ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): Prime Minister’s Special Representative on Religious Harmony and Middle East Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi on Thursday said some 31 culprits including the mastermind involved in Karak Hindu temple have been arrested. In a statement, he said he was in close contact with the Karak administration, local Hindu and Muslim leadership.… Continue reading Karak temple attack mastermind and 31 accomplices arrested: Ashrafi
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Pakistan’s economic outlook improved a great deal in 2020: Faisal Javed
ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): Chairman of the Senate’s Standing Committee for Information and Broadcasting Faisal Javed Khan on Thursday said despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Pakistan’s economic outlook improved a great deal during the year 2020. “ALLAH has been extremely kind to us in 2020 despite Covid, Pakistan’s economic outlook improved a great deal. C/A (current… Continue reading Pakistan’s economic outlook improved a great deal in 2020: Faisal Javed
PM okays petrol price hike by Rs 2.31 against OGRA proposal for Rs 10.68
ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday approved an increase of petrol price by Rs 2.31 and Rs 1.80 of diesel, contrary to OGRA’s recommendation of Rs 10.68 and Rs 8.37 respectively. The decision was taken keeping in view the government’s priorities for maximum possible steps to provide relief to the masses, a… Continue reading PM okays petrol price hike by Rs 2.31 against OGRA proposal for Rs 10.68
PR to renovate railway stations to facilitate passengers
ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): The government has allocated around Rs 50 million in the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP), 2020-21 for the up-gradation and renovation of railway stations across the country. The renovation of the railway stations had been approved by the Central Development Working Party (CDWP) in 2018 and the department had already upgraded… Continue reading PR to renovate railway stations to facilitate passengers
Hindu community protests 11 Pakistani Hindus’ killing in India; urges UN chief’s notice
ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): The Hindu community of Pakistan Thursday protested the killing of their 11 members in India, and urged the UN Secretary General to take notice of Indian government’s insensitivity and inaction to probe the case. Dozens of the Hindu community members held protest demonstration before the Foreign Ministry and carried the placards… Continue reading Hindu community protests 11 Pakistani Hindus’ killing in India; urges UN chief’s notice
PN conducts fleet annual efficiency competition parade
KARACHI, Dec 31 (APP): Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi here on Thursday expressed his satisfaction regarding operational readiness of Pakistan Navy Fleet and lauded dedication about professionalism of the officers as well as men for successfully achieving significant operational objectives and milestones. Addressing the PN Fleet Annual Efficiency Competition Parade held… Continue reading PN conducts fleet annual efficiency competition parade
Citizens avoid outdoor celebrations, aerial firing amid COVID-19 surge
ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): The citizens on Thursday were advised by the government to avoid outdoor celebrations on the occasion of New Year night and follow non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) or safety guidelines to prevent contracting Coronavirus. As per the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) update 58 people had succumbed to the deadly virus with… Continue reading Citizens avoid outdoor celebrations, aerial firing amid COVID-19 surge
Construction industry gets one-year extension in fixed tax scheme
Fulfilling a major demand of the construction industry, Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday granted one-year extension in date for the Fixed Tax regime, to boost economic activity and create employment. The Prime Minister made the announcement and said the date has been extended till Dec 31, 2021. He described it a new year gift… Continue reading Construction industry gets one-year extension in fixed tax scheme
Pakistan calls for int’l inquiry on Kashmiris’ extra-judicial killings by Indian troops
ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): Pakistan on Thursday, condemning the killing of another three Kashmiris in fake-encounter by Indian forces, called for international scrutiny into the extra-judicial killings in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). “Pakistan reiterates that nothing short of an inquiry under international scrutiny, can meet the requirements of justice,” it said in… Continue reading Pakistan calls for int’l inquiry on Kashmiris’ extra-judicial killings by Indian troops
PM approves online agri dashboard to monitor food prices, availability
ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday approved the online agri-dashboard developed by National Security Division, which will monitor food prices and availability of commodities at national, provincial and district levels. The Dashboard will use authentic indicators to prevent any food crisis and will also be effective in preventing hoarding and profiteering.… Continue reading PM approves online agri dashboard to monitor food prices, availability
Corona tally crosses 34 thousand, 58 more deaths recorded in past 24 hours
ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP):The national tally of total active COVID-19 cases in Pakistan on Thursday reached 34,537 with 2,475 more people tested positive for the deadly virus during the last 24 hours. Fifty Eight corona patients, 50 of whom were under treatment in hospital and Eight in their respective homes or quarantines died on Tuesday,… Continue reading Corona tally crosses 34 thousand, 58 more deaths recorded in past 24 hours
Assets beyond means case: Khawaja Asif remanded in NAB custody till Jan 13
LAHORE, Dec 31 (APP): An accountability court on Thursday handed over Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Khawaja Muhammad Asif to National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on physical remand till January 13 in assets beyond means case. Accountability Court Judge Syed Jawadul Hassan conducted the proceedings, wherein the NAB authorities produced Khawaja Muhammad Asif .… Continue reading Assets beyond means case: Khawaja Asif remanded in NAB custody till Jan 13
M-3, M-4,M-5, E-35, M-11 major NHA projects completed during past two years
ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): National Highway Authority (NHA) striving for up-gradation of road infrastructure in the country has succeeded to complete several mega projects during the past two years. The major road infrastructure projects accomplished in two years included among others Lahore -Abdul Hakeem Motorway (M-3), Sukkur-Multan Motorway (M-5) Havelian-Mansehra and Mansehra-Thakot section of Hazara… Continue reading M-3, M-4,M-5, E-35, M-11 major NHA projects completed during past two years
1.2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to be purchased from a Chinese company: Ch Fawad
ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): Federal Minister for Science and Techology, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Thursday said the cabinet committee has decided to initially purchase 1.2 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine from the Chinese company Sinoform. The purchased vaccine doses will be provided free of cost to the front line workers in the first quarter of… Continue reading 1.2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to be purchased from a Chinese company: Ch Fawad
Foreign exchange rates
KARACHI, Dec 31 (APP): The Exchange Rates Committee of Financial Markets Association of Pakistan issued the following exchange rates bulletin, here on Thursday. LIBOR FOR CALCULATING INTEREST ON SPECIAL US DOLLAR BONDS VIDE SBP F.E. CIRCULAR NO.42 & 21.07.98 & 04.08.98 RESPECTIVELY. LIBOR VALUE 6 MONTHS US DOLLAR 0.2571 31.12.2020 CONVERSION RATES FOR 31TH DECEMBER… Continue reading Foreign exchange rates
Shehryar Afridi urges media to expose Indian proxies targeting Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP):Chairman Kashmir Committee Shehryar Khan Afridi Thursday urged the media to expose indian proxies targeting Pakistan with fabricated facts and blatant lies in violation of international norms and freedom of speech and expression. Pakistani media should raise awareness among our youth that how Indian proxies spread lies through fake NGOs, media houses… Continue reading Shehryar Afridi urges media to expose Indian proxies targeting Pakistan
Pakistan strongly condemns attack at Aden airport in Yemen
ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP): Pakistan on Wednesday strongly condemned terrorist attack at Aden airport in Yemen in which the cabinet members of the newly formed government were targeted. “We extend our sincere condolences on the loss of precious lives and wish speedy recovery for the injured. We believe this attack was not just condemnable as… Continue reading Pakistan strongly condemns attack at Aden airport in Yemen
IBCC told to issue prov. equivalence certificates for A-Level students
Minister for Education Shafqat Mehmood Wednesday advised the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) to issue provisional equivalence certificates to all A-Level students. In a tweet, the Minister said the equivalence certificates based on previous examination results before January 19, so that they can apply for admission to medical and professional colleges. He asked the… Continue reading IBCC told to issue prov. equivalence certificates for A-Level students
NA speaker for enhancing Parliamentary cooperation with Djibouti
ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP): National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser on Wednesday underscored the need to enhance Parliamentary, trade and economic cooperation to bring African countries closer to Pakistan. Djibouti is an important country of the African continent and Pakistan attached great importance to relations with African countries, the speaker said in a meeting with acting… Continue reading NA speaker for enhancing Parliamentary cooperation with Djibouti
Kewlani condemns temple burning in Karak
ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP): National Commission for Minorities (NCM) Chairman Chela Ram Kewlani Wednesday condemned the burning and demolition of Hindu temple in Karak, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In a statement, he asked the concerned officials to take immediate action against the culprits and brought them to justice. The incident was a conspiracy to pitch Muslim and… Continue reading Kewlani condemns temple burning in Karak
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