Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 0600 GMT, June 18

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ISLAMABAD -- At least five people were killed and several others injured after two groups clashed inside a hospital in Nankana Sahib district of Pakistan's eastern Punjab province, local media reported Tuesday.

According to the reports, the groups that from two different clans opened fire at each other late Monday over some petty dispute in the emergency section of the District Headquarters Hospital Nankana Sahib, killing four people on the spot while injuring several others. (Pakistan-Hospital Clash)

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WELLINGTON -- A New Zealand man who admitted redistributing the livestream video of the Christchurch terror attack has been sentenced to 21 months in prison on Tuesday.

Philip Arps, who runs a company that uses neo-Nazi imagery, pleaded guilty in April to two charges of distributing objectionable material. (New Zealand-Christchurch terror attack)

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SYDNEY -- Soon drivers in the Australian State of New South Wales (NSW) may not be required to carry a physical license with them, with a new scheme offering a Digital Drivers Licence (DDL) option accessed via smartphone.

The announcement coincided with the release of the NSW State budget on Tuesday and the NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet said it signals his government's willingness to keep up with technology. (Australia-Digital Drivers Licence)

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SINGAPORE -- ConnecTechAsia 2019, comprising BroadcastAsia, CommunicAsia and NXTAsia, kicks off on Tuesday in Singapore, showcasing the latest smart technologies and trends that are shaping Asia's digital future.

According to the organizer Informa Markets, the three-day event attracts many famous technology companies, including Alibaba Cloud, Amazon, Huawei, Google, IBM and Singtel. (Singapore-ConnecTechAsia) Enditem

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