Sunday, April 26th, 2020
We’re going out: Spanish kids reclaim streets after weeks indoors
MADRID, APR 26 – After six weeks stuck at home, Spain’s children were allowed out Sunday to run, play or go for a walk as the government eased one of the world’s toughest coronavirus lockdowns. Spain is among the hardest hit countries, with a death toll running at more than 23,000, putting it behind United States and Italy despite stringent restrictions imposed from March 14. But unlike other countries, Spain’s children were kept indoors, with only adults allowed to leave the house to buy food, medicine, briefly walk the dogRead More
PIA flight repatriated 250 stranded Pakistanis from Australia
ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (DNA): A special flight of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Sunday repatriated 250 stranded Pakistanis from Australia. Pakistan High Commission in Canberra along with its consulates in Sydney and Melbourne coordinated their return. Consul General of Pakistan, Melbourne, Sardar Adnan Rashid saw off the stranded Pakistanis at the airport. The Consul General said repatriation of Pakistanis manifested the commitment of Prime Minister Imran Khan and the Government of Pakistan to reach out and look after welfare of Pakistani diaspora across the world. Foreign Minister MakhdoomRead More
President directs mosques’ admin to follow precautionary measures
ISLAMABAD, APR 26 (DNA): The President has directed the Imams of the mosques to convince the Nimazees above 50-years to offer their prayers at homes. In his letter to Imams after visiting various mosques in Islamabad, he said point number six of the SoP asks Nimazees of over 50 years old to avoid coming to mosques for offering congregational prayers. However, he expressed satisfaction over implementation of 20-point Standard Operating Procedures by the administration of mosques. The President also visited different mosques in Rawalpindi last night. Read More
Parliamentary committee on covid-19 to meet on April 27
ISLAMABAD, APR 26 – (DNA) – Parliamentary Committee on Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) will meet for the 4th time in Parliament House on 27th April 2020 at 2.00 pm with Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser in the chair. The Minister for Industries and Production will brief the Committee on the impact of lockdown due to COVIC-19 and immediate steps required to protect the economy with particular reference to the Industrial sector. Likewise, the Advisor to Prime Minister on Commerce will brief the Committee in effect lockdown with reference to the tradeRead More
Punjab extends pillion riding ban till May 9
LAHORE, APR 26 – The Punjab government has extended its ban on pillion riding until May 9. It has reasoned that since the countrywide lockdown has been extended, so will the pillion riding ban. The home department issued a notification announcing the extension. The notification also said the ban does not apply to women, the elderly and law enforcement officers. The ban was put in place to stop people from gathering and ensure social distancing is practiced. The country has reported over 12,000 coronavirus cases as of Sunday and overRead More
CDA issues new SOPs for streamlining official work
ISLAMABAD, APR 26 (DNA) – On the directions of Chairman CDA, authority has issued new SOPs for streamlining the official work in its Human Resource Development Directorate. SOPs have been introduced in connection with Authority’s efforts to bring discipline in all administrative spheres. According to newly issued SOPs all officers / officials have to dispose off / process the file within minimum two working days and maximum three working days positively, otherwise disciplinary action will be taken against the delinquent officer / officials. Similarly, issue of un-authorized movement of filesRead More