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- National anthems, sirens to blare across country for ‘Kashmir Hour’ at noon on Friday: DG ISPR Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor appeals to the youth, particularly students, to take part in the government’s initiative.
- Kuwaiti foreign minister ‘notes with concern’ deteriorating situation in Indian-occupied Kashmir Underlines the need for “preventive steps and peaceful resolution of disputes” in conversation with FM Qureshi.
- ANF court judge stops hearing midway in Rana Sanaullah case after being repatriated to LHC Two other judges, one of whom was hearing cases against other PML-N leaders, have also been repatriated to high court.
- PM terms ties with China ‘anchor for regional stability’ Leadership thanks Beijing for support at the UN Security Council.
- 12 new planes to be added to PIA’s fleet by 2023: airline chief executive The decision was taken during a meeting of the aviation division, in which Prime Minister Imran approved the purchases.
- Police stop marriage of minors in Khanewal; arrest fathers of underage ‘groom, bride’ Police say they are conducting searches for the arrest of the Nikah Khwan (marriage officiator) who escaped.
- FM to attend Human Rights Council session next month Qureshi to apprise council members about aggravating human rights situation in occupied Kashmir.
- Boxer meets victims of ceasefire violations “We need peace more than anything and this is the reason of my being here. I want to promote peace,” says Amir Khan.
- Govt accused of playing with lives of Nawaz, Zardari PML, PPP warn that if anything happens to their jailed leaders, ‘selected’ PM will be responsible.
- Cancellation of 23 FIRs: Notice to ministry, CTD on Hafiz Saeed’s plea The bench sought replies from the respondents within a fortnight.
- Court asks NAB about Ashraf’s plea to attend conference abroad The same IHC bench disposes of Faryal Talpur’s petition seeking permission to attend Sindh Assembly’s session.
- Facebook blocks 31 pages over propaganda against polio vaccine The move comes after an infant’s death in Swabi led to rumours on social media that it was caused by the vaccine.
- Full airspace closure for India, ban on land routes for Indo-Afghan trade under consideration “Modi has started, we’ll finish!” says Fawad Chaudhry regarding India’s revocation of occupied Kashmir’s autonomy.
- Doctor arrested in occupied Kashmir for appealing to Indian govt to restore telephone, internet services Doctor says he is requesting and not protesting for the sake of patients.
- In first year, govt sees record high fiscal deficit All major fiscal indicators show deterioration over the outgoing fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2019.
- Late buying helps index close in green Reports of possible 10 per cent divestment were making rounds till mid-day.
- 20 blocks to be auctioned for oil and gas exploration The government, in the last year, awarded five new exploration blocks through a transparent bidding process.
- Ghee, cooking oil makers feel heat of collapsing demand Shopkeepers, especially non-filers, are also not interested in piling up stocks in bulk quantities.
- Pakistan Steel gets new chief executive Engineer Ashiq Ali brings with him experience spanned over 49 year in varied disciplines of engineering sector.
- FBR launches software for monitoring of sales tax returns FBR Chairman Syed Mohammad Shabbar Zaidi inaugurates the new software at the FBR headquarters.
- India’s Supreme Court issues notice to govt on petitions regarding revocation of Article 370 Court also issues notice to Indian govt regarding media restrictions in occupied Kashmir; asks for reply in 7 days.
- Iran publicly hangs murderer of Friday prayer imam Hamid Reza Derakhshandeh was executed at the scene where he killed the cleric on May 29, IRNA reports.
- Deal nears in talks with US: Taliban “We have progress in this round so we are finalising the remaining points,” says Taliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen.
- Aussie star Smith dismisses Archer threat ahead of fourth Test at Old Trafford “He actually didn’t get me out. All the other bowlers have had more success against me, I daresay.”
- Zaheer urges PCB to assign coaching roles to patriotic ex-cricketers Prominent candidates include Waqar Younis, Mohammad Akram, Misbahul Haq and Jalaluddin.
- West Indian paceman pulls up stumps — at 85 The fast bowler known affectionately as ‘Cec’ has announced he will retire in two weeks’ time.
