Tuesday, October 29th, 2019
Japan announces donation for Afghan refugees, Pakistani communities
ISLAMABAD, OCT 29 (DNA) – The Government of Japan has announced a contribution of USD 2.1 million to support refugees and their host communities in Pakistan. The new funding will strengthen UNHCR’s interventions in the areas of education, health care. and water and sanitation – benefitting 70,000 refugees and host communities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Islamabad, Punjab and Sindh. The Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, Kuninori Matsuda, and UNHCR’s Representative in Pakistan, Ms. Ruvendrini Menikdiwela, signed the agreement at a ceremony. The project will be implemented under the Refugee AffectedRead More
Uzbekistan to introduce a single ticket for transport
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (DNA) – From 1 January 2020, a unified system of payment for public transport will begin to operate throughout the Republic of Uzbekistan. This was reported in the press service of the Transport Administration of the capital. The principle of operation of this system. Where and how much can I buy a card? It will be possible to pay for travel in any form of transport in all cities of Uzbekistan by means of a contactless plastic card, similar in size to a bank card. It will be possibleRead More
Uzbekistan’s GDP increases by 5.7% in January-September
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (DNA) — According to preliminary estimates, the GDP of the Republic of Uzbekistan in January – September 2019 at current prices made up 361.85 trillion soums and, compared with January – September 2018, increased in real terms by 5.7%. According to the State Statistics Committee of Uzbekistan, the GDP deflator index in relation to January-September 2018 prices made up 118.0%. GDP per capita made up 10.8 million soums and, compared with the corresponding period of last year, increased by 3.7%. Compared to the corresponding period of last year, theRead More
IHC to hear plea seeking suspension of Nawaz Sharif’s sentence in Al-Azizia case
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Islamabad High Court’s (IHC) division bench will conduct hearing on the plea seeking suspension of ex-prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s sentence in Al-Azizia reference after his interim bail ends today (Tuesday). According to details, Chief Minister of Punjab (CM) Sardar Usman Buzdar and Nawaz Sharif’s personal doctor Dr Adnan have been directed to appear before the court at 1.30pm for further proceedings in the case. Fresh medical reports of the former PM will also be submitted in the court. It is to be mentioned here that IHC had grantedRead More
Seawater stops entering coastal belt of Karachi as cyclone Kyarr moves towards Oman
KARACHI (DNA) – Seawater has stopped entering into homes located in the coastal belt areas of Karachi, however hundreds of people still could not return to their homes and are facing immense difficulties in carrying out their daily life activities, according to latest updates available with the media on Tuesday about the Very Severe Cyclonic Storm (VSCS) “Kyarr” developed in the east-central Arabian Sea. The affected neighborhoods mainly include Rehri Goth, one of the neighborhoods of Liaquatabad Town, and Lath Basti in Rehri Bin Qasim Town and Chashma Goth. AccordingRead More
Islamabad: Massive Sunday Bazaar fire that engulfed 250 stalls extinguished
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Fire that broke out at Sunday Bazaar near Peshawar Mor in Islamabad has been extinguished by seven fire tenders today (Tuesday). According to details, the blaze has engulfed 250 stalls of Landa Bazaar in the area. It was also learned that firefighters from Pakistan Navy had also provided their assistance in dousing the blaze. However, the cooling process was underway.