Tuesday, April 28th, 2020
Pakistan rejects baseless Indian allegations
ISLAMABAD, APR 28 – Pakistan categorically rejects baseless Indian allegations of “infiltration attempts” and unfounded claims of targeting of “launching pads” across the Line of Control (LoC). It is obvious that the Indian propaganda machine is in over-drive. Pakistan also rejects the provocative statements of the Indian Defence Minister, including his recent preposterous claim that “we are dominating the enemy….” There is nothing new about Mr. Rajnath Singh’s delusions; nor about his belligerent anti-Pakistan rhetoric. Repeated Indian allegations have one primary purpose: To divert world attention from India’sRead More
Cement price hike to hit construction industry
LAHORE, APR 28 (DNA) – Leader of the business community and former President ICCI Shahid Rasheed Butt on Tuesday said cement manufacturers have increased prices up to Rs55 per bag that should be noticed by the authorities. The increase in price amid reduced coal price, curtailed interest rates and low demand will hurt the construction package recently announced by the Prime Minister Imran Khan to boost the economic activities, he said. Shahid Rasheed Butt said that the move would increase the cost of doing business for the constructionRead More
Pakistan’s coronavirus death toll surpasses 300 with 20 more fatalities
ISLAMABAD, APR 28 – Pakistan reported a total of 20 fatalities from the novel coronavirus in the last 24 hours taking the country’s death toll to 301. The total number of cases in the country rose by 751 to 14,079 with 10,545 active cases. According to reports, the number of deaths across the country are increasing with every day. Karachi alone reported seven deaths from the deadly virus in the last 24 hours. More than 258 more people have tested positive for the virus taking Sindh’s total number of casesRead More
Zong 4G, UNICEF Pakistan partner to create awareness around covid-19
ISLAMABAD, (DNA) – Pakistan, 28 March 2019: Today Zong 4G and UNICEF joined hands to help inform the general public in Pakistan on COVID-19. As part of the partnership, Zong 4G will use all its digital channels to disseminate accurate and reliable information on the coronavirus COVID-19. The campaign aims at reaching Zong 4G’s over 37 Million customers through multiple platforms and channels, including Zong 4G’s official Facebook Page, Zong 4G’s official Twitter Handle, Official Website and MyZong app. “Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, we have also seen a major outbreak of mis-Read More
Information Minister, Special Assistant call on PM
ISLAMABAD, Apr 28 (DNA):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz and Special Assistant on Information Lt. Gen. (Retd) Asim Saleem Bajwa Tuesday called on Prime Minister Imran Khan, said PM office media wing in a press release.=DNA ==========
Makkah Grand Mosque imam joins workers cleaning the Kaa’ba
DNA MAKKAH: Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, the president of the General Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques, on Monday joined workers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah as they washed and sterilized the Kaaba and Maqam Ibrahim before the call to night prayer. In line with recommendations and instructions from the health authorities, a range of precautionary measures are in place at the mosque to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including maintaining a safe distance between worshipers. The cleaning is one of a number of operations organized byRead More