ISLAMABAD, Apr 28 (APP):An iron fence was erected around the portrait of Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah along Islamabad Expressway to ensure its safety, besides giving it a new look. Capital Development Authority (CDA) has installed the safety grill by adding new features in golden color to highlight the history and culture of Pakistan, a senior… Continue reading Safety fence erected around Quid’s portrait
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PM, Bill Gates discuss joint action on COVID-19, polio & climate change
ISLAMABAD, April 28 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan and Bill Gates, Co-Chair of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation on Wednesday discussed matters including COVID-19 response, polio eradication and climate change and agreed to continue working together on the shared objectives. In a telephonic conversation, both agreed on the importance of urgently stopping the spread of… Continue reading PM, Bill Gates discuss joint action on COVID-19, polio & climate change
Complete travel ban on India being implemented: Fawad
ISLAMABAD, Apr 28 (APP):Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said on Wednesday that in view of the deteriorating situation of coronavirus pandemic in India, there was a complete travel ban on India. In a tweet he said the ban has been enforced since the third week of April and was being fully… Continue reading Complete travel ban on India being implemented: Fawad
NCOC imposes ban on inter-provincial, inter-city travel during Eid holidays
ISLAMABAD, Apr 27 (APP): The National Command and Operation Centre on Tuesday decided to impose inter-provincial and inter-city travel ban during the Eidul Fitr holidays. According to an Interior Ministry circular, the NCOC, which met here, also decided to impose complete ban on tourism from May 8 to May 16, 2021 including Eid holidays. The… Continue reading NCOC imposes ban on inter-provincial, inter-city travel during Eid holidays
Govt cancels all exams till June 15 amid rising Covid-19 cases
ISLAMABAD, Apr 27 (APP): The Federal Government on Tuesday announced to cancel all type of exams till June 15, amid rising trend in COVID-19 cases across the country. The decision was announced by the Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mehmood along with Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Health Dr Faisal Sultan… Continue reading Govt cancels all exams till June 15 amid rising Covid-19 cases
KP CM chairs meeting on reforms in Irrigation dept
PESHAWAR, Apr 27 (APP): Irrigation Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has prepared a comprehensive reforms package to streamline its overall business on modern lines with special focus on water resource management, revenue generation, protection of water resources and efficient utilization. This information was disclosed during a high level meeting on the reforms of Irrigation Department held… Continue reading KP CM chairs meeting on reforms in Irrigation dept
FM urges Canada to reconsider flights’ suspension from Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Apr 27 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Tuesday urged the Canadian government to reconsider its decision of suspending flights from Pakistan due to COVID-19 situation in Canada. Foreign Minister Qureshi, who received a telephone call from Canadian Foreign Minister Marc Garneau, was briefed by his counterpart on the decision by the… Continue reading FM urges Canada to reconsider flights’ suspension from Pakistan
Fawad seeks opposition’s suggestions for holding next elections through EVMs, expats’ vote right
ISLAMABAD, Apr 27 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Tuesday urged the opposition to submit their suggestions for electoral reforms to hold the next general elections through electronic voting system and granting the right of vote to nine million overseas Pakistanis. Apprising media persons about the decisions taken by the Federal… Continue reading Fawad seeks opposition’s suggestions for holding next elections through EVMs, expats’ vote right
Vaccination process smoothly under way in Punjab: health minister
LAHORE, Apr 27 (APP): Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid said on Tuesday that the vaccination of citizens was under way and registration process for the citizens above 40 years of age had been launched. In a statement issued here, she said that so far 198,000 healthcare workers had received the first dose of corona… Continue reading Vaccination process smoothly under way in Punjab: health minister
MoST to take steps for timely registration of ventilators with DRAP; Shibli Faraz
ISLAMABAD, Apr 27 (APP): Federal Minister of Science and Technology, Senator Shibli Faraz Tuesday assured that his ministry will make all out efforts for the timely registration of ventilators with Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) to ensure availability and induction of these ventilators in the health care system. The minister was speaking while chairing… Continue reading MoST to take steps for timely registration of ventilators with DRAP; Shibli Faraz
Housing, Construction finance portfolio of banks crosses Rs.200 billion
KARACHI, Apr 27 (APP): The housing and construction finance portfolio of banking sector has recorded an unprecedented surge as it reached at Rs.202 billion in March 2021 from Rs.148 billion by the end of June 2020. A growth of Rs.54 billion or 36% in three quarters of FY 20-21 compared to a stagnant position in… Continue reading Housing, Construction finance portfolio of banks crosses Rs.200 billion
Ali Zaidi appreciates FIA for recovering stolen files of KPT
ISLAMABAD, Apr 27 (APP): Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi on Tuesday appreciated Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Karachi office owing to their brilliant work in recovering the stolen files of Karachi Port Trust (KPT). In a tweet, he said “Ministry of Maritime Affairs will not tolerate any corruption in the organizations under its wings”.… Continue reading Ali Zaidi appreciates FIA for recovering stolen files of KPT
Qureshi, Sarwar discuss COVID-19 pandemic, overall political situation
ISLAMABAD, Apr 27 (APP): Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar met Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi here on Tuesday and discussed the matters of mutual interest including the challenge of COVID-19 pandemic and overall political situation in the country. Governor Punjab told the Foreign Minister that in order to protect the people from COVID-19 pandemic,… Continue reading Qureshi, Sarwar discuss COVID-19 pandemic, overall political situation
NTC, Schlumberger sign MoU to collaborate on AI deployment
ISLAMABAD, Apr 27 (APP): Following the government “Digital Pakistan” initiative, National Telecommunication Corporation (‘NTC’) and Schlumberger Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the deployment of AI and digital solutions enabled by the DELFI* cognitive E&P environment, hosted on NTC’s data centres in Pakistan. By working together, the two organizations will enable… Continue reading NTC, Schlumberger sign MoU to collaborate on AI deployment
President seeks CII’s role to promote women’s rights
ISLAMABAD, Apr 27 (APP):President Dr. Arif Alvi on Tuesday asked the Chairman of Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) to play his role in ensuring the protection and promotion of women’s rights, particularly their right to inheritance. Talking to Chairman CII Dr. Qibla Ayaz, here at Aiwan-e-Sadr, the president said CII could play significant role, through… Continue reading President seeks CII’s role to promote women’s rights
Pakistan starts marketing ICT professionals in Japan
ISLAMABAD, Apr 27 (APP): Pakistan has begun a process to market its professionals from Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector in Japan, aimed at fetching a maximum quota in the jobs recently announced by Tokyo for the overseas workers. Overseas Employment Corporation (OEC), an attached department of Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development… Continue reading Pakistan starts marketing ICT professionals in Japan
Probability of markets closure, citizens gear up for Eid shopping
ISLAMABAD, Apr 27 (APP):As Eid-ul-Fitr is fast approaching, the Isloiites are finalizing their preparations a little earlier keeping in mind the probability of markets closure as COVID-19 cases are on the rise across the country. This will be the second Eid to be marked by faithful with restricted social interactions and more strict adherence to… Continue reading Probability of markets closure, citizens gear up for Eid shopping
Govt tightens restrictions to curb corona spread: Dr Faisal
ISLAMABAD, Apr 27 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination Dr Faisal Sultan Tuesday said the government had taken appropriate measures and tightened restrictions to curb the COVID-19 disease as the virus was continuing to spread fast in the country. Briefing the media, he said the government was closely… Continue reading Govt tightens restrictions to curb corona spread: Dr Faisal
Pak has conducive environment for setting up a new oil refinery: Hammad
ISLAMABAD, Apr 27 (APP): Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar has said that Pakistan has conducive environment for setting up a new oil refinery. The minister expressed these views in a meeting with Saudi Arabian Ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Maliki who called on him here on Tuesday. Hammad Azhar said Pak-Saudi has deep brethren relations based… Continue reading Pak has conducive environment for setting up a new oil refinery: Hammad
Scientists urged to play role in fighting disinformation campaigns about health
ISLAMABAD, Apr 27 (APP):Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Shibli Faraz on Tuesday urged the Pakistan Academy of Sciences (PAS) and scientists in general to play their role in countering the disinformation campaigns related to public health and global health security. Speaking at a workshop webinar “Pandemic Preparedness: Science and Countermeasures” organized by Pakistan Academy… Continue reading Scientists urged to play role in fighting disinformation campaigns about health
- NHA restores most roads across the country after heavy rains
- Pakistan committed to ensure safety of foreign nationals: FO
- Oil tanker catches fire in Islamabad’s Blue Area
- Leghari seeks KP Govt’s cooperation in anti-power theft campaign
- Police official inspect a dead body of a suspected attacker at the site of suicide attack on a convoy of foreign nationals in the Landhi area.
