Pakistan - 2021-02-22
No dearth of talent in Pakistan: FM

No dearth of talent in Pakistan: FM

  • He said institutions like Crescent Art Gallery could play a significant role in introducing landmark work of Pakistani artists.
Published 22 Feb, 2021 09:06pm
PA Speaker meets CM Punjab

PA Speaker meets CM Punjab

  • The Chief Minister said that all the candidates of the government alliance would succeed, adding that consultation had been started in this regard.
Published 22 Feb, 2021 08:30pm
Jewellery exports increased 107.21pc

Jewellery exports increased 107.21pc

  • During the period from July 20-Jan 21, Jewellery worth US$ 5,833 exported as compared to worth US$ 2,815 of same period of last year.
Published 22 Feb, 2021 08:07pm
Dr Faisal Sultan gets first jab of COVID-19 vaccine

Dr Faisal Sultan gets first jab of COVID-19 vaccine

  • Pakistan would be able to get 17 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine before June this year, including doses of AstraZeneca vaccine that would start arriving in the first week of March, said SAPM.
  • “The process to register people aged above 65 for the immunisation process has begun,” said SAPM.
Updated 22 Feb, 2021 07:44pm
PDM names Gillani as its candidate for Chairman Senate post

PDM names Gillani as its candidate for Chairman Senate post

  • The development was made during the meeting between Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) delegation and Jamiat Ulema Islam chief over the upcoming Senate elections.
  • “I am extremely grateful to the PDM for expressing confidence in me," says Gillani
Updated 22 Feb, 2021 07:15pm
Naval Chief visits PMSA headquarters in Karachi

Naval Chief visits PMSA headquarters in Karachi

  • He was briefed on the duties and operational activities of the Maritime Security Agency at the Maritime Operation Centre during a meeting that was presided over by him.
  • The Naval Chief also paid a visit to the headquarters of Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre.
Updated 22 Feb, 2021 05:20pm
Temperature likely to remain low in Karachi: Met office

Temperature likely to remain low in Karachi: Met office

  • As per the Met office, the heat intensity in the port city during the day may be less and the maximum temperature will likely to remain below 30°C.
  • The weather department said that due to fog, the visibility is up to 4km near the airport in Karachi.
Published 22 Feb, 2021 04:58pm
Four women social workers killed in North Waziristan car attack

Four women social workers killed in North Waziristan car attack

  • The assailants opened fire on an NGO's car near the Ippi village of North Waziristan. The driver was critically injured.
  • The deceased women and the injured driver have been shifted to Tehsil Headquarters Hospital, said police.
Updated 22 Feb, 2021 04:18pm
Foreign experts to arrive in Pakistan today to devise viable model for PIA

Foreign experts to arrive in Pakistan today to devise viable model for PIA

  • The four-member team is arriving in Pakistan on the invitation of Adviser to the Prime Minister on Institutional Reforms and Austerity Dr Ishrat Hussain.
  • The team will undertake a business model review and also meet government officials at the finance ministry, Dr Hussain, senior government officials and the airline’s chief executive officer, Arshad Malik.
Updated 22 Feb, 2021 03:41pm
Inquiry into polling record in NA-75 Daska by-polls completed

Inquiry into polling record in NA-75 Daska by-polls completed

  • Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja withheld the results after 20 presiding officers went missing on February 19.
  • Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) accused the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) of attempting to rig the election.
Updated 22 Feb, 2021 03:03pm
Regal Automobile offers compensation over late delivery of Glory 580 Pro
Automobile

Regal Automobile offers compensation over late delivery of Glory 580 Pro

  • As compensation, the company has offered free maintenance of 1 year or 12,000 kilometers (which comes first) as a goodwill gesture.
  • As per the company, one year or 12,000kms maintenance which includes three oil changes, three oil filters change, one air filter change and free periodic maintenance at 1000kms, 5000kms and 10,000kms (Labor only).
Updated 22 Feb, 2021 02:16pm
Here’s how Unilever Pakistan is helping to clean up and #FaceThePlastic

Here’s how Unilever Pakistan is helping to clean up and #FaceThePlastic

Let’s face it: the past year has created an unprecedented amount of plastic waste in the form of disposable face masks and other personal protective equipment we’ve been using to stay safe. That’s why this year, it’s time to reevaluate the place of plastic waste — to truly take responsibility and #FaceThePlastic.
Updated 22 Feb, 2021 05:18pm
Nomination papers of PTI's Saifullah Abro rejected

Nomination papers of PTI's Saifullah Abro rejected

  • Abro had filed nomination papers on the PTI ticket to contest the Senate election from Sindh on technocrat seat
  • The PTI leader's nomination papers were approved by the returning officer but challenged in the appellate tribunal of the high court
Published 22 Feb, 2021 01:03pm
Torture marks found on Haleem Sheikh's body during medical check-up

Torture marks found on Haleem Sheikh's body during medical check-up

  • Sheikh claims that he was attacked by goons of gang war as soon he entered the jail cell
  • On February 16, Opposition Leader in Sindh Assembly Haleem Adil Sheikh was taken into custody by police for violating the orders of Election Commission of Pakistan
Published 22 Feb, 2021 12:01pm
Senate nomination: Election Tribunal seeks reply from Vawda

Senate nomination: Election Tribunal seeks reply from Vawda

  • Advocate Qadir Khan Mandokhail filed a petition in the Election Tribunal, challenging returning officer’s decision to approve Vawda’s nomination papers
  • The Election Tribunal has served notices to the respondents and summoned them for arguments on February 23
Published 22 Feb, 2021 11:36am
The Weather

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (February 21, 2021) and the forecast for Monday (February 22, 2021)....
Updated 22 Feb, 2021 09:59am
PBA condemns attack

PBA condemns attack

KARACHI: Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) strongly condemned Sunday’s attack on Jang and Geo News offices ...
Published 22 Feb, 2021 04:25am
Geo, Jang head office vandalised

Geo, Jang head office vandalised

KARACHI: The central office of the Geo and Jang Media Group on Sunday was allegedly attacked by protesters. The...
Updated 22 Feb, 2021 09:59am