- Balochistan govt in touch with Sindh investigators in PSX attack case A formal case has been registered under antiterror law; CM visits CPO, announces compensation.
- Imran rubbishes talk of ‘minus one’ formula “There can be no more tinkering with the system. Be ready for drastic changes,” says PM Imran.
- ‘Smart lockdown’ extended in Lahore The “15-day smart lockdown” in seven cities of Punjab has ended.
- Govt extends permission for operating domestic flights till Aug 31 Domestic operations will continue at six airports according to CAA’s NOTAM.
- Committee set up to probe petrol shortage Government is also re-examining the impact of 27-66 per cent increase in petroleum prices.
- Allegations by minister ‘whose own degree is fake’ resulted in PIA Europe ban: Bilawal PPP chairperson accuses govt of “telling lies” to privatise PIA by taking advantage of the May 22 air crash.
- FIA given custody of Rawalpindi cleric for seven days Video in which threats and abuses are being hurled against judges was recorded without consent, Iftikharuddin tells SC.
- Covid-19 hampers polio campaigns, world body told Another polio case reported in KP, taking national tally to 56.
- NAB summons Mandviwala in fake bank account case Senate deputy chairperson has to appear before NAB investigators at 11am to record his statement.
- IOK erupts in protest after Indian troops kill elderly man travelling with 3-year-old grandson The deceased’s grandson was later pictured sitting on his chest.
- Revenue collection up 3.9pc in 2019-20 FBR estimates that revenue collection fell by Rs223bn per month after the outbreak of coronavirus.
- WB approves $500m loan for Pakistan’s budget support Loan is meant to help Pakistan strengthen fiscal management, promote transparency.
- Shanghai Electric renews intention to buy KE The public offer would be for 4.640bn shares or 16.80pc of the equity.
- UN blames Afghan forces for deadly market shelling UN mission calls on Afghan govt to launch independent probe, urges Taliban, govt forces to stop fighting in civilian areas.
- Nepal offers locust bounty as swarms threaten crops Spokesman says decision aimed at encouraging people to catch insects instead of using possibly harmful pesticides.
- India’s Shashank Manohar steps down as ICC chairman The 62-year-old successfully spearheaded efforts to restructure the ICC while in office, curbing the dominance of the Big Three.
- Inexperienced Pakistan may face whitewash in England Tests: Aaqib Former cricketer says most Pakistani fast bowlers will struggle after saliva ban.
