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- Govt to launch $595m funding appeal The appeal will be launched at a virtual event on Thursday; WHO chief, ADB VP, WB MD and FM Qureshi to attend meeting.
- Imran again speaks about Kashmiris’ plight Says inconvenience being felt in lockdown because of Covid-19 should make world realise suffering of Kashmiris.
- Pakistani scholar dies in US quietly after decades of service An authority on Pakistan, South Asian, Middle Eastern affairs, Hafeez Malik authored more than a dozen books.
- UAE, Pakistan working on more repatriation flights for Pakistanis Over 40,000 Pakistanis have registered to return home, two UAE newspapers have reported.
- WHO impressed by Pakistan’s commitment to establishing temporary isolation units: Dr Tedros World health body urges countries “to do more in spite of progress“.
- Mobility in Pakistan down 65pc in retail, recreational spots: Google report Trends show mobility rise in residential places by 19pc as people stayed home during the government-enforced lockdown.
- Police suspect kidnapping as Chinese businessman goes missing from Karachi’s DHA His rented car was found abandoned in DHA Phase VII and his cell phone was also found inside the vehicle.
- Sindh does not seek aid from centre considering it is equally in trouble: CM “We are with the federal govt, but that doesn’t mean we are trying to make political mileage,” says Murad Ali Shah.
- AJK PM hints at relaxing lockdown Says decision can only be made if strict preventive measures are taken.
- Rana Sanaullah calls out govt for ‘using’ NAB against Shahbaz NAB has summoned Shahbaz in income beyond means and money laundering investigations at its provincial headquarters.
- GB court summons officials over shortage of PPEs in hospitals Allegations suggest officials are distributing masks and PPEs among their friends and personal staff.
- Alvi condemns repression in held Kashmir In his visit to AJK, President Alvi reiterates Pakistan’s resolve to not leave people of occupied Kashmir alone.
- Virtual parliament session seems unlikely PML-N, PPP vow to oppose sessions through video link.
- Flour prices may go up as Karachi-bound grain trucks being stopped The price of a 100kg bag in the open market has increased to Rs3,650 from Rs3,500.
- Over 490 Pakistanis return from Afghanistan Another 111 children travelling with their parents were also allowed to enter the country.
- Sindh governor backs demand for opening businesses, industries “Prime Minister Imran Khan wants to strike a balance between ensuring human health and promoting economic activities.”
- In foreboding letter, doctors urge govt to take back decision to allow congregational prayers Letter warns the risk of the virus spreading is high with mosques being filled by people over the age of 50.
- US oil prices jump after massive rout The market is under heavy pressure due to massive oversupply as lockdowns and travel restrictions hammer demand.
- Revised revenue target achievable only if activity resumes: FBR The suspension of business activity has impacted revenue collection.
- Cabinet decides to make report on contracts of IPPs public Cabinet formally approved tax exemption for the construction industry.
- ECC meeting to clear Rs200bn for daily wage earners Nine-item agenda includes technical supplementary grants to various agencies.
- NAB vows to take action over sugar, wheat scam Restructuring of CCP approved by cabinet; NAB to probe “every aspect” of the sugar and wheat scandal.
- Food items bulk import at Gwadar for Afghanistan okayed Under Afghan transit trade, cargo will be sent to Kabul to help it maintain food supply.
- North Korea media silent on Kim’s whereabouts as speculation on health rages Experts say facts about situation elusive, but the leader’s prolonged absence indicates something has gone awry.
- Iran says military satellite launched amid US tensions Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps hails the surprise satellite launch as a “great success”.
- Trump curbs immigration as UN warns of humanitarian ‘catastrophe’ “It would be unjust for Americans to be replaced with immigrant labor once the country reopens,” says the US president.
- Speculations swirl about health of North Korean supremo; US ‘monitoring’ situation Kim Jong Un’s potential health issues could fuel uncertainty over the future of North Korea’s dynastic rule.
- Coronavirus deaths top 170,000 “All available evidence suggests the coronavirus originated in animals, was not manipulated in lab,” says WHO.
- Scientists observe smash-up around nearby star “We have never witnessed a collision of this scale anywhere,” says astronomer.
- With bold steps, New Zealand inches closer to eliminating the virus “We have the opportunity to do something no other country has achieved: elimination of the virus,” NZ PM Ardern said.
- Tomorrow’s ICC meeting ‘extremely critical’: Wasimn “The purpose of the meeting is to gain a full understanding of the members’ priorities during this time.”
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