News Archives for Pakistan - 2020-07-28

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Pakistan - 2020-07-28

NEPRA takes notice of electrocution cases in Karachi

The regulator created email address to receive evidence from general public and affected persons to ascertain the real causes behind these incidents besides fixing responsibility.

Published 28 Jul, 2020 09:21pm

Opposition's proposals to change accountability law not acceptable: Qureshi

He said Prime Minister Imran Khan would not compromise on his party's main plank of fight against corruption.

Published 28 Jul, 2020 09:17pm

COVID-19 claims 10 more lives, 574 more tested positive in Sindh: CM

The chief minister said the current deduction rate was six percent adding so far 728,119 samples were tested constituting overall 16 percent detection rate.

Published 28 Jul, 2020 09:15pm

SBP to remain closed for three days

The central bank will remain closed for the said period on account of Eid-ul-Azha holidays, according to an announcement on Tuesday.

Published 28 Jul, 2020 09:14pm

Usman terms transparency, merit as cornerstones of Kamyab Jawan loan programme

Usman Dar was accompanied by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Minister for Finance, Tamir Saleem Jhagra and Special Assistant to the Chief Minister KP on Industry, Abdul Karim Khan.

Published 28 Jul, 2020 09:09pm

President stresses on active role of welfare bodies, philanthropists in helping poor amid pandemic

The president reviewed the arrangements made for the homeless and needy at the shelter home and interacted with the people.

Published 28 Jul, 2020 09:08pm

CM reviews Eid related arrangements

Chief Minister directed to ensure foolproof security arrangements for protecting the life and property of the people.

Published 28 Jul, 2020 09:06pm

Tiger Force given target of tree plantation as Green Ambassadors: Zartaj Gul

She said that the government's achievements were acknowledged by the international media including the Business Recorder by publishing special features in this regards.

Published 28 Jul, 2020 09:04pm

Cleaning of nullahs not a permanent solution: Mayor

He said that only Rs. 500 million was issued to KMC for the drains' cleaning in last four years and details of its expenditures were already given to Sindh government.

Published 28 Jul, 2020 08:52pm

Cotton

Rs5,369.53mn transferred to provinces under agriculture emergency program during 2019-20

He informed that total worth of these projects were estimated at Rs. 277.336 billion with federal share of Rs. 81.76 billion that would be spent during 5 years.

Published 28 Jul, 2020 08:12pm

Exchange

Rupee extends gains against dollar

The State Bank of Pakistan reported that in interbank, the price of euro depreciated by 38 paisas to close at Rs. 195.01 against the last day’s trading of Rs. 195.39.

Published 28 Jul, 2020 08:07pm

Exchange

SECP takes new measures to strengthen, stable Pakistan’s capital markets

The timely measures by SECP resulted in most remarkable turnarounds by a stock exchange, according to sources in SECP.

Published 28 Jul, 2020 08:03pm

Gold price decrease Rs1300 to Rs122,500 per tola

The price of per tola silver remained stable at Rs. 1500 whereas that of 10 gram silver also witnessed no change in price and was traded at Rs. 1286.

Published 28 Jul, 2020 08:01pm

Manshehra-Thakot Expressway opens for traffic: Asim Bajwa

"The 80 KMs two way Mansehra-Thakot Expressway has been opened for traffic," he said in a tweet. Highway police and toll staff had also been deployed at the road, he added.

Published 28 Jul, 2020 07:58pm

BASF, Agriculture University of Multan join forces in research and talent development in Pakistan

Under this agreement, BASF and MNS-UAM will work on product testing as well as research and development.

Published 28 Jul, 2020 07:55pm

150,000 new hepatitis cases reported each year in Pakistan: WHO

According to WHO, Pakistan is facing numerous challenges in hepatitis response as approximately 150,000 new cases are reported each year in the country.

Published 28 Jul, 2020 07:55pm

Exchange

Efforts afoot to reduce educational gaps, promote inclusion of using technology: Shafqat

The event called on all stakeholders to concentrate on those being left behind and move towards inclusion in education, particularly after COVID-19.

Published 28 Jul, 2020 07:49pm

NA speaker refers eight private members' bills to concerned committees for deliberation

The bills referred to committees included the Limitation (Amendment) Bill, the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2020 (Amendment in Article 25A), the Legal Practitioners and Bar Councils (Amendment) Bill, 2020.

Published 28 Jul, 2020 07:42pm

Implementation of smart lockdown, arrangements at cattle markets reviewed

They said that the government’s measure helped control the coronavirus pandemic, but carelessness could lead to resurgence of the disease.

Published 28 Jul, 2020 07:41pm

Balochistan CM approves summary of registering corruption case against officials of two depts

The Planning and Development department has recommended to register a case against the officers concerned in anti-corruption office.

Published 28 Jul, 2020 07:20pm

Usman Institute of Technology announces 20% concession in fees

Won't let students suffer. Will aid them during crisis, says Zaheer Ali Sayed.

Updated 28 Jul, 2020 06:21pm

IBM launching Open P-tech learning platform in Pakistan

“IBM is launching Open P-TECH in Pakistan to help develop talent and equip them with technical and professional proficiency in AI, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Cloud, etc - enabling our workforce for a Digital Pakistan,” said Aidrus in a tweet post.

Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:46pm

WB, Sindh govt to launch SWEEP project for Karachi

Illango informed that the project is currently being appraised and no funds have been approved or disbursed.

Published 28 Jul, 2020 12:43pm

Forensic expert says suicide note found near Sadaf Zahra was penned by her

Expert said the note was not written by her husband Ali Salman.

Updated 28 Jul, 2020 10:39am

Pakistan urges worshippers to buy sacrificial animals online to prevent COVID-19 surge

Government social-distancing restrictions this year including half-day closing have seen a drop in customers at the normally bustling markets.

Published 28 Jul, 2020 10:15am

ICT closes parks, recreational spots till Eid holidays

ISLAMABAD: Aimed at controlling the spread of the coronavirus during Eidul Azha holidays, the Islamabad Capital...

Updated 28 Jul, 2020 03:56am

All set to issue int'l tender for Sukkur-Hyderabad Motorway

ISLAMABAD: The government is all set to issue international tender for Sukkur-Hyderabad Motorway (M-6), a critical...

Updated 28 Jul, 2020 03:56am

CPEC projects: PML-N, PTI lawmakers take credit

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Communications Murad Saeed and former minister for planning Ahsan Iqbal of Pakistan...

Updated 28 Jul, 2020 03:57am

Terrorists pose serious threats to Pakistan, Afghanistan: UN

ISLAMABAD: The United Nations has warned that the presence of a large number of terrorists in Afghanistan,...

Updated 28 Jul, 2020 03:58am

IHC rejects petition seeking reopening of schools

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday rejected a petition filed by private school owners seeking the...

Updated 28 Jul, 2020 03:58am

Timely steps decreasing cases: KP CM

PESHAWAR, July 27- KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has said that due to timely and effective measures of the...

Updated 28 Jul, 2020 03:58am

Eidul Azha, Muharram: PM asks nation for strict SOPs compliance

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday appealed to the people to fully adhere to the standard operating...

Updated 28 Jul, 2020 03:59am

PPP, PTI lawmakers clash over Karachi civic issues

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers in the National...

Updated 28 Jul, 2020 04:00am

Poem-telling contest held at SU

HYDERABAD: Bureau of Students Tutorial Guidance/Counselling Services and Co-curricular Activities (STAGS), ...

Updated 28 Jul, 2020 04:01am

ATC removes terrorism clause from judge's video case

ISLAMABAD: The anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Monday dropped the terrorism clauses from the controversial judge,...

Updated 28 Jul, 2020 04:01am

KPC takes exception toRangers personnel's entry to its premises

KARACHI: The governing body of Karachi Press Club (KPC) has taken strong exception to Rangers' entry into its...

Updated 28 Jul, 2020 04:05am

Covid-19 claims 11 more lives, infects 513 in Sindh: CM

KARACHI: As many as 513 new cases of Covid-19 were detected out of 8,742 tested samples lifting the tally to 118824...

Updated 28 Jul, 2020 04:06am

PC recommends local funding for urban development

KARACHI: Planning Commission (PC) has recommended that the urban development financing should be through local...

Updated 28 Jul, 2020 04:06am

Islamic Centre: Rs15m earmarked for renovation, library and art gallery

KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Wasim Akhtar has said after restoring the Islamic Center at Ayesha Manzil to its original...

Updated 28 Jul, 2020 04:07am

Covid-19: Nationwide tally reaches 274,808

ISLAMABAD: The Covid-19 nationwide cases tally on Monday reached 274,808, death toll 5,853 and recoveries so far...

Updated 28 Jul, 2020 04:08am

No plan to extend trade bodies' tenure: Razak

KARACHI: Prime Minister's Adviser on Commerce and Trade, Abdul Razak Dawood said elections of trade bodies will be...

Updated 28 Jul, 2020 04:07am

Heavy rains: Sindh govt won't leave ground till issues resolve: Nasir

KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Information and Local Government Syed Nasir Hussain Shah said excess rainfall is...