Hong Kong SAR recognizes Covid-19 immunization certificates issued in Pakistan

BEIJING:The Government of Hong Kong SAR has decided to recognize Covid-19 Immunization Certificates issued in Pakistan to facilitate Hong Kong residents of Pakistan origin to travel directly to Hong Kong from Pakistan. The decision was taken after a meeting between Consul General of Pakistan, Bilal Ahmad Butt and Professor Sophia S C Chan, Secretary for […]

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PCAA holds mock emergency drill at Chitral Airport

ISLAMABAD:Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) on Friday conducted a full-scale emergency drill at the Chitral Airport to evaluate operational efficiency, level of preparedness and coordination of all the agencies concerned. “These exercises helped in increasing the operational capacity of the emergency management department,” the authority said in a tweet.

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PM updated on Naya Pakistan low-cost housing scheme

ISLAMABAD:Chairman Naya Pakistan Housing Authority Lt Gen (retd) Anwar Ali Haider called on Prime Minister Imran Khan and briefed him on the progress of low-cost housing projects in the country. The prime minister expressing satisfaction over the project said provision of low-cost accommodation to people was among the top priorities of the government. For the […]

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Ehsaas programme totally impartial, transparent: Senate told

ISLAMABAD:Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection Dr. Sania Nishtar on Friday said that Ehsaas programme, initiated by the government, was totally impartial and transparent. Responding to a question during Senate proceedings, she said that One Window Ehsaas was being unscaled nationwide while 20 other Ehsaas programs were also running, […]

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Air University, Nayatel join hands for strengthening industry-academia ties

ISLAMABAD:Vice Chancellor Air University Air Marshal (R) Javaid Ahmed has said that Pakistan is a land of infinite opportunities, emphasizing that the Air University was making its best efforts to provide adequate training, skill development and career opportunities to tap the potential of the talented youth. He made these remarks during a Memorandum of Understanding […]

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PAC examines audit report of NHA, Pakistan Post

ISLAMABAD:Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Friday examined the audit report of National Highway Authority (NHA) and Pakistan Post Office Department for the year 2019-20. The committee met here at Parliament House chaired by MNA Rana Tanveer Hussain. The committee settled ten highlighted audit paras of NHA and Pakistan Post in the meeting. Members of the […]

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APHC appeals IIOJK people to observe strike against Modi’s UNGA address tomorrow

ISLAMABAD:The All Parties Hurriyat Conference in IIOJK has appealed to the people to observe complete strike, tomorrow, against Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi’s address to the United Nations General Assembly. According to reporter, the APHC spokesman said that the people of Kashmir would observe complete strike in the entire occupied territory to record their protest […]

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Senate offers Fateha for Syed Ali Shah Geelani, former CM Sardar Attaullah Mengal, C R Shamsi

ISLAMABAD:The Senate of Pakistan on Friday offered Fateha for the departed souls of Kashmiri Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani, former Chief Minister Balochistan Sardar Attaullah Mengal, senior journalist C R Shamsi, martyred armed forces personnel in various terrorism accidents and COVID-19 victims. Maulana Attaur Rehman led the Fateha on the request of Senate Chairman […]

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