Punjab, Sindh, KP withdraw lockdown orders, allow ‘pre-Covid-19 practices’ with SOPs

Punjab, Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have issued orders allowing the reopening of most of the sectors which had been closed for months due to the coronavirus pandemic, but emphasised adherence to health guidelines to prevent further spread of the virus. The Punjab Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department withdrew the government’s lockdown order on Sunday, allowing […]

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Fireworks in NA likely over more FATF-related bills

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly is set to witness fiery proceedings on Monday (today) as the government plans to get five more FATF-related bills passed from the lower house of parliament with opposition flexing its muscles to resist the move, accusing the government of bringing “draconian laws” on the pretext of meeting conditions of the global […]

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At least 5 killed, 20 injured in powerful blast in Chaman

At least five people were killed and 20 were injured in a blast on Chaman’s Mall Road on Monday, Assistant Commissioner Zakaullah Durrani said. The wounded have been shifted to the Civil Hospital. According to police inspector Muhammad Mohsin, unidentified miscreants had planted an improvised explosive device in a motorbike that was parked on the […]

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Clerics to get Tahaffuz bill implemented

LAHORE: Clerics belonging to various Sunni schools of thought met here on Sunday to decide the future line of action for ensuring implementation of Tahaffuz Bunyad-e-Islam (protection of foundation of Islam) Bill passed by the Punjab Assembly a fortnight ago. The participants included Maulana Zahidur Rashidi, Liaquat Baloch, Dr Fareed Paracha, Maulana Muhammad Ahmed Ludhianvi, […]

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PM urges people to take precautions during Muharram

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday urged the nation to refrain from flouting standard operating procedures (SOPs) during Muharram despite a reduction in the number of Covid-19 cases. Speaking at a ceremony in the federal capital, he lauded the PTI Tiger Force volunteers for their role in supporting the government’s coronavirus response. “Today Pakistan […]

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Textbook board MD removed for ‘banning books’

LAHORE: The Punjab government has removed Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board Managing Director (MD) Manzoor Hussain from his post who recently banned around 100 textbooks. According to a notification, Mr Hussain has been transferred and directed to report to the Services and General Administrative Department. Recently, the MD had banned 100 textbooks the board found […]

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Karachi power situation set to aggravate

ISLAMABAD: The power supply situation is set to aggravate, particularly in Karachi, as K-Electric’s financials deteriorate to an extent of its inability to pay fuel bills due to non-payment of subsidies and a freeze on tariff by the government while consumers brave intense humid conditions. Senior official sources told Dawn that K-Electric had formally conveyed to the […]

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Pakistan Army continues rescue and relief operation after flooding wreaks havoc in Dadu

The Pakistan Army, along with the civil administration and private rescue services, on Sunday continued rescue and relief operations in various parts of Sindh’s Dadu district after the most recent monsoon spell in the province breached the flood protection bund of Nai Gaj Dam. In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said: “Pakistan Army troops […]

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Pakistan to appeal against EU air agency restrictions

RAWALPINDI: Federal Minister for Aviation Ghu­lam Sarwar has announced that Pakistan will appeal against the restrictions of European Union Air Safety Agency (EASA). “We will solve the safety issues raised by EASA and we had two months to app­eal against the restrictions. PIA planes will fly in the Eur­opean countries soon,” said the minister while […]

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‘This is just the beginning’: PM Imran launches country’s largest plantation campaign on Tiger Force Day

Prime Minister Imran Khan launched the country’s largest tree plantation campaign on Sunday with the aim of planting 3.5 million saplings in the country in a single day. Addressing a ceremony in Islamabad, the premier began his address by thanking all those who had participated in today’s campaign. He stated that Pakistan was among the […]

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