Tuesday, March 17th, 2020
Corruption reference: SC grants bail to Khawaja brothers
ISLAMABAD, Mar 17 (DNA): The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted bail to Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders Khawaja Saad Rafique and Khawaja Salman Rafique in Paragon Housing corruption reference. A three-member bench of the SC, comprising Justice Maqbool Baqir, Justice Mansoor Ali Shah and Justice Muneeb Akhtar heard the bail plea of Khawaja brothers. The apex court approved the bails of the Khawaja brothers against two surety bonds worth Rs 3 million each. Khawaja brothers moved SC after the Lahore High Court (LHC) had rejected their bail in corruption case.Read More
Coronavirus pandemic: PM Imran Khan to address nation today
ISLAMABAD, MARCH 17 (DNA) : Prime Minister Imran Khan will address the nation today (Tuesday) amid growing concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. PM Imran would take the nation into confidence after the measures taken by the federal government to combat the spread of COVID-19, said sources. The prime minister Imran Khan will advise the nation to take safety measures. Earlier on Saturday, advising the nation to follow safety instructions issued by the government, Prime Minister Imran Khan said that there is no need to panic about the novel Coronavirus. TakingRead More
India has 526 reported cases of Covid-19 and 27 related deaths
Taj Mahal: ‘Monument of love’ shuts down amid coronavirus fears India’s iconic monument Taj Mahal has shut down to halt the spread of the coronavirus, officials say. The culture ministry said tens of thousands visit the “monument of love” every day and it was “imperative to shut it down”. The Taj Mahal is one of the world’s leading tourist attractions, and draws as many as 70,000 people every day. India has 526 reported cases of Covid-19 and 27 related deaths. It has tested 6,000 people so far. On Tuesday, the Indian governmentRead More
1.5 mln Illegal cigarettes confiscated by RTO Peshawar
PESHAWAR, MAR 17 (DNA) – FBR braces for strict and speedy action against the illegal cigarettes. As per the orders by Commissioner Regional Tax Peshawar, Corporate Zone Tariq Jamal and under the supervision of Commissioner In land revenue Tariq, Special Surveillance squad and Nowshehra and Chamkani Police carried out a joint operatio and confiscated 15 lac illegal counteefeit cigarettes worth Rs. 47 million. According to the sources, the Special Surveillance squad of FBR during regular checking, ceased a car numbered as LOT-1801, which was transporting illegal counterfeit cigarettes to Punjab.Read More
UNHCR suspends Afghan refugees’ repatriation over COVID-19
ISLAMABAD, MAR 17 (DNA) – The UN refugee agency said on Tuesday that it has suspended voluntary repatriation of Afghan refugees from Pakistan after the country temporarily closed border with Afghanistan over COVID-19. The voluntary repatriation program had resumed on March 2, 2020 after a three-month winter break. Nine families – a total of 28 individuals – have so far returned to Afghanistan this month, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Pakistan hosts more than 1.4 million registered Afghan refugees, holding Proof of Registration (PoR) cards.Read More
UNHCR suspends Afghan refugees’ repatriation over COVID-19
ISLAMABAD, March 17 (DNA): The UN refugee agency said on Tuesday that it has suspended voluntary repatriation of Afghan refugees from Pakistan after the country temporarily closed border with Afghanistan over COVID-19. The voluntary repatriation program had resumed on March 2, 2020 after a three-month winter break. Nine families – a total of 28 individuals – have so far returned to Afghanistan this month, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Pakistan hosts more than 1.4 million registered Afghan refugees, holding Proof of Registration (PoR) cards. SinceRead More