Monday, June 29th, 2020
China’s COVID-19 vaccine gets another two 100 percent positive conversion rate
DNA ISLAMABAD, June 29 : All people administered with the inactivated COVID-19 vaccine on different intervals and by various dosages have induced neutralizing antibodies, with 100 percent positive conversion rates, said China National Pharmaceutical Group (Sinopharm). According to Sinopharm, the data was unveiled at the meeting for the blind review and the unblinding of the Phase I and II clinical trials results of inactivated COVID-19 vaccine held synchronously in China’s Beijing and Henan Province, Gwadar Pro reported on Monday. The inactivated vaccine was jointly researched and developed by Beijing-based NationalRead More
Will advise govt to take back NFC makeup notification; AG asks IHC for more time
ISLAMABAD : The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday adjourned until July 22 the hearing of a petition challenging the composition of the 10th National Finance Commission (NFC). A two-judge bench comprising Justice Aamir Farooq and Justice Mian Gul Hassan Aurangzeb heard the petition filed by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Khurram Dastagir. Over the course of the hearing, the attorney general for Pakistan told the judges that a member of the commission has already resigned from it. “I will advise the government to issue a new notification for theRead More
Fuel crisis: OGRA fines three more oil companies
ISLAMABAD: Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) on Monday imposed hefty fines on three more oil marketing companies (OMCs) for creating artificial fuel shortage in the country. The oil and gas regulatory body imposed an overall fine of Rs 50 million on three oil marketing companies for not maintaining the mandatory stocks. It also issued a show-cause notice to the three companies on the matter and directed them to submit a reply within 24 hours. Earlier on June 11, Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) said that it had issuedRead More
Azerbaijan ambassador condemns attack on PSX
ISLAMABAD (DNA) Ambassador of Azerbaijan Ali Alizada has condemned cowardly attack on Pakistan Stock Exchange. In his Tweed on Monday the ambassador said, he was saddened to know the security guards and a police sub-inspector laid down their lives foiling this terrorist attack at the Pakistan Stock Exchange. He prayed that Almightily Allah may grant courage to the bereaved families to bear this loss.
Pakistan team arrives in Worcestershire for 14-day isolation period
Manchester June 29: Pakistan team has been transported to Worcestershire where they will undergo the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) testing before completing their 14-day isolation period. The team will be allowed to train and pr,actice at Blackfinch New Road. The side will move to Derbyshire on 13 July. It must be noted that the 20-member squad along with 11 officials arrived in Manchester via a chartered plane from Lahore, on Sunday. According to the tentative schedule, the first Test will be played on August 5 in Manchester. Pakistan will play the remaining twoRead More
Guinea-Bissau leader sacks ministers
Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embaló has dismissed five government ministers. The ministers for defence, interior, economy, agriculture and energy were all dismissed in a decree on Sunday. No explanation was given for their sacking. Their dismissal comes ahead of a parliamentary debate on Monday on which political alliances have the right to govern the country. The country has been gripped by political turmoil for many years. President Embaló was announced as the winner of December’s election. However the long-time ruling party PAIGC said the elections were rigged. The sacked ministersRead More