News Archives for Pakistan - 2021-05-03

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Pakistan - 2021-05-03

CM reviews progress on low-cost housing scheme

The Punjab government had provided three billion rupees for the development work and the house size had been increased from 3 marlas to 3.5 marlas, he added.

Updated 04 May, 2021 02:21am

MoST to ensure quality of essentials at international level

Shibli Faraz called for amendment in legislation to bring more transparency so that ease of doing business can be ensured.

Published 03 May, 2021 10:15pm

Tourists’ spots to remain close on Eid: DPO

He said that due to closure of transport, shops and tuck shops could create hardships for them.

Published 03 May, 2021 10:12pm

Rs328,100 fine imposed on violation of COVID-19 SOPs

He directed the officials to ensure the sale of sugar at Rs. 65 in Ramazan bazaars and Rs 85 in the open market.

Published 03 May, 2021 10:09pm

31 more die with coronavirus, death toll reached to 3,423 in KP

According to official Update issued here on Monday, 6030 corona test were conducted out of which 526 become positive during last 24 hours.

Published 03 May, 2021 10:07pm

Europe

GSP Plus status: Government decides to address EU concerns over minorities, freedom of expression

Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired a meeting of his senior cabinet members and close aides on Monday, to discuss the resolution passed by the European Parliament, which called for a review of their trade relations with Pakistan.
The European Parliament's resolution is linked with Pakistan's controversial blasphemy laws, and could potentially end Pakistan's eligibility for the Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) trading status.

Updated 03 May, 2021 10:07pm

Govt directs private schools to provide 20pc concession in April/May fee

Concession policy is not applicable on private educational institutions charging monthly tuition fee less than Rs 8000.

Published 03 May, 2021 05:33pm

Promoting independent journalism among topmost priorities: Bangash

Kamran Bangash said the role of journalist community remained praise worthy.

Published 03 May, 2021 05:31pm

Subsidized Ramzan bazar providing relief to masses: Farrukh

He said the incumbent government has played unprecedented role for controlling sugar mafia.

Updated 03 May, 2021 05:32pm

Govt considers freedom of press fundamental, democratic, constitutional right: Fawad

The minister categorically said there was no concept of media censorship in the country, whatsoever.

Published 03 May, 2021 04:57pm

22 deaths, 2040 new cases of coronavirus reported on Monday

The Punjab health department conducted 4,639,082 tests for COVID-19 so far, while 253,687 confirmed cases recovered altogether in the province.

Published 03 May, 2021 04:55pm

COVID-19 claims 79 lives, infects 4,213 more people

During the past 24 hours, most of the deaths have occurred in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa followed by the Punjab.

Published 03 May, 2021 04:53pm

Ali Muhammad for strictly following anti-corona protocols on Eid

Ali Muhammad asked the people to get their Covid jab as soon as possible so that they could be further safe from the deadly virus.

Published 03 May, 2021 04:51pm

President stresses observing SOPs on COVID-19 at mosques, imambargahs

President Alvi appealed to the people to follow the directions of NCOC regarding SOPs and maintaining safety in outdoor situations.

Published 03 May, 2021 04:49pm

Rupee gains 09 paisas against dollar

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

Published 03 May, 2021 04:48pm

Pakistan to start local production of single-dose vaccine CanSino Bio: Dr Faisal

He said that China was a strong partner and had gone out of its way in keeping up a supply chain and transferring technology to Pakistan.

Published 03 May, 2021 04:47pm

Sindh Police report 18 new COVID-19 patients in seven days

He said that currently 31 officers and personnel were under treatment.

Published 03 May, 2021 04:42pm

Govt starts COVID-19 vaccination for 40-49 years citizens

The official said that senior citizens have expressed their satisfaction over the arrangements and available facilities for them at the Corona vaccination center.

Published 03 May, 2021 04:40pm

Egyptian envoy calls on Swati

The ambassador said the brotherly and loving relations between Egypt and Pakistan were very strong.

Published 03 May, 2021 04:39pm

COVID-19 vaccination in full swing; 112,316 inoculated

He updated that 21,774 patients were discharged after recovery and 3184 were quarantined including 1875 at home and 1309 in isolation.

Published 03 May, 2021 04:38pm

Sports goods exports fall 13.65pc in 9 months

Pakistan exported sport goods worth US $192.267 million during July-March (2020-21) against the exports of $222.650 million during July-March (2019-20).

Published 03 May, 2021 04:35pm

Govt for introduction of modern technology to end rigging allegations: Fawad

He said after neutral umpires and introduction of new technology, the controversy of umpires' biasness in country's electoral process would be banished.

Published 03 May, 2021 04:34pm

One more patient dies of coronavirus in Hyderabad distt

Out of 2124 COVID-19 cases,2071 were isolated at homes while 51 were admitted in different hospitals of Hyderabad and Karachi.

Published 03 May, 2021 04:33pm

Fawad, Farrukh discuss inclusion of journalists in Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme

Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said that the welfare of journalists and media workers was top priority of the government.

Published 03 May, 2021 04:31pm

Govt committed to bring electoral reforms for transparency in future elections: Babar Awan

He said the Elections (Amendment) Bill was introduced in the National Assembly on October 16, 2020 and opposition did not attend the session on the day.

Published 03 May, 2021 04:31pm

Smart lockdown in 19 localities of Hyderabad extended till May 12

The lockdown would start from May 04.

Published 03 May, 2021 04:16pm

Pakistan intends to vaccinate 70 million people against COVID-19 before end of this year

Our target is to vaccinate 300,000 people on daily basis, SAPM Dr Sultan said.
By June, Pakistan will get 19 million doses, he added.

Updated 03 May, 2021 01:03pm

Islamabad to go into a week-long lockdown from May 8

A ban on all markets on Chaand Raat, including mehendi, jewellery and clothing stalls has been imposed.
All kinds of inter-provincial, intercity and intra city public transport will also be banned.

Updated 03 May, 2021 10:51am

Pakistan reports 4,213 new COVID-19 cases, 79 deaths in 24 hours

There are 87,953 active coronavirus cases in the country.
5,842 people also recovered from the virus in the past 24 hours.

Published 03 May, 2021 09:11am

Informal labourers’ inclusion in EOBI pension net: Ordinance to be presented before cabinet: Zulfi

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development...