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News brief: Big stories of the day

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India summons Pak's deputy HC over denial of access to envoy in Islamabad

According to reports, on Saturday, Pakistan denied Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan Ajay Bisaria an entry to Gurudwara Panja Sahib near Islamabad. Bisaria, who wanted to visit the holy site and meet Sikh pilgrims along with his wife, had all the necessary permits for the visit but had to return to Islamabad instead. 

Opposition spreading lies and pessimism, BJP govt working for people's welfare: PM Modi

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In a veiled attack on the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said it was spreading "lies, confusion and pessimism", whereas his government was working for the welfare of people.

Shah in Jammu, first visit after pulling out of coalition in Jammu and Kashmir

BJP president Amit Shah on Saturday arrived in Jammu to address a rally to mark "historic martyrdom anniversary" of Jana Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee, days after his party's decision to withdraw support from the PDP-led government in Jammu and Kashmir.

Trump pushes sanctions on North Korea for a year

United States President Donald Trump on Friday extended the sanctions on North Korea for a year, saying Pyongyang posed an "unusual and extraordinary" threat by its nuclear arsenal.

Hafiz Saeed's son, son-in-law to contest Pakistan elections

Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief Hafiz Saeed's son and son-in-law will be contesting from Punjab province in the July 25 general elections.