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♦ Pakistan suffer ‘humiliating whitewash’ at England’s hands: England clean sweeps the series 3-0: Babar Azam blames list of injured bowlers: Says debutants should be given time to settle
♦ Bilawal decries BJP’s bounty on his head, terms response obnoxious: FM defends his comment about Modi: Says Muslims in India being tortured: Early elections in current situation not in country's interest: PTI Chief Imran Khan harming country with unjustified protests: Calls upon international community to support Pakistan in its post-flood rehabilitation efforts
♦ US ready ‘to launch drone strikes in Pakistan if asked’: State Department spokesman says US wants Pakistan and Indian work together to achieve common goals: US wants constructive dialogue between Islamabad, Delhi: Washington ready to help both countries bridge their differences
♦ PM Shehbaz chairs Federal Cabinet meeting in Islamabad: Political situation to be discussed: Ishaq Dar will brief members of state of economy
♦ ECP reserves ruling on plea seeking Imran’s removal as PTI chief
♦ Khawaja Asif hits out at Imran saying he can’t use his ‘last card’: Says PDM has submitted no-confidence motion against Punjab CM: Holds PTI chief losing ground: Situation will be clear in next few days: Everyday new revelations emerging in Toshakhana case
♦ IHC adjourns Imran Khan’s alleged daughter case
♦ World Bank approves $1.69 billion for 5 projects in flood-hit areas of SindhL: Gives $500 million for Sindh Flood Emergency Rehabilitation Project; $500mn for Floods Emergency Housing Reconstruction Project; $292mn for Water and Agriculture Transformation Project; $200mn for Strengthening Social Protection Delivery System Project; $200mn for Sindh Integrated Health and Population Project
♦ Death toll in Lasbela cylinder blast rises to 12
♦ Thick fog descends on Punjab cities, disrupts air and road traffic: Flights denied landing at Lahore Airport, motorways closed: Punjab plains darkened by dense fog: Motorists advised to avoid unnecessary travel: Asked to use fog lights and double indicators on vehicles