Today’s headlines: June 5, 2016

The headlines in today's main state and privately owned newspapers: 

After Sisi announces plan to issue new pardon, government bodies to review, present detainee case files to president, Youm7 (page 1)

Egypt reaffirms support for Iraqi sovereignty and unity, Al-Ahram (page 1)

Finance Ministry to introduce new tax on small and medium sized enterprises, Al-Masry Al-Youm (page 3)

Prime minister promises drinking water for half of Egypt’s villages within 2 years,Al-Akhbar (page 5)

Journalists Syndicate considers general assembly meeting and reiteration of call to punish officials responsible for syndicate raid, Al-Shorouk (page 5)

Split reaction to president’s speech: praise for achievements and criticism for ignoring rights, Al-Masry Al-Youm (page 6)

11 armed men killed during security raids on terrorist groups in Sinai, Youm7 (page 2)

Parliament approves 3 agreements with China in petroleum, banking and economic cooperation, Al-Akhbar (page 4)

Armed Forces distributes 1.5m food rations to citizens for Ramadan, Al-Ahram (page 3)

Border patrol thwarts illegal immigration of 188 people, including 15 women and children, Al-Masry Al-Youm (page 3)

Hamas possesses video of general prosecutor’s assassination, Youm7 (page 4)

Endowments Ministry prohibits Gebriel, Hassan and al-Masarawy from leading Ramadan prayer, Al-Masry al-Youm (page 1)

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