Pakistan

PM Imran summons important session of ministers, spokespersons

PM Imran summons important session of ministers, spokespersons

  • They will review the economic and political situation of the country besides holding consultations regarding the government’s narrative.
  • The Premier is also expected to issue guidelines to the minister and spokesperson.
Updated 28 Jan, 2021 06:07pm
Smart lockdown imposed in COVID-19 hotspots of four Punjab cities
Pakistan

Smart lockdown imposed in COVID-19 hotspots of four Punjab cities

  • The district administration has decided to impose a smart lockdown in 16 areas of Lahore, three in Hafizabad, and one in Gujrat and Gujranwala respectively.
  • On Thursday, 591 more people tested positive for the virus in Punjab, while 15 people lost their lives to the novel virus.
Published 28 Jan, 2021 12:20pm
Mysterious flying object spotted by PIA pilot near Rahim Yar Khan
Pakistan

Mysterious flying object spotted by PIA pilot near Rahim Yar Khan

  • The pilot saw the flying object near Rahim Yar Khan while operating a regular flight (Airbus A-320) to Lahore from Karachi, according to the spokesperson.
  • Aside from the pilot, many residents of Rahim Yar Khan also spotted the shiny object in the say and made videos of it.
Updated 27 Jan, 2021 08:13pm
HEC advises universities to conduct exams based on their capacity
Pakistan

HEC advises universities to conduct exams based on their capacity

  • It said that HEC already allowed universities to use their discretion to conduct exams as long as the chosen mode provides a fair assessment of students’ performance.
  • “On-campus exams can be used only under strict compliance with all Covid-19 health and safety protocols.”
Updated 27 Jan, 2021 07:07pm
IHC disposes of petition seeking online exams
Pakistan

IHC disposes of petition seeking online exams

  • The judge observed that this matter pertains to the HEC and that the court couldn’t do anything about it.
  • Two students, Ali Bin Shafaat and Sharyar Abbasi, filed the petition on January 18 challenging the university’s decision to hold on-campus examinations for fall semester.
Updated 27 Jan, 2021 03:26pm
Pakistan LNG buys three cargoes for March delivery
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Pakistan LNG buys three cargoes for March delivery

  • Pakistan LNG, a government subsidiary that procures LNG from the international market, also bought one cargo from Qatar Petroleum Trading for delivery over March 24 to 25 at a slope rate of 12.7%, they said.
Published 27 Jan, 2021 02:24pm
Peshawar University to hold exams online this year
Pakistan

Peshawar University to hold exams online this year

  • The development was confirmed by the varsity in a notification issued to all heads of departments informing them about the decision.
  • The decision from the university came at the time when students across the country are protesting demanding online exam.
Updated 27 Jan, 2021 02:33pm