Today’s Outlook: Sindh lifts lockdown, Umrah applications start

Some essential news updates we will be following for Monday, August 9, 2021:

• The partial lockdown in Sindh, imposed from July 31 to August 8 has ended today. Markets will be allowed to stay open until 8pm. All board exams will resume on Tuesday, August 10. Read full story here.
• Pakistan has reported 4,040 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, and 53 deaths. The infection rate has risen to 7.54%. Vaccinations continue at major centres. See list of centres open 24hrs here.
• Final arguments in the Perween Rahman murder case will be held today. Read what happened so far.
• Saudi Arabia has announced a new Umrah policy. Applications of foreigners will be received from today. Vaccination certificates are mandatory.
• An explosion near Quetta’s police lines has killed two policemen and injured 12 people, including six policemen, on August 8. Here is the full story.

Top Story from Samaa Money: The gold price in Pakistan took a Rs1,000 dip on Saturday. A tola of gold can now be bought for Rs10,9200, according to the All Sindh Sarrafa Jewelers Association. 

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