Following are the top foreign stories at 1700 hours

Following are the tope foreign stories at 1700 hours:

FGN6 US-PAK-HAQQANI No evidence of Pakistan dismantling terror infrastructure, says ex-envoy Haqqani

Washington: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's recent statement promising an end of support to terror groups does not reflect a change of policy and is motivated by the fear of getting blacklisted by the global terror-financing watchdog FATF, the country's former envoy to the US Husain Haqqani has said. By Lalit K Jha.

FGN7 PAK-SENATE-TERRORISTS Pak Senate panel seeks report from govt on action taken against terrorists

Karachi: A Pakistani Senate panel Saturday sought a report from the interior ministry on the action taken against terrorists and banned outfits involved in the killing of Hazaras, a day after a suicide blast targeting the minority Shia community killed 21 people in restive Balochistan province.

FGN5 BIZ-IMF-RBI GOVERNOR Monetary economics in emerging markets needs a rethink, says RBI Governor

Washington: Observing that the global financial crisis has exposed several limitations of conventional and unconventional monetary policy tools, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday said monetary economics in emerging markets needs a rethink. By Lalit K Jha.

FGN4 KIM-TRUMP-LD MEETING North Korean leader open to third Trump summit: KCNA

Seoul: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is willing meet with US President Donald Trump a third time if Washington comes to the table with the "right attitude", state media reported Saturday. (AFP)

FGN3 US-INDIA-GSP Senators urge Trump administration to delay decision on India's GSP review

Washington: Two top American Senators have urged the Trump administration to delay until the end of the general elections its decision to terminate India's designation as a beneficiary developing country under the Generalized System of Preference due to a lack of compliance. By Lalit K Jha.

FGN2 US-TRUMP-MIGRANTS Trump says could send illegal migrants to 'sanctuary cities'

Washington: US President Donald Trump has said he is seriously considering funnelling detained illegal migrants into the self-declared sanctuary cities that oppose his tough immigration policies. (AFP)

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