Saturday, April 18th, 2020
President announces 20-point consensus guidelines for congregations during Ramazan
ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (DNA): President Dr. Arif Alvi Saturday in complete consensus with Ulema announced a 20-point strategy, containing guidelines for congregations at Masajid and Imambargahs during the Holy month of Ramazan, advising the faithful to keep sticking to the precautionary measures while performing the religious obligations without dropping the guard against the Coronavirus pandemic. The president made a joint announcement after chairing hours long consultative meeting with all the provincial governors, president Azad Jammu and Kashmir, governor of Gilgit Baltistan, and Ulema from all provinces at the President HouseRead More
UK extends support for poorest, vulnerable people amid virus outbreak
ISLAMABAD, APR 18 (DNA) – The UK announced the first in a series of measures to give wide-ranging support to help the poorest and the most vulnerable people in Pakistan during the Coronavirus outbreak. Today’s announcement will: Ensure £2.67 million funds for vital health support to help Pakistan give medical assistance to the seriously ill; build stronger systems to detect and test for COVID-19; and support communities to have the right information to protect themselves and others; and Provide £1 million for the rapid response of controlling locusts in affectedRead More
COVID-19: CM Buzdar critisices opposition for doing politics
LAHORE, APR 18 (DNA) – Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Usman Buzdar has said opposition parties are doing politics even in this crucial time, when the country is facing coronavirus outbreak, media reported on Saturday. “Opposition has done nothing rather than raising false claims”, CM Usman Buzdar said in his statement. He said the PTI government is helping the masses practically, who are passing through worst time due to outbreak of the pandemic. Referring to teh Ehsaas Emergency Cash Programme, the chief minister said, the programme was initiated withRead More
Pakistan extends ban on domestic, international flights
KARACHI, APR 18 (DNA) – Pakistan has extended the ban on domestic and international flights till April 30 in the wake of the coronavirus situation, media reported on Saturday. The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority in a statement said that the ban on all flight operations has been extended till 30th of April. Director Air Transport CAA has issued a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) regarding extension in the suspension of flight operations. Media player poster frame As per the decision of the Government of Pakistan, the suspension of InternationalRead More
Remember when Miandad won Pakistan the Australasia Cup in style?
LAHORE, APR 18 – Javed Miandad is one of the finest batsmen to have been produced and his memorable last-ball six to win the 1986 Australasia Cup final against India is still one of the most celebrated moment of the game. That awe-inspiring moment was on April 18, 1986. Pakistan required 13 runs to win with two wickets in hand. Miandad was at the crease with all-rounder Wasim Akram at the other hand. Chetan Sharma was given the responsibility of bowling the crucial last over of the game, which wasRead More
Trump Foreign policy towards Afghanistan
Raja Furqan Ahmed Afghanistan, the country located in the south-central Asian region. It is a landlocked and multiethnic country. Afghanistan provides roadway to connect southern and eastern Asia to Europe and the Middle East for the trade. It also consists of a landscape of deserts and mountains. Due to its geography, the most imperial states try to invade. After the 9/11 attacks, the united state of America has been fighting the longest war ever in its history in Afghanistan to eliminate the threat from the soil but the U.S. andRead More