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Pakistan - 2021-01-18

Ravi Riverfront project to provide lakhs of job opportunities: Dr. Firdous

She said more than 200,000 acres of land would be utilised for setting up new city in Lahore under Ravi Riverfront project and it would be completed in the next 30 years.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 11:59pm

No seminary student, militia to be allowed in PDM protest: Sheikh Rasheed

Sheikh Rasheed said he had a meeting with the prime minister to discuss the measures being taken regarding the PDM's protest.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 11:56pm

CDA to complete PWD underpass by end of April

He said that earth work and Pipe Culverts work for east and west ramp of the said project have been completed.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 11:43pm

Hafeez directs for smooth wheat, sugar supply at reasonable prices

He also urged the provincial governments to continue taking necessary steps to ensure provision of basic items at affordable prices across the country.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 11:38pm

PM for fast-tracking establishment of border markets along Afghan, Iran bordering areas

The prime minister expressed these views while presiding over a meeting here to review progress regarding the establishment of border markets in bordering areas with Afghanistan and Iran.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 11:36pm

3-member cabinet committee to recommend action against Broadsheet beneficiaries: Shibli

Action would be taken against all the elements, who were either benifitted or had given favours to the Broadsheet in the light of the committee's recommendations, he added.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 11:33pm

Govt inherited inflation, precarious economic crisis: Hafeez Sheikh

He said the government had to take very unpopular decision of not giving any raise in salaries to the employees.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 11:29pm

Federal capital records 92 fresh coronavirus cases in last 24 hours: NCOC

He said so far 40,111 cases were reported from the federal capital while 457 deaths were reported from Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT).

Published 18 Jan, 2021 11:27pm

Shibli agrees with PML-N Senator to form Committee of Whole on Broadsheet issue

The nation must know the truth as to who was the beneficiary and who had done the agreements.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 11:24pm

Ali Zaidi submitted asset declaration with ECP on Jan 5

In a tweet, commenting on the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) announcement of suspending membership of 154 members of the Senate.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 11:21pm

Govt to introduce corona vaccine after successful trials: Dr Yasmin

The minister said that storage of the vaccine was important and the facility had been arranged at all districts of the province.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 11:18pm

Indian’s aggressive designs against Pakistan to jeopardize regional peace: Qureshi

About the Afghan peace process, he said the international community was well aware of the efforts of Pakistan for peace in Afghanistan.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 11:16pm

32 shops, restaurants sealed over anti Covid-19 SOPs violation

AC Cantt Zoha Shakir sealed 14 shops and two restaurants and fined 15000 for overcharging and 10,000 over SOPs violation in his jurisdiction.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 11:16pm

Govt ready for bringing reforms in all sectors: Dr. Babar Awan

Criticizing about social behaviour about different cases, he said that transparent accountability was essential.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 11:10pm

Court summons two more witness in Pink Residency reference

NAB prosecutor Usman Mirza appeared before court.

Updated 18 Jan, 2021 11:09pm

Health minister briefs CM about anti-corona steps

The opposition has totally forgotten the national interest as PDM is intriguing to interrupt the journey of development, he maintained.

Updated 18 Jan, 2021 11:09pm

New local bodies system to usher in era of development: CM

The CM said the government wanted to introduce an exemplary system for empowering local bodies institutions.

Updated 18 Jan, 2021 11:10pm

SC accepts private housing society's appeal against IHC order for initial hearing

The court after hearing arguments, accepted the appeal for hearing and issued notices to the CDA and other respondents.

Updated 18 Jan, 2021 11:10pm

IHC seeks arguments in missing person case

The citizen was missing since January 12. The court served notices to respondents and adjourned the case.

Updated 18 Jan, 2021 11:10pm

Court adjourns DRAP reference till Feb 18

The NAB prosecutor said that warrants were served to the accused address but could not be implemented.

Updated 18 Jan, 2021 11:10pm

Govt makes Broadsheet judgment public: Shahzad Akbar

He said the inter-ministerial committee had been mandated to furnish its recommendations about action on the Broadsheet's findings within 48 hours.

Updated 18 Jan, 2021 11:10pm

FIEDMC to play crucial role in industrial development: governor

He said that FIEDMC and other universities should also collaborate to ensure trained manpower for the industrial sector.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 09:00pm

Gold prices increase by Rs150 to Rs112,550 per tola

The price of per tola and ten gram silver witnessed no change.

Updated 18 Jan, 2021 11:10pm

PSX loses 204 points to close at 45,726 points

As many as 472 companies transacted shares in the stock market, 163 of them recorded gain and 245 sustained losses.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 08:58pm

PM, GB CM discuss mega project to convert GB into int'l standard tourism place

The prime minister appreciated the proposed project and directed to present a comprehensive strategy in that respect by February.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 08:57pm

'SNGPL assures uninterrupted gas supply to export sector'

Abdul Rahim Nasir added that textile sector was currently in the mode of rapid expansion to cater to increased orders and demands.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 08:54pm

Sarhadi terms recent developments positive for Afghan trade

He urged for taking stakeholders of both the sides on board before finalization of terms and conditions of the MoU.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 08:53pm

48 more patients tested positive for COVID-19 in Hyderabad

As many as 221 COVID-19 patients have lost their lives that constitutes 2 percent of the total positive cases, the report stated.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 08:52pm

Opposition should forget about an NRO: Mian Aslam Iqbal

Aslam Iqbal emphasised that the opposition was frustrated after the failure of its political tactics as it tried to put the lives of the people in danger for some political benefits.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 08:52pm

Railways to be transformed into profitable entity without selling its land: Swati

Azam Swati said that Pakistan Railways has the land around 1,67,000 acres across the country.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 08:50pm

Sarwar inaugurates first Aab e Pak clean drinking water project in Chak Jhumra

The Governor Punjab said the provision of potable drinking water in every part of the province was a sacred responsibility.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 08:48pm

Educational activities resume from Class 9 to 12; teams to ensure implementation of SOPs: Minister

The Minister said that this year furniture for 500,000 students of government schools would be provided by June which would cost over Rs 3 billion.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 08:46pm

Tarbela Dam power generation reaches 700 MW

5 out of 12 power generation units of the dam were producing only 700 megawatts of electricity and 12 units were shut down.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 08:45pm

Ravi Riverfront project to provide lakhs of job opportunities: Dr Firdous

She said that in the past, Shehbaz Sharif tried to keep himself politically alive through show-off projects.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 08:44pm

Steps underway for provision of broadband services across country: Secretary IT

Secretary IT said that masses can be facilitated in better way through the use of laid optical fiber cable in effective manner.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 08:42pm

2 NAB witnesses cross-examined in Paragon case

Accountability Court Judge Syed Jawadul Hassan conducted the case proceedings, wherein Khwaja brothers also appeared.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 08:40pm

6,664 IDP families returned to North Waziristan from Afghanistan: Assembly told

The minister said that all available facilities were being given to TDPs at camps in various parts of the province.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 08:38pm

KP govt releases Rs 79bn development fund during current FY

It was added that Rs 28 billion had been allocated for roads projects in the current year budget while the estimated cost of projects was Rs 271 billion.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 08:37pm

AJK premier calls for notice of Indian aggression in IIOJK

He said that the people of IIOJK have been offering unprecedented sacrifices.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 08:37pm

No seminary student, militia to be allowed in PDM protest: Sheikh Rasheed

Sheikh Rasheed said Prime Minister had given the details of 40,000 overseas Pakistanis, who had donated funds to the PTI.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 08:28pm

Broadsheet case exposes Sharif's family 76 properties worth 800 million dollars: Fawad

And they (PML-N) ask to leave the matter of Nawaz Sharif's properties and move forward. How can we move forward leaving this issue, he questioned?

Published 18 Jan, 2021 08:17pm

PPP’s Ameer Ali Shah secures unbeatable lead in Umerkot by-polls

The provincial assembly seat fell vacant after PPP leader Syed Ali Mardan Shah died of a cardiac arrest on January 19, 2019.
The votes were cast in the Umerkot by-polls on a total of 128 polling stations as voting continued for the entire day from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Updated 18 Jan, 2021 08:52pm

Pakistan approves Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use

Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan approved use of the vaccine for emergency across Pakistan. The decision was taken in meetings held between January 14 and 18 after reviewing vaccine results data submitted by the National Institute of Health (NIH).

Updated 19 Jan, 2021 04:01pm

Three senators among 154 lawmakers suspended over failure to file assets returns

Chaudhry Fawad Hussain, Ali Zaidi, Amir Liaquat Hussain, Dr Fehmida Mirza, Mohsin Dawar, Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui are also included among the 48 members suspended from the National Assembly.
From total 1195 lawmakers, 1131 have submitted their declarations of assets, ECP stated.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 07:50pm

SHC summons LG secy over lack of anti-dog bite vaccinations

Court adjourned the hearing until 28 January.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 07:18pm

Pakistan to forcefully raise Indian conspiracies, state terrorism at world level: FM

He urged the world community to seriously take cognizance of the evidence provided against New Delhi.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 07:16pm

Country affected badly by NROs in past: Shahzad Akbar

The Adviser on Accountability said we should accord respect to our constitutional institutions.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 07:15pm

PTI provided details of its accounts to ECP: Farrukh Habib

He said it is the opposition parties which have failed to provide any evidence regarding sources of their funding.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 07:14pm

Govt taking concrete measures to bring down sugar, wheat prices: Senate told

The Minister said petroleum prices in Pakistan are lower than that of the neighboring countries.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 07:13pm

Steps being taken to increase freight income: Swati

He said signal system will be improved and the issue of unmanned railway crossings will also be addressed.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 07:11pm

ECP suspends membership of 154 MPs over failure to submit asset details

The membership of the lawmakers will remain suspended until they submit their respective statements.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 07:11pm

Schools' doors reopen with strict implementation of Covid-19 safety rules: Saeed Ghani

He appealed the students that they should not waste their time sitting idle anymore but do start their study regularly.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 07:07pm

Coronavirus claims four more lives in KP

158 patients have gained recovery from the infection during the same period after which the numbers of recovered patients have reached 58240 in KP.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 07:06pm

Govt to table DRAP act amendment bill in Parliament soon: Nausheen Hamid

She said the health department would ensure implementation of all laws by medical stores and pharmaceutical companies.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 07:04pm

PDM revolves around disagreements based on self-interest: Shibli

He said defeated elements were meeting again today to devise strategy to save their politics and wealth.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 07:03pm

Indian warmongering fascism, terrorism lies to be perilous, Dr Moeed warns

He said such a deadly nexus was ignored once before at the start of the 20th century, ignoring this warmongering fascism again would be perilous.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 07:02pm

Cutlery exports increase 25.41pc in 1st half of FY 2020-21

On year-on-year basis, the cutlery exports also rose by 34.47 percent during the month of December 2020 as compared to the same month of last year.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 07:00pm

Virus claims 23 lives, 560 new cases reported on Monday in Punjab

The Punjab health department has urged the masses to follow SOPs for their protection and cover their faces with masks.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 06:59pm

Indicators show economy witnessing significant growth

LSMI witnessed growth of 7.41 percent during the first five months (July-November) of the current fiscal.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 06:58pm

CDNS reaches net target of Rs 430 billion free deposit

The directorate has also revised and increased the gross target of Rs1570 billion for the fiscal year 2019-20.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 06:54pm

Around 8,383 KM additional gas pipelines being laid in current FY

During the last fiscal year, the companies had laid around 5005 KM lines, out of which the SNGPL placed 4,155 KMs and SSGC 850 KMs.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 06:53pm

Rupee sheds 19 paisas against US dollar

Buying and selling rates of dollar were recorded at Rs160.1 and Rs160.8 respectively.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 06:52pm

Smart lockdown imposed in Lahore, Gujranwala areas on Monday

The smart lockdown has been implemented in 17 areas of Lahore and 3 areas of Gujranwala.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 06:51pm

Pakistan condemns terrorist attack on village in Saudi Arabia

Pakistan reiterates support and solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia against any threats to its security and territorial integrity, the Spokesperson maintained.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 06:48pm

PTI MNA asks Aftab Sherpao to respond to allegations of corruption

The minister told that Broadsheet leaks would expose the Panama party even further and ugly face of Pakistan's corrupt elite would get exposed.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 06:47pm

Imran Khan forms committee over Broadsheet saga

The committee would include Fawad Chaudhry, Shireen Mazari, Babar Awan and Shehzad Akbar.
PM Imran said that the matter should be put before the masses in detail and all facts in the case before the London court should be made public.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 06:46pm

Pakistan wants to further strengthen trade, economic cooperation with Vietnam: President

The President underlined the need to foster people-to-people contacts by promoting cooperation in the fields of tourism and education.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 06:46pm

Zulfi exhorts expats to avoid investing in unapproved housing schemes

He urged the expats to be vigilant of fraudulent elements and do some research before investing in the real estate sector.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 06:44pm

President urges Ulema, media role to promote breastfeeding for a healthier generation

He called for displaying posters with relevant comprehensive messages in mosques for public awareness.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 06:43pm

IHC seeks comments from PMC in case challenging actions against employees

The court also stopped PMC to take any action against its employees till next date of hearing.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 06:42pm

SC adjourns bail plea filed by former secretary union council Rawat

The court after hearing case directed the accountability court to submit report in two weeks.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 06:41pm

ATC grants further five-day remand of police personnel in Osama murder case

Earlier, the heirs of Osama Sati held a silent protest outside the judicial complex Islamabad against the accused.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 06:40pm

Cold intensity likely to increase in capital during coming: Spokesman PMD

He said fog would may reduce in capital after the upcoming rain spell on expected from January 23 whereas, it might also grip the northern side of the country.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 06:39pm

Accused directed to submit answers in Barrister Fahad murder case

The court directed the police to take action under the law.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 06:37pm

Anti-govt protests: PDM announces new round of rallies across Pakistan

Rehman says the PDM has decided to hold a 'Million March' in Karachi on January 21 and Kashmir rally in Rawalpindi's Liaqat Bagh on February 5
The PDM leadership will enthusiastically stage a protest demonstration in front of the Election Commission regarding the foreign funding case: Rehman

Published 18 Jan, 2021 05:30pm

Traffic plan issued amid PDM’s protest outside ECP in Islamabad

The vehicles would be allowed to be parked at the Convention Centre, while the commuters coming from the GT Road and Motorway would be diverted to the Sringar Highway.
11-party opposition alliance has announced to stage a protest outside the commission tomorrow.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 04:30pm

FO condemns Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia’s Jazan region

On Sunday, three civilians including a man and two children were injured when a military projectile launched by the Houthi militants hit the border villages in Al-Ardha governorate of Jazan.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 04:25pm

NED student arrested in Karachi for financing Daesh

The student, identified as Muhammad Umar Bin Khalid, was arrested in an intelligence-based operation conducted by Counter-Terrorism Department CTD) near the Cantt Station.
Khalid reportedly collected money from people in Pakistan and sent it abroad to the terrorist group.

Updated 18 Jan, 2021 04:56pm

Petition moved in LHC against PDM’s sit-in outside ECP

The applicant stated that the institution works as per law and the protest of opposition outside the commission is a bid to interfere in its working.
11-party opposition alliance has announced to stage a sit-in outside the ECP’s office tomorrow (Tuesday).

Updated 18 Jan, 2021 06:35pm

Govt has decided to make Broadsheet documents public on PM's orders, says Akbar

Adviser says the prime minister has formed a ministerial committee on Broadsheet and directed them to furnish its recommendations within 48 hours
Former PM Nawaz Sharif went abroad in 2000 after making a deal with erstwhile president General (retd) Pervez Musharraf. Pakistan suffered the consequences of this NRO in the form of fine: Adviser

Published 18 Jan, 2021 03:38pm

Punjab imposes lockdown in more areas of Lahore, Gujranwala as COVID-19 cases rise

Lahore reported 352 cases and 10 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours.
The areas in Gujranwala will remain under lockdown till January 25.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 02:27pm

Security forces kill two TTP linked terrorists in South Waziristan: ISPR

Military's media wing says during the cross-fire, terrorist Usman Ali and Waheed were killed while another militant suffered injuries and was apprehended
The killed terrorists were active members of TTP Sajna group and were IED experts and terrorist trainers: ISPR

Updated 18 Jan, 2021 03:56pm

PM Imran summons session to review performance of ministries

The session will be attended by ministers, assistants, advisors and spokesperson in centre and provinces.
Governor Sindh Imran Ismail is also likely to meet PM Imran Khan in Islamabad today

Updated 18 Jan, 2021 02:26pm

Another cold wave likely to hit Karachi in last week of January: report

The Pakistan Meteorological Department has predicted cold and dry weather in the city as minimum temperature recorded at 10.0 ºCelsius.
Minimum temperature was recorded -14 Celsius in Skardu, -12 at Gopis, Astore and Leh, -08 at Anantnag, -07 at Bagrote, -06 in Gilgit, Hunza and Srinagar, -05 in Shopian, Parachinar and Ziarat.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 01:44pm

Trump signs Malala Yousafzai Scholarship for Pakistani women into law

US Agency of International Development (USAID) will be awarding 50% of the merit and needs-based scholarship programs across a wide range of academic disciplines to Pakistani women.
The Act was passed by the US House of Representatives last year in March.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 01:03pm

Conspiracy exposed: Modi got 40 Indian soldiers killed in Pulwama to win polls: Qureshi

The BJP government is bent upon undermining regional peace and stability for its political interests and to divert attention from internal affairs
Foreign minister urges world community to seriously take cognizance of the evidence provided against New Delhi

Published 18 Jan, 2021 12:15pm

Arnab Goswami's WhatsApp messages show Modi Govt used Balakot attack to win election: PM

Premier says in 2019, he spoke at UNGA on how India’s fascist Modi govt used the Balakot crisis for domestic electoral gains
Imran says international community must stop India from its reckless, militarist agenda before the Modi govt's brinkmanship pushes our region into a conflict it cannot control

Updated 18 Jan, 2021 11:51am

'Brutal act of terrorism', FO condemns assassination of two female judges in Kabul

"This is a brutal act of terrorism. Pakistan condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations," FO said.
FO called upon all parties to accelerate the peace process.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 10:36am

Shafqat Mehmood wishes luck to students as they return to school today

Students of class 9 to 12, as well as O and A level students have returned to their schools today.
Educational institutions were closed on November 26 due to a surge in COVID-19 cases.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 09:19am

Ejaz Shah meets Ch Brothers

LAHORE: Federal Minister for Narcotics Control Brigadier® Ejaz Shah called on Pakistan Muslim League (PML) ...