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- ‘Judge in video scandal sent back, but Nawaz still in jail,’ Asif complains in NA PML-N leader calls for “even-handed” accountability, says he “trusts” the judicial system.
- SC seeks recommendations from attorney general on video leak controversy involving judge “We have to decide whether to step in or not,” says CJP while hearing three petitions; adjourns hearing until July 23.
- 180 dead as monsoon rains wreak flood havoc across South Asia At least 34 dead in Bangladesh, 67 in Nepal, 50 in India and 23 in flash floods in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
- Pakistan reopens airspace for civil aviation after nearly five months According to a NOTAM, Pakistan airspace is open for all types of civil traffic on published ATS routes.
- PM aide on accountability challenges Shehbaz to take him to court over The Mail news story “I will produce evidence of every telegraphic transfer made by you,” Shahzad Akbar warns Shehbaz.
- Chambers and industry alarmed by traders’ strike; support documentation efforts Warn of serious fallout if deadlock persists.
- E-court system launched in Quetta In his opening remarks, CJP Khosa says it is a historic day for the people of Quetta and Balochistan.
- PM launches second phase of registration for housing scheme The prime minister also launches a web portal where the applicants can register themselves.
- Flash floods wreak havoc on AJK village; 22 killed Most victims were staying at a mosque when it was swept away.
- State Bank raises benchmark interest rate to 13.25pc SBP cites increased inflationary pressures and a likely near-term rise in prices from higher utility costs.
- 13 projects worth Rs335bn approved Ecnec okays Rs90.831bn revised cost for Dasu hydropower project.
- FDI falls to four-year low Data published by the State Bank of Pakistan revealed that FDI halved to $1.737 billion from $3.471.
- Imported items without retail price tag given clearance The FBR also clarified that no sales tax has been imposed on wheat flour in any form — aata, maida or suji.
- No power connections for non-filers: FBR FBR chairman has sought its help for the implementation of Section 181AA of Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
- Reshuffle continues in tax machinery The posting transfer of the senior officers is part of the government overall policy.
- Drug gangs were behind Easter bombings, claims Lankan president A spokesman for Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe discounts the president’s claims.
- LHC’s decision to grant bail to Khadim Rizvi challenged by Punjab govt in Supreme Court TLP chief Khadim Hussain Rizvi was granted bail by the Lahore High Court in May this year.
- Quetta coal mine collapse: death toll rises to 9 as one miner succumbs to injuries The rescue operation to recover trapped coal miners had lasted for two days.
- Maryam says will lead protest rallies across Pakistan, asks people to join Every Pakistani who wishes to live in a free, democratic and just Pakistan must join, says PML-N vice president.
- PPP terms PM’s probe body in Reko Diq case an ‘eyewash’ Fawad Chaudhry calls for arrest of former CJP Iftikhar Chaudhry, others.
- Journalists stage protests to denounce censorship Nationwide protests to denounce rampant censorship, massive layoffs and months-long delays in payments of wages.
- Aleem Khan challenges FBR notice Khan submitted that the recovery of income support levy was a violation of different laws and the constitution.
- Kartarpur Corridor: Activist concerned at ‘massive construction’ on Indian side Apprehends ecological harm to heritage site because of ‘overcrowding’.
- NED professor’s wife shot dead in Gulshan Shazia Khan was returning home when she was attacked by armed men near Maskan Chowrangi.
- Govt plans to rig elections in tribal districts: ANP Aimal Wali urges ECP to ensure free, fair polls.
- Furore in Punjab Assembly over non-issuance of production orders of Hamza, Salman As soon as the House ended its proceedings after 90-minute sitting, the verbal fight shifted to the assembly lawns.
- Trump says he wants Google to be ‘investigated for treason’ US president says his administration will “take a look” into whether Google has been working with Chinese government.
- Iran to keep rolling back nuclear commitments: Khamenei “You did not carry out a single one (of your commitments), why do you want us to stick to our commitments?”
- WHO concerned over sugary baby foods Early exposure to overly sweet products can create a potentially harmful lifelong preference for sugary foods.
- New Zealand coach wants rules review after ‘hollow’ World Cup defeat “I’m sure when they were writing the rules they never expected a World Cup final to happen like that,” says Gary Stead.
- ‘BCCI to check on Kohli-Sharma rift, split captaincy an option’ “This would be the right time for Rohit to take over the mantle of the captaincy in the 50-over format,” says BCCI.
- England mistakenly awarded extra run in final, says Taufel England ended their 44-year wait for a maiden World Cup by beating New Zealand on boundaries after a tied Super Over.
- Glamorgan sign Fakhar for T20 Blast Lef-handed Fakhar has won 30 Twenty20 caps for Pakistan.
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