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Pakistan - 2021-04-06

Pakistan to approach IMF for second COVID relief package: PM

These dimensions have been captured both at the national and provincial levels, exploring inequality between and within Pakistan’s provinces.

Updated 07 Apr, 2021 12:22am

CM directs ministers to monitor sugar price

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government has the capacity and commitment to fulfill the responsibility of protecting rights of citizens, he added.

Updated 07 Apr, 2021 12:22am

Capital reports 659 new COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours: NCOC

He said so far 62,211 cases were reported from the federal capital while 584 deaths were reported from Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT).

Updated 07 Apr, 2021 12:22am

45 more test positive for COVID-19 in Hyderabad

The number of total active cases has reached to 468, of them 433 are isolated at homes while 35 are admitted in different hospitals.

Updated 07 Apr, 2021 12:22am

Govt committed to implement structural reforms, protect vulnerable segments: Hammad

The Vice President, World Bank appreciated the government’s relief initiatives to curtail the impact of COVID-19 pandemic effectively.

Updated 07 Apr, 2021 12:22am

Maryam's political immaturity damaged PDM: Ali M Khan

The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) had completely failed due to immature politics of Maryam Nawaz, he said while talking to a private television channel.

Updated 07 Apr, 2021 12:22am

Kuwait offers to support Sindh govt against COVID-19

The visiting diplomat told the chief minister that his government would support the provincial government to establish another institute of Infectious Diseases.

Updated 07 Apr, 2021 12:22am

Rs5.7bn 10 mega uplift projects in city completed, 10 others in progress: CM Sindh

This he said while presiding over a meeting to review progress of mega projects here at CM House, said a statement.

Updated 07 Apr, 2021 12:22am

Good Governance Strategy part of KP govt: Mahmood Khan

He said, implementation of Good Governance Strategy is very important in the context of the forthcoming Holy month of Ramazan.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 09:37pm

NAB reviews progress of Zardari, Nawaz, others cases

Justice Javed Iqbal said the top most priority of bureau was to eliminate corruption from the country and recovery of the looted money.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 09:35pm

Eight more coronavirus patients die in Faisalabad

He said that so far 10,197 patients had recovered from the disease while total active cases in Faisalabad reached 3,020.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 09:35pm

Consensus across political parties imperative for introducing reforms: NA speaker

Asad Qaiser remarked that both opposition and government benches could develop consensus to introduce policy reforms in the best interest of the masses.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 09:32pm

ATC confirms Javed Latif's bail in NAB office clash case

The court ordered the MNA to submit surety bonds of Rs 100,000 for the purpose.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 09:30pm

CJP summons JCP meeting to consider names for post of additional judges in LHC

Chief Justice LHC Qasim Muhammad Khan had proposed a list of 12 nominees to the JCP.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 09:29pm

2221 new cases of coronavirus reported in Punjab

The Punjab Health department has so far conducted 3,949,413 tests for COVID-19.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 09:28pm

Legal process not adopted in PSB DG appointment; petitioner pleads in IHC

The court served notices to respondents and adjourned the case.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 09:27pm

Razak to review Pak- Uzbekistan PTA progress

He was informed that seminars would be held by TDAP in Karachi and Lahore to apprise the business community about the PTA.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 09:26pm

ECP issues statistical data of registered voters

The total number of registered voters in the country is 118,224,697 out of which the number of male voters is 65,300,735 and female voters is 52,923,962.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 09:25pm

SC annuls PHC decision regarding employees regularization

The KP government had challenged its decision in the apex court.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 09:24pm

PDM has fallen apart, says Governor Sarwar

He said people could not afford complete lockdown, so the public should strictly follow the SOPs.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 09:22pm

Resolution of Kashmir issue among priorities of govt: Shaharyar Afridi

Shaharyar said that Prime Minister raised Kashmir issue at international forums and inform world community about plight of Kashmiris.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 09:20pm

Minister assures best relief for people in Ramazan

The minister reiterated to fully observe anti-coronavirus SOPs while making best arrangements for the common man.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 09:19pm

Pakistan to approach IMF for second COVID relief package: PM

I think, this is time for second package and we will obviously talk to IMF, the prime minister said.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 09:18pm

Raja Basharat for strict security, COVID-19 SOPs during Daska by-election

He directed the district administration to appoint a focal person to brief the media in case of need and fully implement the SOPs of the health department to prevent coronavirus.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 09:16pm

Sergey Lavrov arrives on official visit to discuss further broadening of Pakistan-Russia ties

Qureshi, Lavrov will lead their respective delegations at the bilateral talks to be held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 09:14pm

CM directs ministers to monitor sugar price

Buzdar directed all concerned to ensure sufficient availability of sugar before and during the holy month of Ramazan.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 09:13pm

AJK PM seeks media's healthy role for emergence of healthy society

He said the press is totally free and independent in Azad Jammu Kashmir and the government always welcome the healthy criticism.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 09:12pm

COVID-19 positive patients in Attock surged to 1622

He said that as many as 179 people’s results are awaited across the district.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 09:10pm

Azam Nazeer Tarar calls on Sadiq Sanjrani

The matter of mutual interest including the smooth functioning of the upper house were discussed in the meeting.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 09:09pm

LHC stops govt from purchasing sugar from mills at Rs 80 per kg

The court, after recording initial arguments, stopped the government from purchasing sugar from the mills and adjourned further hearing till April 7.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 09:08pm

PM to lead delegation at D-8 summit

The 10th D-8 Summit is expected to adopt a declaration and the decennial roadmap 2020-2030.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 09:07pm

Capital reports 659 new COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours: NCOC

As many as 641 cases were reported on Monday while 714 cases were reported on Sunday.

Updated 06 Apr, 2021 09:07pm

Opposition parties to join hands for national interest: Fawad

He said that government's only struggle was to purge the system of corruption for the coming generations keeping political considerations aside.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 07:37pm

COVID-19 claims 103 lives, infects 3,953 more people

During the last 24 hours most of the deaths had occurred in the Punjab followed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 07:35pm

Ten local courts of Abbottabad sealed after employees test positive

10 infected employees were house quarantined for 14 days and ten courts including Additional Session Judge, three civil judges and a processing agency was sealed for five days.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 07:34pm

Pakistan to welcome Russian investment for Steel Mill’s revival: FM

Qureshi said Pakistan and Russia were ready to cooperate with each other as their bilateral relations improved with time.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 07:32pm

'Ehsaas Koi bhooka Na Soye' programme to be further expanded: Faisal Javed

Prime Minister will not spare any mafia as he strongly believes in accountability without any discrimination, he added.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 07:31pm

Standard procedure restarted at Port Qasim to ensure transparency: Zaidi

This is a normal practice globally unless, of course, there is something to hide, he added.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 07:26pm

SNGPL restores 627-KM damaged pipelines; devises Rs 9bn network reinforcement plan for KP

The target date for completion of the project's Phase-I is June 30, 2021, he said.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 07:15pm

Corona virus claims 12 more lives in KP, infection cases increasing

He disclosed that the total number of corona cases in the province has reached 93,033.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 07:13pm

School classes from 1-8 to be dysfunctional till April 28: Shafqat

He informed that there were two types of exams i.e International exams like O & Alevel, and national level exams.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 07:12pm

Court awards death penalty, life term in murder case

The culprits were shifted to Sargodha Jail.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 07:09pm

Hammad wants rationalized pay, pension system to ensure equity

The minister said that the current model for disbursements of Pay and Pensions was not sustainable.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 07:07pm

USC to open three new superstores in DG Khan region soon

Regional manager USC said 58 utility stores were working into the region while all process to open new stores has been completed.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 07:06pm

Sabotage against South Punjab autonomy to meet tough resistance: Qureshi

He mentioned that the demand for provincial autonomy of South Punjab was not based on linguistic or political, but on administrative basis.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 07:05pm

Rupee recovers 32 paisas against dollar

Buying and selling rates of dollar were recorded at Rs153 and Rs154 respectively.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 07:03pm

Efforts to build consensus to observe Eid, fasting on same day across country reiterated

The Ruet-e-Hilal Committee and Ministry of Science and Technology will work together on moon sighting issue, Abdul Khabir said.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 07:02pm

By-election on NA-249 Karachi West on April 29

The final list of the candidates would be displayed with election symbols on April 08.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 07:01pm

Over one million people vaccinated against COVID-19: Asad Umar

He called upon all those who were above 50 years to register for vaccination.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 07:00pm

Coronavirus: 3,152 registered citizens given 1st dose of vaccine

He said that 3,814 front-line health workers have been registered in the district, out of which 2,341 given the first dose of vaccine and 1,577 the second dose so far.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 06:58pm

Schools in corona affected areas in KP to remain close for grade 1 to 8 till Eid: Shahram Tarakai

He directed the educational department to ensure implementation of SOPs to contain spread of corona pandemic.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 06:57pm

CM KP, Barrister Ali Zafar call on PM

The pace of ongoing development projects in Khyber Pukhtunkhwa and the future strategy for new initiatives also came under discussion.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 06:55pm

Court approves NAB decision of seizing Omni Group's plots, shares

The NAB had alleged that the two plots were mortgaged fraudulently to Sindh Bank for obtaining loans.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 06:54pm

NAB granted time to file supplementary reference against Pervaiz Ashraf

He prayed the court to grant more time in this regard which was allowed by the judge. After this, the hearing was adjourned till next date.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 06:53pm

11 candidates file nominations for PS-70 Badin by-election

The scrutiny of nomination papers will be performed on April 12, said a spokesperson of the provincial Election Commission Sindh.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 06:51pm

Court rejects Khaqan Abbasi's lawyer request to postpone hearing

The hearing was adjourned till April 13.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 06:50pm

Kashmiris need ceasefire in entire IIOJK territory: AJK President

The President said there was absolutely no win for New Delhi because they occupied a chunk of territory and they have been brutalizing the people of the occupied part for the past 73 years.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 06:48pm

Leather gloves exports increased 10.34pc

During the period from July-Feb 20-21, Leather Gloves worth US $ 171,283 exported as compared to worth US $ 155,221 of same period of last year.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 06:46pm

Farrukh says various uplift projects for Faisalabad in the pipeline

He said that the government did not fear the negative movement of the opposition.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 06:45pm

PM for timeline-based execution of Gujranwala uplift plan, Leh Expressway projects

The meeting was told that Gujranwala Division was contributing up to 13 percent in GDP, 20% in exports and around 40% in remittances.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 06:43pm

PSX turns around, gains 856 points to close at 444,04 points

As many as 393 companies’ transacted shares in the stock market, 301 of them recorded gain and 71 sustained losses.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 06:42pm

UNDP signs pact with GB, KP to protect mountain communities from natural disasters: SAPM

He hoped that however the joining of hands with GB and KP governments, UNDP would play a vibrant role to addresses the issues.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 06:30pm

Gold prices fall by Rs450 to Rs104,000 per tola

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

Published 06 Apr, 2021 06:28pm

220 COVID-19 cases under treatment in Okara hospital

People should wash their hands with soap several times a day to protect themselves from COVID-19, he advised.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 06:27pm

PM appoints PTI Chief Whip, Parliamentary Leader in Senate

He appointed Senator Ejaz Chaudhry as PTI’s Parliamentary Leader in the Upper House of Parliament.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 06:26pm

ATC reserves decision on bail plea of lawyer

ATC Judge Raja Jawad Abbas Hassan heard the interim bail petition of Shaista Tabasum moved through her counsel Latif Khosa.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 06:24pm

Nishtar talks about the ‘Invisible Scaffold’ at the World Bank-IMF spring meetings 2021

She mentioned about the creation of Ehsaas Governance Observatory to track risks and governance practices.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 06:23pm

PM steer country out of crisis: Gill

He said that the country was freed from the claws of injustice.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 06:21pm

KP govt, State Bank-OneLink signed MoU to enable people to pay sales tax Online: Taimur

He said, two-day transport in inter-cities and local, 50% attendance in offices and other measures were showing positive results.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 06:19pm

Corona death toll surpasses 1000 in Rawalpindi

The data showed that 16461 patients recovered so far and 4974 were quarantined including 2856 at home and 2118 in isolation.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 06:17pm

Sindh govt decides to provide jobs under deceased quota

The Chief Secretary Sindh sought reports from all the secretaries concerned on matters related to deceased quota, disability quota and regularization of employees.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 06:06pm

ANP parts ways with PDM over show-cause notice issue

Hoti says PDM is being used by some parties for their 'personal agenda' and ANP cannot become a part of such a movement
PDM had issued show-cause notices to ANP and PPP seeking explanation why they sought support from government senators in the election of the opposition leader in the Senate

Updated 06 Apr, 2021 07:16pm

JUI-F nominates Haideri as parliamentary leader in Senate

Central spokesman JUI-F said that the notification has been submitted to the Senate Secretariat.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 04:34pm

Academic activities in Sindh to resume from April 22, says Ghani

Minister says the pandemic situation is under control in the province as no district is specifically affected by the virus
The positivity rate of COVID-19 cases in educational institutions stands at 2.6 percent: Ghani

Published 06 Apr, 2021 04:31pm

Bail cancellation: Maryam requests LHC to reject NAB's petition with fine

Maryam says the cases filed by the anti-graft watchdog and arrests aimed to suppress her voice
NAB has kept a complete silence for 14 months in the case before summoning her again: PML-N vice president

Published 06 Apr, 2021 03:23pm

‘Decisions regarding exams are final. Students should start preparing’: Shafqat Mahmood

"This decision will not be changed so no one should have any uncertainty in their mind," the minister said.
"Everything has been done keeping interest of education in mind. My very best wishes to everyone," he tweeted.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 02:20pm

Pakistan expresses sorrow over deaths caused by floods, landslides in Indonesia

Floods and landslides triggered by tropical cyclone Seroja have killed 113 people, with many still unaccounted for in Indonesia and East Timor.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families and brotherly people of Indonesia," FO said.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 01:00pm

Schools in COVID hotspots to remain closed till April 28, says Shafqat

Shafqat says classes for grades 9, 10, and 11 will resume from April 11 while the decision to open or close schools will be the responsibility of the provincial governments
Examinations across the country will be held from the third week of May: Minister

Updated 06 Apr, 2021 01:16pm

More than one million people vaccinated against COVID-19 in Pakistan: Umar

Minister says the total number of people registered so far is now over two million
Increased restrictions, broader lockdowns, and stronger enforcement of SOPs are starting to have an effect: Umar

Published 06 Apr, 2021 12:13pm

Pakistan and Russia’s bilateral relationship improving, says Qureshi ahead of FM Lavro's visit today

Russian FM Sergey Lavrov will pay an official visit to Pakistan today.
"The visit of Lavrov will contribute to further deepening of the multifaceted bilateral relationship and enhancing mutual understanding on regional and global issues," FO said.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 11:24am

PM shares breathtaking pictures Of Deosai Ski Traverse

Imran says that Deosai plains – the high altitude plateau in Gilgit Baltistan, had turned out to be the country’s first winter ski traverse
The premier shared a number of pictures of the local and foreigner skiers traversing in the snows of Deosai

Published 06 Apr, 2021 11:18am

Pakistan records highest single-day COVID-19 death toll since December

3953 people tested positive for coronavirus in 24 hours.
A special NCOC session will be held today to review the reopening of education institutions, as well as Ramazan SOPs.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 10:22am

NCOC's special session to review closure of schools, Ramazan SOPs

The NCOC special session will be held today to review the opening of the education sector
Ramazan SOPs will also be reviewed in light of input from Ulema

Updated 06 Apr, 2021 10:28am

Stronger coronavirus SOPs enforcement starting to have effect, but critical care, mortality will stay at high levels for some time: Umar

"Increased restrictions, broader lockdowns & stronger SOP enforcement starting to have effect," Umar tweeted.
Please follow SOPs and be safe, the minister urged.

Published 06 Apr, 2021 09:36am

Appointment of principal of Edwardes College: SC orders KP govt to frame rules

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court ordered the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa provincial government to frame rules for the appointment...