FBR in trouble, Muharram processions allowed, a genius in Punjab Police, and more.
Major reshuffle at FBR after u-turn on key appointments, Muharram processions allowed despite COVID-19, and other top stories from Pakistan.
📆 COVID-19 update: Pakistan reported 1,918 new coronavirus cases and 47 deaths yesterday. It’s the lowest number of reported cases since late May.
Auto sector vs FBR: The auto sector has refused to share data with the FBR, arguing that the “redundant practice is hurting the ease of doing business policy in the country”. Read more.
PhD police officer: Muhammad Irfan, a sub-inspector, completed his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Government College University (GCU) while he was working for the Punjab police. Read more.
Muharram processions allowed: The federal government has allowed Muharram processions despite the COVID-19 outbreak after President Arif Alvi met Shia Ulema at Aiwan-e-Sadr. Read more.
Ban on child servants at homes: Pakistan’s cabinet has approved a new law that makes it illegal for children to be employed at people’s homes as servants, according to Minister for Human Rights Shireen Mazari. Read more.
Trouble at FBR: The government is reversing its decision to appoint two officials on important positions at the FBR after the change of FBR chairmanship. A major reshuffle is expected at the FBR in the coming days. Read more.
Toyota launches extended warranty: Toyota Pakistan has launched three 5-year Extended Warranty packages for all Corolla and Yaris models. Read more.
KP delays local body elections: The KP Assembly has passed a bill to postpone local body elections in the province until Aug 2021 due to COVID-19. In doing so, the treasury has completely ignored the opposition’s demands. Read more.
Tourism restrictions are ending: Chief Minister KP, Mehmood Khan, has hinted that the province is planning to remove all tourism restrictions due to COVID-19 after Eid-ul-Azha. However, the final decision rests in PM Imran Khan’s hands. Read more.
Ancient Buddha statue destroyed: A recently discovered ancient Buddha statue in the Takhtbhai area of Mardan was destroyed by some individuals. The incident was recorded on video and the KP authorities have now arrested all four involved in the crime. Read more.
Foreign investment increases: Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the foreign investment inflows increased to $2.038 billion in FY20 compared to net outflows of $54.8 million in the year before. Read more.
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