♦ IHC issues show-cause notice to Imran Khan in contempt case: Summons PTI chief in personal capacity on August 31: AGP also issued notice: Pemra asked to bring IK’s speech record: CJ asked to form new bench consisting of more than three judges: Justice Kiyani observes judiciary was humiliated: Observes entire system has been made hostage by some particular people
♦ Asif Zardari says Imran Khan’s lust for power driving him ‘crazy’: Former president censures PTI chief for criticising Army engaged in fighting terrorism: Says judiciary has to see if this person is above law: Stresses unity for flood-hit people
♦ US says case against Imran Khan Pakistan’s internal matter
♦ PM Shehbaz Sharif reaches Qatar on two-day visit ‘with lot on plate’: Both countries likely to sign string of agreements
♦ Pakistani security forces to guard FIFA World Football Cup in Qatar
♦ Monsoon rains continue playing havoc in Sindh: Several feet high rainwater accumulated in Khairpur Civil Hospital: Rain-hit people in Tando Muhammad Khan protest over being left in the lurch: Rain destroys many mud houses in Tharparkar: Sem Nullah in Kaloi tehsil feared to experience breach: Khairpur village risks getting flooded after canal breach
♦ Bilawal, Murad assure rain-hit people of rebuilding their houses: Both PPP leaders arrive at relief camp in Larkana to listen to problems of affected people
♦ Army continues relief operation in flood-hit areas
♦ Karachi braces for more heavy rains
♦ European Union provides financial assistance to help the flood affectees
♦ ECP seeks answer from PTI till Sept 6 in prohibited funds case
♦ US dollar smashes Pakistani rupee with a solid blow: Climbs to Rs217.75
♦ Pakistan records a dip in coronavirus infections, fatalities: NIH data shows infectivity rate plunges below 2%: Covid infectiousness lasts for more than 5 days, finds new study: Philippine schools reopen after more than two years
♦ Pakistan cricket team arrives in Dubai for Asia Cup 2022: Greenshirts will play their first match on August 28 against India