China welcomes Pakistan’s stance on XinjiangBy: Agencies on October 21, 2020China on Tuesday lauded Prime Minister’s Advisor on National Security, Moeed Tusuf for his remarks about the situation in Xinjiang and upholding a fair and objective stance on the relevant issue. “China commends this position. It proves that seeing is believing. China commends Pakistani side for upholding a fair and objective position on relevant issue,” […]
General Bajwa telephones Bilawal Bhutto to discuss Karachi incidentBy: Web Desk on October 20, 2020Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari received a telephone call from Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa. According to the Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR), Army Chief Qamar Javed Bajwa discussed the Karachi incident with Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the […]
Global coronavirus cases surpass the 40 million milestoneBy: Agencies on October 20, 2020Worldwide coronavirus cases crossed 40 million on Monday, according to a Reuters tally, as the onset of winter in the northern hemisphere fuelled a resurgence in the spread of the disease. The Reuters tally is based on official reporting by individual countries. Experts believe the true numbers of both cases and deaths are likely much […]
16 killed after landslide hits passenger coach in Skardu districtBy: Web Desk on October 18, 2020At least 16 people were killed after a landslide forced a passenger coach to plunge into a deep ravine on Gilgit Road near Tungus, on Sunday. According to details, the bus was carrying 18 passengers when it was traveling from Rawalpindi to Skardu and fell into a ravine due to the landslide. He added that […]
Nation stands behind security forces laying down lives for homeland: PMBy: APP on October 16, 2020ISLAMABAD: Acknowledging immense sacrifices of security forces for the homeland, Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said the nation stood behind them for their services for the safety and security of Pakistan. “The entire nation stands behind all our security forces as they continue to lay down their lives for the safety and security of […]
Petrol price to remain unchanged for rest of OctoberBy: News Desk on October 16, 2020The government has decided to keep the prices of petroleum products for the rest of October unchanged, the finance ministry said on Thursday. Therefore, the existing prices of petroleum products will remain the same until October 31. Petrol will continue to cost Rs103.97, diesel Rs104.6, kerosene oil Rs65.29 and light diesel oil Rs62.88.
Sindh Education Foundation distributed IEC Material for SOPs distributed among partners developed by FoundationBy: Babar Ali Memon on October 14, 2020LARKANA: the government announced its plan to re-open schools post Covid-19 lock-down with implementation of SOPs. Sindh Education Foundation also started planning re-opening of schools in pursuance of instructions given by the government. To support the partners, students and the general public at large and to spread awareness the Advocacy and Communication Unit at SEF […]
Policy to appoint legal advisors, advocates on FBR panel approvedBy: APP on October 14, 2020The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has approved the policy to appoint legal advisors and advocates on the panel of the board. According to an FBR press statement issued here on Tuesday, the Policy was approved in the 6th Board-in-Council meeting held in the last week of September. In the light of directions of the […]
RCCI holds seminar on World Egg Day on October 10, 2020The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) has organized an awareness seminar in connection with World Egg Day at Chamber House Rawalpindi here on Friday. Dr. Hassan Sarosh, former Chairman Pakistan Poultry Association (PPA) who was chief guest on the occasion in his address said that the poultry industry was playing a crucial role […]
PM welcomes Facebook’s support to Pakistan’s digital initiativeBy: Web Desk on October 9, 2020ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan and Facebook’s Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg in a virtual meeting on Friday discussed the company’s investments in Pakistan besides its support to digital literacy initiatives and the work around COVID-19. The Prime Minister welcomed Facebook’s investments and programmes in Pakistan and encouraged them to increase their footprint. He recognized […]