Day: July 17, 2021

ISLAMABAD:In complete disregard to the freedom of conscience and the right of individuals to freely profess, practice and propagate religion, the authorities in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) are planning to put a blanket ban on slaughter of bovines during forthcoming Eid-ul Azha. According to reporter, Director Planning of Animal/Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries […]

ISLAMABAD:Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid on Friday said that over 350,000 people were being vaccinated per day and a motivational campaign had been launched to convince the citizens for early vaccination to protect their lives. Talking to a private news channel, she said that million of anti-corona vaccine doses available with health department which […]

ISLAMABAD:The United States, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan have announced a new Quad Regional Support group for Afghanistan Peace Process. “Representatives of the United States, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan agreed in principle to establish a new quadrilateral diplomatic platform focused on enhancing regional connectivity,” Foreign Office said in a statement issued here on Friday. “The parties […]

ISLAMABAD:Ambassador of Hungary to Pakistan Bela Fazekas Friday called on Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force (PAF), Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu. The visiting dignitary lauded the professionalism of PAF personnel and exceptional progress made by the PAF over the years, especially through indigenization, a news release said. The Air Chief […]

ISLAMABAD:The National Institute of Health (NIH) has the requisite expertise and infrastructure to carry out whole genome sequencing of SARS-CoV-2. According to spokesman of Ministry of National Health Services on Friday, NIH has been using this capability to detect and report variants of concern for public health interventions since June 2020. Additionally, with the assistance […]

ISLAMABAD:Advisor to Prime Minister on Accountability, Barrister Shahzad Akbar on Friday urged the Opposition parties to brush aside personal interest and work for national interest. Opposition parties should support the government for institutional reforms, he said while talking to a private television channel. The Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI), government was taking all possible steps […]

ISLAMABAD:Managing Director, Utility Stores Corporation (USC), Umer Lodhi on Friday tendered his resignation due to personal reasons. He had had been re-appointed for three years, but he resigned after over 2 years in the office. During his tenure, he led the Corporation from a loss making entity to almost a self-reliant organization, said a press […]

ISLAMABAD:The U.S. Embassy and the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) here on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Lincoln Corner in the university’s campus. Raymond Castillo, the U.S. Embassy’s Minister Counselor for Public Affairs, and Dr. Osman Hasan, Pro-Rector of Academics at NUST, signed the MoU to establish and […]