- NAB team leaves Shehbaz Sharif’s Lahore residence after learning he was not there Earlier today, Shehbaz had excused himself from appearing before NAB for a third time citing health reasons.
- Sindh govt told to file complete report with appeal in Pearl case SC urges counsel for slain journalist’s parents to gather complete record of case history.
- Imran lifts restrictions on tourism industry Covid-19 cases jump to 74,320, with 1,574 deaths.
- Shahbaz moves LHC for pre-arrest bail in assets case “The inquiry on the so-called allegations of assets beyond means was authorised in an unlawful and illegal manner,” argues lawyer.
- Indian govt’s policies threatening peace in S. Asia: PM Imran Imran speaks to Italian counterpart to build support for debt relief for poor countries; expelled staffers return from Delhi.
- Maryam asks govt to shed ‘Nawaz syndrome’, focus on Covid-19 Explains that Nawaz takes walks because of strict advice from doctors.
- Judicial remand of Jang chief editor extended Jail officials did not produce the suspect before the court under precautionary measures taken in view of Covid-19 pandemic.
- Pakistan’s mango exports take huge hit amidst coronavirus restrictions Suspension of international flights, closure of borders, rising freight fares, are likely to cause a decline in country’s mango exports by 35-40 per cent this year.
- PTI demands centre take over administration in Sindh Says Sindh govt declared a KU facility as its DNA testing project to ‘mislead’ people.
- Three women get pre-arrest bail in Uzma case Amber Malik and Pashmina Malik, daughters of Malik Riaz, and Amina Usman, wife of Riaz’s sister-in-law’s son granted bail.
- MQM-P rejects govt committee probing fake domiciles, says matter is sub judice Calls upon CJP to probe ‘corrupt practices’ in Sindh.
- PPP seeks NA debate on plane crash Speaker resumes office after recovering from Covid-19; president visits NA, Senate halls.
- Minister chides India for violating international laws Terms arrest of Pakistan’s diplomatic staff a heinous act.
- ECP takes up PTI foreign funding case today The last hearing was scheduled for March 19, but was cancelled due to the lockdown.
- Experts battle for their teams amid PIA crash probe Some retired and serving pilots raise eyebrows about CAA’s role in light of communication between pilot and air traffic controller.
- Inflation drops to 8.2pc in May Reduction in prices of petroleum products, few vegetables, pulses and fruits has been seen in May.
- Rupee slips Rs3.18 in three sessions Bankers say demand has been increasing slowly but the sudden rise in dollar was mostly speculative.
- $188m accord reached with World Bank for environment protection The World Bank would join hands with Pakistan and provide funding and technical support for disaster resilience and ecosystem restoration.
- Filling stations suspend sale after price cut Supply would be available at night as the long vehicles were not allowed to move on main roads at day time.
- Violence erupts at US protests after Trump vows to bring in military Trump says if a state refuses to take actions necessary to quell protests, he will deploy military to “solve problem for them”.
- Facebook staffers walk out saying Trump’s posts should be reined in The walkout was a rare case of staff publicly taking their CEO to task, with one employee tweeting that thousands participated.
- PCB offices to resume work from tomorrow “It will be a partial resumption with limited staff at the headquarters,” says an official.
