <article class="box story " data-id="1482915" data-layout="story">  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1482915" class="story__title size-three font-normal py-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482915/mayor-asks-cm-to-rectify-faulty-sewerage-system" class="story__link">Mayor asks CM to rectify faulty sewerage system </a></h2> </article>   <article class="box story " data-id="1482914" data-layout="story">  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1482914" class="story__title size-three font-normal py-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482914/third-naegleria-fowleri-case-reported-in-city" class="story__link">Third Naegleria fowleri case reported in city </a></h2> </article>   <article class="box story " data-id="1482913" data-layout="story">  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1482913" class="story__title size-three font-normal py-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482913/police-told-to-ensure-security-as-naqeebs-father-facing-life-threats" class="story__link">Police told to ensure security as Naqeeb’s father facing life threats </a></h2> </article>   <article class="box story " data-id="1482912" data-layout="story">  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1482912" class="story__title size-three font-normal py-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482912/four-fishermen-released-by-india-reunite-with-families" class="story__link">Four fishermen released by India reunite with families </a></h2> </article>  </div> <span class="badge uppercase accordion__item__readmore size-one text-right pr-0"><a title="Read More" href="/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/newspaper/karachi" class="">Read More</a></span> </div> </div> <div class="accordion__item" role="tab"> <span class="badge size-three uppercase accordion__item__title col-12 float-none p-2">Lahore</span> <div class="accordion__content" id="panel-lahore"> <div class="accordion__content__item">  <article class="box story " data-id="1482954" data-layout="story">  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1482954" class="story__title size-three font-normal py-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482954/aleem-khan-released-from-jail-on-bail" class="story__link">Aleem Khan released from jail on bail </a></h2> </article>   <article class="box story " data-id="1482952" data-layout="story">  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1482952" class="story__title size-three font-normal py-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482952/task-forces-mull-debilitating-effect-of-nabs-intervention" class="story__link">Task forces mull debilitating effect of NAB’s intervention </a></h2> </article>   <article class="box story " data-id="1482951" data-layout="story">  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1482951" class="story__title size-three font-normal py-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482951/kairas-son-friend-die-in-accident" class="story__link">Kaira’s son, friend die in accident </a></h2> </article>   <article class="box story " data-id="1482944" data-layout="story">  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1482944" class="story__title size-three font-normal py-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482944/notices-to-ministry-fia-on-pleas-of-wives-of-two-chinese" class="story__link">Notices to ministry, FIA on pleas of wives of two Chinese </a></h2> </article>   <article class="box story " data-id="1482943" data-layout="story">  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1482943" class="story__title size-three font-normal py-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482943/lhc-restrains-public-office-holders-from-misuse-of-funds" class="story__link">LHC restrains public office holders from misuse of funds </a></h2> </article>  </div> <span class="badge uppercase accordion__item__readmore size-one text-right pr-0"><a title="Read More" href="/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/newspaper/lahore" class="">Read More</a></span> </div> </div> <div class="accordion__item" role="tab"> <span class="badge size-three uppercase accordion__item__title col-12 float-none p-2">Islamabad</span> <div class="accordion__content" id="panel-islamabad"> <div class="accordion__content__item">  <article class="box story " data-id="1482970" data-layout="story">  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1482970" class="story__title size-three font-normal py-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482970/sc-disappointed-over-lack-of-transport-system-rampant-encroachments-in-capital" class="story__link">SC disappointed over lack of transport system, rampant encroachments in capital </a></h2> </article>   <article class="box story " data-id="1482969" data-layout="story">  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1482969" class="story__title size-three font-normal py-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482969/no-poliovirus-found-in-pindi-says-who" class="story__link">No poliovirus found in Pindi, says WHO </a></h2> </article>   <article class="box story " data-id="1482967" data-layout="story">  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1482967" class="story__title size-three font-normal py-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482967/landlords-tenants-told-to-provide-details-to-area-police-in-islamabad" class="story__link">Landlords, tenants told to provide details to area police in Islamabad </a></h2> </article>   <article class="box story " data-id="1482965" data-layout="story">  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1482965" class="story__title size-three font-normal py-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482965/people-speak" class="story__link">People Speak </a></h2> </article>   <article class="box story " data-id="1482962" data-layout="story">  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1482962" class="story__title size-three font-normal py-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482962/nust-team-takes-part-in-eco-marathon" class="story__link">Nust team takes part in Eco-Marathon </a></h2> </article>  </div> <span class="badge uppercase accordion__item__readmore size-one text-right pr-0"><a title="Read More" href="/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/newspaper/islamabad" class="">Read More</a></span> </div> </div> <div class="accordion__item" role="tab"> <span class="badge size-three uppercase accordion__item__title col-12 float-none p-2">Peshawar</span> <div class="accordion__content" id="panel-peshawar"> <div class="accordion__content__item">  <article class="box story " data-id="1483018" data-layout="story">  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1483018" class="story__title size-three font-normal py-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1483018/man-gets-50-years-jail-for-double-murder" class="story__link">Man gets 50 years jail for double murder </a></h2> </article>   <article class="box story " data-id="1483016" data-layout="story">  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1483016" class="story__title size-three font-normal py-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1483016/peshawar-high-court-sets-aside-conviction-of-militant" class="story__link">Peshawar High Court sets aside conviction of ‘militant’ </a></h2> </article>   <article class="box story " data-id="1483014" data-layout="story">  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1483014" class="story__title size-three font-normal py-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1483014/nab-arrests-absconder-in-fraud-case" class="story__link">NAB arrests absconder in fraud case </a></h2> </article>   <article class="box story " data-id="1483013" data-layout="story">  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1483013" class="story__title size-three font-normal py-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1483013/muqams-son-sent-to-prison-in-corruption-case" class="story__link">Muqam’s son sent to prison in corruption case </a></h2> </article>   <article class="box story " data-id="1483010" data-layout="story">  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1483010" class="story__title size-three font-normal py-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1483010/e-transfer-policy-for-education-department" class="story__link">E-transfer policy for education department </a></h2> </article>  </div> <span class="badge uppercase accordion__item__readmore size-one text-right pr-0"><a title="Read More" href="/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/newspaper/peshawar" class="">Read More</a></span> </div> </div> <div class="accordion__item" role="tab"> <span class="badge size-three uppercase accordion__item__title col-12 float-none p-2">Business</span> <div class="accordion__content" id="panel-business"> <div class="accordion__content__item">  <article class="box story " data-id="1483029" data-layout="story">  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1483029" class="story__title size-three font-normal py-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1483029/stockbrokers-propose-market-support-fund" class="story__link">Stockbrokers propose market support fund </a></h2> </article>   <article class="box story " data-id="1483024" data-layout="story">  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1483024" class="story__title size-three font-normal py-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1483024/805-point-plunge-pushes-index-to-three-year-low" class="story__link">805-point plunge pushes index to three-year low </a></h2> </article>   <article class="box story " data-id="1483028" data-layout="story">  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1483028" class="story__title size-three font-normal py-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1483028/clouds-gather-over-al-futtaim-renaults-165m-investment-plan" class="story__link">Clouds gather over Al Futtaim-Renault’s $165m investment plan </a></h2> </article>   <article class="box story " data-id="1483027" data-layout="story">  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1483027" class="story__title size-three font-normal py-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1483027/us-not-sincere-about-more-trade-talks-with-china" class="story__link">‘US not sincere about more trade talks with China’ </a></h2> </article>   <article class="box story " data-id="1483026" data-layout="story">  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1483026" class="story__title size-three font-normal py-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1483026/devaluation-to-hit-value-added-textile-sector-adversely" class="story__link">‘Devaluation to hit value-added textile sector adversely’ </a></h2> </article>  </div> <span class="badge uppercase accordion__item__readmore size-one text-right pr-0"><a title="Read More" href="/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/newspaper/business" class="">Read More</a></span> </div> </div> <div class="accordion__item" role="tab"> <span class="badge size-three uppercase accordion__item__title col-12 float-none p-2">Sport</span> <div class="accordion__content" id="panel-sport"> <div class="accordion__content__item">  <article class="box story " data-id="1482921" data-layout="story">  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1482921" class="story__title size-three font-normal py-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482921/imam-escapes-serious-injury-after-painful-blow" class="story__link">Imam escapes serious injury after painful blow </a></h2> </article>   <article class="box story " data-id="1482920" data-layout="story">  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1482920" class="story__title size-three font-normal py-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482920/pakistan-fail-to-build-on-babar-ton-as-curran-takes-four" class="story__link">Pakistan fail to build on Babar ton as Curran takes four </a></h2> </article>   <article class="box story " data-id="1482919" data-layout="story">  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1482919" class="story__title size-three font-normal py-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482919/world-cup-winners-to-get-record-4m-prize-money" class="story__link">World Cup winners to get record $4m prize money </a></h2> </article>   <article class="box story " data-id="1482918" data-layout="story">  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1482918" class="story__title size-three font-normal py-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482918/parliamentary-committee-slams-phf-for-national-teams-woes" class="story__link">Parliamentary committee slams PHF for national team’s woes </a></h2> </article>   <article class="box story " data-id="1482916" data-layout="story">  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1482916" class="story__title size-three font-normal py-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482916/pakistan-u-19-tour-to-sl-rescheduled-for-later-this-month" class="story__link">Pakistan U-19 tour to SL rescheduled for later this month </a></h2> </article>  </div> <span class="badge uppercase accordion__item__readmore size-one text-right pr-0"><a title="Read More" href="/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/newspaper/sport" class="">Read More</a></span> </div> </div> <div class="accordion__item" role="tab"> <span class="badge size-three uppercase accordion__item__title col-12 float-none p-2">Editorial</span> <div class="accordion__content" id="panel-editorial"> <div class="accordion__content__item">  <article class="box story " data-id="1483032" data-layout="story">  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1483032" class="story__title size-three font-normal py-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1483032/free-market-jitters" class="story__link">Free market jitters </a></h2> </article>   <article class="box story " data-id="1483031" data-layout="story">  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1483031" class="story__title size-three font-normal py-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1483031/sc-on-karachi" class="story__link">SC on Karachi </a></h2> </article>   <article class="box story " data-id="1483030" data-layout="story">  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1483030" class="story__title size-three font-normal py-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1483030/kp-doctors-strike" class="story__link">KP doctors’ strike </a></h2> </article>   <article class="box story " data-id="1482829" data-layout="story">  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1482829" class="story__title size-three font-normal py-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482829/dollar-blues-in-the-market" class="story__link">Dollar blues in the market </a></h2> </article>   <article class="box story " data-id="1482828" data-layout="story">  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1482828" class="story__title size-three font-normal py-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482828/taking-to-the-streets" class="story__link">Taking to the streets </a></h2> </article>  </div> <span class="badge uppercase accordion__item__readmore size-one text-right pr-0"><a title="Read More" href="/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/newspaper/editorial" class="">Read More</a></span> </div> </div> <div class="accordion__item" role="tab"> <span class="badge size-three uppercase accordion__item__title col-12 float-none p-2">Column</span> <div class="accordion__content" id="panel-column"> <div class="accordion__content__item">  <article class="box story " data-id="1483036" data-layout="story">  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1483036" class="story__title size-three font-normal py-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1483036/dont-blame-the-imf" class="story__link">Don’t blame the IMF </a></h2> </article>   <article class="box story " data-id="1483035" data-layout="story">  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1483035" class="story__title size-three font-normal py-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1483035/the-only-way-forward" class="story__link">The only way forward </a></h2> </article>   <article class="box story " data-id="1483034" data-layout="story">  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1483034" class="story__title size-three font-normal py-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1483034/trafficking-lives" class="story__link">Trafficking lives </a></h2> </article>   <article class="box story " data-id="1483033" data-layout="story">  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1483033" class="story__title size-three font-normal py-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1483033/here-we-go-again" class="story__link">Here we go again </a></h2> </article>   <article class="box story " data-id="1482833" data-layout="story">  <h2 data-layout="story" data-id="1482833" class="story__title size-three font-normal py-2 "><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/news/1482833/go-home-you-are-55" class="story__link">Go home, you are 55 </a></h2> </article>  </div> <span class="badge uppercase accordion__item__readmore size-one text-right pr-0"><a title="Read More" href="/web/20190518102523/https://www.dawn.com/newspaper/column" class="">Read More</a></span> </div> </div> <div class="accordion__item" role="tab"> <span class="badge size-three uppercase accordion__item__title col-12 float-none p-2">International</span> <div class="accordion__content" id="panel-international"> <div class="accordion__content__item">  <article class="box story " data-id="1483021" 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