- Out-of-box solutions needed for economic growth: PM Hafeez Shaikh says govt has decided to take further measures to enhance easy loan facility.
- Ajmal Wazir says leaked audio clip was heavily ‘edited’ Former adviser says matter will be cleared after which he will reveal the names of those who plotted against him.
- Ex-judge Malik failed to prove he acted under duress: report Record shows the judge was always accessible to Nawaz Sharif’s sympathisers, it says.
- Govt warns against spike in virus cases Minister says fewer patients are on oxygenated beds and ventilators since June 20.
- Faraz says opposition pressuring PM to stop accountability process Says the ‘divided’ opposition would never get an opportunity to come to power again.
- Centre to take over KE if performance not improved, warns Asad Umar Governor Ismail feels the power utility is more interested in its profit margins instead of consumers.
- Malpractices in AGPR cause Rs175bn annual loss to exchequer: minister Says PTI govt introducing reforms in all institutions to ensure transparency.
- Trump wears mask in public for first time during pandemic He has sent mixed signals about masks, acknowledging that they would be appropriate if worn in an indoor setting.
- WHO urges aggressive virus measures as flare-ups spark new closures Cases have more than doubled in the past six weeks.
- Iran says cannot shut down economy despite worsening virus outbreak Iran must continue “economic, social and cultural activities while observing health protocols”, President Hassan Rouhani says.
- Erdogan rebuffs criticism over Hagia Sophia conversion to mosque World Council of Churches says it has written to Erdogant expressing their “grief and dismay”.
- PCB yet to to attract major sponsorship deal for national team A sizeable sponsorship deal is essential at this stage for the team which is not displaying any sponsor’s logo.
- PSL tickets refund starts tomorrow The tickets will be processed daily from Monday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm from the designated TCS Express Centres.