- Decision to sack PTDC employees not taken due to pandemic, says PM’s aide “PTDC has not been closed down, it has been restructured,” reiterates Zulfiqar Bukhari.
- PTI lawmakers urge Centre to bring in another company to resolve Karachi’s power woes “Citizens have become fed up with KE’s attitude,” says Firdous Shamim Naqvi.
- PM asks NCOC to prevent virus resurgence on Eid Imran visits facility on its 100th day, lauds its role in slowing down the spread of Covid-19.
- Minister says show-cause notices sent to 30 more pilots PML-N casts doubt on list; asks CAA to take urgent steps and restore its standing.
- Judge Malik shown the door over misconduct PML-N wants Al-Azizia reference sentence voided; PTI minister terms dismissal an “end of blackmail era”.
- Zardari wants all institutions to respect parliament Former president warns against any effort to undo 18th Amendment, says such a move will be an attack on the federation.
- Sheikh Rashid says ‘we aren’t the last choice’, hints at ‘minus three’ Criticises PTI ministers for loose talk during TV programmes.
- US donates 100 ventilators to Pakistan Washington has so far contributed $27m in efforts against virus.
- FBR gets fourth new chair in two years Nausheen Amjad posted as Secretary National Heritage and Culture.
- WHO reports record hike in virus cases Biggest increases from the United States, Brazil and India; Spain’s Catalonia region enforces lockdown amid surge in cases.
- Masood asks UK to avoid diplomatic escapism on Kashmir Labour MP Liam Byrne condemns growing sectarian polarisation in India, terms it degradation of its secular character.
- Columbus statue toppled by Baltimore protesters According to Baltimore mayor’s spokesperson, toppling of statue is part of a national and global reexamination over monuments.
- Fire breaks out at Iranian power plant Former official suggests incident could have been an attempt to sabotage work at the plant.
- Broadcasting rights holder takes PCB to court over PSL money row Blitz Advertising approaches court, says rights fees not due until last match of PSL held and declared.
- Indian police busts fake SL T20 event Players portrayed as Sri Lankan cricketers played two matches that were broadcast with live commentary on YouTube.
