COVID-19 claims 142 lives, infects 4,487 more people

ISLAMABAD, Apr 27 (APP):The national tally on Tuesday of total active COVID-19 cases was recorded 87,794 with 4,487 more people tested positive for the deadly virus and 5,770 people recovered from the disease during the last 24 hours. One hundred and forty-two corona patients have died during past 24 hours, 127 of whom were under… Continue reading COVID-19 claims 142 lives, infects 4,487 more people

All political parties representing PDM fighting for vested interest: Shibli

ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP):Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Shibli Faraz on Monday said that all political parties representing Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), have been fighting for their own interest. The PDM has badly failed in its design, he said talking to a private television channel. The Pakistan Muslim League-N has divided into many groups,… Continue reading All political parties representing PDM fighting for vested interest: Shibli

No negligence to be tolerated in SOPs following amid COVID-19: Asad

Govt procures Corona vaccines worth Rs 250bln: Asad

ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP):Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar Monday said no negligence would be tolerated in following the standard operating procedures (SOPs) with an aim to successfully control the third wave of coronavirus pandemic. Talking to a private news channel, the minister said all the national institutions had worked efficiently in… Continue reading No negligence to be tolerated in SOPs following amid COVID-19: Asad

Ulema to cooperate govt in countering COVID-19 spread

ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP):The Ulema of all schools of thought have assured of their full cooperation with the government in its efforts to counter the spread of COVID-19. It was agreed during a special meeting held here Monday at National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) under the Chairmanship of Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Noor… Continue reading Ulema to cooperate govt in countering COVID-19 spread

NCOC discuss restricting mass mobility on Eid-ul-Fitr to contain Covid-19

ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP):The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Monday discussed various considerations given to limiting public or mass mobility during the Eid holidays and setting up a tourism system to contain spiking Covid spread. The NCOC session was held here chaired by Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar… Continue reading NCOC discuss restricting mass mobility on Eid-ul-Fitr to contain Covid-19

PTI always respects court decisions: Farukh Habib

ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP):Parliamentary Secretory for Railways Farukh Habib on Monday said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) always respected court decisions but the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz had always criticized and violated the courts decisions. Talking to a private news channel, he said the present government was working for betterment of the country and welfare of its… Continue reading PTI always respects court decisions: Farukh Habib

Pak Army not to claim internal security allowance during COVID-19 deployment: DG ISPR

RAWALPINDI, Apr 26 (APP):Director General of Inter Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Major General Babar Iftikhar Monday announced that the Pakistan Army had decided not to claim any internal security allowance during its deployment to assist the civil administration in the implementation of anti-COVID SOPs across the country as it did earlier. Addressing a news… Continue reading Pak Army not to claim internal security allowance during COVID-19 deployment: DG ISPR

We all have to stay at our homes during Eid holidays: Gill

Sharif mafia caught red handed: Gill

ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Political Communication Dr Shahbaz Gill has appealed to the people to remain at home and avoid social gathering with relatives and friends during Eid holidays. In his tweet on social media platform on Monday, he advised the people to refrain from visiting picnic points or… Continue reading We all have to stay at our homes during Eid holidays: Gill

No decision made to pass students without examinations: Shafqat

ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP):Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mehmood on Monday said, no decision has been made to pass the students without taking examinations. Last year exams were postponed while the students were passed without giving examinations however, the government is not intended to repeat the same this year, he said while… Continue reading No decision made to pass students without examinations: Shafqat

No talks with India sans Kashmir: Ali

ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP):Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs, Ali Muhammad Khan on Monday said that government would not hold talks with India sans Kashmir. Talking to a private television channel, he said that Kashmiri people had given lot of sacrifices and Pakistan’s government has its principle stand on Kashmir. He said that involvement of… Continue reading No talks with India sans Kashmir: Ali

Days of backwardness of South Punjab ended

MULTAN, Apr 26 (APP):Terming the opening of the secretariat an historic event, Punjab Chief Minister, Usman Buzdar said that days of deprivations of South Punjab had passed. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of South Punjab here at circuit house on Monday, he stated that the construction of the South Punjab Secretariat in Multan would begin… Continue reading Days of backwardness of South Punjab ended

Hot, dry weather likely to persist in most parts

ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP):Pakistan Meteoroligical Department PMD Monday forecast hot and dry weather in most parts of the country during next 24 hours. While, partly cloudy weather is expected in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhuwa, MET office reported. A continental air is prevailing over most parts of the country. Maximum temperature’s recorded in (°C): Chhor, Shaheed Benazirabad,… Continue reading Hot, dry weather likely to persist in most parts

Ceremony held to commemorate World Immunization Week

ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP):The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination and the Federal Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) on Monday arranged an event to commemorate the World Immunization Week (WIW) – 2021 with the theme ‘Vaccines bring us closer’. Every year the WIW is celebrated in the last week of April (April 24-30),… Continue reading Ceremony held to commemorate World Immunization Week

Four hydro power projects to attract $7.7 bn investment

ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP):Four hydel power projects, under the second phase of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), would be completed at a cost of $7.7 billion in next six years, contributing 3428 MW of clean and cheap energy to the national grid. Official in the CPEC authority said on Monday that in order to fulfill… Continue reading Four hydro power projects to attract $7.7 bn investment

South Punjab secretariat, a milestone marked on way to separate province, says Dr. Firdaus Ashiq Awan

MULTAN: April 26 - Special Assistant Chief Minister Punjab for Information Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan addressing a press conference at Tea House. APP

MULTAN, Apr 26 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister’s advisor on information Dr. Firdaus Ashiq Awan described foundation stone of south Punjab secretariat laid by Prime Minister Imran Khan in Multan on Monday as a milestone marked perfectly bringing the dream of separate province closer, insight and achievable to protect peoples’ rights. Flanked by Special Assistant to Prime… Continue reading South Punjab secretariat, a milestone marked on way to separate province, says Dr. Firdaus Ashiq Awan

PM directs Punjab to launch web portal for public complaints on corruption

ISLAMABAD, Ape 26 (APP) Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday directed the government of Punjab to launch a web portal for public complaints about corruption and take strict punitive measures against the officials found involved in corruption. He gave these directions during a meeting with Members of National Assembly (MNAs) and Member of Provincial Assembly… Continue reading PM directs Punjab to launch web portal for public complaints on corruption

Dr Qibla seeks Ulema’s assistance to enforce COVID-19 SOPs

ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP):Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) Chairman Dr Qibla Ayaz Monday appealed Ulema and religious scholars to play their due role in enforcing the anti-coronavirus standard operating procedures (SOPs), which were crucial to curbing the virus spread in the country. Addressing a news conference, he said third wave of the coronavirus was ‘very… Continue reading Dr Qibla seeks Ulema’s assistance to enforce COVID-19 SOPs

PTI only party which took steps for political restructuring after 1973 Constitution: FM

MULTAN, Apr 26 (APP):Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Monday said the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) was the only party which had taken steps for political restructuring after culmination of One Unit and 1973 Constitution. “Today is a historic day. It is an honour for the PTI that it has initiated measures for the South Punjab province… Continue reading PTI only party which took steps for political restructuring after 1973 Constitution: FM

Tarin for maintaining strategic reserves of essential commodities

ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP):Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Shaukat Tarin on Monday underscored the importance of maintaining strategic reserves of essential commodities, directing the provincial governments and concerned departments to work out estimates for timely and smooth procurement of wheat and sugar. The Minister was chairing the meeting of the National Price Monitoring Committee… Continue reading Tarin for maintaining strategic reserves of essential commodities

PDM’s failure haunts Maryam, causes psychological issues: Zulfi Bukhari

ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP):SAPM Sayed Zulfikar Abbas Bukhari on Monday said Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz seemed to be grappling with some psychological issues caused by the complete failure of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) to achieve its objectives. “The PDM’s failure has deeply saddened Maryam Nawaz. She is in a state of… Continue reading PDM’s failure haunts Maryam, causes psychological issues: Zulfi Bukhari

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