Government’s strategic health reforms to empower persons with disabilities: Salman Sufi By: APP on June 27, 2022ISLAMABAD: Head of the Prime Minister’s Strategic Reforms Salman Sufi said on Monday that the government under the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken a historic step of strategic reforms in the field of healthcare research and development to empower persons with disabilities. In an exclusive interview with PTV News, he said that […]
Pakistan’s covid positivity reaches almost 3% By: Web Desk on June 27, 2022The COVID-19 positivity ratio in Pakistan is nearing 3% amid a steady surge in infections across the country, as 382 new cases were reported during the last 24 hours, National Institute of Health, Islamabad (NIH) data showed Monday morning. As per the latest stats, the new infections — detected after diagnostic testing on 13,412 samples […]
Anti-epidemic materials donated to Pakistan at Khunjerab Pass By: APP on June 25, 2022BEIJING: A batch of epidemic prevention supplies was donated to Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) at the Khunjerab Pass, China’s highest border checkpoint. These supplies consist of about 170 boxes of medical protective clothing and masks, worth 300,000 yuan, China Economic Net (CEN) reported. They are donated by the Foreign Affairs Office of Kashgar, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, […]
Marriyum chairs consultative meeting on tackling fake news By: APP on June 25, 2022ISLAMABAD: An important consultative meeting between Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb and representatives of journalistic organizations begun here Saturday. Redressal of two components of fake news, ‘misinformation’ and ‘disinformation’ was being discussed in the meeting. The meeting was taking place in the light of the agreement between the Joint Action Committee of Journalist […]
Women’s economic empowerment vital for prosperous society: Begum Alvi By: APP on June 25, 2022ISLAMABAD: First Lady Begum Samina Alvi Saturday underlined the need for sustained efforts for the economic empowerment of women, especially from the under privileged areas of the country, by provision of equal opportunities in different fields. Addressing an inauguration ceremony of the arts and crafts exhibition arranged by Indus Heritage Trust titled “Celebrating the creative […]
Collision government takes reversal over income tax exemption after IMF agreement By: Web Desk on June 25, 2022ISLAMABAD: The federal government has reversed its decision to exempt middle-income groups from taxation after it reached an understanding with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the release of a US$1 billion tranche, ARY NEWS reported. Previously, the government announced in the budget that Rs100 will be charged from those having a personal earning of […]
Zero tolerance policy adopted to control crimes: Home Minister By: APP on June 25, 2022FAISALABAD: Home Minister Punjab Attaullah Tarar said that the government was striving hard to control crimes especially against women and children and in this connection zero tolerance policy was adopted to take the accused to task. He was talking to media persons on Friday night while visiting Allied Hospital Faisalabad where he also enquired about […]
Pakistan mango exports can increase three-folds: President PAHF By: APP on June 24, 2022KARACHI: Pakistan has potential to increase mango-exports three-folds as at present only 5 percent of total produce is exported. This was stated by President of Pakistan Agriculture and Horticulture Farms Shaikh Imtiaz Hussain on Friday, while speaking to the participants of Mango Festival at Clifton, Karachi, said a release. Sharing figures on Pakistani mango exports, […]
Agri sector has potential to bring country out of economic crisis: Khursheed Shah By: APP on June 24, 2022ISLAMABAD: Minister for Water Resources Syed Khursheed Ahmed Shah on Friday expressed confidence that the agriculture sector had the potential to bring the country out of the current economic crisis. Speaking in the National Assembly, he said:“I must appreciate Finance Minister Miftah Ismail for announcing incentives for the agriculture sector, as it is the only […]
POA EC marks World Olympic Day By: APP on June 24, 2022KARACHI: The Pakistan Olympic Association Environment Commission (POA EC) organised a colourful programme at KMC Sports Complex to mark the World Olympic Day. During the ceremony, Hockey Olympian Islahuddin Siddiqui, Olympian Boxer Malang Baloch, KDA Director General Syed Muhammad Ali Shah, South Asian Karate Gold Medalist Kulsoom Hazara, Boxer Razia Bano, POA vice president Fatima […]