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    FGN15 IRAN-SHIP-INDIAN CREW
    *Iran says it has granted consular access to Indian crew from the seized Portuguese-flagged ship
    Dubai: Iran on Saturday said the mostly Indian crew of a Portuguese-flagged ship that was seized by Iranian forces in its maritime territory two weeks ago is being granted consular access, raising hopes for their early release and extradition. *
    
    
     FGN11 PAK-CHINA-SUBMARINE
* China launches first of the 8 Hangor-class submarine built for Pakistan
    Islamabad/Beijing:China has launched the first of the eight Hangor-class submarines to be built for its all-weather ally Pakistan to provide it with state-of-the-art warships, adding a new dimension to their growing bilateral military cooperation. *
    
    
     FGN8 PAK-IMRAN
* Ready to serve nine more years in prison rather than striking deal with people enslaving Pakistan: Imran Khan
    Lahore: Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan has ruled out an agreement with those who have "enslaved" the country, saying he is ready to serve for nine more years in prison but will never strike a deal with them. *
    
     FGN6 PAK-NAWAZ-PMLN
* Ex-Pak PM Nawaz Sharif set to retake helm of PML-N amidst internal strife
    Lahore: Pakistan's three-time former prime minister Nawaz Sharif is all set to retake the helm of the ruling PML-N next month to guide the party amid internal strife, seven years after he relinquished the post after being disqualified by the apex court. By M Zulqernain *
    
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