Tuesday, September 1st, 2020
What European schools are doing to curb spread of COVID-19
Schools across Europe are reopening as summer break ends and governments insist that students return to the classroom after months of online learning due to the covid-19. Countries are taking different approaches to minimise contagion in schools, as outlined below. UK Primary schools reopened in England on June 1, starting with some year groups. Secondary school students aged 15 to 18 returned on June 15. All years are back full time for the new school year this week. Scotland’s schools reopened on August 11. A recent survey of mostly EnglishRead More
EU supports Pak in its efforts to promote interfaith harmony: envoy
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 1 (DNA) – The European Union Ambassador to Pakistan Androulla Kaminara has said that the European Union is with Pakistan in its efforts to promote interfaith harmony. In a meeting with the Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Pir Noor-ul-Haq Qadri in Islamabad on Tuesday, the envoy said that the European Union (EU) will always continue to support Pakistan’s efforts to promote inter-faith harmony. During the meeting, relations between Pakistan and the European Union, Pakistan’s emerging positive image at the international level, and matters of mutualRead More
3 Afghan soldiers killed in Taliban attack in Pakita province
DNA KABUL, SEPT 1 – At least three Afghan security force members were killed and five were wounded after gunmen stormed a public protection forces unit compound in Gardez city, capital of Pakita province. Abdul Rahman Mangal, the spokesman for Paktia provincial authorities said that at least five other officers were wounded in the attack, adding that security forces killed both attackers in a gun battle in the provincial capital. He further added that a suicide car bomber targeted the entrance gate of the base in Gardez, thenRead More
Electric Buses in Pak: Chinese company to invest $50mn in first phase
ISLAMABAD, SEPT 1 – Chinese auto manufacturer Skywell Automobile, will invest $50 million in Pakistan to launch electric buses in the country, informed Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry. Talking to local media, the federal minister said that the abovementioned Chinese investment will be done in the first phase, while in the second phase manufacturing of the electric buses would be started. The minister said electric buses would be operating in Pakistan from this year and will operate in Islamabad and Lahore. Last week, a signing ceremonyRead More
Zero-rated industries to get electricity, gas at discounted rates
ISLAMABAD : Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood announced on Tuesday that zero-rated industries will be supplied gas and electricity at discounted rates. Taking to Twitter, he said a meeting of officials of the Ministries of Commerce, Finance, and Energy took place today wherein it was agreed that “erstwhile 5 zero-rated industries will be given a rate of 7.5 ¢/kWh for July & August and 9 ¢/kWh thereafter. For gas, the rate will be $6.5/MMBtu throughout.” Razak Dawood said he felt that the MinistryRead More
PIA not to file appeal against EASA flight ban
ISLAMABAD : The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) management has decided not to file an appeal against the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) suspension of the PIA flights to and from the EU countries. The PIA spokesperson said that the national flag carrier has prepared its appeal against the decision in light of the EASA Safety Assessment of Foreign Aircraft (SAFA) programme and will file at an appropriate time. Following the closure of Pakistan International Airlines flights to Europe, the PIA administration has also decided to call back its employeesRead More