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- PM Imran expresses serious concern over spike in polio cases Directs officials to undertake effective awareness and immunisation campaigns so the disease can be kept in check.
- Current account deficit contracts 73pc in July This was in line with the downward trend witnessed throughout 2018-19 when the deficit stood lower by 31pc.
- Three reviews to determine Pakistan’s place on FATF list Pakistan has submitted a compliance report on a 27-point action plan committed with the FATF to the Asia-Pacific Group.
- India finally shares floodwater discharge data River Sutlej is expected to be in high flood today.
- FM Qureshi expresses hope France will ‘play its due role’ on Kashmir issue Briefs French counterpart on “illegal action by India”; French President Macron to discuss Kashmir with Modi this week.
- Is govt protecting video tape scandal judge, wonders CJP The three-judge Supreme Court bench observes it will decide the fate of the petitions within two or three days.
- Nai Gaj dam construction cost tripled due to delay, Senate panel told Federal govt blames Sindh govt for financial delays while Sindh claims project revised on account of deferred payments.
- NAB granted 14-day extension in remand for Maryam Nawaz, Yousuf Abbas The two were first remanded into NAB custody following their arrest on August 8.
- Remove Priyanka Chopra as Goodwill Ambassador, Shireen Mazari writes to Unicef chief Chopra’s jingoism, support for war go against principles of peace and goodwill that she is supposed to uphold: minister
- Scores of people evacuated in Kasur because of flooding in Sutlej The district administration had made announcements in villages near Kanganpur asking people to vacate the villages.
- Qandeel Baloch’s parents announce pardon for sons, urge court to wrap up murder case Affidavit says the anti-honour killing law was passed after Qandeel’s murder and cannot be applied to her murder case.
- Tax notices issued to private schools, tuition centres FBR launches two digital apps for sales tax registration and sales tax invoice verifications.
- 92,000 cases of dog bite happened in Sindh till June 30: minister ‘Controlling dog population is only solution to get rid of life-threatening rabies infection’
- Cabinet mulls steps to rein in NAB over complaints by businessmen Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan observes that businessmen are afraid of NAB and are not investing their money.
- Second innings for Gen Bajwa The security situation may be a factor, but there have been more pressing reasons for the extension.
- Telenor Pakistan offers to pay $224.6m for licence renewal Telecommunication company says licence renewal faces delay “due to unfair demands on pricing and rollout obligations”.
- Saudi Arabia eases travel restrictions on women The reform, which came into effect on Tuesday, weakens the restrictive guardianship system.
- Two killed in gunbattle in occupied Kashmir: police The clash was the first to be reported by the authorities since India revoked occupied Kashmir’s autonomy on August 5.
- Trump to discuss Kashmir mediation with Modi “I think, we are helping (resolve the tense) situation” between India and Pakistan, says Trump.
- Rohingya Muslims in Bangladesh say they don’t want to return home Some Rohingya interviewed by officials on Tuesday say they will not return unless Myanmar gives them citizenship.
- Singapore to begin public test of driverless buses Consumers will use an app on their phones to book the shuttles.
- Music legend Khayyam dies at 92 His death marks the end of a grand musical era that saw legends weave magic with gentle notes in indelible patterns.
- US urges India to free detainees, restore rights in occupied Kashmir Trump reiterates offer to mediate the “explosive” situation in Kashmir.
- Pakistan cricket team to tour England next year; Tests to be part of world championship The five-week long tour starting from July 3, 2020, will include three Test matches and three T20I matches.
- Misbah, Rashid among panel to review selection of provincial teams It may be mentioned that Misbah has already been appointed as camp-commandant of the pre-season Pakistan camp.
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