News Archives for Pakistan - 2020-09-24

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Pakistan - 2020-09-24

Sindh reports six COVID-19 death in 24 hours

The chief minister said a total of 1290777 tests had been conducted in the province so far, of which the virus had been confirmed in 135246 persons.

Published 24 Sep, 2020 08:42pm

Sindh govt gives additional charge of MD KWSB to Asadullah Khan

Khan is assigned to hold the post till further orders.

Published 24 Sep, 2020 08:39pm

So-called APC movement to fizzle out in next 4 months: Sh Rashid

He said it was ironical that some employees getting salary of hardly Rs. 16,000 has hefty amounts of billions of rupees in their accounts.

Published 24 Sep, 2020 08:39pm

Govt committed to reduce poverty from 24.3pc to 19pc by 2023: PM

Imran Khan said apart from the direct attack on poverty, they needed to address its systemic causes.

Published 24 Sep, 2020 08:36pm

Federal Govt wants early ROW for laying 17-km pipeline to meet gas shortage in Karachi: Omar Ayub

He said gas consumption had significantly increased in the country, while the existing gas reservoirs were depleting at a ratio of 7.5 percent annually.

Published 24 Sep, 2020 08:34pm

CM takes notice of dysfunctional street lights

Usman Buzdar said that a line of action has been devised to solve the problems of the citizens.

Published 24 Sep, 2020 08:33pm

PPP to contest GB poll on basis of 2018 manifesto: Bilawal

He said first time PPP founder Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto had introduced reforms in Gilgit-Baltistan in 1974 and abolished FCR and Rajshahi from the region.

Published 24 Sep, 2020 08:30pm

Sanjrani meets Pervaiz Elahi, Shujaat

Sanjrani also lauded the services of Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain for the coalition government and smooth relationship with other political parties.

Updated 24 Sep, 2020 08:30pm

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Poverty, Financial Accountability, and Transparency at high-level UNGA panels

Prime Minister Imran Khan stated that “Each year billions of dollars illicitly flow out of developing countries. My government came with a robust public mandate to get rid of this menace from our country”, arguing that a multilateral framework of international cooperation would be required to “bring the perpetrators of financial crimes to justice”.

Published 24 Sep, 2020 07:48pm

Bullion prices on Thursday

Bullion prices from Hyderabad, Multan and Lahore were not received on Thursday.

Published 24 Sep, 2020 07:47pm

More opportunities being created for doctors: Dr Yasmin

She said this while chairing the 29th meeting of the Board of Directors of the Punjab Health Foundation at the Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Department here on Thursday.

Published 24 Sep, 2020 07:43pm

PM for decisive actions to check financial crimes, return of stolen assets of developing countries

The prime minister appreciated the initiative by Nigeria and Norway to establish the Panel on International Financial Accountability.

Published 24 Sep, 2020 07:38pm

Pakistan successfully prevented spread of COVID-19 through smart lockdown policy: Alvi

The president also stressed upon focusing of preventive care than curative arrangements costing much expenditures.

Updated 24 Sep, 2020 07:38pm

Asad for visa, trade facilitation to boost Pak-Afghan trade ties

Asad said commitment and understanding between both the nations had foiled foreign attempts to create misunderstandings between both the countries.

Published 24 Sep, 2020 07:00pm

CM reviews progress on ADP projects

Usman Buzdar said that the land had been allocated for establishment of south Punjab secretariat with an amount of Rs. 4 billion.

Published 24 Sep, 2020 06:45pm

President for effective measures to make educational institutions safe, secure from drug abuse

The meeting was briefed by the Ministry of Narcotics Control about the prevalence of drugs in the country and its adverse impact on the young generation.

Published 24 Sep, 2020 06:43pm

Gold prices decrease by Rs1500

The gold prices in the in international market decreased by $35 and was traded at $1857 against $1892, the association reported.

Published 24 Sep, 2020 06:42pm

Currency

Govt to follow macroeconomic fundamentals for inclusive growth: Hafeez

He also emphasized on active role of the coordination board for designing policies to address economic challenges like inflation, stagnant exports, resource mobilization etc.

Published 24 Sep, 2020 06:39pm

SBP eases cash margin restriction on Imports

The removal of the cash margin requirements on these items will support businesses’ cash flows and liquidity, by freeing up funds previously held with the banks under cash margin against imports.

Published 24 Sep, 2020 06:38pm

NCOC lauds provinces for conducting record Covid tests

The meeting held on Thursday appreciated the provinces for achieving a single day record COVID detecting testing on Wednesday.

Published 24 Sep, 2020 06:36pm

Region's peace, a dream until Jammu & Kashmir dispute resolved: FM

He pointed out the disproportionate growth in hate speech and stigmatization of Muslim communities and individuals, including happening in Pakistan's neighbourhood.

Published 24 Sep, 2020 06:31pm

Shibli launches Pakistan Citizen Portal Helpline

The people, who could not travel from far off places and did not have access, could file their complaints at the portal, he added.

Published 24 Sep, 2020 06:30pm

Intensive campaign helps to eliminate locust: Imam

During the meeting, the federal minister also underlined the need for improving seed technology for better yield and added that uplift of agriculture is the top priority of his government.

Published 24 Sep, 2020 06:22pm

Saeed Ghani visits schools, colleges to monitor SOPs

He said that arrangements at St. Joseph's College were also not in accordance with SOPs.

Published 24 Sep, 2020 06:19pm

Pak forex figure $ 19.90307bn

During the week ending Sept.18, SBP reserves decreased by $119 million to $12,701.6 million, due to government external debt repayment.

Published 24 Sep, 2020 06:17pm

Bullion Rate

Bullion rates in Hyderabad gold market

Following were the bullion rates in Hyderabad gold market on Thursday.

Published 24 Sep, 2020 06:15pm

Opposition parties launch 5th generation war against national institutions: Fayyaz Chohan

He said, the leaders of PML-N including Shahbaz Sharif and Chaudhary Nisar had 24 meetings with leadership of Pak-Army in 2008.

Updated 24 Sep, 2020 06:15pm

799 new coronavirus cases reported; five deaths in past 24 hours

Five corona patients, who were under treatment in hospital died on Wednesday, according to the latest update issued by the National command and Operation Center (NCOC).

Published 24 Sep, 2020 05:30pm

NCSW to hold gender sensitive training programm in future: Shahzad Akbar

He expressed that through the use of latest technology the process of prosecution and investigation in rape cases would made it fair and speedy.

Published 24 Sep, 2020 05:28pm

COVID-19 claims two more lives in Punjab

The Punjab health department has conducted 1,184,492 tests for COVID-19 so far while 95,173 confirmed cases recovered.

Published 24 Sep, 2020 05:20pm

Exchange

Rupee recovers 26 paisas against dollar

The State Bank of Pakistan reported that in interbank trading, the price of euro depreciated by 87 paisas and closed at Rs. 193.51 against the last day’s trading of Rs. 194.38.

Published 24 Sep, 2020 05:18pm

LHC extends Shehbaz Sharif's bail till Sept 28

Shehbaz’s counsel told the court that the National Accountability Bureau still wants to arrest his client when it has filed money laundering case against him

Published 24 Sep, 2020 04:13pm

Examinations in Upper Dir: FIA holds NTS responsible for irregularities

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has held the National Testing Service (NTS) responsible for the...