Board adopts zero tolerance policy against cheating mafia: Chairman RBISE

RAWALPINDI, Apr 23 (APP): Chairman, Rawalpindi Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (RBISE) Mohammad Adnan Khan has said that the board had adopted zero tolerance policy against cheating mafia and no one would be allowed to use unfair means in ongoing intermediate examinations. During a visit to the examination centers, the chairman and controller of… Continue reading Board adopts zero tolerance policy against cheating mafia: Chairman RBISE

No restriction on foreign tourists in KP: DG Tourism

PESHAWAR, Apr 17 (APP): Director General Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority Barkatullah Marwat on Wednesday said that there was no restriction on arrival of foreign tourists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, however foreigners without tourist visa would have to take NOC to visit tourist spots in the province. In a statement issued here in reaction to… Continue reading No restriction on foreign tourists in KP: DG Tourism

50 cases registered for violating dengue SOPs

RAWALPINDI, Apr 17 (APP):The district health authority (DHA)  registered 50 cases and sealed 62 premises on violations of anti-dengue SOPs from January 1, 2024, to date. District Coordinator Epidemics Prevention and Control (DCEPC), Dr Sajjad Mehmood Wednesday said that the health department, in collaboration with allied departments, had issued tickets to 121 and imposed a… Continue reading 50 cases registered for violating dengue SOPs

KP Cabinet reiterated commitments to provide level playing field in Election

PESHAWAR, Dec 22 (APP): The Caretaker Provincial Cabinet of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Friday reiterated its commitment to provide a level playing field to all political parties and has asked them to follow the Standing Operating Procedures (SOPs) during their election campaigns. Besides the directives of the Election Commissions, these SOPs include holding large political gatherings… Continue reading KP Cabinet reiterated commitments to provide level playing field in Election

A lady is returning back after purchasing two bags of flour on subsidized rate from a Mobile Atta Shop by ignoring anti corona SOPs

APP04-060921 FAISALABAD: September 06 - A lady is returning back after purchasing two bags of flour on subsidized rate from a Mobile Atta Shop by ignoring anti corona SOPs. APP photo by Tasawar Abbas
APP04-060921 APP05-060921FAISALABAD: September 06 - Women in queue to purchase flour on subsidized rate from a Mobile Atta Shop by ignoring anti corona SOPs. APP photo by Tasawar Abbas

ICT admin inspects travelling points as per NCOC guidelines

ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): The civil administration on Thursday inspected public travelling points as per the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) guidelines to enforce Covid-19 protocols and ensure vaccination in the federal capital. The Secretary Islamabad Transport Authority Asma Sanaullah and her team along with ICT Police inspected over a hundred buses and coaches… Continue reading ICT admin inspects travelling points as per NCOC guidelines

Critical care COVID patients at highest level: Asad Umar

ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar warned on Thursday to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to contain the spread of COVID-19 as the hospital inflow and critical care COVID patients, both were at the highest level since start of the pandemic. As seen globally, impact of Indian delta… Continue reading Critical care COVID patients at highest level: Asad Umar

Staffer sanitize the hands of students at the entrance of Hayat Girls School as educational institutions reopen with follow the SOPs for COVID-19 after lockdown for precautionary measures to control the spread of corona virus

APP39-300821 HYDERABAD: August 30 – Staffer sanitize the hands of students at the entrance of Hayat Girls School as educational institutions reopen with follow the SOPs for COVID-19 after lockdown for precautionary measures to control the spread of corona virus. APP photo by Akram Ali

Temperature of students being checked at school entrance to follow the COVID-19 SOPs after reopened of education institutions in the province after closure due to the Corona virus pandemic

APP37-300821 HYDERABAD: August 30 – Temperature of students being checked at school entrance to follow the COVID-19 SOPs after reopened of education institutions in the province after closure due to the Corona virus pandemic. APP photo by Farhan Khan

NCOC extends Covid-19 restrictions to 27 cities

ISLAMABAD, Aug 29 (APP): The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Sunday extended COVID-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs) to 27 cities across the country with higher disease prevalence and healthcare occupancy due to rising number of infections. The NCOC made the decision to continue implementation of COVID-19 SOPs in view of current pandemic situation… Continue reading NCOC extends Covid-19 restrictions to 27 cities

5,280 accounts of POR card holders opened, deposited Rs 675.4 million

ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (APP):As many as 5,280 accounts of the registered Afghan Refugees (POR card holders) have been opened with deposited amount of Rs 675.4 million. The Prime Minister of Pakistan under special dispensation has allowed Afghan refugees to open bank accounts so that this facility may boost their trades/ businesses and ease their daily… Continue reading 5,280 accounts of POR card holders opened, deposited Rs 675.4 million

A view of PTDC Restaurant closed at the picnic spot Daman e Koh as per decision of the administration following the SOPs regarding COVID-19 Pandemic in the city

APP21-230821 ISLAMABAD: August 23 – A view of PTDC Restaurant closed at the picnic spot Daman e Koh as per decision of the administration following the SOPs regarding COVID-19 Pandemic in the city. APP photo by Saleem Rana
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Students attending class without following SOPs in a private school at Sachal Colony as Sindh government announced to keep the Government and private schools close from 23rd August to 30th August as precautionary measures to prevent COVID-19 pandemic outbreak

APP09-230821 LARKANA: August 23 - Students attending class without following SOPs in a private school at Sachal Colony as Sindh government announced to keep the Government and private schools close from 23rd August to 30th August as precautionary measures to prevent COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. APP photo by Nadeem Akhtar
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Worst violations of Covid SOPs come from politicians: Asad Umar

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 12 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar on Thursday said during last one year, the worst violation of the Covid Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) came from the politicians. “Two weeks back Bilawal Bhutto Zardari was threatening to hold prime minister and ministers accountable if COVID spreads further in Karachi… Continue reading Worst violations of Covid SOPs come from politicians: Asad Umar

Spike in Covid-19 cases; Commissioner RWP took strict action against SOPs violators

Islamabad, Aug 11 (APP): Commissioner Rawalpindi, Gulzar Hussain Shah, has expressed his grave concern over the recent spike in coronavirus cases in Rawalpindi and vowed to take strict action against the violators of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). He was chairing a high-level meeting with the assistant and deputy commissioners and other concerned authorities of Rawalpindi… Continue reading Spike in Covid-19 cases; Commissioner RWP took strict action against SOPs violators

Muharram gatherings to be held under strict COVID-19 SOPs: NCOC

ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP): The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Tuesday issued special instructions for managing Muharram-ul-Harram activities with proper COVID-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs) to contain disease spread. The Forum issued these instructions keeping in view the recommendations of the ulema (scholars) concerned regarding Muharram. The NCOC guidelines underlined that all gatherings… Continue reading Muharram gatherings to be held under strict COVID-19 SOPs: NCOC

Special instructions issued for foolproof security to Muharram processions: Sh Rashid

ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP):Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmad Tuesday said that special instructions have been issued to chief secretaries and police officials to ensure foolproof security to the processions of Muharram-ul-Haram across the country. Addressing a press conference, the minister said that all effective measures would be adopted to maintain law and order, security… Continue reading Special instructions issued for foolproof security to Muharram processions: Sh Rashid

Only vaccinated individuals to travel by rail from October 1: NCOC

ISLAMABAD, Aug 09 (APP):National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Monday decided that only vaccinated individuals would be allowed to travel by rail from October 1. The NCOC meeting chaired by Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar expressed concern over the growing spread of COVID-19 in the country and especially in… Continue reading Only vaccinated individuals to travel by rail from October 1: NCOC

Motorcyclists on the way without wearing the face masks not following the SOPs as Sindh Government announced lock down till 31st July to 8th August to curb the spread of COVID-19 pandemic

APP56-030821 HYDERABAD: August 03 – Motorcyclists on the way without wearing the face masks not following the SOPs as Sindh Government announced lock down till 31st July to 8th August to curb the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. APP photo by Farhan Khan
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