707 new Covid-19 cases reported; three more lose lives across countryBy: Agencies on October 27, 2020The total active Covid-19 cases in Pakistan on Monday were recorded at 10,788 as 707 more people tested positive for the deadly virus across country. Three coronavirus patients, who were under treatment at hospitals, died, according to the latest update issued by the National command and Operation Centre (NCOC). No Covid-affected person is on ventilator […]
Making Pakistan corruption-free a national duty: NAB chairmanBy: News Desk on October 27, 2020A high-level meeting was held on Monday with NAB Chairman Justice (r) Javed Iqbal in the chair. The meeting reviewed under-trial cases and decided that the prosecution and operation divisions will pursue the cases in coordination after collecting evidence, verified documents and in the light of witnesses’ statements. Deputy Chairman NAB Hussain Asghar, Prosecutor General […]
Balochistan slams PDM opposition parties for ‘neglecting’ provinceBy: Agencies on October 27, 2020Balochistan government’s spokesperson Liaquat Shahwani on Monday slammed the Pakistan Democratic Movement leadership and said that they had ‘never’ worked for the province’s development during the two lead parties’ respective tenures. Addressing a press conference in Quetta, he targeted PDM chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, PML-N vice-president Maryam Nawaz, PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, and Balochistan […]
Turkey hails Pakistan Army’s efforts in war against terrorBy: News Desk on October 27, 2020Minister of National Defence of the Republic of Turkey General (retd) Hulusi Akar called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Monday and discussed issues of mutual interest including regional stability as well as defence and security cooperation, the military said. During the meeting, the army chief said that both countries […]
SC reserves verdict on MQM, PTI petitions against Sindh LG lawBy: inp on October 27, 2020The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday reserved its judgment on Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM-P) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) petitions against the Sindh Local Government Act (SLGA). A three-member special bench, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Gulzar Ahmed, said the parties should submit written statements within a week. Justice Ijazul Ahsan maintained that […]
Verdict on PM’s acquittal plea in PTV, parliament attack case reservedBy: inp on October 27, 2020An anti-terrorism court in the federal capital reserved on Monday its verdict on Prime Minister Imran Khan’s acquittal plea in the Pakistan Television (PTV) and Parliament House attack case. During proceedings, the prime minister’s counsel Abdullah Babar Awan filed written arguments seeking the PM’s acquittal. The arguments maintained that there was no evidence against the […]
Trump says ‘not’ giving up on coronavirus fightBy: Agencies on October 27, 2020US President Donald Trump denied Monday that he is giving up on fighting the spread of the coronavirus, insisting, despite a new surge in infections, that the pandemic is in retreat. “I’m not,” Trump said, when asked about his opponent Joe Biden’s charge that he is abandoning attempts to control the pandemic. “We’re absolutely rounding […]
Iran reports COVID-19 death every four minutes, extends curbsBy: Agencies on October 27, 2020Iran extended COVID-19 curbs in Tehran and across the country on Monday as health authorities said they were recording a death from the virus every four minutes. Some hospitals had run out of beds to treat new patients, the head of the national coronavirus task-force told state TV. “Our doctors and nurses are tired. I […]
Third attempt at Karabakh ceasefire quickly collapsesBy: Agencies on October 27, 2020A third attempt at halting weeks of fighting over Nagorno-Karabakh collapsed quickly on Monday with Armenia and Azerbaijan trading accusations of violating the US-brokered ceasefire within minutes. As fighting over the disputed region enters its second month, international mediators are scrambling to bring a stop to frontline clashes and shelling of civilian areas that have […]
Nationwide public holiday announced on 12th Rabi ul Awwal on October 26, 2020The federal government has announced a public holiday on 12th Rabi ul Awwal throughout the country. According to a notification issued by the ministry, on Friday, October 30, all federal government institutions will remain closed. Muslims around the world celebrate the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), known in Arabic as the Mawlid al-Nabawi holiday and […]