Thursday, October 1st, 2020
PCB apologises for poor production quality in first game of National T20 Cup
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday apologised for the poor execution of the opening of the National T20 Cup which was a display of countless blunders including a dysfunctional scoring system. The PCB’s tall claims regarding the launch of a domestic T20 tournament were razed to the ground after score boards showed errors with poor graphics. Since no streams were provided outside of Pakistan, ESPN was also unable to provide a live score, which troubled viewers trying to keep track of the match. Following a tirade of criticism, theRead More
ICC evolves sector-wise consolidated plan to address civic problems.
Islamabad, October 1: Islamabad Citizens Committee (ICC) has evolved a sector-wise consolidated plan to address the civic problems of the federal capital. The plan will soon be presented to the Mayor of Islamabad for necessary action. This was announced here by the President of ICC, Syed M.Siddiq Hasan at a meeting of Committee’s Executive Council. The plan underlined some serious problems, being faced by the residents that needed urgent attention of the Capital Development Authority (CDA), ICT administration and the Mayor, IMC. The ICC that was established in 1977 byRead More
CM Usman Buzdar inaugurates Punjab Rozgar Scheme
LAHORE : Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has inaugurated Punjab Rozgar Scheme which is said to be the largest employment programme. While addressing the inauguration ceremony, CM Usman Buzdar said that the government sets the priority to provide easy loans worth over Rs30 billion to youth under the scheme which is being launched with the support of the Bank of Punjab and Punjab Small Industries Corporation (PSIC). He said that the initiative was taken to transform skills of youth into investment by the provincial government. Under the Punjab Rozgar Scheme, citizensRead More
Yasmin Rashid says Punjab took concrete steps to defeat COVID-19
LAHORE : Punjab Health Minister Dr. Yasmin Rashid has said that the government took concrete steps to defeat the Covid-19. Talking to newsmen in Lahore, she said that the World Health Organization (WHO) is appreciating Pakistan’s steps taken to control the pandemic. She said that we increased medical facilities in the Health sector therefore infection rate in Punjab is low as compared to other provinces. Yasmin Rashid said that the health department is constantly monitoring the Covid-19 situation after reopening of all educational institutions in the province. The minister saidRead More
Lok Virsa to hold “Annual Lok Mela” from 6th to 15th November
ISLAMABAD, Oct 1 : National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) has planned to hold Annual Folk Festival “Lok Mela” from 6th to 15th November. According to an official announcement , Lok Virsa annual mega event is scheduled from November 6th to 15th November at Lok Virsa Complex, Garden Avenue, Shakarparian, Islamabad. The inaugural ceremony of the 10-day event will be held on November 6 which is expected to be graced by Federal Minister for Education, Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood. The main features will include provincial culturalRead More
President seeks role of MPs, media in breast cancer awareness
ISLAMABAD, Oct 1 : President Dr. Arif Alvi on Thursday called upon parliamentarians and media persons to play an effective role in creating awareness amongst masses about breast cancer. In his letters addressed to members of parliament and media representatives including television anchorpersons, the President advised them to highlight the issue of breast cancer as October is globally marked as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. President Dr Alvi said breast cancer killed millions of women every year round the globe including several thousand deaths in Pakistan. Pakistan has higher mortalityRead More