DSP martyred, two constables injured during police encounter in Swabi.

SWABI -- A Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Allama Iqbal was martyred while two constables sustained injuries during an alleged encounter on Wednesday.

According to Swabi Police, an alleged encounter took place between police officials and suspects. The DSP was martyred and a militant was killed due to the exchange of fire.

"The search operation in the area is underway to arrest the other accused," the police added.

Pakistan utilising less than 42% of its testing capacity, reveals NHSRC data

ISLAMABAD: For the 18th consecutive day, testing in Pakistan has registered a reduction after hitting a record-high on June 19, according to the data of the ministry of national health services regulation and coordination.

The ministry, which provides daily statistics of the outbreak, noted that on July 7 Pakistan carried out 21,951 tests across the country, which is only 30% of its total testing capacity.

As per the National Command Operation Center (NCOC), Pakistan has a testing output of 71,780 tests per day for the virus at its 133 laboratories.

A further breakdown of the testing...