Thursday, April 9th, 2020
Govt’s support to SME’s sector lauded
KARACHI, APR 9 (DNA) – Vice President FPCCI, Qaisar Khan Daudzai has said that business community of Pakistan appreciated the statement of Razzaq Dawood, Minister for Commerce & Textile to give supportive edge to SME’s sector. He further said that, government has to initiate proper mechanism to give relief to SME’s to safeguard their business interest in terms of necessary payments to their concerned venders, utilities, rental and wages. He urged for transparent transfer of public funds to SME’s who are facing severe liquidity problem particularly in the current scenarioRead More
30,000 Afghan nationals return home via Chaman border
ISLAMABAD, APR 9 – At least 30,000 Afghan nationals returned to their homes during the four days the Chaman border was opened by Pakistan. The Pakistan government opened the border from April 6 to April 9 on the request of the Afghan government. Thousands of Afghan nationals crossed the Chaman border where the home department screened them. It was previously sealed completely to curb the spread of the coronavirus. A quarantine centre has also been set up at border that can house 900 persons.
EU continues to push for cease-fire in Afghanistan
KABUL – The EU Delegation in agreement with EU Heads of Mission based in Kabul have called for an immediate implementation of a comprehensive and nation-wide humanitarian ceasefire in Afghanistan, in line with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres´ appeal for a stop to armed conflicts. The COVID-19 pandemic is threatening all Afghans alike, women and men, young and elderly. As the outbreak grows in the next days and weeks, strong safety measures are needed to protect lives at risk. Continued fighting would make it very difficult to contain the deadly disease,Read More
China’s huge support to Pakistan combating COVID-19 continues
ISLAMABAD, APR 9 (DNA) – China reassured that its huge support to Pakistan will continue and there will be no shortage of medical equipment to combat COVID-19, reports Gwadar Pro App on Thursday. Chinese ambassador to Pakistan Yao Jing said that “it is Pakistan that China has launched most aids to control the deadly vitrus.” Likewise, the National Disaster Management Authority informed that China made a huge contribution in medical relief assistance to Pakistan amid the pandemic outbreak and China made 80% of the total aid Pakistan has received soRead More
China emerges as front-runner in eradicating virus world over
BEIJING, APR 9 (DNA) – China has emerged as front-runner in eradicating COVID-19, as the deadly virus has spread all over the world with Europe and America as its epicenters. According to a report published by China Economic Net on Thursday, with every global crisis, come different theories. Many say to stop the rapid growth of China and their influence around the globe, this virus was made in a laboratory and spread in Wuhan. According to scientists there is a difference between a natural and a man-made virus. With increasingRead More
Pakistan Army shoots down Indian quadcopter along LoC: ISPR
ISLAMABAD, APR 9 – The Pakistan Army on Thursday has shot down an Indian ‘spy drone’ along the Line of Control (LoC) for violating airspace, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed. According to details, the drone intruded six hundred meters inside Pakistan’s territory for spying. Such kinds of moves from Indian authorities are open violation of established norms and existing air agreements, the military wing stated. The ISPR also called the incident as violation of 2003 ceasefire agreement. On the other hand, the United Nations (UN) has reaffirmed its call forRead More