- PM orders food security ministry to resolve farmers’ problems Says government would take all-out measures to facilitate the farmers.
- PM approves grant for construction of Hindu temple in Islamabad Request for Rs100 million grant made by Minister for Religious Affairs Pir Noorul Haq Qadri.
- PIA moves to assuage concern over ‘dubious’ pilot licences Global safety and transport bodies have expressed concern over the “dubious” licenses and said they are investigating.
- Discrepancies behind issuance of dubious pilots’ licences, says PIA Two-year contracts of 55 crewmembers are not being extended.
- SC summons man for hurling abuses at Isa, judiciary Supreme Court has taken notice of a video clip containing derogatory and scandalous language against judges, judiciary.
- Zardari’s indictment in Park Lane reference deferred again Counsel says apart from Covid-19, air travel is not safe as many pilots possess fake licences.
- Action launched in Chiniot against filling stations over petrol shortage Petrol pump owners threaten to launch a complete shutdown if administration does not stop ‘harassing’ them.
- IHC calls for explanation about Cynthia visa status Wonders whether US blogger can pass political remarks.
- Lawyers’ bodies lodge FIR against elements hurling threats at Justice Isa Lawyers say government should take strict action against elements who want to bring the judiciary under pressure.
- Opposition up in arms as govt tries to justify record hike in petrol prices Shehbaz terms increase “sugar scandal part two”, Bilawal says PM “cannot support sinking economy by looting people”.
- NA passes Rs4.2tr budgetary demands, grants Opposition seeks details of assets of PM’s aides, resignation of aviation minister.
- Murad claims around Rs70bn to be spent on Karachi’s uplift in upcoming fiscal year Opposition leader Naqvi says education, health standards of Sindh declined during past 12 years.
- Russia offered Afghan militants bounties to kill US troops: NY Times Report says Trump has been briefed, White House yet to authorise any steps against Russia in response to bounties.
- Over $30bn needed to develop Covid-19 tests, treatments, vaccines, says WHO So far, $3.4 billion has been pledged, says WHO.
- Peace talks between Afghan factions likely soon Despite a major push by United States, there has been a delay in intra-Afghan talks.
- 6 Pakistan cricketers get negative result in second Covid test The players must return a second negative result before they can join the main squad who will leave for UK on Sunday.
- Uncertainty looms large as Pakistan squad prepares to leave for England PCB is to announce the final list of cricketers and officials to travel to England.
