News Archives for Pakistan - 2021-02-25

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Pakistan - 2021-02-25

Rs 378 to spend to provide low cost homes under NAPHDA: Shahbaz Gill

He said the government has approved the mortgage banking laws, besides changing tax regime for the housing sector.

Published 25 Feb, 2021 08:16pm

PM for return of stolen assets from haven countries, int'l anti-money laundering instruments

The event was also addressed by 75th President of the General Assembly Volkan Bozkir and 76th President of the Economic and Social Council Munir Akram.

Published 25 Feb, 2021 08:14pm

India bears responsibility to ensure regional peace: Dr Moeed

The SAPM noted that the Kashmir issue should be resolved in the manner prescribed by the United Nations as per its resolutions on the issue.

Published 25 Feb, 2021 08:13pm

PML-N becomes expert in manipulating election results: Shibli

The minister said the PML-N failed to provide any concrete proofs and evidences of rigging in NA-75 Daska bye-elections.

Published 25 Feb, 2021 08:12pm

PML-N orchestrates propaganda to make Daska by-polls controversial

He said the PML-N did not claim rigging in those constituencies where they won the by-elections such as Nowshera and Wazirabad.

Published 25 Feb, 2021 08:10pm

Pak-Saudi bilateral ties strengthening with each passing day: Ashrafi

Saudi envoy said the relationships between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan were very strong.

Published 25 Feb, 2021 08:08pm

PSX gains 603 points to close at 45,965 points

As many as 416 companies transacted shares in the stock market, 286 of them recorded gain and 111 sustained losses.

Published 25 Feb, 2021 08:08pm

Gold prices decrease Rs350 to 110,300

The price of per tola and ten gram silver remained constant.

Published 25 Feb, 2021 08:05pm

ECP orders fresh poll in NA-75 Sialkot constituency on March 18

The CEC in its order said that the arguments were heard and record was perused.

Published 25 Feb, 2021 08:04pm

Pakistan, SL sign MoU to share best tourism practices: Zulfi Bukhari

The MoU on tourism was among the other agreements signed by Sri Lanka and Pakistan during the two-day official visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan to Colombo.

Published 25 Feb, 2021 08:02pm

NAB’s effective Anti Corruption Strategy starts yielding results: Chairman NAB

The Chairman NAB said that NAB was a role model for SAARC Countries.

Published 25 Feb, 2021 08:01pm

Govt committed to make Railways a profitable entity: Azam Swati

Azam Swati said that Pakistan Railways would be plied on a business model and safety of the passengers was the top most priority of the government.

Published 25 Feb, 2021 08:00pm

Senate Election: All candidates from Punjab elected unopposed

Five Senators each from the PML-N and the PTI have been elected while one, Kamil Ali Agha, has been elected unopposed from the PML-Q's platform.
They were elected after all challengers withdrew their nomination papers today (Thursday).

Published 25 Feb, 2021 07:53pm

Bilawal meets Maryam, discusses Senate polls

Maryam Nawaz said that Parliament was the right forum if any amendment was needed to the Senate elections process.

Published 25 Feb, 2021 07:21pm

COVID-19 claims 7 more patients, infects 319 others

The chief minister urged people of the province to follow SOPs.

Updated 25 Feb, 2021 08:00pm

IHC gives one more opportunity to lawyers fir submitting reply

The court noted that only two lawyers had submitted their comments out of 21 and decided to give another chance to the respondents to file replies till March 2.

Published 25 Feb, 2021 07:19pm

Sheheryar calls UN experts for immediate intervention in IIOJK

Afridi said the Indian occupational forces are “committing worst war crimes” in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

Published 25 Feb, 2021 07:17pm

PTI approached SC to end sale & purchase of votes in Senate elections: Shibli

Shibli Faraz said breaking the status quo was the cornerstone of the decades-long struggle of Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Published 25 Feb, 2021 07:16pm

Senate elections: All candidates from Punjab elected unopposed

The sources said that the notification of the elected candidates would be issued, along with other elected Senate candidates across country after March 3.

Published 25 Feb, 2021 07:11pm

WHO donates vehicles to strength response against COVID-19

He said that the Government of Pakistan working with trusted Partners like WHO, has been fortunate to mitigate the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in both the first and second wave.

Published 25 Feb, 2021 07:09pm

Chief Secretary, IGP Punjab directed to appear before ECP on Mar 4

The commission also issued direction to transfer Commissioner Gujranwala Division and RPO Gujranwala Region from their existing positions.

Published 25 Feb, 2021 07:08pm

SBP reserves rise to $12.9bn

On February 19, overall liquid foreign currency reserves held by the country stood at $20.041 billion.

Published 25 Feb, 2021 07:08pm

SHC allows PTI’s Saifullah to contest Senate polls

Makhdoom Ali Khan Advocate pleaded Saifullah Abro’s challenge to the rejection of his nomination papers in high court.

Published 25 Feb, 2021 06:04pm

SHC angers over collection of tool tax despite restrain order

The court adjourned further hearing on the petition till March 18.

Published 25 Feb, 2021 06:03pm

SHC seeks report from Rangers on missing persons

The court summoned the secretary of the interior ministry of the federal government and it also sought a report from Sindh Rangers pertaining to the matter.

Published 25 Feb, 2021 06:02pm

PM's visit to Sri Lanka aims at further fortifying longstanding bilateral relations: FM

He said Sri Lanka also acknowledges Pakistan's assistance to deal with the scourge of terrorism.

Published 25 Feb, 2021 06:01pm

Transparent elections imperative for strengthening democracy: Shibli

The Minister said transparent elections are imperative for prosperity of the masses and the country as well.

Published 25 Feb, 2021 05:58pm

Govt committed to provide best education facilities to students: KP CM

He said KP government has approved admission quota for students hailing from merged tribal districts in medical and dental colleges across the province.

Published 25 Feb, 2021 05:51pm

ECP performing duties without any political interference: Shibli

He said the government is going to introduce electronic voting system in the country to ensure transparency.

Published 25 Feb, 2021 05:49pm

Lahore court issues release orders of Hamza Shehbaz

On February 24, the court had approved bail of Hamza Shahbaz after hearing arguments of his lawyers and the NAB prosecutor.
The court in Lahore issued the order after submission of Rs10 million surety bond against his bail.

Updated 25 Feb, 2021 06:39pm

Succession law summary sent to governor, CM aide tells NADRA

The NADRA delegation assured the advisor law that the succession law would be implemented within 30 days.

Updated 25 Feb, 2021 05:50pm

Court orders govt to de-freeze Sanaullah's salary account

The verdict was announced by Judge Shakir Hassan on an application of the PML-N MNA seeking to de-freeze his bank accounts
The court ordered that the account Sanaullah uses to receive his National Assembly salary be de-frozen with immediate effect

Published 25 Feb, 2021 05:02pm

ECP orders re-election in entire Daska constituency on March 18

The ECP has declared the by-poll held in the constituency on February 19 as null and void.
The ECP has ordered that fresh elections be held in Daska on March 18.

Updated 25 Feb, 2021 04:25pm

FM Qureshi welcomes Pak-India ceasefire agreement

Foreign minister says the pact is a positive omen and urged India to strictly follow the ceasefire agreement
Pakistan has been highlighting the ceasefire violations at all international forums from the Indian side: FM

Published 25 Feb, 2021 03:04pm

LHC directs Pakistani auto manufacturers to install airbags in all vehicles

"Almost all locally manufactured vehicles have airbags but those priced less than Rs1.5 million do not have this facility,” says PAMA cheif.
Airbags are not manufactured in the country but imported from abroad, he said, adding they need time to implement the court order.

Updated 25 Feb, 2021 05:02pm

SHC allows PTI's Saifullah Abro to contest Senate polls

Nomination papers of Abro were rejected by an appellate tribunal for a technocrat seat for Senate from Sindh
The PTI leader's nomination papers were rejected for concealing assets

Published 25 Feb, 2021 02:00pm

Bilawal, Maryam discuss strategy for upcoming Senate election

The meeting took place at Maryam Nawaz’s Jati Umra residence, where both leaders discussed strategies for upcoming Senate elections and anti-government drive.
Former prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, Makhdoom Ahmed Mahmood, Qamar Zaman Kaira, Chaudhry Manzoor and Hassan Murtaza were also present.

Updated 25 Feb, 2021 02:24pm

PM Imran expected to visit Lahore tomorrow: report

He is also expected to meet Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar and Governor Chaudhry Sarwar.
Khan is also expected to inaugurate Mega Business Center at Lahore’s Walton Road.

Published 25 Feb, 2021 01:51pm

Terror financing: FATF to decide Pakistan's fate today

The overall performance shows that Pakistan has improved compliance on two out of 40 recommendations of the FATF on effectiveness of anti-money laundering and combating financing terror (AML/CFT) systems
The FATF finds Pakistan’s progress non-compliant on four counts, partially compliant on 25 counts and largely compliant on nine recommendations

Published 25 Feb, 2021 12:41pm

Pakistani, Indian DGMOs agree for strict observance of all agreements, cease firing along LoC, other sectors immediately

In the interest of achieving mutually beneficial peace, the two DGMOs agreed to address each other's core issues and concerns 'which have propensity to disturb the peace and lead to violence'.
The two sides also reiterated that existing mechanisms of hotline contact and border flag meetings will be utilised to resolve any unforeseen situation or misunderstanding.

Published 25 Feb, 2021 12:04pm

Pakistan is victim of attacks by terrorists harbored by neighboring state: Akram

Envoy says the objective of the United Nations is to prevent war and use of force against the independent state
Struggle to get internationally acknowledged right to self-determination cannot be dubbed as terrorism: Akram

Published 25 Feb, 2021 11:26am

All schools will go back to regular five-day classes from Monday: Shafqat Mahmood

"This announcement applies to every educational institutions in the designated cities where restrictions had been imposed," he tweeted.
Restrictions imposed in some major cities on schools to conduct staggered classes was only till February 28, Mahmood said.

Published 25 Feb, 2021 11:21am

NCOC eases restrictions on commercial activities as COVID-19 cases decline

Indoor wedding ceremonies will be allowed from March 21, with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS).
The Election Commission of Pakistan has also been allowed by the NCOC to hold local bodies and cantonment board elections by the end of May or early June.

Published 25 Feb, 2021 10:29am

Secy Industries assures business community of support

KARACHI: Secretary Industries and Commerce Sindh, Muhammad Riaz Uddin, while recognising the importance of...