People urged to get themselves vaccinated against corona

KASUR:The corona vaccination drive ‘Reach Every Door (RED)’ is in full swing in the district to ensure vaccination of above 12 years of age children. Talking to reporter here on Saturday, District Coordinator Integrated Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health (IRMNCH) Dr Samra Khurram said the staff was available round the clock in District Headquaters […]

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70 mln vaccinated, target achieved 2 months ahead: Asad Umar

ISLAMABAD:Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Asad Umar Saturday said that 70 million people of the country had received at least one dose of the COVID vaccine. In a tweet, the minister who is also in charge of the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) said the target of vaccinating 70 million people was […]

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69 more dengue cases reported in 24 hours

RAWALPINDI:As many as 69 more dengue cases arrived in the three public sector hospitals of the Rawalpindi city during the last 24 hours, raising the tally of confirmed cases 2404. District Coordinator Epidemics Prevention and Control(DCEPC), Dr Sajjad Mehmood, said here Saturday that among the new cases, the Holy Family Hospital (HFH) had registered 40, […]

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Completion of first phase of 500 bedded Nishtar-II hospital likely in December

MULTAN: Punjab government released Rs 5.75 billion for timely completion of 500 bedded Nishtar-II, said Commissioner Multan Dr Irshad Ahmed. During inspection of work at Nishtar II here on Saturday, he instructed officials to complete work at the hospital by December. Any delay in the completion of the work would not be tolerated. He stated […]

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25th death anniversary of actor Qurban Jeelani observed

HYDERABAD:The 25th death anniversary of legendary Actor Qurban Jeelani was observed on Saturday. Qurban Jeelani was born on September 18, 1938 in Hyederbad, Sindh and died on October 30, 1996 in Karachi. Qurban Jeelani was introduced as a supporting actor in film Doraha (1967). He was seen as music composer in the famous song of […]

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Higher edu institutions’ role imperative in translating COP-26 decisions for nature conservation: VC AIOU

ISLAMABAD:Vice Chancellor, Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) Professor Dr Zia-ul-Qayyum Saturday said higher education institutions’ role in translating global decisions and policy guidelines at the forums like COP-26 was crucial and imperative for local masses understanding to drive nature conservation. Addressing a pre-COP-26 media briefing jointly organised by AIOU and Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), […]

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UN playing key role in food security around world: Florence Rolle

HYDERABAD: Country Head of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in Pakistan Florence Rolle has said the United Nations was playing a key role in food security and agricultural development around the world. Likewise other countries of the world, Pakistan is also facing numerous challenges because of climate change, growing population and […]

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Third int’l PACES Competitions to start by Nov 1: ISPR

RAWALPINDI:The third International Physical Agility and Combat Efficiency System (PACES) competition was being held in Lahore under arrangements of Pakistan Army from November 1 to November 7. The contingents from six countries comprising 107 military personnel including Iraq, Jordan, Palestine, Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan and UAE would take part in the mega event whereas Myanmar, Indonesia […]

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