July 14: The Guardian reported that Pakistan has detained five Chinese trawlers on suspicion of illegal fishing near its strategic port city of Gwadar, as a wave of protests swept across the region led by fishers concerned about losing control of their fishing grounds to China.
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Pakistan detains five Chinese trawlers for alleged illegal fishing
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Pakistan detains five Chinese trawlers for alleged illegal fishing
Deadly week for journalists in Pakistan
July 6: The Voice Of America reported that unidentified assailants in Pakistan have within the past week killed two journalists and tortured a renowned columnist, while police arrested a reporter-anchor-turned-host of a top YouTube political show amid allegations of a government crackdown on dissent and political opponents. Read more I
20 killed as downpour lashes several parts of Balochistan
July 6: Dawn reported that at least 20 people have been reported dead in rain-related accidents as several districts of Balochistan received monsoon downpour with strong winds over the past 24 hours. Read more I
Government okays import of 110,000MT of wheat
July 6: SAMAA TV reported that a key economic body of the federal government on Tuesday approved measures to import over 100,000 metric tons of wheat to stave off shortages in the country as it allowed the release of banned luxury goods imported into the country until June 30. It also approved a policy to import goods of Afghan origin against Pakistani rupees. Read more I
SpiceJet Boeing 737 Max En Route to Dubai Diverts to Karachi
July 5: Bloomberg reported that a Boeing Co. 737 Max operated by SpiceJet Ltd. flying from New Delhi to Dubai diverted to Karachi after an indicator light malfunctioned, according to a spokesman for the Indian low-cost carrier. Read more I
Pakistan jump above India in WTC standings after points penalty
July 5: ICC stated that Pakistan have jumped above India in the ICC World Test Championship standings after the latter were penalised for slow over-rate in the Edgbaston Test. Read more I
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