Friday, March 13th, 2020
CDNS achieves collection target of Rs150bn by Mar 10
ISLAMABAD, MAR 13 (DNA) – The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) has achieved collection net target of Rs150 billion by March,10 of fiscal year 2019-20. The CDNS has set Rs 352 billion annual collection target for the year 2019-20 as compared to Rs 324 billion for the previous year’s 2018-19 to enhance savings and promoting saving culture in the country, senior official of CDNS said. The directorate has also revised and increased the gross target of Rs1570 billion for fiscal year 2019-20, he said. Replying to a question, heRead More
Centre closes all educational institutes till April 5
ISLAMABAD, MAR 13 (DNA) – The federal government has decided to close all educational institutions across the country until April 5, in an attempt to prevent the coronavirus outbreak. The decision was made at a meeting of the National Security Committee on Friday. The meeting was summoned by Prime Minister Imran Khan to discuss the country’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. Public and private vocational institutions will also remain closed until April 5, Education Minister Shafqat Mehmood said. So far, 21 coronavirus cases have been reported in Pakistan, with aRead More
USC to start ramzan package from April 15
ISLAMABAD, MAR 13 (DNA) – The Utility Stores Corporation (USC) will start ‘Ramzan Relief Package’ from April 15 at all its outlet across the country. Talking to a media on Friday, Managing Director of the Utility Stores Corporation, UmerLodhi, said under the package, subsidy will be given on nineteen essential commodities. He said Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed the management of all stores to ensure availability of essential daily use items during Ramazan-ul-Mubarak. The Managing Director said the Ramzan package would be applicable to sugar, wheat flour, pulses, gram flour,Read More
Saudi Arabia announces 72-hour deadline for iqama holders to return
Panic ensued amongst travellers after Saudi Arabia announced on Thursday a 72-hour deadline for iqama holders (residents) from 12 countries, including Pakistan, to return to the Kingdom. The decision was taken amid fears of the global coronavirus pandemic. Following the announcement, travellers crowded offices of the Pakistan International Airline in Lahore, Faisalabad, Sialkot and other areas of the country. They have complained that the airline is only issuing tickets for two dates–March 16 and March 18–and is charging double the price for these tickets. “The PIA officials told us thatRead More
PCB cuts short PSL after some foreign players opt to leave Pakistan over coronavirus
LAHORE, MAR 13 – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday decided to cut short the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2020 and hold the final match of the tournament on March 18 instead of March 23. According to a press release by the cricketing body, the playoff match has been replaced by the semi-finals, which will be held in Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on March 17; one at 2pm and the second at 7pm. The final will also take place at the Gaddafi Stadium at 7pm on March 18. The playoff matchesRead More
Promotion board from Brigadiers to Major General held at GHQ
RAWALPINDI, MAR 13 (DNA) – Promotion board from Brigadiers to Major General was held at General Headquarters today. Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa presided the meeting. Those promoted include Brigadier Faheem Amer, Brigadier Rashid Mahmood, Brigadier Abdul Moeed, Brigadier Shahid Manzoor, Brigadier Arshad Mehmood, Brigadier Muhammad Atif Mansha, Brigadier Iftikhar Hassan Chaudhary, Brigadier Muhammad Umer Bashir, Brigadier Asad Ur Rehman, Brigadier Wajid Aziz, Brigadier Kamran Tabrez Savera, Brigadier Muhammad Raza Aizad , Brigadier Ch Amir Ajmal, Brigadier Jawwad Ahmed Qazi, Brigadier Ehsan Ali, Brigadier Kamran Nazir,Read More