Author: Ahmed Mukhtar Naqshbandi

Some climate changes now “irreversible”, human activity “unequivocally” to blame, says IPCC report.
IPCC report on climate urges countries to act now before it gets too late.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres says report “a code red for humanity”.

Karachi reports 21.4% coronavirus positivity ratio, Lahore 9.2%.
This is the highest positivity ratio reported by Lahore since start of fourth wave of pandemic.
Despite surge in COVID-19 cases in Karachi, Sindh govt relaxes restrictions on business, commercial and other activities.

PCB confirms schedule of 266-match 2021-22 domestic season
Season to start with the T20 tournaments, followed by red-ball versions of game before culminating with 50-over Pakistan Cup.
Matches in 2021-22 season to be held in Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Muridke, Quetta, Rawalpindi, Sheikhupura and Sialkot.

LAHORE: Poor maintenance of a rail joint is the prime cause of two passenger trains crash near Dehrki in June…

IMF, WB step up pressure on government for hike in power tariff.
World Bank links its $1 billion credit loan for energy projects with an increase in power tariff from January 1, next year.
World Bank mission told that PM very sensitive to this issue and is the final authority to make a decision on it, says senior energy ministry official.

The Punjab government extends lockdown as COVID cases surge in various cities.
Punjab govt imposes complete ban on indoor weddings till the end of the month.
Outdoor gatherings will be allowed for a maximum 300 individuals with strict adherence to the coronavirus SOPs.

Pakistan records 4,040 fresh COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours.
Positivity rate stands at 7.54%.
Sindh lifts lockdown, imposes new restrictions.

UK PM Boris Jhonson’s remarks indicate that there is a chance that Pakistan may be moved to the amber list in few weeks.