NCOC endorses Sindh govt’s measures ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Tuesday endorsed steps being taken by the Sindh... Published 28 Jul, 2021 04:45am
Pakistan Fast-track completion: Separate project to be prepared for KCR civil structure ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives has decided that a separate project will be... Published 27 Jul, 2021 04:40am
Print PM for ensuring fair prices of food items ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan, on Monday, said that Tehsil and District Administration along with the... Updated 27 Jul, 2021 10:15am
Print Deaths per million population lowest in region: Asad ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar on Saturday said the rate of ... Published 25 Jul, 2021 06:39am
Print SOPs imperative: Alvi KARACHI: President Dr Arif Alvi Saturday expressed grave concern over violations of Covid-19 standard operating... Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:16am
Pakistan Pakistan has lowest deaths per million from Covid in region: Umar Country reports another 1,841 cases and 32 deaths in 24 hours Federal minister urges citizens to follow SOPs and vaccinate Published 24 Jul, 2021 10:51am
Print Eid-ul-Azha prayers: NCOC for strict compliance with SOPs ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre on Tuesday declared compliance of guidelines issued on the... Updated 21 Jul, 2021 08:48am
Pakistan Covid-19: Umar urges unvaccinated to avoid going to Northern Areas ISLAMABAD: While the Covid-19 positivity ratio crossed six percent after almost two months, the National Command and... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Pakistan Pakistan is at risk from Covid's Delta variant, warns Asad Umar Says the new strain is spreading at a fast pace and it is important for people to get vaccinated People vaccinated against the coronavirus have a 7.5 times less chance of contracting the Delta variant: minister Updated 16 Jul, 2021 03:33pm
Pakistan Country sees alarming rise in Covid-19 cases ISLAMABAD: Chairman of the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) Asad Umar Thursday said the Covid-19 cases ... Published 16 Jul, 2021 04:34am
Print Power sector: Chinese investors irked by non-payment of returns? ISLAMABAD: Chinese companies are reportedly not interested in making further investment in Pakistan, citing... Updated 16 Jul, 2021 09:54am
Print What was behind CCoE meeting cancellation? ISLAMABAD: Power Division is said to have started showing cold shoulder to Minister for Planning, Development and... Published 14 Jul, 2021 02:06am
Pakistan In a first, Pakistan administers more than 500,000 Covid-19 vaccines in a day NCOC head Asad Umar vows to increase pace of inoculation Country reports more than 1,500 daily infections for the seventh consecutive day Published 13 Jul, 2021 10:56am
BR Research Back to the drawing board Alarm bells have been rung. The official word from the government—via Asad Umar—is that the fourth wave of the... Published 13 Jul, 2021 08:07am
Print IPPs established under 2002 policy: Power Division backed out of IAs? ISLAMABAD: Power Division is said to have “backed out” of Implem-entation Agreements (IAs) with the Independent... Published 13 Jul, 2021 04:40am
Editorials Balance in population growth EDITORIAL: The federal minister for planning, development and special initiatives, Asad Umar in his message on the... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Print Umer, Nong discuss matters relating to CPEC JCC meeting ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Asad Umar and Ambassador of the Peoples... Published 13 Jul, 2021 02:21am
Print Only 20pc of above 50 years receive vaccine: Umar ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar Sunday urged the citizens aged 50... Published 12 Jul, 2021 05:26am
Pakistan 60 years, above urged to get vaccinated ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiative, Asad Umar urged 60 years and above to get... Published 12 Jul, 2021 05:26am
Pakistan Citizens urged to limit number of children ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar on Sunday called upon all the... Published 12 Jul, 2021 05:26am
Print President highlights criticality of Karachi in country's economy During meeting at Sindh Governor House, Karachi Transformation Plan was discussed Alvi emphasises on importance of water conservation Updated 11 Jul, 2021 01:10pm
Print Platform for devolved system: NEC and CCI need to be strengthened: Umar ISLAMABAD: The National Economic Council (NEC) and the Council of Common Interests (CCI) need to be strengthened for... Updated 11 Jul, 2021 01:12pm
Print 10th CPEC JCC meeting on 16th: Asim ISLAMABAD: The 10th meeting of Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) on China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is... Published 11 Jul, 2021 03:57am
Business & Finance Experts call for pragmatic yet ambitious industrial policy for Pakistan's economic growth Stress on innovation and role of SOEs during online session organised by IPR Published 10 Jul, 2021 06:52pm
Print Sale of POL products: Ogra asked to ensure ‘comprehensive’ monitoring system ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) has directed Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) to establish ... Updated 10 Jul, 2021 04:24pm
Pakistan Karachi administrator: Governor rejects plan to appoint Murtaza KARACHI: The Governor of Sindh, Imran Ismail on Friday rejected a Sindh government’s plan to appoint PPP leader... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Pakistan Will shut down restaurants, wedding halls if SOPs not followed, warns Asad Umar Says field reports have shown complete disregard for the requirement of vaccination for those attending indoor weddings, restaurants Published 09 Jul, 2021 10:52am
BR Research An interview with Asad Umar, Federal Minister for Planning, Development, & Special Initiatives “PTI will not leave behind an economic crisis on external front” Asad Umar may recently be most known for his... Published 09 Jul, 2021 07:52am
Pakistan New LNG terminals: CCoE given inter-ministerial committee report ISLAMABAD: The Maritime Affairs Division presented the report of the inter-ministerial committee on establishment of... Published 09 Jul, 2021 04:25am
Print Umar rules out imposition of complete lockdown ISLAMABAD: NCOC Chief Asad Umar, Thursday, while ruling out imposition of complete lockdown during the fourth wave ... Updated 09 Jul, 2021 10:28am