News Archives for Pakistan - 2021-04-14

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Pakistan - 2021-04-14

Criminals involved in violence against police to be given exemplary punishment: Fawad

The minister said in democracy, different groups were allowed to have their own points of view, but no one could blackmail the government by force.

Published 14 Apr, 2021 11:39pm

Bullion prices on Wednesday

Following were the bullion prices in Karachi on Wednesday.

Published 14 Apr, 2021 11:37pm

65 more test positive for COVID-19

Out of 12782 COVID-19 cases, 11859 have so far been recovered while 290 patients had lost their lives due to the contagion, daily situation report stated.

Published 14 Apr, 2021 11:34pm

Govt decides to ban TLP: Sheikh Rashid

The TLP followers were trying to create unrest in the country as they had tortured police personnel during the protest, he added.

Updated 14 Apr, 2021 11:34pm

PM to announce uplift package for Sindh on Friday: Haleem

The package would begin an era of progress and prosperity for the people of province, he said while adressing a news conference here at the Circuit House.

Published 14 Apr, 2021 11:09pm

Govt not scared from opposition: Ali Awan

Ali Nawaz Awan said the opposition parties had used all their tactics to topple the present government but badly failed to get their objective.

Published 14 Apr, 2021 11:06pm

Special courts to ensure speedy justice to overseas Pakistanis: Governor Punjab

Vice Chairman OPC Punjab Muhammad Waseem Ramey apprised the meeting of the steps taken to solve the problems of Overseas Pakistanis besides establishment of special courts.

Updated 14 Apr, 2021 11:06pm

South Asia

US Secretary of State, Army Chief discuss US withdrawal from Afghanistan over phone

The two dignitaries discussed the regional security situation including the latest developments in the Afghan peace process.
Army Chief assured full support for the ‘Afghan-led, Afghan-owned’ peace process.

Published 14 Apr, 2021 06:09pm

Saudi Arabia gifts 100 tonnes of dates to Pakistan

Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki handed over the consignment to the Cabinet Division.
The move is aimed at resetting ties with Islamabad after last year’s spat.

Published 14 Apr, 2021 04:22pm

Pakistan decides to ban TLP under Anti-Terrorism Act in wake of deadly protests, violence across the country

Rasheed called the TLP protesters to surrender and end protests across the country
Government will not spare anyone involved in creating law and order and damaging public and private property, the minister said
No case registered against TLP men regarding violence during protests will be taken back," he mentioned

Updated 14 Apr, 2021 04:26pm

Japanese envoy calls on COAS, praises Pakistan's role in Afghan peace process

Army chief says Pakistan values its relations with Japan and acknowledged its efforts for regional stability
The army chief and US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken had a telephone conversation and discussed matters of mutual interest and regional security

Updated 14 Apr, 2021 04:35pm

PM Khan launches low-cost housing project in Sargodha

Under this scheme, a total of 1,175 houses of three marlas will be constructed at six locations in the Sargodha district
The construction work will be carried out by Frontier Works Organization while the mortgage facility will be provided by Punjab Bank

Published 14 Apr, 2021 02:35pm

PM wishes Sikh community on Baisakhi festival

Imran says Sikh Diaspora and Indian Yatrees have been granted special permission to visit their holy Gurdwaras in Pakistan and attend their rituals
Sikh people will be provided with free food, transport, and accommodation under coronavirus protocols: PM

Published 14 Apr, 2021 02:12pm

IHC issues notices to govt, others over Gillani's intra-court appeal against Senate Chairman election

Farooq Naek told the court that a presiding officer could not vote in the election but here he opted to vote
The court adjourned the hearing of the case until April 27

Published 14 Apr, 2021 01:16pm

Weekends to be observed as closed days: NCOC issues Ramazan SOPs

The NCOC has decided to implement broader lockdowns from today, with stringent enforcement protocols where no mobility will be allowed except in emergency situations.
All indoor and outdoor activities have been banned.

Published 14 Apr, 2021 11:41am

Pakistan reports highest number of COVID-19 deaths in a day since June as 135 people die in 24 hours

Country's COVID-19 tally now stands at 734,423 after 4,681 new cases were reported in 24 hours.
3,645 people also recovered in the past 24 hours.

Updated 14 Apr, 2021 11:20am

Four new KP ministers take oath

PESHAWAR: Four newly inducted ministers into the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cabinet took the oath of offices here on ...

Published 14 Apr, 2021 03:22am

Covid-19 positivity rate declines to 8.52pc in Punjab

LAHORE: There is no let up in coronavirus spread and causalities, as more 74 fatalities including 38 in Lahore were...