News Archives for Pakistan - 2021-04-15

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Pakistan - 2021-04-15

Govt slashes petrol prices by Rs1.79 per liter

The price of high speed diesel has been reduced by Rs. 2.32 per liter, from Rs. 113.08 to Rs. 110.76.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 10:15pm

No NRO to opposition in corruption cases: President Alvi

The situation in the aftermath of violence was under control and the Parliament would look into all aspects of the issue, he added.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 10:11pm

Capital reports 747 new COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours: NCOC

He said the government had adopted an effective strategy to combat COVID-19 that resulted in a reduction in corona cases in the country.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 10:09pm

Four deaths, 69 more test positive for COVID-19 in Hyderabad

According to the district focal person, 587 tests were performed during last 24 hours, of them 69 cases have been reported as positive with 12 pc positivity rate.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 10:08pm

Cellular, internet services suspended in Lahore

The network interruption is due to security concerns raised by TLP protests.
Reports suggest that the provincial government is preparing for a forceful crackdown on violent protesters.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 10:01pm

Sindh reports 8 deaths, 653 new coronavirus cases

The province reported 653 new cases of COVID-19 and eight deaths in the last 24 hours.
This is the highest daily caseload since January 31 when the province recorded 812 infections.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 09:58pm

CM approves various development projects

The meeting was told that the transfer of new institutions on solar energy would ensure up to 45 per cent energy conservation.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 09:57pm

Govt taking solid actions against extremists: Ali Nawaz

He said the government had banned on TLP under Anti-Terrorism Act as it would not make any compromise on sovereignty and integrity of the country.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 09:55pm

South Asia

US troops withdrawal must coincide with progress in the peace process: Foreign Office

The withdrawal process will begin on May 1 and conclude on September 11.
Pakistan reaffirms support for the Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 09:53pm

PM to announce Rs446bn mega development package for Sindh tomorrow: Fawad

He said next two years would be years of development as PTI government was taking all possible steps to end the sense of deprivation among the people of Sindh.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 09:52pm

Threatening accountability institutions worrisome act: Shahzad Akbar

He said that this act shows that they were involved in corruption and illegal practices.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 07:44pm

629 coronavirus patients recover in Punjab

In hospitals of provincial capital, 911 beds had been reserved at the HDU and 467 beds were unoccupied, Nabeel Awan added.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 07:42pm

Auto revolution depends on success of EV Policy: LCCI

He said it was a very good sign that the government was serious for the technological advancement of the country and had already approved five-year Electric Vehicles Policy 2020-2025.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 07:41pm

7 more coronavirus patients die in Faisalabad

He said that 220 beds were allocated at the Allied Hospital and 107 at the DHQ Hospital for COVID-19 patients.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 07:41pm

Minister, MPA call on CM Mahmood Khan

They discussed issues related to uninterrupted supply of electricity and gas in and around Peshawar during Ramadan.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 07:20pm

CM for data collection, registration of fish feed mills

The province has a capacity to produce good quality fish and would generate more revenue by providing access to the global market, he said.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 07:19pm

Pakistan committed to expeditiously complete CPEC projects: PM

Imran Khan added that the people of Pakistan looked forward to welcoming President Xi Jinping to Pakistan at the earliest convenience.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 07:10pm

68 deaths, 2870 new cases of coronavirus reported in Punjab

The Punjab health department conducted 4,099,084 tests for the COVID-19 so far while 205,912 confirmed cases recovered.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 07:08pm

Universal coverage to revolutionize health sector: PM

Health cards would provide protection to 50 percent of the country's population against disease, he added.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 06:48pm

AJK PM inaugurates mass vaccination center in Muzaffarabad

Prime Minister Haider expressed the optimism that the government with the cooperation of people would be able to overcome the spread of COVID 19 soon.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 06:46pm

Food items at subsidized rates govt's top priority: NA speaker

He said the utility stores management should ensure that the subsidized items should not be short at any store.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 06:45pm

Federal govt giving ample funds for uplifting Sindh: Haleem Adil

He said the federal government has given a package of Rs 60 billion to the masses through utility stores.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 06:42pm

Gold prices increase Rs500 to Rs103,000 per tola

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

Published 15 Apr, 2021 06:42pm

Progress on EoDB ranking indicates growing confidence of investors in Govt: FM

He said economic diplomacy is now at the core of Pakistan's foreign policy with a shift in emphasis towards geo-economics.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 06:39pm

PM launches PMC Online Service for medical students, practitioners

The Prime Minister said the service will help evaluate performance of the medical colleges in a transparent manner.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 06:36pm

IHC accepts Gillani's ICA for hearing, issues notices to respondents

The court said judiciary could not interfere into the proceedings of the parliament under the law.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 06:35pm

SC adjourns PPP leader Syed Khursheed Shah's bail plea till May 4

The NAB had also approached the Supreme Court against the decision to grant bail to Syed Khurshid Shah's son-in-law, wife and others.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 06:33pm

COVID-19 claims 118 lives, infects 5,395 more people

Around 646,652 people have recovered from the disease so far across Pakistan making it a significant count.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 06:32pm

Nobody allowed to take law into own hands: religious minister

Minister said government did not want any confrontation but endeavoring for peaceful solution.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 06:31pm

KP situation: Corona virus claims 29 more lives in KP

He said 8,519 tests were conducted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the last 24 hours.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 06:29pm

Spices import increased 31.32pc in 8 months

Pakistan imported spices worth US $138.361 million during July-February (2020-21) as compared to the imports of US $105.365 million during July-February (2019-20).

Published 15 Apr, 2021 06:27pm

Court indicts Haleem in case in Ghotki

Further hearing of the case was adjourned until May 26, 2021.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 06:26pm

Rupee slides against dollar

Buying and selling rates of dollar were recorded at Rs152.5 and Rs153.4 respectively.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 06:24pm

NAB Sukkur hands over Rs 62.11 million cheque to Sindh govt

Director General NAB Sukkur reiterated the resolve to further the vision of chairman NAB to curb corruption at levels to foster a corruption free Pakistan.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 06:22pm

PSX best performing markets in Asian region: MD PSX

He said a large and liquid stock market was a prerequisite for a modern economy, said a press release.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 06:20pm

KU, Pakistan Maritime Security Agency inks MoU to expand collaboration in maritime domain

The KU Vice Chancellor and the Director General PMSA Rear Admiral Muhammad Shuib Khattak signed the documents from both sides.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 06:19pm

E&P companies' delegation calls on Omar Ayub

He said the current government also aimed at achieving self-sufficiency in the oil and gas sector by auctioning new E&P blocks and accelerating the exploration activities.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 06:19pm

Pakistan, Japan to further expand economic cooperation

The finance minister stated that Pakistan and Japan had enjoyed cordial and friendly relations over the years and this relationship would continue to become even stronger with every passing day.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 06:16pm

PSX loses 81 points to close at 45,230 points

As many as 374 companies’ transacted shares in the stock market, 134 of them recorded gain and 218 sustained losses.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 06:14pm

Egypt's ambassador calls on Minister for Maritime Affairs

The main discussion took place regarding a joint working mechanism and an MoU signing between Gwadar Port Authority and Suez Canal Authority.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 06:14pm

SBP injects Rs 166.65 billion in open market

The SBP has accepted all the 9 quotes amounting to 166.65 billion at the cut off rate of 7.07 %.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 06:11pm

AJK enriched with potential to emerge as vibrant hub of e-commerce: AJK President

Under the MoU, the EC will provide training on digital facilities to AJK students to help them learn wide range of skills for establishing successful online businesses.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 06:10pm

Automobile

Best SUV in Pakistan? A comparison of Toyota Corolla Cross with Hyundai Tucson AWD

Both SUVs offer similar features but have a huge price difference.
The Corolla Cross Premium is Rs.2.8 million more expensive.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 06:07pm

Karachi likely to experience warm, humid weather on Friday

Hot and dry weather was likely to prevail elsewhere in the province during the next 24 hours.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 05:54pm

Money-laundering case against Shehbaz family put off till May 4

The court directed NAB witnesses to ensure their presence on the next date of hearing.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 05:52pm

Sindh Police reports 13 new COVID-19 cases in ten days

He said that currently 28 officers and personnel were underwent treatment.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 05:51pm

248 COVID-19 patients under treatment in Okara

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

Published 15 Apr, 2021 05:50pm

14 more tested positive in Attock district

He said the active cases in the district were 358, in which 351 were home isolated while seven others were hospitalized.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 05:49pm

Pakistan's Forex reserves jump to $23.22bn

The Central Bank's foreign exchange reserves, that closed above US$16 billion are now on the highest level since July 2017.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 05:47pm

Govt launches Afghan refugees' verification drive

He urged POR cardholders to participate fully in the exercise while taking all precautionary measures and observing COVID-19 protocols.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 05:45pm

Research reveals rise of UK, South African variants of COVID-19 in Pakistan

Prof. Choudhary emphasized the need to step up genomic surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 to timely identify and contain rapidly emerging new strains of the virus.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 05:44pm

COVID-19 claims 8 more patients, infects 653 others

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

Published 15 Apr, 2021 05:42pm

AGP calls on Chairman Senate

Legislation and other important matters came under discussion during the meeting, said a news release issued here.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 05:41pm

Secretary IT calls on Azam Swati

After the meeting, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Pakistan and NTC, said a press release.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 05:40pm

Zulfi hails LEAs for maintaining law & order

His tweet came in the backdrop of attacks on the policemen from protestors of a religious party, who were on the roads following arrest of their leader.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 05:37pm

SBP reserves increases by $2,579 million

The increase in reserves is attributed to receipt of proceeds of US$2.5 billion against issuance of Pakistan Euro Bonds.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 05:36pm

Covid claims eight more lives in Sindh

Shah said that 12,982 samples were tested which detected 653 cases that constituted five percent current detection rate.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 05:33pm

PM launches Rehmatul-Lil Alameen scholarship program

The Prime Minister said the provincial governments of Punjab and KP will also separately provide scholarship to the students.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 05:33pm

PM announces uplift package for Sindh during his visit to Sukkur tomorrow

He said in order to save the youth from joblessness, they are being given soft loans to start their own business.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 05:31pm

Nobody allowed to take law into own hands: Minister

He said the government is striving to establish a peaceful environment across the country.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 05:30pm

Army Chief visits Fauji Foundation in Rawalpindi

He was given a detailed briefing on ongoing and future projects of Fauji Foundation.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 05:29pm

Fawad urges to thwart efforts aimed at fanning violence, extremism

He said Tehreek-e-Labaik like extremist outfit wants to change the identity of Islam.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 05:26pm

TLP had dangerous aims, was adamant to stage sit-in at Faizabad Interchange, says Rasheed

Sheikh Rasheed says a separate summary would be sent to the cabinet for dissolution of the TLP through a reference in the Supreme Court of Pakistan
All the French citizens residing in Pakistan are safe: Minister

Updated 15 Apr, 2021 05:17pm

Interior Ministry orders deployment of Rangers in NA-249 by poll

The by-election in the National Assembly constituency in Karachi is scheduled for April 29.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 04:41pm

Lahore court issues stay order in Jati Umra land transfer case

Sharif family alleged that the government is trying to maneuver the ownership record of the property
In 1993, the Sharif family purchased 200 Kanal land but the revenue department canceled the transfer of the land after the alleged fraud came to light

Updated 15 Apr, 2021 04:12pm

SHC seeks Shafqat Mahmood's reply over cancellation of A/O level exams

A group of students have pleaded that the high court declare the government's decision of conducting exams unlawful.
The A and AS level exams will begin on April 26 while O level exams will begin from May 10.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 02:32pm

PM Khan, cabinet approves blacklisting of TLP as a terrorist organization

TLP will be banned under Section 11-B of the Anti-Terrorism Act 1997.
The declaration will be sent to Supreme Court after which the Election Commission will denotify the party.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 02:26pm

PTI demands ECP to reschedule NA-249 by-poll, deploy military personnel in constituency

Khurram Sher Zaman says it is the responsibility of the ECP to hold free and fair polls as we do not want a repeat of the Daska-like situation
The total number of voters in NA-249 is 339,591 while there would be 276 polling stations

Updated 15 Apr, 2021 04:41pm

Amid threats, French Embassy advises citizens to leave Pakistan

The advisory has been issued in wake of violent protests by activists of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan who had been demanding the government to expel the French ambassador and ban the import of goods from that country
On April 13, violent protests erupted across the country that claimed the lives of two policemen and injuries to more than 300 people

Updated 15 Apr, 2021 01:19pm

Shrines in Sindh to remain closed for public till May 16

The decision has been taken amid rising number of coronavirus cases in the province.
Sindh reported 470 new cases on Wednesday, half of them were recorded in Karachi.

Updated 15 Apr, 2021 06:04pm

PM to announce a package for Sindh tomorrow in Sukkur

The package would be the beginning of development in the province, Leader of the Opposition in Sindh Assembly Haleem Adil Sheikh said.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 12:12pm

Worst hit Rawalpindi district reports over 5,600 COVID-19 cases over past four weeks

395 people tested positive during the past 24 hours.
Rawalpindi reported as many as 5,687 new cases in the last four weeks along with 138 deaths.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 11:59am

PM Imran launches Rehmatul-Lil Alameen scholarship program to help students access undergraduate education

The program is worth Rs27.93 billion which will be used in the next five years
The program will be implemented in 129 public sector universities across the country

Updated 15 Apr, 2021 12:27pm

COAS Bajwa visits Fauji Foundation, inaugurates 100-bed hospital

The army chief was briefed about the ongoing and future plans of the Fauji Foundation
Bajwa appreciated the performance of the foundation and its commitment to provide quality services

Published 15 Apr, 2021 10:55am

Punjab reports 79 Covid-19 deaths, 2,775 fresh cases

LAHORE: The novel coronavirus continued to play havoc, as 79 more deaths were reported across the province including...