IHC directs Shahzad Akbar to submit report on 'poor police investigation process' to PM, court
"Tell the prime minister that the rights of a layman are being trampled upon," says Justice Minallah.
Chaos erupts during Nepra's public hearing as stakeholders demand end to KE's monopoly
Nepra says it will announce a decision later.
Policy rate to remain unchanged at 7pc: SBP
Central bank says "business confidence and the outlook for growth have improved" since June.
Govt asks opposition not to 'drag' national institutions into politics
Info minister says Nawaz Sharif raising questions on govt because he is "not used to a free and fair election".
2 suspects in Dr Maha death case flee from court after dismissal of bail application
The suspects escaped after the judge dismissed their applications for confirmation of pre-arrest bail.
Countrywide polio campaign aiming to immunise 40 million children kicks off today
Pakistan and Afghanistan are now the only remaining strongholds of the virus in the world.
Two labourers injured as factory’s roof collapses in Karachi’s SITE area
Factory administration says none of the workers are trapped in the rubble as most of them were out for prayers and lunch.
Opposition parties form alliance to oust govt
Announce three-phased anti-govt movement from next month.
Highlights
Sindh
2 suspects in Dr Maha death case flee from court after dismissal of bail application
The suspects escaped after the judge dismissed their applications for confirmation of pre-arrest bail.
Chaos erupts during Nepra's public hearing as stakeholders demand end to KE's monopoly
Nepra says it will announce a decision later.
Two labourers injured as factory’s roof collapses in Karachi’s SITE area
Factory administration says none of the workers are trapped in the rubble as most of them were out for prayers and lunch.
Punjab
Woman ‘gang-raped’ by robbers in family’s presence in Punjab
Husband alleges he reported matter to police but they insisted on omitting the gang-rape allegation from the report.
Buzdar terms MPC a gathering of rejected elements
JI, PAT see agenda of ‘getting graft cases quashed’.
Several PLRA officials face inquiries over corruption, fraud
51 probes initiated; 13 officers/officials terminated, nine exonerated, 18 reinstated, 31 transferred.
KP & FATA
Solarised cold storages to improve immunisation in KP
The solarisation of cold storages will be completed by end of the year.
Khunjerab pass temporarily opens to facilitate traders
According to a letter issued by the Chinese embassy in Pakistan, the border will remain open from Sept 18 to 30.
No surgeon in Chitral DHQ hospital
Area residents criticise govt for failing to cater to the needs of the people.
Balochistan
Polio case reported from Balochistan
As many as 73 polio cases have been reported in the country so far this year as compared to 147 cases in 2019 and 12 in 2018.
Four drown in Hub river, Lasbela canal
Edhi and navy divers recover bodies, hand them over to family.
Protest held against cancellation of advertised jobs
Protesters chant slogans against the provincial government, blaming it for limiting employment opportunities in the province.