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♦ US supports Pakistan’s stance for cross-border attacks in Afghanistan: State Department spokesman says Pakistan has the right to defend itself from terrorism: Taliban must keep their promise that Afghan soil will not be used against its neighbours

♦ PM Shehbaz lauds Madaris’ services for dispensing education: Madaris delegation discusses with PM registration issues, implementation of NAP: PM vows to extend every help to Madaris

♦ Pakistan trashes Indian foreign minister’s baseless allegations: FO spokesperson says latest tirade is reflection of growing frustration over Delhi’s failure to malign and isolate Pakistan

♦ Today is the death anniversary of Ex-governor Salman Taseer's. On the occasion of his anniversary, the PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said in his message, "We salute the struggle of Shaheed Salman Taseer who sacrificed his life in advancing the philosophy of Pakistan Peoples Party. Salman Taseer gave the constitution of Pakistan to the weaker sections of the society, especially the minorities.”

♦ MQM-P team meets PSP leaders

♦ Prime Minister reviews flood rehab in Balochistan district of Sohbatpur

♦ Pakistan’s trade deficit narrows by 41% on YoY basis

♦ Amid new Covid variant scare, Pakistan reports two deaths: NIH data shows number of daily tests skyrocketing to over 5,000: China slams 'unacceptable' Covid curbs on travellers from its territory

♦ The extremist Israeli minister's provocative action of entering the Al-Aqsa Mosque was strongly condemned by the international community, including the United States. The spokesperson of the White House National Security Council called on the Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to maintain the status of holy places in occupied Jerusalem. Any unilateral move to undermine the status of sacred sites is unacceptable.

♦ Pakistan 224-4 at lunch in second Test against New Zealand