LAHORE, MAY 16  – The Punjab government decided on Saturday to resume online taxi and inter-city bus services in the province from Monday. Bus fares will be reduced by 20%, the government decided in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Usman Buzdar. The Punjab chief minister said that the decision to resume public transport and reduced bus fares was taken to help people. The meeting also approved opening of automobiles, power looms and mobile phone industries in the province. They will be told to follow the government’s SOPs and ensureRead More

  ISLAMABAD, May 16 (DNA):A total of 249 stranded Pakistanis in Sudan were flown from Khartoum to Peshawar by PK-7844 on Saturday. Pakistan Ambassador Sarfraz Sipra along with embassy officials remained at the airport for facilitating all the passengers and seeing them off, a press release said. Earlier, on May 2nd, 252 stranded Pakistanis were repatriated to Karachi by PIA. On the occasion, Ambassador Sipra said that out of total 501 passengers, 436 were members of the Tablighi jamaat. He expressed his satisfaction that all expatriates would now celebrate Eid-ul-FitrRead More

    ISLAMABAD, May 16 (DNA):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz said on Saturday that the government was pursuing a comprehensive roadmap to handle the challenge of coronavirus pandemic. Addressing a news conference along with  Special Assistant to the Prime Minister  on Accountability Shehzad Akbar, he said despite the economic constraints, the government announced a gigantic stimulus package worth Rs 1.2 trillion to provide cushion and support to every segment of the society affected by the contagion. Sharing details of the stimulus package, he said Rs 480 billionRead More

Islamabad, MAY 16  / DNA /  = Lipton Pakistan is bringing loved ones together in a time of crisis and uncertainty with. One of the world’s leading tea brands, owned by Unilever, unveiled the digital film that aims to bring hope and positivity amongst the people during these difficult times.   Showcasing the everlasting connections and love, the advert highlights the essence of ‘Jagao Umeed Saath Reh Kar.’ During these times, people have been feeling lost, but with their loved ones by their side, the hope would still stay alive. While staying home isRead More

ISLAMABAD, MAY 16 (DNA)  –  Responding to media queries, the Spokesperson said we reject Indian Army Chief’s recent comments levelling allegations against Pakistan and hurling threats. These are part of India’s desperate attempts to divert the world’s attention from Indian state-terrorism and egregious violations of human rights in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOJ&K). The indigenous Kashmiri resistance being faced by India is the direct consequence of India’s unabated oppression and brutalization of Kashmiris. India’s mischievous attempts to portray the legitimate Kashmiri struggle for self-determination as “terrorism” would not succeed.Read More