- Govt decides against selling off PIA-owned hotel in New York, to run it through joint venture Meeting chaired by Hafeez Sheikh also de-notifies task force formed to develop business plan for NY-based hotel.
- PTI ministers defend decision to make public inquiry on ‘dubious’ pilot licences “This is an issue of safety and about improving institutions,” says Ali Haider Zaidi.
- SC issues contempt notice to cleric for video threatening Justice Isa Chief justice says “no room for mercy”, rejects unconditional apology by cleric.
- FIA files report on video speech to SC in Isa case Report highlights that Rawalpindi-based cleric Mirza Iftikharuddin denied making the speech on anyone’s instigation.
- Centre suggests extension of ‘smart lockdown’ in Karachi Sindh govt extends province-wide lockdown for another 15 days; Asad Umar says Covid-19 situation in Sindh “not so encouraging”.
- IHC dismisses plea against aviation minister Expects parliament, PM to take action if cabinet member caused harm to state.
- Drap has received two locally-made coronavirus testing kits: minister “Approval of such kits requires 300 tests in the laboratory and another 500 in the field,” says Fawad Chaudhry.
- Punjab changes pension regime to save Rs59.1bn in three years Cabinet has approved changes to minimum voluntary retirement age.
- Turkish Airlines allowed to operate flights from three cities Seven flights a week allowed from Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad.
- Ban on furnace oil import lifted to meet power demand CCoE has allowed state-run PSO to import around 195,000 tonnes of furnace oil.
- IDFC to involve Pakistan in regional fund CEO says IDFC has a $3 billion fund for immediate liquidity requirements of financial institutions in the aftermath of pandemic.
- China hopes India corrects actions against Chinese firms immediately China has not adopted any restrictive or discriminatory measures against Indian products, says minister.
- India, China hold inconclusive talks on ending army face-off Indian official says more meetings expected to reach mutually agreeable solution, ensure peace along their disputed LAC.
- Pakistan warns about ‘spoilers’ of Afghan peace process Qureshi in meeting with Khalilzad urges ‘all sides’ to reduce violence.
- Occupied Kashmir sees 229 killings in first half of 2020: report The media continued to be at the receiving end of pressure, intimidation and harassment by authorities, it says.
- 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.
- Five countries in race to host 2027 Asian Cup Uzbekistan has joined India, Iran, Qatar and Saudi Arabia in contest to host cup; AFC says it will choose a host next year.
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