Sunday, August 23rd, 2020
Punjab govt imposes “micro smart lockdown” in three cities
LAHORE, AUG 23 (DNA) – Punjab government imposed “micro smart lockdown” in different areas of Lahore, Rawalpindi and Gujranwala after new cases surfaced, media reported on Sunday. As per details, the lockdown has been put in place in three cities for a period of 14 days to prevent the spread of deadly coronavirus that has affected over 96,000 people and killed 2,188 across the province. At least 12 areas in Lahore have been sealed after 28 fresh cases were reported. As many as 19,538 residents will be under lockdown. Similarly,Read More
RCCI becomes first green chamber in Pakistan
RAWALPINDI, AUG 23 (DNA) – Governor Punjab Chaudhry M. Sarwar has said that the Government of Pakistan has initiated many reforms and initiatives to reduce energy consumption and to promote green energy. In the sixties Pakistan had plenty of water but today it is facing shortage. The groundwater level has dropped to dangerous levels. He was addressing a ceremony held in Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) in connection with installation of solar system and rain water harvesting at chamber premises here on Sunday. The Governor Congratulated RCCI onRead More
Rs 3.6bn project initiated for rehabilitation of LoC people
ISLAMABAD, AUG 23 (DNA) – Ministry of Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit Baltistan (KA&GB) had initiated a project worth Rs 3.6 billion for rehabilitation and welfare of the people whose houses were destroyed in frequent incidents of shelling by Indian forces from across the Line of Control (LoC). The ministry had earmarked Rs 564 million for the fiscal Year 2020-21 in the project titled “Rehabilitation of Affected Population residing along Line of Control” that included the development of safety bunkers, emergency health units, access roads, and provision of electricity toRead More
TI Pakistan, WEF laud NAB’s anticorruption efforts: Chairman
DNA ISLAMABAD, AUG 23 – Justice Javed Iqbal, Chairman NAB has said that Transparency International (TI) Pakistan and world economic forum have appreciated NAB’s overall performance in eradication of corruption and corrupt practices especially the recent report of transparency international Pakistan dated July 30, 2020 in which Mr. Sohail Muzaffar Chairman TI Pakistan has stated that NAB under the leadership of Honorable Mr. Justice Javed Iqbal, Chairman NAB, anti-corruption drive in the last 34 months has resulted in an excellent impact much needed since its inception, and NAB hasRead More
MoRA directs to provide optimum facilities to Sikh Yatrees
NAROWAL, Aug 23 (DNA): Secretary Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Ajaz Khan Jaffar has directed to provide optimum facilities to Sikh Yatrees in Kartarpur complex. Speaking during his visit to Kartarpur complex in Narowal Sunday, he said connecting roads leading to Kartarpur Gurdwara are being further improved for smooth travel of Yatrees. He said all efforts should be made to facilitate both domestic and international pilgrims visiting Kartarpur. The Secretary said Kartarpur is the best example of harmony among different religions. DNA ========
Govt to utilise all means to bring Nawaz back: Akbar
LAHORE, AUG 23 (DNA) – PM’s aide on accountability Shahzad Akbar said on Saturday that the government would utilise all means to bring back Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz supremo Nawaz Sharif. Akbar was addressing a press conference in Lahore. He said Nawaz was conditionally allowed by the Lahore High Court to go abroad for four weeks on medical grounds. The LHC had directed the PML-N supremo to submit a written undertaking about his return, the PM’s aide said. The Interior Ministry had directed him to return to Pakistan on February 27,Read More