YouTube might get banned, govt tries to explain reduced testing, and more.
SC hints at banning YouTube again, Punjab government explains reasons behind reduced testing, and more top stories from Pakistan.
📆 COVID-19 update: Pakistan reported 1,332 new coronavirus cases along with 38 deaths yesterday. The number of conducted tests dropped to 18,300, with a test-to-positive case ratio of around 7%.
👺 Son beats mother: Video of a son beating his mother has gone viral on social media. The video was shared by his sister Zoobia Meer. Read more.
⏯️ SC wants to ban YouTube: Supreme Court has hinted at banning YouTube again. The judges were also against the idea of uncontrolled comments against the judiciary on social media and YouTube. Read more.
👟 First Pakistani in Tokyo Olympics: Arshad Nadeem has become the first Pakistani to directly qualify for the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. He managed an 86.29-meter throw in the South Asian Games. Read more.
💉 Reduced testing explained: According to Punjab’s Health Minister, Dr. Yasmin Rashid, there’s been a change in policy and passenger s entering Punjab are no longer being tested unless they show symptoms. Read more.
📺 Cabinet against increasing PTV Fee: After objections by some cabinet members Imran Khan has delayed the PTV license fee hike potentially saving consumers Rs. 21 billion a year. Read more.
🤝🏻 Imran invites Bangladeshi PM: PM Imran has invited his Bangladeshi counterpart, Hasina Wajid, to visit Pakistan after the COVID-19 pandemic is resolved. The two had a telephonic conversation earlier. Read more.
🏗️ Bahria Town Karachi is illegal: The Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has informed the Sindh High Court that all construction activities in Bahria Town Karachi are unauthorized. Read more.
🎓 Punjab to scrutinize university sub-campuses: In Punjab, a committee will determine the education quality at private university sub-campuses in the province. Read more.
🌲 Imran Khan receives international praise: Representatives of climate change organizations in the US, France, and Paris have praised PM Imran’s billion tree tsunami, terming him as an exemplary role model for global leaders. Read more.
🏏 Perks of being the PCB Chairman: Along with a furnished residence, maids, car, telecom expenses, the PCB chairman also gets to travel first-class, stay in luxury hotels and still get huge amounts as travel allowance. Read more.
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