Universal access to COVID-19 vaccine vital to defeat health crisis, revive global economy: PM

ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said as the COVID-19 pandemic revealed the interdependence of nations, a joint action was essential to fight its triple challenge through vaccine supply, reallocation of International Monetary Fund (IMF) quotas by high-income states and adaptation of climate finance. He stressed that the “universal and affordable access to COVID-19 vaccine […]

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ECOSOC chief Munir Akram calls for global solidarity to accomplish UN development goals

UNITED NATIONS:The President of UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Ambassador Munir Akram of Pakistan, Tuesday called for building an “inclusive and effective” path for the achievement of the anti-poverty 2030 global development agenda so that no one is left behind. “I call on all of us to draw upon our ingenuity – and upon […]

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Chairman senate condoles death of Hamdan Bugti

ISLAMABAD:Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani on Tuesday expressed condolence over the death of former Member National Assembly Hamdan Khan Bugti. In his condolence message, the chairman senate said that the political services of Mr. Bugti would be remembered in the history. He prayed that may the departed soul rest in eternal peace. Deputy Chairman Senate […]

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SECP took notice of Hascol financials during October 2019

ISLAMABAD:The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Tuesday took notice of HASCOL’s reported accounts for the period from June 30,2019 to October 2019. In this regard, the SECP has diligently followed its requisite internal protocols in compliance with its mandated role and responsibility, said a press release issued here. However, being the apex corporate […]

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Gold prices remain static in local market, increase by $7 in international trading

ISLAMABAD:The price of 24 karat per tola gold remained unchanged at Rs 108,850 in the local market on Monday, Karachi Sarafa and Jewellers Group reported. The price of 10 gram 24 karat and ten gram 22 karat remained static at Rs 93,321 and Rs 85,544, respectively. Likewise, the price of per tola and ten gram […]

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Heavy rain wreaks havoc in IIOJK, triggers flash floods

ISLAMABAD:Heavy rains created havoc in the plains and triggered landslides, flash floods in hilly parts of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). Rains lashed various parts of Jammu damaging roads and buildings in several areas. The Police Control Room, Jammu, said that water entered in many houses and government buildings while walls of […]

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Hakla to D.I.Khan Motorway project to be completed in Sept: Senate body informed

ISLAMABAD:Senate Standing Committee on Communications was informed on Tuesday that Hakla to Dera Ismail Khan Motorway project would be completed in September 2021 as 91% work has been completed so far. The committee met here at Parliament House under the chairmanship of Senator Prince Omer Ahmedzai. Standing Committee has got detailed briefing on the organization, […]

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