Monday, July 27th, 2020
Pakistan’s High Commission in Dhaka fully functional after 3 years
DHAKA, JULY 27 (DNA) – Balance of relationships in South Asia has changed and India is moving towards isolation in the region as the High Commission of Pakistan in Dhaka has become fully functional after three years, media reported on Monday. According to sources, the important development was made after China played a vital role in reducing diplomatic tensions between Pakistan and Bangladesh. Prime Minsiter Imran Khan’s recent telephonic contact with his Bangladeshi counterpart was also a link in this chain. Imran Khan had underscored the importance Pakistan attaches toRead More
Karachi submerged after heavy rains, traffic jams reported
KARACHI, JUL 27 (DNA) – Many roads, streets, and homes were flooded in Karachi following heavy rains on Monday afternoon. Two people died after being electrocuted in Baldia Town. Rain was reported in Five Star Chowrangi, Nazimabad, Gulberg, Ayesha Manzil, Buffer Zone, Powerhouse Chowrangi, Gulshan and Gulistan-e-Jauhar. Following the rain, traffic jams were reported in different areas. The water entered houses in Orangi Town’s after the area’s gutters overflowed. The monsoon season, which starts in June and continues till September, is crucial to Pakistan’s agriculture sector but it also causesRead More
RCCI opposes Punjab govt notification of lock-down amid Eid-ul-Adha
RAWALPINDI, JUL 27 (DNA) – The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) has opposed lock down announced by the Punjab government till August 5. RCCI president Saboor Malik at an emergent press conference at Chamber house Rawalpindi demanded to revise the decision as it is not in-line with ground realities. He said that the Prime Minister is against the lockdown and the Punjab government is taking such decisions. The business community does not agree with the decision and we reject the notification. On the one hand, the government itselfRead More
Govt providing best possible facilities in cattle markets: Punjab Minister
ATTOCK, JUL 27 (DNA) – Punjab Minister for Livestock Sardar Bahadur Dreshak has said that provincial government was providing all possible facilities in cattle markets and people should take all precautionary measures while visiting these markets to avoid the spread of Covid-19. He said this during his visit to cattle markets of Attock, to monitor the facilities being provided there. On the Occasion, Deputy Commissioner, ADC Ch Majid, Director Livestock Rawalpindi Dr Nadeem Badar, Additional Director Livestock Attock Dr Asim Rafique, PTI focal person, PA to Chairman Public Accounts CommitteeRead More
87 development schemes to be executed: DC
ATTOCK, JUL 27 (DNA) – As many as 87 different developments worth Rs 1277.565 million would be executed in Attock during current fiscal year. It was informed by officials in the special meeting of the district development committee (DDC) which held at deputy commissioner office. While briefing the district development committee (DDC) about the development projects, the participants were informed that a sum of Rs 302.299 million would be spend on execution of as many as five different schemes regarding building constructions, a sum of Rs 1695. 191 million wouldRead More
Two-year old boy reunited with parents
ISLAMABAD, JULY 27 (DNA) – Islamabad Kohsar police station on Monday reunited two-year old missing boy with his parents, a police spokesman said. According to details, informed kohsar police station that his two-year old son Shoraim had been missing and could not be traced despite hectic efforts by family members. Following this information, SP (City-Zone) Omer Khan constituted special team under supervision of ASP Aqeela Niqvi to trace the missing boy. This team including SHO Kohsar police station Sub-Inspector Shabbir Ahmed searched him, inquired various people about the missing boyRead More