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Pakistan's relations with Arab countries improved tremendously

ISLAMABAD - Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Religious Harmony Maulana Tahir Ashrafi said Wednesday that Pakistan's relations have tremendously improved with the Arab countries under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3sHUC6H

No change in Pak stance on Kashmir: FO

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan yesterday said that there was no change in the country’s Kashmir policy and Islamabad wants resolution of the issue under the United Nations resolutions. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3sHQP9x

Pakistan, Tajikistan agree on early completion of CASA-1000 project

ISLAMABAD - Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Wednesday completed a ‘highly productive’ visit to Tajikistan, the foreign ministry said. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39vrBDZ

Rehman Malik targets govt over Indian sugar import issue

ISLAMABAD - Former Interior Minister and Chairman Institute of Research and Reforms Rehman Malik on Wednesday resented the government’s decision to import sugar from India. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rAKY4J

Pak envoy holds virtual open court with Pak expats in Luxembourg

ISLAMABAD - The Ambassador of Pakistan to the European Union, Belgium and Luxembourg, Zaheer A Janjua, held the 3rd monthly Khuli Katchery in virtual format with Pakistani diaspora in Belgium and Luxembourg. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/31z6FYj

Pakistan exotic tourist destination, says Zulfi Bukhari

ISLAMABAD - “Pakistan is an exotic tourist destination. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/31z6yMn

Asad hopes for Opposition parties cooperation for electoral reforms

ISLAMABAD - In order to ensure electoral reforms in the country, Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser expressed hope that the Opposition parties would soon share the names of their representative to reach on consensus on electoral reforms. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3wghn42

NAB requests IHC to hear Nawaz Sharif’s appeals against his conviction in 2 corruption cases

ISLAMABAD - The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Wednesday requested the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to hear former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s appeals against his conviction in two corruption cases. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2PpOHor

PML-N and JUI-F have dealt a major blow to PDM: PPP

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan People’s Party yesterday said that if the Pakistan Democratic Movement members did not support the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, the PPP will not follow the Opposition leader in the National Assembly. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3wkbC5d

LHC refers plea for removing names of Mansha Bomb, others from ECL to Secretary

LAHORE - The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday, disposing of a petition for removing names of Mansha Bomb and his family members from exit control list (ECL), referred the matter to federal Interior Secretary. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3fxjc6S

Gillani names 2 Senators for body on judges appointment

ISLAMABAD - Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani on Wednesday nominated two senators of the opposition for the Parliamentary Committee on Appointment of Judges in the Superior Judiciary. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3wjxlKu

No decision yet on lockdown: Sh Rashid

ISLAMABAD - Federal Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said on Wednesday that a massive campaign was being launched to make sure mask-wearing at public places to stem the coronavirus’ spread. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3fummbp

FBR surpasses 9-month tax collection target by Rs107b

ISLAMABAD - The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has surpassed the nine months tax collection target by Rs107 billion. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3uaX0mP

Covid: 4,757 new cases with 78 deaths reported in a day

ISLAMABAD - The total number of active Covid-19 cases in the country stood at 50,397 as the positivity ratio was recorded at 10. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3ubrepP

Nauman Aslam posted as DG NAB Multan

ISLAMABAD - The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has posted Nauman Aslam as Director General (DG) NAB Multan. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3dnc0Ht

PPP’s decision to seek BAP votes in Senate ‘not correct’: Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar

ISLAMABAD - Senior Pakistan People’s Party leader Senator Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar yesterday said the PPP’s decision to seek Balochistan Awami Party’s vote for the leader of the Opposition’s slot in the Senate was “not correct. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3wf5Z8z

Jail officials to produce Kh Asif on next hearing

LAHORE - An Accountability Court has observed that seemingly ‘unnecessary concession’ to accused PML-N leader Khawaja Muhammad Asif by medical authorities was hindering process of law in the assets beyond means and money laundering case against him. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3dnmZ3Q

Dist admin seals 787 shopping malls, schools over SOPs violation

FAISALABAD - The district administration has sealed 787 shopping malls, restaurants, marriage halls and private schools on charge of violation of anti-coronavirus SOPs and lockdown during past 16 days in the district. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3sHTTlZ

Six persons die in seperate incidents in Muzaffargarh

MUZAFFARGARH - Six persons were killed in different mishaps at various places in Muzaffargarh. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rEwuRj

Minor boy drowns in canal

SIALKOT - A seven-year-old child Musa Khan fell into a canal near Sambarial Sahuwala Patrol Checkpost while playing at the banks of the canal. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3douqHV

Bodies of couple, two children found in Hasilpur

BAHAWALPUR - Bodies of four members of a family including husband, wife and their two children were found in a house in Ghareeb Mahalla of Hasilpur city. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/31z5Kaj

16 shopkeepers booked over SOPs violation

SIALKOT - Assistant Commissioner Daska Bilal-bin-Abdul Hafeez paid a surprise visit to Daska city and got registered cases against 16 shopkeepers over violation of corona-related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3wrlsm6

IUB STEMS 2021 conference concludes

BAHAWALPUR - The first multi-thematic conference (STEMS 2021) concluded at the Islamia University of Bahawalpur today. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3sIs6lv

Hammad Azhar takes charge

ISLAMABAD - The federal government would now have to reconstitute the National Finance Commission (NFC) and other Cabinet's Committees after replacing Abdul Hafeez Shaikh with Hammad Azhar as Finance Minister. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3m79zwD

PDM’s efforts for no-trust motion against Punjab CM to fail: Sh Rashid

ISLAMABAD - Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed Tuesday said that all efforts of the opposition are bound to fail for bringing about a change in Punjab through a no-confidence motion against Chief Minister Usman Buzdar. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2PdOncE

Centre directs strict implementation of virus rules as 100 die in a day

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan on Tuesday morning reported 100 more Covid-19 deaths, more than double the number of deaths recorded a day earlier and marking the first time since December that the country reported single-day fatalities in triple digits. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3ftqpEY

Govt left nation on charity vaccine: Abbasi

ISLAMABAD - Former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Tuesday criticised government’s policy to counter Covid-19. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3u8dSea

LHC sets aside orders of declaring Nusrat Shehbaz absconder

LAHORE - The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday set aside orders of declaring Nusrat Shehbaz, wife of Opposition Leader in National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif, as an absconder by an accountability court in assets beyond means and money laundering case. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3m5b0vA

Five shops sealed for SOPs breach

SIALKOT - Assistant Commissioner Sonia Sadaf has sealed five shops for violating corona related Standard Operating Procedures. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3m4N4Ze

Nothing to do with agreements inked with IPPs: NAB

ISLAMABAD - NAB has nothing to do with the agreements inked by Power Division with the Independent Power Producers(IPPs), including (mode of) payments and Power Division’s eventual defaults in payments to IPPs, said a NAB spokesman. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3cCY5Ot

NA education body approves all budgetary proposals for FY 2021-22

ISLAMABAD - The National Assembly Standing Committee on Federal Education, Professional Training, National Heritage and Culture approved all the budgetary proposals of the Ministry relating to Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) for the next Financial Year 2021-22. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3ftn1tG

Balochistan to be hub of economic and trade activities: Governor

QUETTA - Governor Balochistan Amanullah Khan Yasinzai on Tuesday said that Balochistan would become the hub of all economic and trade activities in entire region after completion of the mega project China- Pak Economic Corridor (CPEC). from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3doWGKq

Cabinet reshuffle has failed in the past, says PPP

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) yesterday said that cabinet reshuffles in the past had failed and did not bring a result. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/31AjGkq

FO prays IHC to dismiss case of Veena Malik’s ex-husband

ISLAMABAD - The Foreign Office on Tuesday submitted its comments against the petition of Veena Malik’s ex-husband Asad Khattak regarding shifting of their children to Pakistan from Dubai and prayed the court to dismiss the case. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39trn00

FO calls back Pak envoy to Dhaka for urgent consultations

Islamabad - Pakistan has called back High Commissioner to Dhaka Imran Ahmed Siddiqui to Islamabad following important developments in the region, including Indian PM’s visit to Bangladesh, for urgent consultations, The Nation has learnt. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3sBzqPO

Tabish Gouhar made SAPM on Power, Petroleum

ISLAMABAD - Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Power Tabish Gauhar has been re-designated as Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Power and Petroleum. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rL8jkl

South Punjab Secretariat’s powers curtailed through amendments

LAHORE - In a major development with regard to the administrative autonomy previously granted to the South Punjab Secretariat, the Punjab government on Tuesday curtailed the administrative and financial powers of the 15 devolved departments through amendments in the Punjab Government Rules of Business, 2011. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3w7UnEl

Government owes Rs240b to Wapda, chairman tells SC

ISLAMABAD - Chairman Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) Lt Gen Muzamil Hussain Tuesday informed the Supreme Court of Pakistan that the federal government has not paid Rs240 billion, despite its commitment. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3wocdmG

PM approves mega uplift package for GB

ISLAMABAD - The federal government on Tuesday approved a historic development package for Gilgit Baltistan (GB). from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3fsxe9v

Committee members’ official duties impeding scrutiny: DG Law

ISLAMABAD - The head of the Scrutiny Committee in the foreign funding case against the ruling party once again failed to appear before the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3u9nsNG

Opp to move motion in NA against recently promulgated SBP Ord

ISLAMABAD - The joint opposition will make an effort to jointly move a motion in the National Assembly against recently promulgated State Bank of Pakistan Ordinance. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3u91tGN

Govt tightens noose against sugar mafia: Nadeem Qureshi

MULTAN - Provincial Parliamentary Secretary, Nadeem Qureshi on Tuesday said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government was tightening noose around sugar cartel so that no one could escape law. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39tMe3r

Business activities to end at 6pm: Commissioner

BAHAWALPUR - Bahawalpur Division Commissioner Captain Muhammad Zafar Iqbal has said that all shops and business centers in Bahawalpur will be closed at 6 pm while complete shutdown will be observed on Friday and Saturday in connection with the implementation of coronavirus SOPs as per government guidelines. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3cCY5hr

Three of a family die as bus hits car

CHICHAWATNI - Three members of a family were killed while two others sustained serious injuries when a bus collided with a car on Kamalia road near here on Tuesday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3sBJFUs

Pakistan, Russia gradually building strategic trust: Envoy

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation Shafqat Ali Khan on Tuesday said that Islamabad and Moscow had gradually built strategic trust and the two countries had put in place institutional mechanisms for taking their bilateral coordination and cooperation forward. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2O8U9f1

‘Govt employees’ services help materialise reforms agenda’

PESHAWAR - SACM Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for Minerals Arif Ahmadzai on Tuesday said that the government employees deserved appreciations for their services which helped in making possible for the provincial government to materialise its reforms agenda. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3ftmLLe

Pak navy ships visit Doha, join exercise

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Navy (PN) Ships Alamgir & Azmat visited Port Hamad in Doha during overseas deployment and participated in bilateral exercise Asad Al Bahr-II with Qatar Emiri Naval Forces (QENF). from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3wdh89G

Close cooperation with Pakistan to be enhanced, says China

Lahore - Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian stated in his Monday’s Regular Press Conference that China appreciates Pakistani President Alvi’s remarks at the National Day military parade that China is our closest and friendliest country. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3djRJ5E

LHC issues notice to NAB on Shehbaz, Kh Asif bail pleas

LAHORE - The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday issued notices to National Accountability Bureau (NAB) authorities for April 13 and April 14 on bail petitions, filed by Opposition Leader in National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif and PML-N senior leader Khwaja Muhammad Asif in assets beyond means and money laundering case, respectively. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2PIxWVf

Masajid to stay open nationwide during Ramazan

ISLAMABAD - Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sahibzada Noor-ul-Haq Qadri said Monday that Masajid would remain open country-wide during the holy month of Ramazan-ul-Mubarak under strict adherence to Covid-19 prevention guidelines aiming to control the spread of deadly virus. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3sCcfF3

ECP to resume hearing of plea against PTI funds secrecy

ISLAMABAD - The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is all set to hear the complaint of the petitioner of the foreign funding case Akbar S. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3w9xYpX

Pakistan to help KSA, Middle East plant 50b trees, Tahir Ashrafi

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan would support Saudi Arabia and Arab Islamic countries to plant 50 billion trees there, Special Aide to the Prime Minister on Interfaith Harmony and Middle East Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi said on Monday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2PaDMiE

SHC admits petition against Dr Banuri’s removal as HEC chairman

ISLAMABAD - The issue of removal of the HEC chairman by the federal government has landed in the court of law and Sindh High Court has admitted a petition against removal of Dr Banuri as HEC chairman. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3u3Ww1L

PM Imran, Prince Salman discuss bilateral ties in phone call

ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday received a telephone call from the Saudi Crown Prince Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Mohammed bin Salman and discussed the bilateral ties. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3w9Sl6z

Centre to cleanse Sindh Police, bureaucracy of politics: PM

ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said the centre will ensure police and bureaucracy in Sindh are ‘cleansed’ of politics. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3u6pmPi

NCOC decides strict lockdowns in corona-hit areas

ISLAMABAD - As the country’s Covid-19 positivity rate jumped to 11. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3m4KAu3

PTI invites Opp for joint deliberations on electoral reforms

ISLAMABAD - The PTI’s government in Monday’s National Assembly sitting invited opposition to jointly deliberate on electoral reforms in the country to avoid chances of rigging in polls. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2PDOSwr

‘Mentally-ill elements won’t be allowed to mislead people’

GILGIT - Mentally ill elements would not be allowed to mislead the entire society of Gilgit-Baltistan and they would be dealt with iron hands said Chief Minister GB Khalid Khurshid while addressing an emergency press conference on the recent terrorist incidents in Gilgit. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3m2Tfgw

Heavy fines, FIRs registered for violating corona SOPs

Bahawalpur - Heavy fines have been imposed and FIRs registered in the last 2 days for violating corona SOPs in Bahawalpur region. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3m3wTvf

Number of teachers, students increasing in Bahawalpur Islamia University

Bahawalpur - Prof. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39qkaxK

PTI govt’s vision is elimination of corruption: Minister

HAFIZABAD - Punjab Auqaf Minister Pir Saeed-ul-Hassan Shah has said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government’s vision from day one has been elimination of corruption from institutions and provision of real relief to people. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3cuWRVn

Cheques given to 272 deserving persons

BAHAWALPUR - Punjab Minister for Social Welfare and Baitul Maal Syed Yawar Abbas Bukhari gave away financial aid, dowry funds and education stipends to various deserving people in a ceremony held here on Monday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/31rTecC

Five-day polio campaign kicks off

KHANEWAL - Five-day anti-polio drive kicked off in the district to administer drops to over five lakh kids of under give years of age. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2PhqXD4

JUP-N leaders term women’s march against Islamic rules

Mardan - The office-bearers of Jamiat Ulema-e-Pakistan (Noorani) have strongly condemned the women’s march and termed it against the Constitution of Pakistan and the principles of Islam. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39qbI1y

Hareem’s killers to be brought to justice: Bangash

Peshawar - Special Assistant to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister for Information and Higher Education Kamran Bangash and Adviser to CM for Information Technology Ziaullah Bangash on Monday visited the residence of slain girl Hareem Fatima in Karak district and expressed the government’s strong resolve to bring the culprits to justice. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3fkgCkq

Transfers, postings made in federal bureaucracy

ISLAMABAD - Transfers and postings have been made in the federal bureaucracy. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3dg4oqq

Schools closed in six more KP dists amid corona cases

Peshawar - The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Education Department has closed schools in six more districts of the province for surge in COVID-19 cases. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3cyGKWZ

KP Revenue Dept shows over 100pc target collection

Peshawar - Zafar Ali Shah, Senior Member Board of Revenue (SMBR), on Monday announced that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue & Estate Department had achieved more than 100% target in tax collection to the tune of Rs4. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3w7rWGu

Number of corona patients on rise in Swat

Peshawar - Commissioner Malakand Division Zaheerul Islam on Monday directed to shift all efforts towards pandemic control as COVID-19 patients were filling up hospital beds in record numbers in Swat. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2PaDKHy

PML-Q critical of PTI govt over ‘slow vaccine rollout’

LAHORE - Speaker Punjab Assembly and PML-Q leader Chaudhry Parvez Elahi on Sunday criticised his ally, the PTI government, over its response to deal with the coronavirus pandemic as number of infections in the country is rising exponentially. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3sCRqtm

Govt ignoring climate action, says PPP

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan People’s Party yesterday said that Pakistan was not invited to US President Joe Biden’s climate action summit as the federal government was allegedly ignoring the issue. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3lZNe42

Pakistan’s role in Climate Change mitigation globally acclaimed: Amin

ISLAMABAD - Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam on Sunday defied all social media rumours tainting Pakistan’s position at global level sans country’s US invitation for leaders’ summit on climate change. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/31rGCSL

Ehsaas opens 11 new Panagahs this year

ISLAMABAD - Ehsaas has opened 11 Panagahs (shelter homes) in the current quarter across different parts of the country as part of Prime Minister’s initiative to protect the destitute and helpless people from extreme weather conditions. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3cs1SOy

Holi celebrated by Hindu community in Bahawlapur, Cholistan

BAHAWALPUR - Hindu community residing in Bahawalpur and different villages of Cholistan celebrated Holi here on Sunday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rCzEoM

Sino-Pak cooperation stressed on earth sciences

Islamabad - CPEC needs enhanced Sino-Pak cooperation in the field of earth sciences, said Prof. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3u0s0WG

President, PM wish happy Holi to Hindu community

ISLAMABAD - President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday wished happy ‘Holi’ to Pakistan’s Hindu community. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2PeBtei

Federal cabinet may undergo reshuffle

ISLAMABAD - Federal Cabinet is likely to be reshuffled in coming week as Prime Minister Imran Khan has decided to change portfolios of various federal ministers and advisors to prime minister, The Nation has learnt it reliably. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2PH93cU

UN rights chief warns Myanmar against ‘shameful, cowardly’ attacks on protesters

UNITED NATIONS - Two senior UN officials denounced on Sunday, “systematic” attacks on peaceful demonstrators in Myanmar and flagged that the international community has a responsibility to protect the people from atrocities. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2PeBsae

Pakistan to receive 1 million more doses from China next week

LAHORE - Pakistan will receive another batch of over a million COVID-19 vaccine doses from China next week. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3cwRTaJ

SBP, National Bank directed to facilitate housing loan applicants

ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday while taking notice of difficulties facing the applicants directed the State Bank and National Bank of Pakistan to facilitate those applying for low-cost housing loan under Naya Pakistan Housing Program. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3sAx0kv

Multiple factors paved way for HEC chief’s removal

ISLAMABAD - Higher Education Commission’s refusal to pay attention to the orders of the Ministry of Technical Education, calls and memos of the Prime Minister office as well as ministers and parliamentarians and giving exemptions and stopping grants and questioning performance of HEJ Centre for Chemistry and other research. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3w5kBqV

PM to resume work soon

ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Imran Khan has been advised that he may resume work and build up his work routine over the next few days, says Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health Services Dr Faisal Sultan. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3fzVB5x

ACE summons Maiza Hameed’s husband, Tehmeena’s brother

Lahore - The Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) Punjab has summoned Maiza Hameed’s husband Umar Arshad Gujjar and Mian Zahid Daultana, brother of Tehmeena Daultana over illegal occupation of state land, said a press release issued here. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2PeBoHw

Religious scholars guardians of ideological frontiers, says minister

PESHAWAR - Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Pir Muhammad Noor-ul-Haq Qadri has said that the guardian of the ideological frontiers of the country is the scholars and the guardian of the geographical frontiers is the Pakistan Army. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2O2FDp5

Eight killed, sixteen injured in four seperate road mishaps

SHEIKHUPURA/KASUR - Eight persons were killed and 16 injured in four different road accidents. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39kbPeL

Minor girl dies after rape, newly-wed woman killed for dowry in separate incidents

FAISALABAD/LAYYAH - A minor girl was allegedly killed after rape in the area of Millat Town police station in Faisalabad, while Regional Police Officer (RPO) Riffat Mukhtar Raja took notice of the incident and directed the City Police Officer (CPO) Faisalabad to submit its report at the earliest. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3u0rVCm

Three killed, three injured in car firing incident

MANDI BAHAUDDIN - Three persons were killed and three others sustained injuries in a firing incident that occurred near Channi Rahim Shah, an area located in Mandi Bahauddin district of Punjab, police reported on Sunday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3fhobZ8

Smart lockdown imposed in different areas of city till April 09

MULTAN - Provincial government has imposed smart lockdown in different areas of the city till April 09 under special arrangements to control third wave of coronavirus of spreading. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3cxbEim

One killed, 5 injured in factory fire

FAISALABAD - A worker was killed while five others sustained burn injuries in a fire incident, in the area of Khurarianwala police station. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rrHUYl

53 power pilferers nabbed

MULTAN - Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO) caught 53 power pilferers during separate operations launched throughout the South Punjab, MEPCO official said on Sunday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3fmsBxZ

PPP condemns crackdown against Jani Khel protestors

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan People’s Party has condemned crackdown on the protestors of Jani Khel in Bannu, the arrest of political workers and the foiling by using force of their bid to travel to Islamabad to register their protest against the kidnapping and killing of four youth over a week ago. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3dd1Jh2

Admin imposes smart lockdown in parts of Peshawar

Peshawar - District Administration after recommendations of District Health Officer, on Sunday ordered to impose smart lockdown in different areas of Peshawar to control further spread of coronavirus. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/31p6JcW

Sindh reports 282 COVID-19 cases with no deaths in past 24 hours

The Sindh province, on Sunday reported 282 fresh cases of the infection with no deaths reported during the past 24 hours. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3sB6TKg

Anti-polio campaign to start across country by tomorrow

The Anti-polio campaign will start all across the country for a varied time duration by Monday, in Pakistan. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2P6bQfN

FM Qureshi acknowledges Saudi-Arabia's role in solving GCC differences

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, on Sunday, acknowledged the role-play of Saudi Arabia’s role in solving out differences among the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2QDMOos

FO announces acceptance of Pak-Afghan agreement

Foreign Office of Pakistan, on Sunday announced to accept the agreement with Afghan sides to maintain mutual ties of friendship and collaboration with Afghanistan and ascertain the continuation of the peace-process between two countries. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rA1h1n

Educational institutes of Federal Capital to remain closed till 11th April

The Islamabad Administration, pertaining to surging cases of COVID-19 has, on Sunday, issued a notification announcing extension in closure of all education institutes in Capital till 11th April. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2PdDJT2

18 succumb to death, COVID-19 death toll culminates to 2,301 in KPK

Pertaining to the surging cases of COVID-19, 14 more people succumbed to death in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the past 24 hours, culminating the total death toll to 2,301 in the province. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39nw8rY

AJK President request UNSC to execute Kashmir Resolution

AJK President Sardar Masood Khan has, on Sunday, called upon the UN Security Council to help resolve the Kashmir crisis which threatens the global peace and harmony. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rqLvpz

PM urges nation to ensure strict adherence to COVID-19 SOPs

Prime Minister Imran Khan has, on Sunday, requested the masses to ensure strict adherence to COVID19 SOPs and highlighted that the third-wave is more lethal in comparison to the earlier two. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3fn2DdM

Federal gov't to suspend train operations for three weeks

Amid the surging cases of COVID-19, the Federal government is likely to announce suspending the train transportation service in the country to stop mass movements. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3sxG2P8

Dr Arif Alvi greets Hindu community "Happy Holi'

President Dr Arif Alvi, on Sunday, has greeted happy Holi to the Hindu community of the country. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2PBTXVI

PM directs SB, NBP to facilitate public in housing loan program

Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan, on Sunday, directed the State Bank and National Bank of Pakistan to facilitate the public and ensure their ease of accessibility to the Naya Pakistan Housing Program. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2PF5OSU

PM Imran Khan recovers from COVID-19

Special Aid to the Prime Minister (PM) on National Health Services Dr Faisal Sultan has said that PM has made speedy recovery from Coronavirus as his lab reports, on Sunday, have identified stable results. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2PzsQef

FM Qureshi to leave for Tajikistan on March 29th

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi will lead the national delegation at the 9th Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process (HoA-IP) Ministerial Conference to be held in Dushanbe on March 30. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3m2nuEu

Gov't is working hard to ascertain national development: CM Buzdar

Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that the government is working hard to bring development of the country under leadership of the Premier Imran Khan. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3cwt3YF

Pak Army contingent, rangers to be deployed for conduction of NA-75 re-poll: ECP

Pertaining to the re-polling of Daska’s National Assembly (NA) constituency NA-75, the deployment of Pakistan Army and Rangers will be executed. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rq6VmZ

NCOC bans all public indoor, outdoor gatherings from April 5

The National Command Operation Center (NCOC) on Sunday has raised high concerns on surging cases of COVID-19 and announced a complete ban on the public’s indoor and outdoor gatherings from April 5. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3dfCHhq

Police register first FIR in Lahore over violation of coronavirus SOPs

After a surge in coronavirus cases in Punjab, the provincial government has registered first case in Lahore over violation of coronavirus related standard operating procedures (SOPS), As per details, the case has been registered against an individual for not wearing a face mask. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rvG74w

Indian war hysteria becomes threat to peace: Ch Sarwar

Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar has said Indian war hysteria has become a constant threat to regional peace. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3svGCgt

Maryam Nawaz contracts fever, suspends political activities

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) vice president Maryam Nawaz is feeling unwell and has suspended all political activities for four days, spokesperson of the party said on Sunday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3fiCjRJ

PM Imran wishes all Hindu community a very happy Holi

Prime Minister Imran Khan, in a tweet, has wished all the Hindu community a very happy Holi, the festival of colours. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39lJ7dG

Pakistan reports 57 deaths, 4,767 coronavirus cases in last 24 hrs

Pakistan has reported 57 deaths in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of positive cases has surged to 654,591. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rtlkyJ

Parents should administer polio drops to children: DC

HASSANABDAL - Deputy Commissioner (DC) Attock Ali Annan Qamar on Saturday said parents should administer polio drops to their children to keep them safe from the crip-pling deadly. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rvZvhX

Two injured in gas cylinder blast

SIALKOT - Two persons were injured in a gas cylinder blast at Wahga Stop, Kingra Road, here. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3stE0Qh

One dies, youth hangs self to death in seperate mishaps

MULTAN/KASUR - Two persons were killed in two different mishaps. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2O231D6

Lal Shahbaz Qalandar’s Urs cancelled due to COVID-19

HYDERABAD - In view of third wave of COVID-19 in the country, Sindh Government has decided to close all shrines/Dargahs in the province for 10 days while annual Urs of Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar was cancelled. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3m5KHWk

Smart lock-down extended to more districts across Punjab

Pertaining to the surging cases of COVID-19 the provincial government of Punjab has extended smart lockdown to more areas of Lahore, Faisalabad, Gujrat and Multan. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39jd26a

Fazlur Rehman falls ill, prescribed to avoid political moves

Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman is reported, on Saturday of suffering from fever since last two days. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3lUgnxK

Pak observes Earth Hour in collaboration with world

The annual Earth Hour was observed in the country on Saturday maintaining the global tradition of saving energy and acknowledging the climatic conditions all around the world. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2PbW6ru

323 Kashmiris martyred by Indian army in time-span of 600-days: reports

In Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the military siege imposed of Indian government which began on August 05, 2019, continues to take a humongous toll for the sake of territory. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3sunX4C

Royal Saudi Air Force contingent arrives Pak

Contingent of Royal Saudi Air Force arrived at an operational airbase of Pakistan Air Force today to participate in a two-week long multinational air exercise “ACES Meet 2021-1”. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2O1u5Cs

Chairman WAPDA pays visit to Mohmand dam site

During a visit of Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) Chairman Lt Gen Muzammil Hussain (Retd) to Mohmand Dam on Saturday a briefed about the completion of Access Tunnel of Mohmand Dam and nine different sites of the project under development. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3ct668I

Punjab Gov't decides registering cases on Corona SOPs violation

After the surging COVID-19 cases reported in Punjab, on Saturday the provincial government has implemented strict public measures to ensure adherence to Corona Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) taking the help of joint administrative forces of the region. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3sxydcu

Crushing-season of sugar mills comes to end in Punjab

The crushing-season of sugar mills has come to an end in Punjab while the production units convey to the sources that 3-400,000 tons of sugar will remain available throughout the season. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rtNjOw

Punjab to announce complete lockdown amid surging COVID-19 cases

Pertaining to the surging cases of COVID-19 in Punjab, the government is on the verge of declaring complete lock-down in the province as soon as the NCOC withholds meeting. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3u4yhkh

Pak's commitment to address Climate change receives global recognition: FO

Pertaining to the country's commitment for addressing Climate Change under leadership of Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan, Foreign Office (FO) has said that it is well-acknowledged across the globe. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3tWFuCM

Khawaja Asif files appeal in LHC to be granted bail

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Khawaja Asif has filed appeal in Lahore High Court (LHC) to be granted bail in money laundering and assets beyond means cases. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39ncDQ6

Maryam Nawaz announces JUI-F, other parties as PML-N's opponents

Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz Vice-President Maryam Nawaz, on Saturday has said that Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) other political parties of country’s forefront are the real opponents of PML(N). from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3u0af9Q

Sindh High Court releases Haleem Adil on bail

Leader of the Opposition in the Sindh Assembly Haleem Adil Sheikh, on Saturday has been released by Sindh High Court (SHC) on bail. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3ctbHvD

Asad Umar asks people to strictly follow COVID-19 SOPs

Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar has asked the people to strictly adhere to Standard Operating Procedures against COVID-19 to prevent the spread of pandemic. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3tXAE8n

Asad Umar reviews progress on development of Rashakai SEZ

Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar has directed the authorities concerned to ensure completion of their respective task regarding Rashakai Special Economic Zone being constructed under China Pakistan Economic Corridor within stipulated timeframe. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3lSXQ4U

FIA declares PM Khan as sugar thief: Marriyum Aurangzeb

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb Saturday said the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) declared Prime Minister Imran Khan, Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar, Minister for Economic Affairs Khusro Bakhtiar and Jahangir Tareen as sugar thieves. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rmsqVC

PIA announces to start flight operation from Lahore-Skardu

In another step to promote tourism in the country, the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has on Saturday announced to begin flight operation from Lahore to Skardu. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3cq9h0B

Completion of development projects foremost priority of Govt: Buzdar

Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Ahmed Khan Buzdar has said completion of all development projects and resolution of issues being faced by the people is foremost priority of provincial government. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rlYN6U

Pakistan records 67 deaths, 4,468 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours

Pakistan has reported 67 deaths in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of positive cases has surged to 649,824. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39ldP6B

Pakistan strongly condemns attack on Saudi oil terminal: Foreign Office

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan on Friday, strongly condemned the attack on a petroleum distribution terminal in Jizan Region of Saudi Arabia on March 25. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/31kKqVX

Egypt train collision kills 32 passengers

TAHTA, EGYPT - A collision between two trains killed at least 32 passengers and left more than 100 injured Friday in southern Egypt, a country plagued by fatal rail accidents widely blamed on crumbling infrastructure and poor maintenance. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3coa0zB

Incumbent gov't, World Bank sign $1.3b agreement

According to an agreement signed between mutual parties, the World Bank will provide a sum of $1. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3daqjiz

Public holiday on the eve of Shab-e-Barat in Sindh

On Friday, the Sindh government has announced a public holiday on the 15th of Shaban (March 29) on account of Shab-e-Barat. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3cnmx6q

NCOC directs provinces to ensure adherence to Corona SOPs

National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has , on Friday, directs the provincial governments to take notice of public adherence to COVID-19 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3fiO62K

COAS Bajwa visits multiple logistic workshops in Rawalpindi

Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa has applauded the Commandant and workshop staff for achieving the milestone of overhauling various types of helicopters. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3fi9JzS

PTI nominates Amjad Afridi from NA-249

After the reservation-review procedure of MPA Malik Shahzad Awan, on Friday, Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has decided to persist with Amjad Afridi as the party candidate for NA-249 constituency. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3slvnHj

PMA raises high-concerns on low public responses to get COVID-19 vaccine

The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has, on Friday highlighted its concerns on lacking public response to get COVID-19 vaccine jabs in the country. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3d9V7Qv

US Embassy expresses grief over demise of Haseena Moin, Kanwal Naseer

The US Embassy in Islamabad expressed grief over the deaths of two legendary women of Pakistan TV industry, Haseena Moin and Kanwal Naseer. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rpKlLg

Pak-China ties to bring economic-stability in AJK: President

Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Sardar Masood Khan, said on Friday that the energy project under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would bring not only socio-economic prosperity but is also vital to end the energy crisis of the AJK. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3w1uiqe

Vaccine registration for people over 50 to start from March 30: Asad Umar

On Friday, Head of the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) Asad Umar announced that people aged 50 and above can sign up to get vaccinated for coronavirus starting next week. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3w4qfK3

Pak-Indian Armies hold flag meeting at Poonch Rawalakot

According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), a brigade commander-level flag meeting was held between Pakistan and Indian armies at Poonch-Rawalakot crossing point to discuss implementation mechanisms as per the understanding. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rnmagb

Naval Chief Amjad Niazi visits PAF Air War College institute

Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi, Chief of the Naval Staff visited PAF Air War College Institute, Faisal today. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/31n3gvq

Pakistan condemns attack on Saudi oil terminal: FO

On Friday, Pakistan strongly condemned an attack on a petroleum distribution terminal in Jizan region of Saudi Arabia. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3cpkXRj

Yousaf Raza Gillani establishes office as Leader of opposition in Senate

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) senator Yousaf Raza Gillani, on Friday has been appointed as Leader of the Opposition in the Senate. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39jscs9

PM Khan directs SAPM Nadeem Babar to resign

Federal Minister for Planning, Development, Reforms and Special Initiatives Asad Umar conveyed to the sources that Prime Minister(PM) Imran Khan has called on Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Petroleum Nadeem Babar to resign from the office. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/31z7PDf

WHO country representative meets CM Punjab, minister for health

WHO Country Representative Pakistan, Dr Palitha Mahipala met Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar and Minister for health Professor Dr Yasmin Rashid at the Chief Minister House in Lahore. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2P83gNr

Punjab Food Department imposes strict restrictions on sugar traders

Pertaining to the in-principle approval of the Cabinet imposing strict restrictions on sugar traders in Punjab, on Friday the Punjab Food Department has issued a formal notification. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3sqsm8G

ISPR test-fires Shaheen-1A ballistic missile successfully

ISPR successfully test-fired Shaheen-1A surface to surface ballistic missile on Friday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rkOccd

Gillani submits application for Senate opposition leader polls

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) candidate Yousaf Raza Gillani on Friday has submitted his application form for the post of Leader of the Opposition in Upper House of the Parliament, Senate. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3w3wAFB

Flight operation resumes at Saidu Sharif airport today

The flight operation at Saidu Sharif airport resumed today (Friday) after seventeen years. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3w44BFx

NAB is an institution of politics, not accountability: Shahid Khaqan

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said that the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) is an institution of politics and not accountability. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3tWPfRC

Pakistan records 63 deaths, 4,368 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours

Pakistan has reported 63 deaths in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of positive cases has surged to 645,356. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3ck2EwV

Will knock every door to get justice for Gilani: Bilawal

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan People’s Party chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari yesterday said that the PPP will knock every door to get justice for former prime minister Yousaf Raza Gilani after the Islamabad High Court dismissed the plea against election of Sadiq Sanjrani as Senate chairman. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3sjxU4I

Shibli urges Opp to sit with govt for reforms

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s Senator Shibli Faraz on Wednesday urged the opposition parties to sit with government for reforms relating to public welfare. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rlQqZ5

New transformed Pakistan focusing on economic security: Pak envoy to US

Washington DC - Embassy of Pakistan, Washington D. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3tQC2tf

Pak Day flag hoisting ceremony held in Washington DC

Washington DC - A simple yet dignified flag hoisting ceremony was held at the Embassy of Pakistan, Washington DC, to commemorate Pakistan Day. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3tRyaIK

FIA gets evidence to nail sugar mafia

LAHORE - The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is all set to expose the sugar mafia involved in monetary fraud, speculative trade and money laundering as it got evidences of persistent increase in sugar prices through creating artificial shortage of the commodity. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3dameLw

SC in process of implementing judgment relating to minorities: CJP

ISLAMABAD - A delegation of National Commission for Minorities (NCM) on Wednesday called on Chief Justice Gulzar Ahmed at Supreme Court. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3fd2F7G

Alvi for enhanced Pak-Brunei trade ties

ISLAMABAD - President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday called for increasing trade and economic relations with Brunei Darussalam. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3cjW0XF

Pakistan condoles death of deputy ruler of Dubai

ISLAMABAD - Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi yesterday expressed grief over the death of deputy ruler of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3lL0tpm

Ministry rejects Nawaz's application for passport renewal

ISLAMABAD - The Ministry of Interior has rejected an application by former prime minister Nawaz Sharif for renewal of his passport as he has been declared a “proclaimed offender” by the Islamabad High Court and is wanted in several other ongoing cases. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3lMAZbb

Okara police seize 36-kg narcotics, two dealers arrested

OKARA - The district police seized 36-kg hashish and arrested two drug dealers during an operation on Wednesday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39eTwYx

71 female students of IUB given Scottish Scholarships by British Council: Zartaj Gul

BAHAWALPUR - The Federal Minister of State for Climate Change, Ms. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3lQ4rNe

Reforms in govt depts vital part of PTI manifesto: KP CM

Peshawar - Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan on Wednesday said that introducing reforms in the government departments and institutions was an important part of Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf’s manifesto and one of the top priority areas of the government, as people had voted PTI into power to introduce reforms and ensure transparency. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39e5npF

Govt serious to work with Opp on electoral reforms: Fawad

ISLAMABAD - Minister for Science and Technology Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said Wednesday that government was willing to work with opposition on electoral reforms in a serious way. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3d8fUUH

Fazl trying to bring PML-N, PPP on same page

ISLAMABAD - The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islami (JUI) Chief and head of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Maulana Fazlur Rehman has started efforts to bring back Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on same page. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39cKpaF

PTA adding to govt’s efforts to contain corona through SMS service

ISLAMABAD - Completing one year since March 2020, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has been continuously supplementing government’s efforts to contain COVID-19 through various means from sending cautionary SMSs to setting up awareness ringtones. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3vXdDUV

Pakistan Day parade today

ISLAMABAD - The grand military parade in connection with the Pakistan Day celebrations will be held today (Thursday) in Islamabad. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3tRj9GD

Pemra issues advice on airing biased analysis against NAB

ISLAMABAD - The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has issued advice on airing unsubstantiated and biased analysis regarding National Accountability Bureau (NAB). from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2PogBAX

Seven persons killed in six different incidents

KASUR/CHICHAWATNI - Seven persons died in six separate mishaps across the Punjab. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2NOLG0e

Seven shopkeepers arrested, 21 shops sealed for violating SOPs

MULTAN - Local administration intensified crackdown against violators in view of rising numbers of coronavirus cases getting seven shopkeepers arrested, impounding 22 buses and sealed 21 shops on violations of coronavirus SOPs. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3tTd0Kk

Two schools closed after employees test positive

MUZAFFARGARH - Two more schools were closed for ten days here on Wednesday by District Education Authority Muzaffargarh, after two officials were tested positive for novel coronavirus, officials said. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3d3jLSR

Mentally-retarded woman drowns in River

MULTAN - Mentally-retarded woman was drowned in the River Chenab on Wednesday, rescuers said. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3vWu046

Cheques disbursed under “Artist Support Fund”

CHICHAWATNI - The Director Sahiwal arts council Dr. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2Qy9aHX

Mardan traders to observe hunger strike against DC

Mardan - Markaz-e-Tanzeem-e-Tajiran on Wednesday announced to stage a hunger strike camp in front of the district courts in Mardan and Takhtbhai on March 29 and 30 and to observe a shutter down strike on March 31 against the rude attitude of the Deputy Commissioner. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3lQ4yIE

PPP founder of Pak nuclear programme: Zardari

ISLAMABAD - Former president Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday said that Pakistan People’s Party was the founder of the country’s nuclear programme. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/319eqUu

Pakistan believes in co-existence: Qureshi

ISLAMABAD - Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said yesterday that Pakistan believed in co-existence. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3lHVTZ1

Managers of 29 restaurants arrested over SOPs violation

PESHAWAR - District administration Peshawar has arrested the managers of 29 restaurants and 18 shopkeepers during a crackdown on violators of Covid preventive standard operating procedures (SOPs) here Tuesday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/398zgb9

Pakistan reports 72 virus deaths in single day

ISLAMABAD - The national tally on Tuesday of total active COVID-19 cases recorded 34,535 with 3,270 more people tested positive for the deadly virus and 1,733 people recovered from the disease during the last 24 hours. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/399y8E8

Formation of MPs body on electoral reforms hits snags

ISLAMABAD - The formation of the proposed parliamentary committee on electoral reforms hit snags due to delay in the appointment of Leader of the Opposition in Senate following emergence of a controversy between the opposition PPP and PML-N to get this coveted office. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2PnjPEG

Govt to make one more effort to woo Opposition

ISLAMABAD - The sub-committee of Council of Senior Parliamentarians (CSP) will make one more effort this week to approach annoyed opposition to address their grievances. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rfYlam

Markets and parks likely to cause trouble as SOPs rarely followed

ISLAMABAD - The crowded markets, parks and mosques across Islamabad are likely to cause trouble as people rarely bother to follow Coronavirus SOPs. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3f5NfSR

Survey of crops damaged due to rains stressed

MULTAN - Secretary Agriculture South Punjab, Saqib Ali Ateel, Tuesday directed field formations to complete survey of expected loss of crops which damaged due to rains and submit it as early as possible. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3lIyoim

Pakistan Day ceremony held in Sargodha

SARGODHA - Pakistan day ceremony was held at lawn of Commissioner Office in which DPO Zulfiqar Ahmed and DC Naila Baqir participated in the ceremony as a chief guest here on Tuesday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3tPWaMo

People urged to work for development and prosperity of country

Bahawalpur - On the occasion of Pakistan Day, a flag hoisting ceremony was held at Directorate of Public Relations Bahawalpur in which Director Public Relations Nasir Hameed, Deputy Director Public Relations Abid Hassan Rizvi, Accounts Officer Jam Ghulam Asghar, Superintendent Dr. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2OT39p1

Pakistan to borrow $5.025b from external sources by June

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan would continue to borrow from the international lenders in next few months to sustain the country’s foreign exchange reserves and to repay previous loans. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3sgKAJv

TIP urges PM to review policy of private import of vaccine

ISLAMABAD - The Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) Tuesday urged Prime Minister Imran Khan to review the policy of private import of Covid-19 vaccine and cancel such permissions altogether. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3lNR3JQ

PML-N leader tests corona positive

Peshawar - Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and former Senator Muhammad Javed Abbasi on Tuesday contracted COVID-19 positive. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3vTSqLz

Rain disturbs routine life in various KP districts

Peshawar - Several areas got inundated in the provincial capital while the incidents of roof collapse also happened as the torrential rain, starting Monday noon, continued on Tuesday in various areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3fcH7bk

Puppet-show held to celebrate Sino-Pak ties

ISLAMABAD - To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan, a puppet show was held at the China Puppet Theatre in Beijing, China Economic Net (CEN) reported on Tuesday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3w4pOzo

Functions held in Lakki schools to mark Pakistan Day

Lakki marwat - The district Boy Scouts Association held functions in public sector schools in Lakki city and Tajazai on Tuesday to mark Pakistan Day with national zeal and jubilation. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2OSjbPX

Pakistan Day celebrated across KP with enthusiasm

Peshawar - The Pakistan Day was celebrated across Khyber Pakthunkhwa, including the merged tribal districts, on Tuesday with great enthusiasm amid coronavirus pandemic. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2Pk9B8m

Pakistan Day celebrated in NW

PESHAWAR - Like other parts of the country Pakistan Day was also celebrated with national zeal and enthusiasm in district North Waziristan of the erstwhile FATA region. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3vTSmLP

Controversial bills bring Higher Education department, Punjab Assembly face-to-face

LAHORE - A recent legislation pushed through the Punjab Assembly involving granting of Charter to certain private universities has caused many to raise an eyebrow over the whole process. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3vTSlaJ

Qureshi says meeting with Indian counterpart in Tajikistan cannot be ruled out

ISLAMABAD - Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Tuesday rejected Indian media reports that Pakistan had requested a formal meeting with Indian external affairs Minister J Shanakar in Tajik capital Dushanbe. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3sgaQUF

Kashmiri people observe Pakistan Day across AJK

MUZAFFARABAD - The Kashmiri people from all 10 districts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and other side of LoC observed March 23 as a Pakistan Day with great zeal and national fervor and different functions were held at district levels despite of heavy rains. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3tTmfKv

Two die as roof caves in due to heavy rain in Multan

MULTAN - Two people including a minor were killed as roof caved in due to thunderstorm and heavy rain in Tehsil Jatoi. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3cfKIUn

Pakistan Day celebrated with national zeal in Balochistan

QUETTA - Like other parts of the country, Pakistan Day was celebrated with national zeal across Balochistan on Tuesday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3cc9vZk

US, Russian Presidents felicitate Pakistani nation on Pakistan Day

US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday congratulated President Arif Alvi on the 81st Pakistan Day. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3tRb1pP

PAF contingent takes charge of guard duties at Mazar-e-Iqbal

The Pakistan Day has been celebrated at all Pakistan Air Force Bases with traditional zeal and fervor. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3fcmAE1

PM, President felicitate nation on Pakistan Day

Prime Minister Imran Khan, on the occasion of the Pakistan Day, has Tuesday urged the people to continue efforts to make the country truly democratic and welfare state. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3cVm4aB

Pakistan records 72 deaths, 3,270 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours

Pakistan has reported 72 deaths in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of positive cases has surged to 633,741. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3lGfWqA

Rain turns weather cold across country

Rain in the provincial capital Lahore and its adjacent areas and other cities of Punjab on Monday turned the weather cold. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rbH3ep

Centre tightens virus restrictions as cases spike

ISLAMABAD/LAHORE - The National Command and Operation Centre Monday decided to broader lockdowns for the containment of coronavirus pandemic with stringent enforcement protocols based on risk assessment. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3d0kvbd

PAF Chief calls on COAS

ISLAMABAD - The newly-appointed Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Monday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3tMwhNq

World leaders wish PM Imran Khan speedy recovery

ISLAMABAD - The ‘get well soon’ messages from the world leaders and dignitaries continue to pour in for Prime Minister Imran Khan, wishing him a speedy recovery from COVID-19. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3f2Brkc

Pakistan becomes champion of peace in region

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan has become champion of peace in the region as top civil and military leadership has urged the Indian leadership to give dialogue a chance and give up warmongering. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3c9fdv4

Pakistan Day Parade rescheduled, will take place on Thursday

ISLAMABAD - The Joint Services (JS) Pakistan Day Parade has been rescheduled on March 25 due to ongoing inclement weather and rains being forecast over the next two days. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/318iTXA

Threatening tactics of Opp will not be tolerated: Shibli

ISLAMABAD - Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz has said that violent and threatening tactics of Opposition will not be tolerated. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2QqglSp

China extends felicitations to Pakistan on Resolution Day

Lahore - Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong has extended his felicitations on the 81st Resolution Day of Pakistan and the 81st anniversary of the establishment of Nawa-i-Waqt. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3sfzTad

March 23 Armed Forces parade evolving as display of national harmony, pride

It does not matter what you are. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3931cwL

Pakistan and its Future

On the 23rd of March, 1940, one of the most important events in modern history took place. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3tO2UdI

23rd March: A demonstration of determination of Muslims

Pakistan Day marked as milestone in our national history. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3d01Koq

The Glorious Resolve

Eighty one years have gone by since our founding fathersgathered under the dynamic leadership of Quaid-e-AzamMuhammed Ali Jinnah to have a proper blueprint for socio-economic and politico-religious autonomy of the Muslims of the British ruled sub-continent. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3d0kpAn

PPP hopeful of winning back Senate Chairman’s slot

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan People’s Party is hopeful of winning back the Senate Chairman’s slot as it claims the Pakistan Democratic Movement candidate received more votes than the ruling Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf on March 12. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3cSp47C

NAB sends list of illegal housing societies of Islamabad, Rawalpindi Division to FIA

ISLAMABAD - The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has sent a list of illegal housing societies of Islamabad and Rawalpindi Division to Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for further action. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3f6XdU6

Wife of Justice Isa files contempt of court petition against Ch Fawad

ISLAMABAD - The wife of Justice Qazi Faez Isa Monday filed a contempt of court petition before the Supreme Court of Pakistan against Federal Minister for Science and Technology Chaudhry Fawad Hussain. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3tK9mlN

What Our Elders Knew

The flame of hatred towards the Mussalman has long simmered in India. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3lD06x2

Towards a better future

Exhilarating patriotic melodies and roars of canons in all major cities; these mark the onset of the all important Pakistan Resolution Day, the 23rd of March. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2PjmIX4

Pakistani flag hoisted, posters appear in IIOJK

ISLAMABAD - Pakistani flag was hoisted in Indian illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) while posters appeared for the second consecutive day on Monday in Srinagar and other parts of the territory greeting Pakistani people on the eve of the Pakistan Day. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3tOZtTI

Opp boycotts CSP called to maintain cordial atmosphere in Parliament

ISLAMABAD - The opposition parties jointly boycotted the parliamentary body [Council of Senior Parliamentarian] formed to maintain cordial atmosphere in the Parliament. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3lHPnRZ

Deputy Secretary Sports Saifullah Bhatti appointed new MD Cholistan

BAHAWALPUR - MD Cholistan Development Authority has been transferred immediately and has been made an OSD while Deputy Secretary Sports Punjab Saifullah Bhatti has been appointed as the new MD Cholistan. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/31203Bt

KP CM directs to complete work on Swat, DIK, Dir motorways

Peshawar - Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mehmood Khan on Sunday directed the authorities concerned to complete construction work on Swat Phase II, D. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2OSB5lm

Rehman Malik urges to strictly follow SOPs in wake of third wave of COVID-19

ISLAMABAD - Former interior minister Rehman Malik on Sunday urged the people to strictly follow SOPs to combat the third wave of deadly pandemic. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2OSB3Kg

Qadri visits Karbala to review facilities for pilgrims

ISLAMABAD - Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sahibzada Noorul Haq Qadri on Sunday visited Najaf Ashraf and Karbala Moali in Iraq. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3c5OkrF

Islamabad High Court declares NAB action against investor ‘systematic’

ISLAMABAD - The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has declared a caution notice, issued by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and imposed on a commercial plot of an overseas Pakistani in the federal capital, as illegal and termed it “a systematic action against the investor. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/313L9KP

PIA put on right track, says Chief

KARACHI - Pakistan International Airline Chief Executive Officer Air Marshal (retired) Arshad Malik on Sunday expressed his resolve to turn around the airlines into a profitable organisation despite many challenges, including COVID-19 pandemic. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3vLEuTR

ECP to hear plea seeking Gillani’s disqualification

ISLAMABAD - The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is all set to hear two important cases today (Monday), including the petitions seeking disqualification of Yousaf Raza Gillani and another one challenging the ECP’s decision to keep PTI’s financial records secret. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3f61TcC

CDA to setup 4,400 apartments for homeless people

ISLAMABAD - Capital Development Authority (CDA) board has decided to set up 4400 apartments for homeless people of capital city. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3c6qVXa

Haleem being punished for exposing corruption: Shibli

ISLAMABAD - Opposition leader in Sindh Assembly Haleem Adil Sheikh was being punished for exposing corruption of the ‘kingdom of darkness’, Sindh, Senator Shibli Faraz said Sunday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/39kOhXx

IGP for reviewing conciliatory committees’ progress

ISLAMABAD - Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Qazi Jameelur Rehman has decided to make reconciliatory commiittees working at all police stations more active by reviewing its progress. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3r9T6IY

KP CM for early completion of Swat, DIK, Dir motorways

PESHAWAR - Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mehmood Khan has directed the concerned authorities to complete construction work on Swat Phase II, DI Khan, Dir Motorways’ and Chashma Right Bank Lift Canal in due course of time. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3158Um0

Lockdown in six more Rawalpindi areas on cards

RAWALPINDI - Despite clear directives of the Federal and Provincial governments to ensure the availability of sanitizers and use of masks at business centers amid rising cases of Covid-19, the violation of C SOPs were found in various parts of the city. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2OYtf9Q

Mill owners evading tax showing less sugar production: Farmers body

LAHORE - Farmers Association has strongly condemned sugar mills associations for maintaining sugarcane prices at Rs300 per maund at average during current season. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/313L9uj

Travel from 12 countries banned

LAHORE - Civil Aviation Authority has updated its travel advisory putting a complete travel ban for international travelers from 12 Category C countries in the wake of resurge in coronavirus cases. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2QmTrvb

New Pentagon chief in surprise Afghan visit weeks before US withdrawal

Aboard a US military aircraft - US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made an unannounced visit to Afghanistan Sunday just weeks before Washington is due to withdraw the last of its troops under a deal struck with the Taliban last year. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3f1cQMu

1 in 5 children globally does not have enough water to meet every day need: UNICEF

ISLAMABAD - The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) revealed that more than 1. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2Qjmgsq

Being majority party, Senate’s Opp leader should be from PPP: Raja

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Democratic Movement’s (PDM) Senior Vice-President Raja Pervez Ashraf Sunday expressed his hope that issue of leader of the opposition in Senate will be settled amicably with consensus among opposition parties in accordance with the established democratic norms and traditions. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3tLxRPk

Lockdown schedule revised for six Punjab districts

LAHORE - The government has revised the schedule of lockdown in the markets of several cities in the Punjab province, officials said Sunday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3vLOFrq

Teenager girl ends life over ‘domestic dispute’

FAISALABAD - A teenager girl committed suicide in the area of Jaranwala police station. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3cN9tWI

Corpse recovered from trade centre

MULTAN - Corpse of a person was recovered from private Multan trade centre here on Sunday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3cYGuzk

Three persons die in separate mishaps in Kasur

KASUR - Three persons were killed in three different incidents in Kasur. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3cTCa4n

Body of drowning person recovered from river Chenab

MULTAN - Rescue 1122 teams have recovered the body of a person who had drowned into river Chenab as boat sinked while hunting fish a day before. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3r3TKrH

Govt allows traders to open shops on Sunday in Khanewal

KHANEWAL - Punjab government gave approval traders of Khanewal to remain their shops open on Sunday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2QrzSCa

Rehman Malik fears Taliban, Daesh can do terrorist acts in Xinjiang

| PPP senior leader says both militant outfits will get united to destabilise China through sabotage activities in future | Predicts more violence in Afghanistan after May 1 deadline ISLAMABAD - Senior PPP leader and country’s former security czar Senator A. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2QkDXYB

NAB taking action against untouchables

ISLAMABAD - Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Justice (R) Javed Iqbal has said that the Bureau is taking action against those who were untouchables in the past. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/30YH5LU

Pakistan’s economy on path of recovery

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan’s economy is on the path of recovery as main economic indicators are showing positive results in the ongoing financial year. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3cPsFmV

United stance on electoral reforms a test case for PDM

ISLAMABAD - The media was surprisingly receiving a one straight response from the 11-party opposition alliance on every tricky question that all decisions would be taken at the platform of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM). from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2OWsTk5

FIR registered against Mian Javed Latif

LAHORE - Punjab police on Saturday registered a case against Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) MNA Mian Javed Latif over a complaint, filed by a citizen, Jameel Saleem, for maligning the state institutions. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2Pa93ld

Muslim countries should take notice of Houthi rebels attacks

ISLAMABAD - The Muslims especially the Arabs should take immediate action over the increased attacks of Houthi rebels at Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi, Special Aide to Prime Minister on Religious Harmony and Middle East said. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3s8tdum

Postponement of long march a wrong decision: Sanaullah

LAHORE - Predicting end of the PTI regime before Eid-ul Azha, PML-N Punjab President Rana Sanaullah has said that postponement of PDM long march was a wrong decision. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3scOeV6

Balochistan Senators may get Cabinet slots

Islamabad - Prime Minister Imran Khan after getting a vote of confidence and securing Chairman and Deputy Chairman positions in Senate have decided to shake up the Federal Cabinet, to give more representation to Balochistan. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3eYZa4C

Govt to overcome inflation with wisdom, prudent policies: Rashid

ISLAMABAD - Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Saturday said that incumbent government would complete its Constitutional term and Opposition will never succeed in their agenda. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3cQrVxO

Punjab govt to offer Rs7 billion subsidy in Ramazan: Minister

MULTAN - Provincial Minister for Energy, Dr Akhtar Malik, said that the Punjab government has decided to offer Rs seven billion subsidy during the holy month of Ramadan. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3tF8oHp

PSMA links sugar price raise to rupee devaluation, hike in taxes

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) has attributed the continuous increase in sugar prices to several reasons including rupee depreciation, increase in sales tax and discount rates and sugarcane prices. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3sbryo0

Farmers’ prosperity mission of Prime Minister Imran Khan: Shibli

ISLAMABAD - Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz said the minimum support price of wheat has been fixed at Rs. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3r3cLdD

Interior minister hints smart lockdowns in coming days

ISLAMABAD - Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Saturday said that the third wave of coronavirus was too lethal so everyone should take care and follow Standard Operating procedure (SOPs) properly. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3lLqk0x

Dr Sheharyar’s son dies in accident in US

LAHORE - Pakistan’s known cardiologist Prof Dr Sheharyar Ahmad Sheikh’s son Dr Mubeen Ahmad Sheikh died in America in an accident. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3r7m5x0

3 PML-N workers sent to jail

LAHORE - A local court on Saturday sent three PML-N workers, involved in throwing egg and ink on Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) Shahbaz Gill, to jail on 14 days judicial remand. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3lxkaAW

Covid negative certificate for tourists must in GB

Gilgit - Due to the increasing number of coronavirus cases across the country the Gilgit-Baltistan government has made it mandatory for tourists traveling to Gilgit-Baltistan to present a corona negative certificate. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3r6FEWu

IHRA board suspends CEO

ISLAMABAD - The Islamabad Health Regulatory Authority (IHRA) board on Saturday suspended its CEO after the disagreement occurred between both sides on continuation of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination at Akbar Niazi Teaching Hospital. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3s7j15z

Japan provides Rs6 billion for improvement of water treatment in Faisalabad

ISLAMABAD - The government of Japan has extended its grant Rs6 billion for “Improvement of Water Treatment Plant and Water Distribution System in Faisalabad,” aiming to increase the production capacity of the water treatment plant, transmission and distribution systems in Faisalabad city. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3tFtJka

IUB gets top position at flower show

BAHAWALPUR - In the annual flower show of Bahawalpur Cantonment Board, Islamia University Bahawalpur won three first prizes and Islamia University Bahawalpur’s stall topped the civil category. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3s8z7f4

DC reviews development package of Rs17b

SIALKOT - Deputy Commissioner Tahir Farooq presided over a meeting here on Saturday to review the Urban Development Package of Rs 17 billion under the Punjab Intermediate Cities Improvement Program. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3vNxaan

787 people above 60 vaccinated against coronavirus

OKARA - As many as 787 people above 60 years of age were vaccinated against coronavirus in the district. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3136bte

Minor killed, prayer leader shot dead in separate incidents

KASUR - Two persons were killed in two different mishaps. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3cQGscN

Why mills produced less sugar despite record sugarcane production?

LAHORE - Endorsing Prime Minister Imran Khan’s viewpoint, the annual report of Pakistan Sugar Mills Association has proved that sugar mills work like a Mafia in the country. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3r68hD1

PM Imran will perform official duties from isolation: sources

Prime Minister Imran Khan will continue to perform his official duties in a usual manner from isolation after he tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3cQAOHH

Punjab gov't to increase hospitals' capacity in wake of COVID-19

Amid culminating coronavirus cases in various cities of Punjab, the Provincial government has take adequate steps to increase the capacity of hospitals, on Saturday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3tK5S2P

CAA reschedules service, banning air-travels to variant-prone countries

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued a new list of countries to provide services while banning them to regions, infected with variants across the globe, on Saturday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3tGdWkU

COVID-19 negative report mandatory for tourists entering Northern areas

Amid rising COVID-19 cases in the country, tourists visiting Gilgit Baltistan have been directed to carry a Covid-negative report while entering the federally administered area. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/30XXTme

Punjab reports 2000 COVID-19 positive cases, with 25 deaths anew

In a surge of culminating COVID-19 cases across Punjab, the death toll has risen to 5,942 with loss of 25 lives during the last twenty-four hours in the province. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3cVkK7u

Opposition leaders wish PM for quick recovery

Pertaining to Prime Minister Khan’s contraction of COVID-19, the opposition leaders from various political forefronts have offered their well-wishes for his quick recovery. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3c3XRj6

SAPM highlights PM's better health, urges nation to get vaccinated

Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Health Dr Faisal Sultan said on Saturday that Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan is recovering better. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3fcfvmX

Narendra Modi, other diplomats wish speedy recovery to PM Imran

On Saturday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has wished Imran Khan a speedy recovery from COVID-19. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3eZQnQc

COVID-19 positivity rate culminates to 7.89 pc in Federal capital

Pertaining to the surge of COVID-19 cases in Federal capital, the positivity rate per week has culminated to an alarming figure of 8. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rdSEtz

PML-N seeks PPP support for NA-249 by poll

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has sought support from Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) for its candidate in NA-249 by-election. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3cXjMb8

Govt may impose strict restrictions in coming days: Interior minister

Minister for Interior Shaikh Rasheed has said that it is possible the government may impose strict restrictions and smart lockdowns in the coming days; however, decision makers will also need to assess the impact of such a decision on the poor and working classes. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3c8ZfBf

Disqualification case: ECP summons Yousaf Gillani on March 22

On Saturday, Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has summoned Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Yousaf Raza Gillani and his son Ali Haider Gillani on March 22 in connection with disqualification plea filed by ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3r554DJ

Suspects of motorway gang-rape warranted death sentence

The two suspects of motorway gang rape case, Abid Malhi and Shafqat Ali issued death warrants by an anti-terrorism court on Saturday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3vHmV7f

Suspects of link-road gang-rape warranted death sentence

The two suspects of link road gang rape case, Abid Malhi and Shafqat Ali issued death warrants by an anti-terrorism court on Saturday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3cMxnlk

Japan issues Pak grant of six billion Rupees

Pertaining to the improvement of the water treatment and distribution system in Faisalabad, Japan has issued a grant of six billion Rupees to the country, on Saturday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3908C42

China provides more vaccines to the provinces across country

The Ministry of National Health Services said on Saturday that China has provided more vaccines to the provinces all across the country. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3f2t5Jg

PM Imran tests positive for COVID-19

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Faisal Sultan in a Tweet said Prime Minister Imran Khan has tested positive for coronavirus and is in quarantine at home. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3f0fO3Y

COVID-19 case positivity ratio reaches 9.5%: Dr Faisal

Special Assistant to Prime Minister on National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination Dr. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3eVVlx5

Development projects for all districts being approved on need basis: CM Punjab

Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Ahmed Khan Buzdar has said development projects for all districts are being approved on the basis of need. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/30Yr0Gf

NA-249 by-polls: ECP completes scrutiny of nomination papers

The scrutiny process of nomination papers filed by the candidates to participate in the by-election in national Assembly constituency NA-249 has been completed, Dunya News reported. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3qZNpxb

Pakistan reports 3,876 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours

Pakistan has reported 42 deaths in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of positive cases has surged to 623,135. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3tBaBni

Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Baber Sidhu takes over command of Pakistan Air Force

Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Baber Sidhu took over the command of Pakistan Air Force as the 23rd Chief of the Air Staff, in a graceful Change of Command ceremony held at Air Headquarters, Islamabad today. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3s4mXnE

National Guard Commander Behrain, Sri Lankan Army Chief meet COAS Gen Bajwa

The Commander of the National Guard of Bahrain, General Sheikh Mohamed Bin lsa Al-Khalifa called on the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, on Friday As per the statements issued by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), issues on maintenance of regional peace, unity and harmony in. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/38Z5dT1

Demographic change in IIOJK might lead war in region: AJK president

The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Sardar Masood Khan has alarmed the demographic change in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK) might cause war in the region. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3vGgLEl

IT ministry approves 8 billion budget for broadband, optical fiber projects

On Friday, the federal ministry of information technology has received the approval of Rs8 billion budget for about nine broadband and optical fiber projects across the country to cover 7. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3tzl6aE

President reaffirms strong bilateral ties with Sri Lanka

President Dr Arif Alvi has said on Friday that the country celebrates and reaffirms its strong ties with Sri-Lanka as the firm mutual ties identify history of common benefits, unity and friendship. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3vFuCuP

PTI gives ticket to Amjad Afridi for NA-249 by-election

On Friday, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has issued ticket to local official Amjad Afridi for the NA-249 (Karachi West-II) by-election against Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s (PML-N) Miftah Ismail. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/38WutsZ

Coronavirus positivity ratio in Karachi increases by 5%

On Friday, the coronavirus positivity ratio in Karachi has increased to 5. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3eSO1T7

Pak affirms bilateral ties with UK: FM Qureshi

Foreign Minister (FM) Shah Mahmood Qureshi highlighted in a meeting with British High Commissioner of UK, that the country affirms bilateral ties with the United Kingdom by recognizing its vitality for the prosperity of mutual countries. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3cJCqD4

Federal Cabinet passes Presidential ordinance to debar income-tax exemptions

The Federal Cabinet has passed a presidential ordinance of removing all exemptions on income-tax on Friday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3vEhTZb

Sindh gov't to jot down plans of drainage-cleaning: Murad Ali Shah

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has passed orders directing the local government department on Friday to jot down the latest drainage cleaning-plan for clearance of 555 water-drains of the province. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3vG8q3I

PM inaugurates three-tunnels parallel to Swat Expressway

Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan inaugurated three newly-built tunnels, about 80-kilometre long, running parallel to Swat Expressway. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3bYEGHw

Pak Railways probe in Karachi Express derailment incident

Pertaining to the unfortunate accident of Karachi Express Train between Mando Dero and Sanghi railway stations on March 7, Pakistan Railways has decided to probe into the investigations behind the cause of the derailment incident. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3tOHXzl

Federal govt notifies takeover of JPMC Karachi

The federal government on Friday has issued a notification regarding the takeover of Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) Karachi. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3lxt2qk

Tourism alone can generate huge revenue to cut external deficit: PM Khan

Pakistan needs wealth creation projects to pay off foreign debt and save money for education, Prime Minister Imran Khan stressed on Friday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3vFpM0p

UHS continues clinical trial of Chinese vaccine ZF2001

The University of Health Sciences (UHS) has continued the clinical trials of another Chinese vaccine, ZF2001, for the prevention of COVID-19. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2QcW6Yk

CJCSC, Iraqi Defence Minister discuss regional security situation

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Nadeem Raza, who is on an official visit to Iraq, has held talks with Iraqi Defence Minister Juma Enad Sadoon Khattab Al Jibori, Iraqi Chief of Staff General Abdul Ameer Rasheed Yar Allah Al Lami and Commander Iraqi Air Force Lieutenant General Shahab Jihad Ali. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3cR8cOD

India should realise extremist attitude has no future: Fawad Ch

Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry said the insightful and eloquent speech (at the Islamabad Security Dialogue on Thursday) by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa explains Pakistan’s security paradigm. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3eWMqLY

Sindh govt decides to vaccinate stray dogs

After the suspension of two of the Pakistan People’s Party lawmakers including Faryal Talpur and Malik Asad Sikandar by the court, the Sindh government on Friday has stepped up to fight rabies by vaccinating stray dogs. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3vDJzNT

India should realize extremist attitude has no future: Fawad Ch

DRAP decides to fix price of Coronavirus vaccine

The government has decided to fix the price of Covid-19 vaccine imported by the private sector to ensure that people are not fleeced. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3luLsYq

Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar takes charge PAF

Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu has taken over the command of Pakistan Air Force upon the completion of Air Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan's tenure. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/38YK5wm

Pakistan reports 3,449 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours

Coronavirus on Friday has claimed 40 more lives in Pakistan during the past 24 hours, taking the overall death toll to 13,757. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3ltiHLK

PM Khan to reach Malakand on day-long visit today

Prime Minister Imran Khan will reach Malakand today (Friday) on a day long visit to Malakand Division. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3tBze3i

PPP will never quit assemblies: Qureshi

ISLAMABAD - Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi yesterday said the Pakistan People’s Party will never quit the assemblies. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3bWPE0f

Malik terms PPP’s stance over resignations democratic

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Senator A Rehman Malik Wednesday termed his party’s stance over resignations democratic. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3bYgwwG

PIAs flight suffers bird-strike, returns to Karachi airport safely

KARACHI - Pakistan International Airlines’s (PIA’s) flight PK-368 having 162 passengers on-board suffered a bird hit while taking-off and it was brought back to Karachi Airport safely. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/30Tk0dA

Legislation ignored amid rising political temperature

ISLAMABAD - Legislation and debate on important national and international affairs are considered as key features throughout the world in parliamentary democracy. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rZsvjh

Polythene bag manufacturing factory raided, owner fined Rs0.1m: Zartaj

ISLAMABAD - Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj Gul Wazir on Wednesday said a huge quantity of polythene bags and raw material were confiscated during a raid on a polythene bag manufacturing factory in remote rural locality of Tarnol in Islamabad and fine of Rs100,000 was imposed on its owner. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3twgYIC

Moeed for security dialogue in parallel with world’s best security platforms

ISLAMABAD - Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on National Security and Strategic Policy Planning, Moeed Yousuf, has called for initiating a national security dialogue in parallel with the world’s best security platforms. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2OCuwUa

IHC adjourns hearing of Zardari’s petition in Park Lane case

ISLAMABAD - Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday adjourned the hearing in former president Asif Ali Zardari’s petition to quash an interim reference in the matter of Park Lane properties due to non-availability of his counsel. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3cKWC7G

KP CM announces setting up of journalists colony

Peshawar - Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan on Wednesday announced establishment of Media Colony for journalists in the proposed Peshawar Model Town, one-time special grant of Rs20 million for Peshawar Press Club (PPC) and cent percent increase in the seed money of Journalist Welfare Endowment Fund. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3vB8dyy

Country reports 2,351 new Covid-19 cases, 61 deaths

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan on Wednesday morning reported 2,351 new coronavirus cases, taking the country’s Covid-19 tally to 612,315. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3tBdJ2D

ECC approves stipulated eligibility criteria for houses under NAPHDA

ISLAMABAD - The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Wednesday approved the stipulated eligibility criteria and payment mechanism for cost subsidy against 100,000 housing units to be constructed during phase-I under the Naya Pakistan Housing and Development Authority (NAPHDA) by the end of the year. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2OAWsb1

PM says pursuing policy of indiscriminate accountability

LAHORE - Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed the authorities to adopt a zero tolerance policy against land grabbing mafia in the Punjab province. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3cHoWHT

Afghan peace dialogue begins in Moscow

Islamabad - Russia is hosting a second round of Afghan dialogue aimed at breaking the deadlock in the Doha peace process from 18th March in Moscow, diplomatic sources confirmed. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3r3Vbq8

Damage controlling statement: Abbasi says PDM intact

ISLAMABAD - In what appears to be a damage controlling statement, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senior Vice President Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Wednesday claimed that 10-party opposition alliance was intact and firm on its agenda. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3ls6O8V

NUMS, DRAP ink DoU on info exchange, capacity building

ISLAMABAD - The National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) and the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan(DRAP) Wednesday inked a five-year Document of Understanding (DoU) to exchange information, compliance, training and capacity building in view of the university’s plans revolving around bio-equivalence and clinical trials involving. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3tuzDEy

EU to grant €7.23m to mitigate impact of COVID-19: Androulla

ISLAMABAD - European Union Ambassador to Pakistan Androulla Kaminara Wednesday said the EU would support Pakistan’s civil society by co-financing three projects, for a total amount of 7, 237,500 EUR, to alleviate the socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on communities and increase the voice of youth in the society. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2P4rjwa

Commissioner urges masses to follow corona SOPs

BAHAWALPUR - Bahawalpur Division Commissioner Captain Muhammad Zafar Iqbal said that he wanted to make it clear that the coronavirus was a bitter reality as well as the third wave more deadly. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3cDziIU

70 shopping malls, halls, restaurants, schools sealed

FAISALABAD - The district administration sealed 70 shopping malls, marriage halls, restaurants and private schools over violation of coronavirus SOPs on Wednesday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3vDvGiQ

ACE DG registers corruption case against 14 MC officials

LAHORE - Anti-Corruption Establishment, Punjab registered a case on 14 persons including Chief Officer MCM Amjad Hussain in 130 million rupees scam. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3lt9kvS

France to provide Euros 65 million for urban development sector

ISLAMABAD - Secretary of Economic Affairs Division (EAD) Noor Ahmed, Ambassador of France Marc Barety and Philippe Steinmetz, Country Director of the French Agency for Development (AFD) on March 15 signed the Credit Financing Agreement worth Euros 65 million to co-finance with ADB, AIIB and Green Climate Fund (GCF). from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rYBl0C

Pakistan, Tunisia agree to upgrade economic ties

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan and Tunisia on Wednesday agreed to upgrade the overall bilateral economic relationship and bring it at par with the excellent political ties. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3cBxQqg

Lockdown imposed in six Peshawar areas

Peshawar - District administration has imposed lockdown in view of increase in coronavirus cases in six areas of the provincial capital. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3cFTF8s

Pakistan lauds China for speedy delivery of Covid-19 vaccine

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan has taken elaborate measures to vaccinate millions of its people, thanks to the Chinese government for speedy delivery of anti-corona vaccine which is still coming in batches, says a report published by Gwadar Pro on Wednesday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2QhW2Xq

Govt wants to formally resolve controversial matters thru SPC

ISLAMABAD - In order to resolve controversial matters, the government will make another attempt to initiate dialogue with opposition through the newly-formed Senior Parliamentarian Council (SPC) on Monday [March 22]. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2Qg4VRk

ECP made a mistake by relying on police: Supreme Court

ISLAMABAD - The Supreme Court of Pakistan Tuesday dismissed PTI’s request to suspend Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) order for re-polling in NA-75 Sialkot, and said it will decide about bye-election in the constituency after examining all aspects. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3vzOPCg

Bahrain lauds Pak Navy’s role in maritime peace, stability

ISLAMABAD - Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi has highlighted Pakistan Navy’s initiative of Regional Maritime Security Patrol and contributions of Pakistan Navy to maintain peace and order at Indian Ocean Region as Bahrain lauded Pakistan Navy’s role in maritime peace and stability. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3lnZNWE

Seven die in Balochistan coal mining disaster

QUETTA - At least five coal miners and two rescuers died of suffocation after a methane gas fire in Balochistan province, officials said Tuesday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3tqPxjg

LNG reference against Khaqan adjourned till Mar 26

ISLAMABAD - An AC on Tuesday adjourned hearing till March 26, in LNG reference against former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and others. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2OYHL1h

KP cabinet reverts retirement age of govt servants from 63 to 60 years

Peshawar - Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan on Tuesday presided over a meeting of the provincial cabinet that decided the superannuation age of the government servants reverting back to 60 years from the previously decided 63-years. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3cJxuxU

Alvi for enhancing trade, cultural ties with Bangladesh

ISLAMABAD - President Dr Arif Alvi has called for improving Pakistan's commercial and cultural relations with Bangladesh. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3vwz7rx

Queen Elizabeth II's husband Prince Philip leaves hospital

London - Queen Elizabeth II's 99-year-old husband Prince Philip left a central London hospital on Tuesday, an AFP reporter witnessed, after four weeks of treatment, including a successful heart procedure. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3vrtlr0

Country reports 2,511 new corona cases, 58 deaths

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan on Tuesday morning reported 2,511 new coronavirus cases, taking the country’s Covid-19 tally to 609,964. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/30PyYRJ

Pakistan expresses concern over Sri Lankan burqa ban proposal

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan's High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Saad Khattak Tuesday expressing his concern over the Sri Lankan government's proposed move to ban the wearing of burqas said it will not only hurt the feelings of local Muslims but the entire Ummah. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2OFPj9d

Pak-Arab Forum establishment on cards to promote ties: Tahir Ashrafi

ISLAMABAD - The formation of Pak-Arab Forum was being worked out for promoting tourism, strengthening economic, cultural and religious ties with the Arab Islamic countries, said Special Aide to Prime Minister on Religious Harmony and Middle East Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi on Tuesday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3ttYXdW

Maryam leveled baseless allegations to influence cases: NAB

LAHORE - National Accountability Bureau (NAB) while taking notice of baseless allegations and interpretations in electronic and print media leveled by PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz, clarified that the money laundering and Chaudhry Sugar Mills’ cases against Maryam Nawaz were under investigation in NAB. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3tqiAU8

ECP summons scrutiny committee, PTI on 22nd

ISLAMABAD - The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday issued notices to Scrutiny Committee and PTI to appear before the Commission on March 22nd on the secrecy issue. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3lmDzUU

Eight-year ban for UAE cricketers found guilty of corruption

Dubai - UAE's Mohammed Naveed and Shaiman Anwar were both handed eight-year bans from all cricket by the ICC on Tuesday after being found guilty of corruption by an independent anti-graft tribunal in January. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3qPYW21

India not sharing flood data with Pakistan

ISLAMABAD - India is not sharing daily flood data with Pakistan which is a violation of Indus Water Treaty and Islamabad will raise the issue during the upcoming Indus Water Commissioner Meeting scheduled to be held next week. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3vwDQta

Two Indian fishing boats apprehended

KARACHI - Pakistan Maritime Security Agency ship during routine surveillance apprehended two Indian fishing boats along with 11 crew members. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2OH1Uc7

Wildlife Deptt seizes pair of footwear made of leopard skin

PESHAWAR - KP Wildlife Department here on Tuesday seized a pair of Chapali (Men’s Footwear) made up of leopard skin by a person. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3tsEDcW

159 individuals fined over violation of corona SOPs

PESHAWAR - The district administration Tuesday fined 159 individuals over violation of coronavirus preventive SOPs and not wearing safety masks. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3vxvCkC

Govt wants to formally resolve controversial matters thru SPC

Schools in 9 KP districts closed till 28th as Covid-19 resurfaces

Peshawar - Provincial Task Force on Covid-19 has decided to close schools in 9 districts of the province including Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Mardan, Swabi, Kohat, Malakand, Swat and Dir Lower due to increasing number of positive cases of Corona. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3lnSDSk

Terrorist with Rs5m head money arrested in Mardan

Peshawar - Police in Mardan district on Tuesday claimed to have arrested a terrorist, having Rs5 million bounty on his head. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3ttZGfe

AWKU students stage rally to condemn colleague’s murder

Mardan - Dozens of students of Abdul Wali Khan University (AWKU), political science department here on Tuesday staged a protest rally outside Mardan Press Club against the killing of 6th semester student of political science department and demanded of the government to arrest the accused forthwith. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3vGJPfh

Funeral prayer of Sepoy Roshan Shaheed offered

ISLAMABAD - Namaz-e-Janaza of Sepoy Roshan Ali Shaheed of Pakistan Rangers Sindh was offered at Karachi on Tuesday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/38OHrZY

Four killed in two separate road accidents

TOBA TEK SINGH/KASUR - At least four persons were killed and several others sustained injuries in two separate traffic accidents that occurred near Rajana Interchange of Toba Tek Singh district of Punjab province and other near Zafar rail track, Kot Radha Kishan, Rescue sources reported on Tuesday. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3cCf7ew

Afghan peace common objective of Pakistan, Qatar: Sh Rashid

LAHORE - Federal Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed says Pakistan and Qatar has immense scope for trade and called for enhancing business ties between the two countries. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3eJ6vp6

Rangers personnel martyred, 10 injured in bike bomb blast in Karachi

KARACHI - One official of Pakistan Rangers was martyred and 10 others sustained injuries when an explosive device fitted in a motorcycle exploded in Karachi’s Orangi Town area. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3bNZKjF

Long march not effective without resignation from assemblies: Fazl

PESHAWAR - The Chief of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Monday said that long march would not be much effective to achieve desired goals without resignation of opposition parties' parliamentarians from assemblies. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3eVpoFt

Lahore High Court issues notice to Maryam

LAHORE - The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday issued notice to Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz for April 7 on a petition filed by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) for her bail cancellation in the Chaudhry Sugar Mills case. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/30PCPyl

PPP ready to march towards Islamabad for long march on 26th, claims Kaira

LAHORE - PPP Punjab President Qamar Zaman Kaira has said that Prime Minister Imran Khan should resign instead of demanding resignation of the Election Commission of Pakistan. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3tpcm72

SC annoyed over delay in LG elections

ISLAMABAD - The Supreme Court of Pakistan Monday expressed annoyance over the Punjab government for delaying holding of local governments’ elections in the province. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rS4TwV

IHC issues notice to NAB over Khaqan’s petition in LNG case

ISLAMABAD - The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Monday issued notices to National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in a petition of former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi seeking court’s directions to the Accountability Court to reframe charge-sheet against him in the LNG case. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3llp6c7

Virus scare increases chances of Parliament’s virtual session

ISLAMABAD - Since the third wave of coronavirus [COVID-19] is considered the most lethal, the PTI’s government in consultation with opposition is mulling to start virtual sittings of parliamentary bodies. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/38I7diz

Edu centres not to be closed during smart lockdown in Sindh: Ghani

KARACHI - Sindh Education Minister Saeed Ghani announced on Monday that educational institutions will not be closed during the smart lockdown across the province. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3vBY05h

Opposition’s long march doomed to fail: Ashrafi

ISLAMABAD - Special Representative to the Prime Minister for Interfaith Harmony and Middle East, Hafiz Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi on Monday said the opposition’s planned long march was destined to fail as the government of Prime Minister Imran Khan would complete its constitutional tenure of five years. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3tkvUtd

KP CM asks people to follow corona SOPs

Peshawar - Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan, expressing concern on the increasing cases of COVID-19 in the province, on Monday appealed to the general public to strictly follow precautionary measures and SOPs issued by the government in order to prevent the possible mass scale breakout of the pandemic. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3eQgd8S

PPP to stand by ECP

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan People’s Party yesterday vowed to stand by the Election Commission of Pakistan as the government demanded resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja and ECP members. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/2PZX61S

Who gave NAB right to judge my statements, asks Maryam

LAHORE - PML-N Vice-President Maryam Nawaz on Monday raised the question that who had given National Accountability Bureau (NAB) the right to judge her statements. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3cEuine

Centre advises provinces to take action over virus SOPs violations

ISLAMABAD - The federal government on Monday permitted walk-in vaccination facility for elderly citizens of 70 years age and above in the wake of rising number of mortality cases from senior age groups. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/38JWq7s

Campaign against ECP a preemptive move, officials say

ISLAMABAD - Anticipating tough decisions in the coming days from the Election Commission Pakistan (ECP) against Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI), the ruling party has kicked off a campaign for the removal of the incumbent EC. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3vBXZOL

Govt increases price of kerosene, Light diesel oil

Islamabad - The federal government has increased the price of Kerosene oil by Rs 3. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3czUm30

Cabinet discusses 16-point agenda today

ISLAMABAD - The federal cabinet will discuss its 16-point agenda including issuance of Prohibited Bore (PB) and Non-Prohibited Bore (NPB) arms licenses today. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/38M3hx0

Pakistan, OIC join hands against Islamophobia

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan yesterday joined hands with the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation against Islamophobia. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3vszF1n

Malala receives Women Leaders Award in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD PR - In commemoration of the International Women’s Day, Pakistani activist, UN Messenger of Peace, the youngest Nobel Peace Prize recipient and the co-founder of Malala Fund, Malala Yousafzai, was honoured at the 2nd HUM Women Leaders Award, for her outstanding public service and contributions in the field of education, and for. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/38JWpQW

NDMA, KP govt, UNDP arrange consultation on SFDRR

ISLAMABAD - The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) with the support of Provincial Disaster Management Authority, KP and UNDP Pakistan office organised a Provincial Consultative Session on Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (SFDRR) 2015-2030. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3cEoTwm

People asked to follow corona SOPs

Tank - The district administration on Monday issued strict directives for the citizens to follow the NCOC and health department’s SOPs - use of sanitizer, keeping social distance etc - to check spread of COVID-19 pandemic. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3czkj2B

KP Food Authority to set up modern lab in Peshawar

Peshawar - Director General Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Safety and Halal Food Authority Shah Rukh Ali Khan on Monday said that the authority was going to establish a state-of-the-art food analysis laboratory in Peshawar for which PC-1 of worth Rs141. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3qRsVH9

Rangers organise medical camps in Rajanpur

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Rangers (Punjab) in coordination with Punjab Police and Civil Administration are undertaking a joint venture to reach out to the residents of the remote areas of Kacha in district Rajanpur of south Punjab for provision of basic social services since last one week. from The Nation - National https://ift.tt/3rVzQQW