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Pakistan - 2021-04-18

Only 40,000 to 50,000 Pakistanis likely to perform Hajj 2021: Minister

He said the pilgrims of less than 20 or over 50 years of age may not be permitted to perform hajj this year.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 07:22pm

Court decisions must not be misinterpreted: Gill

He said PTI has always respected the judiciary and its decisions and it has no influence on it.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 07:20pm

Rehmatul-lil-Alameen scholarships being given to poor, intelligent students: CM

Usman Buzdar said that Rehmatul-lil-Alameen scholarships would also be given to the children of low paid government employees.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 07:18pm

Chinese delegation to visit Pakistan for exploring investment opportunities

The government of Guangxi Province also responded positively expressed their endeavor of full support and cooperation.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 07:18pm

Quality education mission of govt: CM Buzdar

He said that a state-of-the-art boarding school would be set up in Koh-e-Suleiman where quality education with boarding and lodging facilities would be provided to boys and girls students.

Updated 18 Apr, 2021 07:17pm

Textile exports up 9.06pc to $11.355bn in 3Qs; 30.38pc in March

The textile exports were recorded at $11,355.478 million in July-March (2020-21) against the exports of $10,412.504 million in July-March (2019-20).

Published 18 Apr, 2021 06:09pm

FM, Afghan counterpart discuss Afghan peace process

He expressed the hope that under Istanbul Process, the Doha Agreement would be helpful in ensuring durable peace in Afghanistan.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 06:08pm

61 more persons infected with COVID-19

Some 11,956 citizens of Hyderabad have recovered from the virus after infection while 297 lost the battle of their lives.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 06:07pm

35 more succumbed to Covid-19 in KP

He said that 296 new cases of coronavirus were reported in Peshawar only and number of Covid positive cases were reached 42,335 in Peshawar.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 06:05pm

FM visits Pakistan pavilion at UAE World Expo

Qureshi expressed his pleasure over the role played by huge number of Pakistani diaspora in the progress and development of UAE.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 06:04pm

President urges nation to implement coronavirus SOPs

He stressed upon the people to implement SOPs to contain its further spread.

Published 18 Apr, 2021 06:04pm

5,848 people vaccinated against corona in KP: Report

28,030 health workers and 13,056 senior citizens have also been given the second dose of corona vaccine yet.

Updated 18 Apr, 2021 06:03pm

Grade nine to 12 classes will resume tomorrow, announces Shafqat

Minister says A, AS, O level, and IGCSE exams will take place as per date sheet announced by CAIES
Educational institutions in virus hotspots will take classes on alternate days with 50 percent attendance: Shafqat

Updated 18 Apr, 2021 02:06pm

Peaceful, stable Afghanistan is in Pakistan's interest, says FM Qureshi

FM says Pakistan is committed to continue its conciliatory assistance for Afghan peace process
Qureshi expressed hope that the "Istanbul Process" will help make the Doha Agreement fruitful in bringing peace in the region

Published 18 Apr, 2021 01:00pm

Punjab govt blocks TLP chief's national identity card, freeze assets

Rizvi's name has been placed under the Fourth Schedule of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 under which any individual linked to a proscribed organization can be restricted to limitations on travel, speech, and business
TLP has been instructed to submit its income and expenditure for all social and political activities and disclose all its funding sources

Published 18 Apr, 2021 10:50am

Pakistan reports highest single day COVID-19 death toll since June 2020

At least 149 people died during 24 hours taking the death toll in the country to 16,243
The COVID positivity ratio in the country is 8.52 percent

Published 18 Apr, 2021 09:47am

Ramazan markets: CS Punjab orders to ensure best arrangements

LAHROE: The Chief Secretary Punjab has ordered the authorities concerned to ensure best arrangements in Ramazan...