Tuesday, May 5th, 2020
Shavkat Mirziyoyev: the flood has proved a bitter lesson for us
DNA At the start of a video conference on May 5, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev expounded once more on the efforts in progress in our country to combat the coronavirus infection as well as on the disasters in Bukhara and Syrdarya regions. The head of state noted in particular: What we all observe today is how humanity is struggling with both the coronavirus and equally the resulting economic crisis. A growing number of countries are gradually softening lockdown measures to overcome the difficult situation. Thanks toRead More
Nawaz Sharif should return as Pakistan going through tough circumstances: Shibli Faraz
ISLAMABAD (Dna) – Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibili Faraz on Tuesday said that former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif should return as the country is going through tough time. While briefing media in Islamabad on Tuesday on decisions made in the cabinet meeting, he said that Leader of Opposition in National Assembly and PML-N president Shahbaz Sharif has returned to Pakistan but so far he has seen him in front of the laptop. The minister said that Prime Minister Imran Khan has listenedRead More
Debt relief format to be shared between Pakistan, G20 by next week
ISLAMABAD (Dna) – The paperwork regarding debt relief by the G20 countries has been finalized and the format will be shared between G20 and Pakistan by next week, Dunya News reported on Tuesday. The debt deferment will be implemented from May 1 and Pakistan is likely to get a relief of $ 1.17 billion. Under the plan, each country from the selected 76 countries will be evaluated on basis of their outstanding debt and economic condition. Apart from loan repayment reliefs from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank andRead More
Another member of Sugar and Flour Inquiry Commission tests positive for COVID-19
ISLAMABAD (Dna) – Another member of the Sugar and Flour Inquiry Commission has tested positive for novel coronavirus which may further delay its report, Dunya News reported on Tuesday. The first positive case was reported on Monday after which coronavirus tests of all other members of the commission were conducted and the tally has now reached two. The Sugar and Flour Inquiry Commission was initially scheduled to submit its report on April 25 but was given another three weeks to complete the work. The report may face further delay afterRead More
Punjab govt decides to further ease lockdown restrictions from May 9
LAHORE (Dna) – Punjab government on Tuesday decided to further ease lockdown restrictions from May 9. The decision was taken during an important meeting chaired by Punjab CM Sardar Usman Buzdar. Sources privy to the government said that the shops of pipe, steels, spare parts, machinery and electrical goods will now be allowed to open in the province. The government has also decided to open shops related to the textile industry, construction industry and glass manufacturers. All shops will be open for a specific time. The provincial government has decidedRead More
Pak students in Wuhan celebrate easing of lockdown
DNA BEIJING, May 5 : Pakistani students in Wuhan studying in Central China Normal University celebrated easing of lockdown restrictions by having a dinner together. The epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak — the Chinese city of Wuhan in Hubei province — began easing lockdown restrictions towards the end of March. According to Gwadar Pro, the celebration, however, adhered to strict social distancing measures and other preventive steps. “Even while celebrating, we were wary enough to observe precautionary measures,” a student said. The entire ordeal — from the virusRead More