Today’s outlook: Afghan refugees, Eidul Azha moon and coronavirus cases

Here are some of the stories we will be following today, Sunday, July 11:

  • The fate of Afghanistan will be decided by its people, ISPR DG Maj Gen Babar Iftikhar said. “In case of a war, Pakistan is prepared.”
  • Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has hinted towards border management to tackle the issues of Afghan refugees.
  • The Taliban have claimed to have taken over more than 80% of Afghanistan. We will take over the remaining parts of the country within 15 days, they said.
  • PML-N’s Vice President Maryam Nawaz will hold a rally in the Jhelum Valley.
  • Pakistan will celebrate Eidul Azha on July 21 (Wednesday) as the Ruet-e-Hilaal committee could not sight the Zil Hajj moon Saturday.
  • PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has left for the US.
  • The police have arrested Usman Mirza and his four accomplices for harassing and raping a couple in Islamabad. The police have reached out to the FIA for help in arresting another suspect on the run.
  • Pakistan reported 35 deaths and over 1,800 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours.
  • England has defeated Pakistan in the second one-day match.


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