Wednesday, July 8th, 2020
The COVID-19 situation in Kazakhstan is under control
DNA NUR SULTAN: Despite some progress in certain regions of the world, global experience continues to show that the coronavirus crisis is a long way from being eliminated. New cases are soaring in many countries, perhaps most notably in the United States. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that the spread of the virus has not reached its peak in countries in Central and South America. A number of countries in Europe, including Spain and Germany, had to re-introduce quarantine measures. The government of Kazakhstan has always stated thatRead More
Gangs of car lifters busted, eight cars recovered
During the preliminary investigation, they confessed to lift these vehicles from various areas of twin cities and later to sell them in KPK. Cases have been registered against the nabbed persons and further investigation is underway from them. DNA ISLAMABAD: Anti-Car Lifting Cell (ACLC) of Islamabad police has busted two gang of car lifters and recovered eight cars from it worth hundreds of thousands of rupees , a police spokesman said. Following the directions of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Muhammad Aamir Zulfiqar Khan, DIG (Operations) Waqar Ud dinRead More
Pak, Spain officials discuss various issues
Foreign Secretary highlighted Pakistan’s concern on temporary suspension of PIA flights into EU as follow up to EASA’s recent decision A.M.BHATTI ISLAMABAD: /DNA/ – Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood held a video conference with Spanish State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Ms. Cristina Gallach on Thursday. They exchanged views about subjects including response to Covid-19 pandemic, bilateral relations, close cooperation in multilateral fora, and regional situation. The Foreign Secretary extended condolences over the loss of precious lives in Spain due to Covid-19 and commended Spain’s efforts to contain the virus and stepsRead More
Pak, Spain officials discuss various issues
Foreign Secretary highlighted Pakistan’s concern on temporary suspension of PIA flights into EU as follow up to EASA’s recent decision A.M.BHATTI ISLAMABAD: Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood held a video conference with Spanish State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Ms. Cristina Gallach on Thursday. They exchanged views about subjects including response to Covid-19 pandemic, bilateral relations, close cooperation in multilateral fora, and regional situation. The Foreign Secretary extended condolences over the loss of precious lives in Spain due to Covid-19 and commended Spain’s efforts to contain the virus and steps toRead More
Pesco advises people to adopt precautionary measures to avoid electrocution
PESHAWAR, Jul 08 (DNA) :The Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco) has asked the customers to adopt precautionary measures to avoid electrocution during rains. The company’s spokesman urged the customers to properly “earthen” electrical appliances and replace or tape all worn out wires and not to touch electrical appliances or cables with wet hands. It said that public was also requested to be careful and attentive while using electric water pumps and other electrical appliances. People should not tie their pets and cattle with the poles and towers. Usage ofRead More
40th meeting of national assembly standing committee on finance held
DNA ISLAMABAD, JUL 8 – 40th meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs was held today i.e. 8th July, 2020, at 11:00 a.m., in (Committee Room No. 7), Parliament House, Islamabad, under the chairmanship of Mr. Faiz Ullah, MNA. The Committee welcomed Mr. Javed Ghani, the newly appointed Chairman, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and recommended that he should continue for smooth and effective functioning of the department. Mr. Hamid Attique, Member-IR (Policy) informed the Committee that “The Tax Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019”(XIII of 2019), laid in the NationalRead More