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- PM Imran calls on Pakistanis to partake in Kashmir Hour tomorrow to send message of solidarity “We must send a strong message to Kashmiris that our nation stands resolutely behind them,” says premier.
- Young man killed, power supply disrupted as fresh spell of rain lashes Karachi Private schools announce closure for today.
- Pakistan successfully tests night launch of surface to surface ballistic missile Ghaznavi: ISPR The missile is capable of delivering multiple types of warheads up to 290 kilometres.
- Ecnec approves development projects worth Rs579bn Projects include include improving water management, environment protection and revamping Karachi, among others.
- Three men found murdered at park in Karachi’s Clifton The deceased men had sustained wounds on their heads caused by a hard and blunt weapon.
- The poor scope of higher education in Naya Pakistan Students and teachers are being talked about in policies, but are never part of the conversation
- 16-year-old climate campaigner completes 15-day journey across the Atlantic “My message for Trump is listen to the science and he obviously doesn’t do that,” says Greta Thunberg.
- Airspace closure one of many options being considered, no decision taken so far: FO “Pakistan can close airspace for India at a time of its choosing,” says Dr Faisal.
- Zardari taken to Pims for medical tests Pims staff says results of the tests will determine if the former president should be admitted to the hospital.
- Foreign media correspondents visit LoC, briefed on Kashmir situation by Pakistan Army: ISPR The journalists were briefed on the regional situation and Indian ceasefire violations across the LoC.
- Power ministry slammed over corruption, mismanagement PML-N lawmakers walk out of NA panel meeting; PTI members threaten sit-in over non-provision of electricity connections.
- PML-N asks chief justice to take notice of judges’ transfer Ahsan Iqbal says they are concerned over “media reports” regarding an alleged meeting between a judge and a minister.
- Tax exemption laws for Gwadar port, free zone approved The meeting also approves the payment of salaries for PSM and PMTF employees.
- Zardari may be shifted to Pims The government will decide whether to shift Zardari to the hospital or not.
- Visa process for Sikh pilgrims will be completed by Sept 30 Special shuttle service will be launched from the railway station to the birth place of Baba Guru Nanak.
- Rana Sana case judge gets marching orders Ministry repatriates services of two other judges to LHC amid WhatsApp controversy.
- Sindh govt moves SC to gain funds being deposited by Bahria Town The move comes around a week after the federal govt moved the SC seeking funds being deposited by Bahria Town Limited.
- In call with PM Imran, French and Jordanian leaders say ‘closely observing’ occupied Kashmir situation Imran Khan telephones Macron, King Abdullah to highlight the humanitarian crisis in the region.
- Sindh CM regrets parties politicising Karachi garbage collection issue Murad says the matter is DMCs’ responsibility; petition filed against Kamal’s suspension as ‘Project Director Garbage’.
- Zaidi vows to power on with more tax notices, declares ‘war’ on smugglers Zaidi seems in no mood to back down from the aggressive documentation drive launched by the FBR under his stewardship.
- PM for steps to bring down prices of essential items “Such a system should be devised that ensures no additional burden is put on the common man,” says PM Imran.
- Gold climbs to Rs90,000 The local prices were adjusted upward after international yellow metal prices soared $15 to $1,545 an ounce.
- 365,000 registered for govt’s housing project: Nadra Only a computerised national identity card was required for registration with a fee of Rs250.
- Govt raises Rs756bn in T-bill auction The auction results showed the return on 12-month papers was higher than three- and six-months papers.
- US to keep 8,600 troops in Afghanistan after deal with Taliban, says Trump “We’re always going to have a presence,” says US president.
- India plans ‘largest recruitment drive’ for govt workers in occupied Kashmir Satya Pal Malik acknowledges that Indian paramilitary forces used pellet guns during protests in occupied Kashmir.
- Taliban kill 14 pro-govt militiamen in Herat Several civilians were also wounded during clashes in the western province of Herat.
- Yemeni forces retake Aden from southern separatists Earlier in the week, government forces also regained control of Shabwa province.
- No room for terrorism in Kashmir’s struggle for freedom, says AJK PM “Nothing is more effective than a peaceful struggle for freedom,” he says.
- ‘Best and worst day’ now in past, focus on World T20, says Guptill Guptill was heavily involved in two pieces of action that defined last month’s World Cup final.
- PCB names panel to interview coaching staff The panel includes former Test captain Intikhab Alam.
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