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PM approves development package for Gilgit- Baltistan

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday approving the historic development package for Gilgit Baltistan said...

Published 31 Mar, 2021 05:42am

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Govt to import 3m doses of China’s CanSino vaccines next month

ISLAMABAD: Gover-nment will import more coronavirus vaccines made by China's CanSino Biologics next month, ...

Published 31 Mar, 2021 05:42am

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Asad Umar asks provinces to ensure implementation of NCOC's instructions

“Violations of NCOC instructions, specifically in political and social gatherings have been observed,” he said.

Updated 30 Mar, 2021 06:15pm

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‘Subsidised loan worth Rs7.127bn disbursed among youths’

ISLAMABAD: Muham-mad Usman Dar, SAPM on Youth Affairs, on Monday, said that subsidised loan amounting to Rs7.127...

Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am

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Marching orders

EDITORIAL: First things first, prime minister Imran Khan, according to federal information minister Shibli Faraz, ...

Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:45am

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PPPA BoD approves Sialkot-Kharian motorway project

ISLAMABAD: The Board of Directors meeting of the Public-Private Partnership Authority (PPPA) accorded approval to...

Published 28 Mar, 2021 04:14am

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NCOC warns of tougher Covid-19 restrictions

ISLAMABAD: The National Command Operation Centre (NCOC) chief and Federal Minister Asad Umar on Saturday said the...

Updated 28 Mar, 2021 10:52am

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NCOC to review coronavirus situation as Punjab's active cases soar to 21,309

Punjab's coronavirus tally has jumped to 210,095.
The NCOC will also review the situation in Islamabad and KP.

Published 27 Mar, 2021 10:19am

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Registration for citizens aged 50, above from 30th

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, Friday announced starting registering people over 50 years of age for Covid-19 vaccination from...

Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am

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Three units of Rashakai SEZ to be set up with $42.2m

ISLAMABAD: The government has planned to set up three units of Rashakai Special Economic Zone (SEZ) with a total of...

Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am

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NCOC asks provinces to strictly enforce COVID-19 SOPs

Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar chaired that NCOC meeting in Islamabad to discuss the overall COVID-19 situation in the country.
The participants expressed displeasure over violation of COVID-19 SOPs in public places, marriage ceremonies, restaurants and in the transport sector across the country.

Published 26 Mar, 2021 09:14pm

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Nadeem Babar has been asked to resign by PM Imran over petrol crises: Asad Umar

"Secretary for Petroleum Division (Mian Asad Hayauddin) will also be asked to report to the Establishment Division once his replacement is finalised," Umar said.
The FIA would bring forward the report carrying out a forensic audit within 90 days, he added.

Updated 26 Mar, 2021 08:03pm

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Coronavirus vaccine registration for 50, above to open on March 30: Asad Umar

"Encourage everybody who is 50 plus to register when the registration is opened for them on 30th," Umar tweeted.

Published 26 Mar, 2021 01:45pm

Business & Finance

Granting independence to central bank in interest of the country: Asad Umar

“The direction is right that an independent central bank is in the interest of a country,” he said.

Published 26 Mar, 2021 11:21am

Business & Finance

Demand for face masks rise amid third COVID-19 wave

In a tweet, Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar said that during the meeting today, NCOC decided to increase restrictions of activities contributing to a sharp increase in coronavirus positivity.

Published 24 Mar, 2021 11:04am

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Fast-moving projects: PC directed to allocate additional funds out of PSDP

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar Tuesday directed the Planning...

Updated 24 Mar, 2021 10:12am

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Govt to receive first purchase of over 1m doses of Chinese vaccines

ISLAMABAD: Government will receive its first purchase of over 1 million doses of Chinese Sinopharm and CanSino...

Published 24 Mar, 2021 05:10am

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Asad directs additional PSDP funds' allocation for fast-moving projects

The minister was briefed on the mid-year review of the PSDP projects, carried out by the Planning Commission.

Published 23 Mar, 2021 07:20pm

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Govt tightens SOPs

ISLAMABAD: The government, on Monday, while revising the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to contain rapidly...

Published 23 Mar, 2021 04:37am

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Govt to crackdown against SOPs’ violators: Asad Umar

He said that we decided to increase restrictions of activities contributing to sharp increase in the COVID positivity.

Published 22 Mar, 2021 07:52pm

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Business timings reduced as NCOC imposes more COVID-19 restrictions

The development was made during the meeting chaired by the Federal Minister for Planning Asad Umar in which all the Provincial Chief Secretaries participated through video link.
The authority expressed grave concern over the COVID-19 situation and decided to take drastic measures in the worst affected cities.

Updated 22 Mar, 2021 08:50pm

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COVID-19: NCOC decides to increase restrictions, tighten implementation of SOPs as Pakistan fears 'third wave'

Asad Umar said NCOC decided to increase restrictions of activities contributing to a sharp increase in coronavirus positivity.
NCOC has directed the provincial and Islamabad administration to tighten implementation of coronavirus Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and crackdown on violations that are taking place, he said.

Updated 22 Mar, 2021 01:09pm

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PM contracted COVID-19 prior to vaccination, clarifies Asad Umar

"The symptoms take a few days before manifesting. Hence it is certain that PM had been infected PRIOR to vaccination. So please do vaccinate," Umar tweeted.
On Saturday, SAPM on Health Dr Faisal Sultan said that Prime Minister Imran Khan has tested positive for coronavirus.

Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:50pm

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Minister reviews Ten Billion Tsunami Tree Programme

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar and Special Assistant to...

Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am

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Countrywide power breakdown: Cabinet body not satisfied with inquiry reports

ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) has expressed dissatisfaction at inquiry reports of countrywide...

Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am

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Minister reviews RPSEZ progress

ISLAMABAD: The work carried out by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Economic Zones Development and Management Company (KPEZDMC) ...

Updated 19 Mar, 2021 09:34am

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COVID's new wave more deadly warns Asad Umar

If SOPs' compliance does not improve, we will be forced to place stronger restrictions on activities, please be very very careful, he warned.

Published 18 Mar, 2021 06:49pm

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Asad Umar urges people to be careful of new Covid strain

He said if SOP compliance does not improve, we will be forced to place stronger restrictions on activities.

Published 18 Mar, 2021 05:38pm

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Asad Umar warns govt will place stronger COVID-19 restrictions if people do not comply with SOPs

"Please be very very careful. The new strain spreads faster and is more deadly," Umar tweeted.
Pakistan reported 3,495 new coronavirus cases on Thursday.

Published 18 Mar, 2021 12:17pm

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Asad Umar reviews progress of Kamyab Jawan Programme

Asad Umar stated that the Youth-specific projects would be completed on priority under PM’s directions.

Published 17 Mar, 2021 09:44pm