Pakistan calls for global cooperation to break nexus between terrorism, organized crimeBy: APP on August 8, 2020Pakistan has told the UN Security Council that effective border controls are a “prerequisite” to clamping down on the twin threats of terrorism and organized crime. In an open Council debate on ‘Threats to international peace and security: Linkage between international terrorism and organized crime’, Ambassador Munir Akram said that only through collective regional and […]
PM requests to participate in tree plantation drive tomorrowBy: Web Desk on August 8, 2020Prime Minister Imran Khan has requested citizens to participate with him tomorrow in planting trees all over Pakistan. I want everyone to join me tomorrow, 9 Aug, in planting trees all over Pak. Have asked my MPs, ministers, Chief Ministers and Tiger Force to participate in the biggest tree planting campaign in our history. The […]
FIR lodged against DMC South for allowing billboards in KarachiBy: Web Desk on August 8, 2020A man has lodged a FIR against District Municipal Corporation South Advertising Director Wazir Ali for allowing billboards to be placed in Karachi’s roads despite the Supreme Court’s orders. The incident occurred on Thursday when the fourth spell of monsoon rain began in Karachi during where two motorcyclists were injured after a billboard collapsed on […]
No decision taken to open wedding halls, café in Karachi: CommissionerBy: Web Desk on August 8, 2020Commissioner Karachi Iftikhar Shallwani has refuted the reports and said that Sindh government has not taken any decision regarding the opening of gyms, restaurants, wedding halls and parks in the metropolis. The statement came a day after the federal government announced to reopen restaurants, cinemas, theatres and parks from August 10. “The decision in this […]
Gold rates reach all-time high over economic woesBy: Web Desk on August 8, 2020Gold rates shot up to Rs 132, 000 per tola, the All Sindh Sarafa and Jewellers Association (ASSJA) said Friday, with prices around the world surging to their historic high as economic woes and resurgence in COVID-19 cases kept investors on edge. According to All Sindh Sarafa and Jewellers Association, the latest uptrend in the […]
Matiari-Lahore Transmission Line Project Completed 85%: Asim BajwaBy: Web Desk on August 8, 2020Lieutenant General (retd) Asim Saleem Bajwa, Chairman China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority said Matiari-Lahore transmission line project has been completed 85%. Asim Saleem Bajwa Saturday took to Twitter and said 660kV Matiari-Lahore HVDC transmission line project will evacuate power North-South, resolve one major issue. “The transmission line will evacuate power North-South and resolve one major […]
Narowal Sports Complex: NAB Finalizes Reference Against Ahsan IqbalBy: Web Desk on August 8, 2020The Narowal Sports City corruption reference against Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Ahsan Iqbal has finalized by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). According to sources, the NAB has acquired strong evidence against the PML-N leader and he has been found guilty according to the NAB Ordinance section 9. Earlier, NAB had converted the inquiry against Pakistan Muslim […]
Gen Bajwa expresses grief over demise of Saudi deputy defence ministerBy: Web Desk on August 8, 2020Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has expressed grief over the sad demise of Assistant Defence Minister Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Ayesh. The army chief extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and Saudi leadership. “May Allah Almighty bless the departed soul in eternal peace,” the army chief […]
Cement factories affect human life in Kahoon ValleyBy: Amir Abbas Minhas on August 8, 2020The inhabitants of Kahoon Valley, which was once rich in natural beauty, are now suffering from various ailments including water crisis. Residents of the area are forced to relocate due to pollution of 5 cement factories in Kahoon Valley. Water shortage in the valley has become serious. While the pollution of cement factories has created […]
Explanation sought from UHS VC over vaccineBy: Web Desk on August 8, 2020The Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Department (SHC&MED) has sought explanation from the Vice Chancellor of University of Health Sciences, Lahore with regard to his announcement of university’s plan to test an Australian vaccine, COVAX-19, on active coronavirus patients, as part of human clinical trial, without prior approval from concerned authorities. Prof Akram told a […]