Friday, May 29th, 2020
The President to get familiar with efforts to boost living conditions on the ground
Today, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev is expected to visit the capital city’s Sergeli district and the Zangiata district of Tashkent region to familiarize with the work undertaken on the ground to improve the living conditions of the population, deliver amenities for and boost the wellbeing of the people. The head of our state is anticipated to review recently erected apartment blocks, new industrial enterprises, educational and medical institutions, and also meet with locals and activists.
PM constitutes Committee to study & investigate the plight of women in prisons
ISLAMABAD, MAY 29 / DNA / = Prime Minister Imran Khan has constituted a Committee to study and investigate the plight of women in prisons. The Committee has been constituted taking into account the plight of the female prisoners, whether convicted or awaiting trial, in overall context of gender biasness prevalent in the society at large and issues associated therewith. Therefore, there is a genuine need to put in place the institutional arrangements to address the issue in a comprehensive manner. The composition and Terms of Reference of the CommitteeRead More
OGRA proposes Rs7 cut in Pakistan’s petrol prices
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority, which regulates prices for petroleum products in the country, has proposed a Rs7 cut in petrol prices for June. The oil sector regulator has sent a summary to the government. If it is approved, the new petrol price will be Rs75.54. However, they proposed an increase of Rs5 per litre in the price of high speed diesel. Ogra also proposed to reduce the prices of kerosene oil by Rs11.88 and light diesel by Rs9.37. Unlike other commodities whose prices are determined by the market forcesRead More
Pakistan’s PM expresses gratitude to Azerbaijani president
BAKU DNA Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Imran Khan has sent a letter of thanks to President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev. “Excellency, I write to convey my gratitude for Azerbaijan’s decision to allocate $1 million as humanitarian aid for Pakistan to strengthen our efforts in combating the deadly COVID-19 pandemic,” the letter said. “This thoughtful gesture in these challenging times is a manifestation of our close and fraternal relationship,” the letter said. “The people of Pakistan will remember this act of kindness by their Azerbaijani brethren.” “AllowRead More