Monday, May 18th, 2020
Coronavirus has deeply impacted tourism in Pakistan: authorities
Along with other industries, the coronavirus pandemic has also deeply impacted the tourism industry in Pakistan. According to the tourism department, 2020 was the year that was supposed to be dedicated to increasing tourism in the country, especially for people coming from abroad. The deadly pandemic has, however, turned things upside down. The country’s economy has also suffered losses due to this. “We had expected to receive $1.5 billion this year but we don’t see that coming in,” an officer from the department said. He explained that domestic tourism hasRead More
Very slim chances of T20 World Cup this year: Hayden
Former Australia batsman Matthew Hayden has said that the chances of this year’s T20 World Cup taking place as scheduled in Australia are very slim. “I would think it is very slim,” Hayden said in an exclusive interview with Sportstar. “To put in perspective what happened in the last few months, the global economy has tanked, we have financial currencies in ruin, we have seen the number of deaths go up. I never thought I would see a time like the global financial crisis of 2008. Clearly I was wrong.Read More
Open malls, stop sealing shops: chief justice tells provinces
ISLAMABAD, MAY 18 – If all markets have been opened, then it doesn’t make sense that shopping malls should still be close, said Chief Justice Gulzar Ahmed while hearing the suo motu case on the spread of the coronavirus. The top judge directed all provinces to stop sealing shops over failure to follow SOPs. Explain to the shopkeepers why the SOPs are necessary rather than threatening him, he advised, adding that the authorities should not misbehave with them or ask for bribes. “Small traders may die of hunger if theyRead More
Deliberate, politically motivated violence against civilians in IoK amounts to war crime: Wani
ISLAMABAD, MAY 18 / DNA / – : Voicing his grave concern over the fast deteriorating political and human rights situation in the Indian occupied territory of Kashmir senior vice chairman of Jammu and Kashmir National Front (JKNF) Altaf Hussain Wani has said that rising tide of premeditated and politically motivated violence against Kashmiris by Indian forces amounts to war crimes. In a statement issued here on Monday Mr. Altaf Hussain Wani said that it was quite unfortunate that Kashmiris were being beaten up, tortured, humiliated and harassed inRead More
AIOU sets June 5 last day for admission in media studies
ISLAMABAD, MAY 18 (DNA) – Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has set June 5 as the last day for taking admission in Post-graduate programs including MSs Mass Communication for semester Spring 2020. The desiring ones could apply through online to get them enrolled in these programs before the stipulated date. Enrollment in the MSc Mass Communication (Media studies) is merit-based and the admission is on country-wide basis. Eligibility for admission in the program is second-class bachelor degree from recognized institution. According to Chairman Department of Mass Communication Dr. Saqib Riaz,Read More
Speakers discuss COVID-19 impacts on education system
Center for Global & Strategic Studies (CGSS) organized an International webinar on the topic, “Reopening Of The Educational Institutes Post COVID- 19: Effects And Precautions To Be Observed ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Center for Global & Strategic Studies (CGSS) organized an International webinar on the topic, “Reopening Of The Educational Institutes Post COVID- 19: Effects And Precautions To Be Observed”,At this time of the health crisis, educational sector all over the world is effected badly and countries are taking practical measures to avoid the educational loss. The aim of the Webinar was toRead More