Russian President Putin's spokesperson expressed desire for Russia to establish relations with the Taliban and help in rebuilding Afghanistan. Also, Russia is engaged in conducting military drills on Afghan border to circumvent security risks.
During a press conference, Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed calls out the Opposition as irresponsible for failing to understand Pakistan's historic role in the Afghan evacuation process. The interior minister took shots at PDM saying that the Opposition's "timing and tuning" are both messed up.
Experts warn that the Afghanistan crisis is a pyrrhic victory for the Russians as the situation after the US fall-out from the country is still risky and unpredictable. Thus, it will be difficult for Russia to foster its interests after US fall-out.
The news of US troops landing in Pakistan has divided Twitteratis. Some are accusing PM Khan of going back on his "Absolutely Not" statement, meanwhile, others claim that allowing few US troops accommodation in Pakistan for transit is not the same as allowing military bases.
In an interview, Fawad Chaudhry called out Maulana Fazlur Rehman, whose party is often accused of bringing madrassa students to the rallies, and said bringing madrassa children to rallies is not a political capacity but a capacity for mischief.
In response to the Opposition's criticism of PTI's recent performance report, Fawad Chaudhry hits back by saying that the Opposition should share with the public what they did during their years of governance.
Sindh Governor Imran Ismail announces on Twitter today that the first shipment of 40 Green Line buses is making its way to Karachi. He also thanked PM Khan for making the project possible. This did not go well with Twitteratis who accused the PTI government of stealing credit for Nawaz Sharif's work.
At Aiwan-e Sadr on Froday, President Arif Alvi and Saudi Ambassador discuss on improving quality education and the new strategic plan for the university with a separate distance learning department.
Marriyum Aurangzeb has been very vocal regarding her criticism of the PTI government. She herself frequently accuses PM Khan of corruption. However, this time around, it seems as if corruption charges are against her.
While speaking at a radio show, Trump boasts that Kabul airport attacks and US botched Afghan exit would not have happened in his presidency. He added that his administration killed "big militants"
Members of ECP from Punjab and KPK retired on 26th July. Therefore, PM Khan writes a letter to Shehbaz Sharif and invites him to initiate the consultation process of appointing new members. PM Khan also proposed three names each for Punjab and KPK.
A scuffle breaks out between young medical students protesting against NLE and police authorities. What was initially meant to be a peaceful protest, became violent due to the mishandling of the situation by authorities.
