Over a million Covid vaccines administered across Pakistan: NCOC

ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Tuesday informed that the country regained its momentum of inoculating over a million Covid-19 vaccines a day after a slight dip. The nerve centre of the country in its fight against Covid-19 pandemic took to Twitter to announce that the total vaccines administered to the eligible […]

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President asks varsities to up quantum of online education

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday urged the universities to increase the quantum of online education and focus on research and innovation to promote quality education in the country. He said the universities needed to shape their vision in a way to prepare students to cope with challenges of fast changing world. The President […]

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Tarin stresses to provide industrial input at affordable prices

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Shoukat Tarin Tuesday stressed the need to provide industrial inputs such as cement and steel at affordable prices to carry forward the momentum of economic recovery amid COVID-19 as well as in post-COVID-19 scenario. He emphasized to reduce the prices of cement as the cement industry was of paramount importance […]

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OIC states must have training mechanism for chemical handlers: Experts

ISLAMABAD: Experts at the inaugural session of a two-day international workshop on “Chemical Safety and Security in Academic and Industrial Laboratories” held here stressed the need to have training mechanisms for chemical handlers in Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC) states. The workshop is being arranged by COMSTECH and International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences […]

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Eagle squad of Islamabad police briefed about effective policing measures

ISLAMABAD: Senior Superintendent of Police (Operations) Dr. Syed Mustafa Tanveer on Tuesday directed the Eagle Squad of Islamabad Police to ensure effective policing measures in city and maintain high vigilance. In a briefing to the personnel of Eagle Squad, he said that strict patrolling measures should be ensured in the city for protection to the […]

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Kaia’s bowling action found to be illegal

ISLAMABAD: The International Cricket Council (ICC) Tuesday announced that an independent assessment has found the bowling action of Zimbabwe’s Roy Kaia to be illegal and as such, he has been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect. In accordance with Article 11.1 of the ICC Regulations For The Review of Bowlers Reported with […]

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Perpetrators of terrorist attacks on Chinese nationals to be punished: Dr Moeed

ISLAMABAD: National Security Advisor (NSA) Dr. Moeed Yusuf Tuesday said the perpetrators of terrorist attacks on Chinese nationals working in Pakistan would be brought to justice. The NSA made these remarks in a video call with the State Councilor, Minister of the Public Security of the People’s Republic of China, Zhao Kezhi, said a news […]

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New regulatory framework for Islamabad on cards: Ali Awan

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Capital Development Authority (CDA) Affairs Ali Nawaz Awan on Tuesday announced that a new regulatory framework was being developed for the Federal Capital to merge different organizations including Civic Agency, Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), Cooperative departments, Companies Acts and others into one. Addressing […]

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