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Pakistan - 2021-02-26

COVID-19 claims 13 more patients, infects 322 others

Shah said that 10,865 samples were tested which detected 322 cases that constituted three percent current detection rate.

Published 26 Feb, 2021 11:21pm

PTI’s popularity, vote bank increasing in Punjab: Asad

He assured the PTI government would clinch majority seats in the upcoming Senate elections on the basis of its performance and prudent policies launched during the ongoing tenure.

Published 26 Feb, 2021 11:18pm

PFA team disposes of 10,000 litres impure milk

The team recovered 19 bags of powder, ghee and other material besides disposing of 10,000 litres of impure milk.

Published 26 Feb, 2021 11:15pm

Bullion prices on Friday

Following were the bullion prices in Karachi on Friday.

Published 26 Feb, 2021 11:12pm

Sindh reports 13 deaths, 322 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours

About 10,865 tests were conducted during the period, out of which 322 came positive.
So far 2,998,409 tests have been conducted against which 257,729 cases were diagnosed, of them 241,256 patients have recovered, including 273 overnight, added the chief minister.

Updated 26 Feb, 2021 08:07pm

Punjab govt issues list of districts where students will go to school on alternate days

The notification read that districts that have a higher COVID-19 positivity ratio, such as more than 20 cases in the last 24 hours, will be subject to this rule.
The districts with such positivity rates are reported to be Lahore, Gujrat, Multan, Rahim Yar Khan, Sialkot, Rawalpindi and Faisalabad.

Updated 26 Feb, 2021 05:49pm

South Asia

IPRI hosts distinguished lecture series on Afghan Peace Process

On Friday, the Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) hosted the distinguished lecture series on the "Afghan Peace Process: The Contours, Implementation, and Contemporary Status” by Pakistan’s Ambassador to Afghanistan, Mansoor Ahmad Khan.
While discussing the dynamics of the Afghan Peace Process, Ambassador Mansoor Ahmad Khan noted that there are three parties to ensure a durable peace process in Afghanistan, which include the United States, the Taliban and the Afghan Republic.

Updated 26 Feb, 2021 05:07pm

ECP issues final list of Senate candidates from Islamabad

The Senate election will be held on March 3.
Abdul Hafeez Sheikh and Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani are vying for a general seat from Islamabad, while Fauzia Arshad and Farzana Kausar are in the run for a reserved seat for women.

Updated 26 Feb, 2021 04:01pm

Terrorist commander involved in killings of 50 security officials gunned down: ISPR

The raid was conducted in Tayyarza area of South Waziristan, where security forces killed a terrorist commander identified as Nooristan Ilyas Hassan Baba, ISPR said.
He was a master of making IEDs and was training the terrorists in the area.

Updated 26 Feb, 2021 07:26pm

PPP will be the largest party in Senate: Asif Zardari

“PPP's elected MPs are my strength. I am proud of my party members, the incumbent government has to go," says Asif Zardari. Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and Sindh Assembly Speaker Agha Siraj Durrani were present in the dinner hosted by Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.

Published 26 Feb, 2021 02:00pm

SC bars CDA from demolishing lawyers' chambers in Islamabad

The SC accepted the petition filed by the Islamabad Bar Council and has barred the CDA from demolishing the chambers till March 2.
The SC also issued notices to the attorney-general and advocate-general.

Published 26 Feb, 2021 01:41pm

UN welcomes Pakistan, India's 'positive step' on LoC ceasefire

"The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is encouraged by the joint statement issued by the militaries of India and Pakistan on their agreement to observing the ceasefire at the Line of Control in Kashmir and engaging through established mechanisms," a statement said.
The President of the UN General Assembly, Volkan Bozkir, also welcomed the agreement between Pakistan and India, saying that this accord has set an example for others and demonstrates the General Assembly's value.

Published 26 Feb, 2021 11:47am

PM thanks Sri Lankan leadership for allowing burial of COVID-19 victims

"I thank the Sri Lankan leadership & welcome the Sri Lankan govt's official notification allowing the burial option for those dying of Covid 19," the PM tweeted.
Sri Lanka lifted the controversial ban which it had imposed last year saying that the bodies of COVID-19 victims could only be cremated as the virus could spread by contaminating groundwater.

Updated 26 Feb, 2021 02:03pm

President cautions India: Never take Pakistan lightly

SHORKOT: President Dr Arif Alvi Thursday cautioned India not to take Pakistan lightly as the Pakistan Air Force ...