- Provinces announce easing lockdown even as Pakistan witnesses record rise in coronavirus cases Markets, some industries and OPDs allowed to reopen while following government-issued SOPs.
- YouTube CEO writes to PM Imran, pledges $5 million to spread virus awareness in Pakistan Letter from YouTube CEO says platform “quickly removing videos” discouraging treatment or spreading disinformation.
- Sindh entering second phase of lockdown with ‘some extra restrictions’, says Murad Claims his govt implemented 99.9pc decisions of centre; forms body to remove traders’ concerns; meets MQM-P delegation.
- Centre’s ‘delayed’ decisions hurting country, says information minister SOPs are being formulated and businesses will be allowed to operate under them.
- NAB seeks reply from Shahbaz in Lal Sohanra case Former Baleeghur Rehman, Advocate Umer Mahmood and officials of Cholistan Development Authority probed in the case.
- Record Covid-19 cases reported in a single day Punjab, Sindh express wish to extend lockdown restrictions; Umar dismisses Murad’s claim about unilateral decisions.
- IHC reserves judgement in Hamdullah citizenship case In October, JUI-F leader lost his citizenship when Nadra declared him an ‘alien’.
- Pakistan’s fiscal deficit to surge, tax revenue to miss target this year: Hafeez Sheikh Adviser says country’s economy is now projected to contract 1pc to 1.5pc in the ongoing fiscal year.
- US reversal prevents UN vote on pandemic truce Washington had earlier threatened to use its veto if there were any explicit reference to the WHO.
- US accuses China, Russia of ‘coordination’ on virus conspiracies “Even before the Covid-19 crisis we assessed coordination between Russia and China,” says GEC coordinator.
- UN appeals for $6.7bn to fight Covid-19 in poor countries Covid-19 has now affected every country and almost every person on the planet, says UN humanitarian chief.
- Belgian, US scientists look to llamas in search for Covid-19 treatment Llamas are distinct in creating standard antibodies and smaller antibodies, with which scientists can more easily work.
- Clashes continue to rock occupied Kashmir Residents accuse Indian troops of swooping in on Riyaz Naikoo’s village, vandalising tent set up to mourn his death.
- Pune-based cricket museum buys Azhar Ali’s bat Ali auctioned off his bat and jersey — signed by members of Pakistan team — in an effort to raise funds for the needy.
- Misbah wants cricket resumption, even if behind closed doors “It is not an ideal situation for anyone,” says PCB head coach and chief selector.
