Business community appeals Sindh govt to withdraw decision of closing down businesses

KARACHI:Representatives of business and industrial community on Thursday expressed concerns over Sindh government’s decision to once again close down various businesses including dining in facility at all restaurants. Chairman Businessmen Group (BMG) Zubair Motiwala and President Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) M. Shariq Vohra, in a joint statement issued here, urged the government […]

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Turkish envoy for promoting bilateral cooperation in tourism sector

KARACHI:Turkish Consul General in Karachi Tolga Uchak on Thursday said that further enhancing Pak-Turkey bilateral cooperation in tourism sector would provide better insight to Turkish tourists about the tourism across Pakistan. He expressed these views while talking to Sindh Governor Imran Ismail here at Governor House, said spokesperson of Sindh Governor. They also discussed the […]

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Nigerian delegation visits Planning Ministry

ISLAMABAD:A delegation of 30 senior Nigerian officials (Civilian and Military) the participants of Senior Executive Course at the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) Nigeria, visited Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives here on Thursday. The delegation was headed by Dr Emmanuel S Mamman. The chief economist, Planning Commission briefed the participants […]

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T20I series against England is crucial for us: Mohammad Hafeez

KARACHI:The right-handed batsman Mohammad Hafeez has said that the 3-match T20I series against England, starting from July 16, is of great significance for them to understand their position for upcoming ICC men’s T20 World Cup. He said that improved performance against England would raise players and team management confidence. The right-handed batsman said that he […]

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Pakistan extends condolences to Iraq over deadly hospital fire

ISLAMABAD:Pakistan on Thursday extended condolences to the government and people of Iraq over the loss of lives as a fire erupted at a hospital in Nasiriya, Iraq. “We extend sincere condolences to the government and fraternal people of Iraq on the loss of precious lives and injuries caused to many,” the Foreign Office said. The […]

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Adherence to Covid SOPs becomes more important due to Delta strain presence

KARACHI:Clean hands, masks covering nose and mouth, avoiding crowded places, keeping distance and special care to be in an adequately ventilated space (if indoor) are simple tools to avoid Covid -19 threatening the world with its fast mutating strains each turning to be more deadlier than other with the passage of time. As the presence […]

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COVID patients’ inflow in hospitals increasing rapidly: Asad Umar

ISLAMABAD:Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar Thursday said the number of COIVD patients in hospitals was increasing rapidly. “Rapid build up starting to take place in COVID patients hospital inflow, as well as patients in critical care,” he said in a tweet adding that this Indian variant had caused devastation in countries […]

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