Pakistan, speaking for the Group of 77 (developing countries) and China, has called for a clear roadmap to overcome the recent series of “shocks” to the world economy, including the deadly coronavirus pandemic and the spike in commodities prices, that have disproportionately impacted the poorest countries. “The unequal impacts have been accompanied by a deficit […]
Read MorePESHAWAR:The KP Health Department has reported 342 more dengue cases in the last 24 hours from various districts of the province. According to the latest update, 185 cases were reported in Peshawar, 56 in Mardan,14 in Haripur and 12 new cases reported from Kohat. Overall 39 new patients were admitted in different hospitals in the […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD:State minister for law and Justice Senator Shahadat Awan on Friday informed the Upper House that anti encroachment operation of Capital Development Authority (CDA) was continued in Islamabad to demolish illegal infrastructures. During question hour, the minister said that the CDA’s Directorate of Enforcement was carrying out operation round the clock and even on the […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD:The United States government, through the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and in partnership with the Government of Pakistan, has delivered an additional batch of 8 million Pfizer COVID-19 pediatric vaccine doses to Pakistan. This shipment increased the United States’ donation to more than 78 million safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine doses to the […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD:The Upper House of the Parliament (Senate) on Friday deferred nine motions under Rule 194 (1) seeking extension for four standing committees to present reports on various interventions referred to them. These motions were related to Standing Committees on Human Rights, Narcotics Control, Aviation and Interior seeking 60-day extension for them to present reports on […]
Read MorePESHAWAR:All Pakistan Private Schools Federation (APPSF) on Friday strongly condemned police violence against teachers protesting for their rights in front of KP assembly in Peshawar. President All Pakistan Private Schools Federation, Kashif Mirza talking reporter said that use of force against peaceful protest of teachers is totally unacceptable in a democratic society. He said that […]
Read MoreLOWER DIR:Deputy Commissioner Dir Lower, Muhammad Zubair Niazi has imposed Section 144 in the district for the next 30 days, said a notification issued by the district administration on Friday. According to the notification, a ban has been imposed on sale of firecrackers, fireworks, sale and purchase of chemical material, one-wheeling, provoking slogans, use of […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD:National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf on Friday announced panel of chairpersons to conduct proceedings of the house in the absence of Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly. The speaker, in pursuance of sub-rule one of rule 13 of Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly announced Chaudhry Mahmood […]
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