♦ Temporary truce in Gaza; Hamas frees 24 hostages; detainees handed over to Red Cross; the occupying forces will free 39 Palestinian prisoners; Aid for the oppressed Palestinians began to arrive; 85 aid trucks and 2 ambulances reached Gaza; 4 tankers of fuel and gas also among aid
♦ Israel is committing war crimes, says Foreign Minister; Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians, FM remarks in the Senate; Dems in favour of Palestine over the world
♦ Chairman of PTI still a favourite, says interior minister; Jail facilities cannot be imagined by the common man, Cypher case verdict will be acceptable; Most of the baseless cases were made against Nawaz Sharif; minister rejects reports of siding with PML-N; Vows to cooperate ECP
♦Imam Kaaba meets caretaker Prime Minister and COAS; Pakistan strongly condemns cruelty and killing of children in Gaza; Army chief says Imam Kaaba's visit is an honour for the people of Pakistan; Islam is the religion of peace, says Imam Kaaba
♦Former President Asif Ali Zardari in Dubai; PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto was also present; A meeting of important leaders of the People's Party is expected
♦ Nawaz Sharif moves from Murree to Lahore; meets PML-N workers; Ex-PM will appear in IHC on Monday
♦ Important developments in politics of Sindh; once foes become friends; Alliance of ANP, MQM, JUI and PML-N formed to give a tough time to PPP
♦ PTI intra-party election far from sight; cracks in party visible; Four groups emerge; War between Bushra Bibi and Aleema Khan goes on; Opportunistic Marwat group to take over the party; Fourth group in PTI sees future in PPP
♦ Government’s new plan on reviewing petroleum products price; consultation with Petroleum Dealers Association and stakeholders; prices to be reviewed after a week
♦ In Lahore, smog issues looming; Smart lockdown in Punjab divisions; schools and colleges in 10 districts shut; Markets open after 3 pm
♦ FBR starts action against non-filers; Notices issued to non-filers; Action will be taken against those who do not respond to the notice; Electricity and gas connections of non-filers will be disconnected
♦ crackdown on underage drivers in Lahore underway; 4054 cases registered in 11 days, cars confiscated; 2646 booked for driving without a license in six days; 190 stations have been established in posh areas of Lahore
♦ UAE Ambassador meets Punjab Chief Minister; Hospital built by UAE in Jhang handed over to Punjab; UAE envoys praises CM for doing duty with determination; says Mohsin Naqvi is very active
♦ Caretaker government has come for a limited period, says Mohsen Naqvi; hopelessness has no room; CM keynote address at Air War College; Lays stress on teamwork; Pakistan has everything for us
♦ Details of Chief Justice and Prime Minister Dam Fund comes to the spotlight; More than Rs11 billion received till July 26, 2023; more than 6 billion rupees obtained as profit;
♦ Parveen Shakir remembered