• According to Munir Ahmed, Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, India's "so-called" no first use policy lacks credence.

• However, the court questioned how it could interfere in policy matters, adding that it was the responsibility of the government to give permission for processions and get the SOPs implemented.

• He said this while talking to provincial ministers Sultan Khan, Shaukat Yousafzai and Akbar Ayub, who called on him here at Chief Minister’s House.

• He said that mechanism in collaboration with provincial governments would be evolved to check undue price hike and discouraging the nexuses of cartels and hoarders.

• About sugar, he said the federal government had taken various measures including allowing zero-rate import of the commodity to check its prices.

• In line with WHO guidance, countries have taken measures to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on essential TB services, including by strengthening infection control.

• The bench observed that the court would go to any extent for implementation of its orders to recover the missing person as the judiciary was aware about its responsibilities.

• Syed Murad Ali Shah said that four more patients lost their lives overnight lifting the death toll to 2,566 that constituted 1.8 perent death rate.

• He regretted that previous governments made injudicious distribution of resources among the areas on the basis of political affiliation, resulting in sense of deprivation among the people.

• She said majority of the families in our country have a single bread earner who used to go outside for earning money to feed his own family as well as his parents which limit the social interaction.

• He said that 122 new corona cases had been surfaced during the last 24 hours in Punjab whereas six corona affectees had died during the last 24 hours.

• A policy had been evolved and the rural womenfolk would not remain deprived of their rights because the government was duty-bound to improve the quality of life of every one.

• Shafaqat Mehmood said the NAPA should also start classes under the Government's Skills Development Program and every possible support will be provided in this regard.

• Qureshi said an urgent and ambitious climate agenda could only be pursued if adequate and additional climate finance was made available.

• "Then, have somebody write new books, manufacture a new culture and invent new history," he pointed out, emphasizing upon the Muslims of India not to forget history.

• The Standing Committee on Industries and Production of the National Assembly was held, in the office of the Honda Atlas Cars (Pakistan) Ltd under the chairmanship of MNA, Sajid Hussain Turi.

• He shared these remarks while chairing a meeting, here to review the arrangements to commemorate the day around the world and in Pakistan as well as both sides of Line of Control (LoC).

• The federal government has nothing to do with giving permissions for political protests, he asserted.

• Likewise, the price of 10 grams gold also decreased by Rs. 343 and was sold at Rs. 99,537 against Rs. 99,880, Karachi Sarafa Association reported.

• Sheikh Rasheed also hinted that Shahbaz Sharif's family acknowledged that Shahbaz Sharif was interested to settle issues.

• Former premier says neither the police nor the containers could stop them from holding rallies

• Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar had announced a Rs5 million reward for Provincial Police Chief Inam Ghani and his team

Prominent scholar Maulana Adil Khan along with his driver were killed in Karachi's Shah Faisal area.

• Akbar says his son Abid Malhi called him a few days ago and expressed the desire to turn himself in as the police were harassing the family members

• In an announcement on Twitter earlier today, the Minister for Human Rights Shireen Mazari, officially launched the Zainab Alert application, which will aim to report, recover, and support victims of child abuse and kidnapping

• ISPR said one soldier was also injured due to the firing.

• At least 30 countries including, China, Japan, New Zealand, Turkey, Saudi Arabia have been placed in ‘A’ category and passengers travelling from this category are not bound to go through PCR test for coronavirus

• Both sides also discussed issues related to global and regional security and stability in a cordial and constructive environment

• Blast occurred on Samungli Road.

The Pakistan Medical Association and other medical bodies have urged the people to remain cautious and vigilant, advising them to avoid venturing out in the sun from 11am till 4pm.

• The Pace Sticking Competition was held at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, UK.

• The PM said Pakistan remains committed to upholding human rights for all, prioritizing advancement of tolerance & constructive engagement.

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• He said youth engagement is need of the hour and sports activities are a tool to engage youngsters in positive activities.

• The chief minister said that the atta price has to be brought down because wheat was available in the market.

• He said the laws against corruption should be strengthened further.
• NAB could not be weakened at the whims of certain people.

• PITB in collaboration with apex trade body will establish facilitation desks at 26 chambers across Punjab.

• He said the prime minister had always stressed for making political and democratic structures among the parties.

• He said that the next general election would be held in 2023 as per schedule.

• He said the prime minister was most worried about the economic conditions of poor people.

• Secretary MoDP apprised the committee members about the government’s initiatives for the purpose.

• Shibli assured that all out efforts would be made to control wheat prices in the country.

• The meeting decided that the Punjab government would further enhance its daily basis release of wheat so as to ensure its ample supply.

• The opposition should exhibit responsibility and desist from holding big public meetings in the present circumstances, he warned.