Category: National

ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP): Federal Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mehmood on Monday said almost all parties conferences (APCs) in the country had never been successful against any government for having no public support. Whenever the people joined the opposition, it succeeded to topple a government as was witnessed during the movements… Continue reading APCs sans public support never succeed against govt: Shafqat

ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP): National Tourism Coordination Board (NTCB) Chairman Sayed Zulfikar Abbas Bukhari Monday said the reopening of tourism sector became possible due to effective policies of Prime Minister Imran Khan during the coronavirus pandemic in the country. In a tweet, he said Pakistan was one of the few countries that made fastest recovery… Continue reading PM’s effective policies amid pandemic lead to tourism reopening: Bukhari

ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP): State Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Ali Muhammad Khan Monday told the National Assembly that no increase was made in the licence fee of Pakistan Television (PTV) and the decision was still pending before the government. Responding to a calling attention notice of MNA Shazia Marri about increase of Rs 65 in… Continue reading No increase made in licence fee of PTV: NA told

ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP): The COVID-19 caseload in Pakistan had reached 284,660 with 539 new cases reported during last 24 hours, an official of National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Coronavirus said on Monday. Sharing the data, he said total 6,097 deaths had been reported from the disease with 15 during last 24 hours.… Continue reading COVID-19 positive cases reach 284,660 across country: NCOC

ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP): The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs Monday recommended the National Assembly to pass “The Anti-Money Laundering (Second Amendment) Bill, 2020.” The meeting of the committee was chaired by Faiz Ullah, according to press statement issued by the National Assembly Secretariat here. The meeting was attended by… Continue reading NA recommended to pass Anti-Money Laundering bill

QUETTA, Aug 10 (APP): World Health Organization on Monday agreed to assist Balochsistan government in its flood relieve activities and improving provincial healthcare structure. “ World Health Organization would launch a flood assessment program besides reviewing Balochistan’s healthcare structure to assisting the Balochistan government in its flood relieve activities and improving in the provincial healthcare… Continue reading WHO to assist Balochistan government in flood relief operation

ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP):State Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Ali Muhammad Khan Monday said the Prime Minister Imran Khan had formed the government after 22 year political struggle and he had not used any short cut to come into power. Speaking in the National Assembly, he said Imran Khan started his political journey from one seat… Continue reading Imran Khan came into power through 22 year struggle: Ali Muhammad

PESHAWAR, Aug 10 (APP): Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan has given go ahead for hiring of consultancy to conduct commercial and financial feasibility for the construction of an expressway from Chakdara to Rabaat (Lower Dir). The proposed Expressway will connect Chakdara to Rabaat via Ramla and Ouch villages through a five kilometer long tunnel.… Continue reading KP CM gives go ahead for hiring consultant for Chakdara-Rabaat Expressway

ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP): Minister for Science and Technology Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Monday said former prime minister Nawaz Sharif had made foreign assets and properties through black money. Talking to a private news channel, he said Nawaz Sharif had always preferred to live abroad to enjoy luxurious life. He alleged that Nawaz Sharif and his… Continue reading Nawaz made foreign assets through black money: Fawad

LAHORE, Aug 10 (APP): Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar on Monday said the government had been endeavouring to eliminate political interference from institutions. Speaking during a Tree Plantation ceremony at the National Motorways and Highways (NHMP) Training College, Sheikhupura, he said the nation was proud of transparency and merit in the NHMP, adding that there… Continue reading Sarwar hails Dar for successful Tree Plantation campaign in Punjab; plants sapling at NHMP Training College

ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP): Adviser to Prime Minister on Parliamentary Affairs Dr Babar Awan Monday informed the National Assembly that for the first time transgender community had been included in Ehsaas Emergency Cash programme. Responding to a calling attention notice regarding violent attacks on transgender community across the country, he said, transgender had been made… Continue reading Transgender included in Ehsaas emergency programme: NA told

ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP):Polio Eradication Programme has successfully achieved the targets from immunization drive concluded in selected districts of the country after a four-month suspension due to COVID-19 pandemic. According to an official of National Emergency Operations Centre, Polio Eradication Programme, the main objective to restart the campaign was to reach target areas with continuous… Continue reading Polio Eradication Programme achieves targets from selected districts’ drive

ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP): Researchers have identified a pattern of longer-term symptoms likely to be experienced by people who were hospitalised with the COVID-19 infection. They include fatigue, breathlessness, psychological distress – including problems with concentration and memory – and a general decline in the quality of life. Some patients, particularly those who had been… Continue reading Study identifies longer-term symptoms in COVID-19 patients