Monday, May 4th, 2020
Floods in Sardoba district: Govt allocates 100 bln soums for population
TASHKENT /DNA Flooding after the dam breakthrough of the Sardoba reservoir in the Syrdarya region caused serious damage to residential settlements, real estate objects, social facilities and agricultural crops on the territory of Yurtdosh, Dustlik, Kurgontepa mahallas of the Sardoba district, Sakhovat, Akhillik and Shodlik mahallas of the Mirzaabad district, as well as Mirzachul, Hakikat and Navbakhor mahallas of the Akaltyn district. According to First Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Akmalkhon Ortikov, a government commission, established in accordance with the presidential decree of May 1, determinesRead More
PM phones Ethiopian counterpart, emphasizes closer cooperation, bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday telephoned his Ethiopian counterpart Abiy Ahmed Ali and in the context of Pakistan s “Engage Africa” policy, emphasized the importance of closer bilateral ties with Ethiopia. During the telephonic conversation, the prime minister reiterated his felicitations to Prime Minister Abiy on winning the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize. Imran Khan conveyed Pakistan s solidarity with the government and people of Ethiopia, and commended their effective measures to control the spread of COVID-19. The discussion focused on debt relief matters, including Prime Minister Imran Khan sRead More
Pakistan rejects Indian baseless contention regarding GB
ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Foreign Office on Monday summoned a senior Indian diplomat and conveyed Pakistan s rejection of India s baseless and fallacious contention regarding the Supreme Court of Pakistan s verdict in a matter pertaining to Gilgit-Baltistan. According to a statement issued on Monday, Foreign Office Spokesperson said that it was clearly conveyed that the Indian claim over the occupied state of Jammu and Kashmir as an “integral part” had no legal basis whatsoever. “The entire state of Jammu and Kashmir is a disputed territory and is recognized as such by theRead More
476 dead as coronavirus cases reach 20,884 in Pakistan
LAHORE (DNA) – Pakistan has reported 14 more fatalities from novel coronavirus as the death toll in the country has reached 476, Dunya News reported on Monday. The nationwide tally of COVID-19 patients jumped to 20,884 while 698 cases were reported in 24 hours. PROVINCE-WISE DETAILS According to the latest figures by the National Command and Operation Center, Punjab remains the worst-hit province by the pandemic followed by Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. Till now 7,646 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Punjab, 7,882 in Sindh, 3,288 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,Read More
Lockdown will be further relaxed in coming days: PM Imran
ISLAMABAD (DNA ) – Prime Minister Imran Khan has on Monday said the coronavirus lockdown will be further relaxed in the coming days as standard operating procedures (SOPs) based on precautionary measures have been prepared for all sectors. While addressing a parliamentary party meeting, the premier stressed that the federal government is taking steps to provide relief to all classes because it is the need of the hour to serve the nation by keeping aside political differences. “It is the best time for all the public representatives to serve people.Read More
Australia’s Usman Khawaja looks to return following contract snub
Australia batsman Usman Khawaja believes he is still among the country’s top six batsmen and can force his way back into the squad after being dropped a few days ago from the list of contracted players. The top order batsman was omitted from Australia’s annual list of 20 elite, contracted players in 2020, announced on Thursday, after falling out of favour with selectors midway through last year’s Ashes. “Without sounding arrogant, I still feel like I’m one of the top six batsmen in the country,” the 33-year-old lefthander told FoxRead More