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Germany and Pakistan to continue trusted partnership, says ambassador

In order to share joy about German reunification and as a signal of German-Pakistani friendship, the German Embassy donated food packages to needy families of different communities in and around Islamabad in the course of the week leading up to German national day A.M.Bhatti   ISLAMABAD:  On 3rd October 2020, Germany is celebrating the 30th anniversary of German reunification, a major event in German history. As a precautionary measure in the pandemic, the German missions in Pakistan must sadly refrain from the usual German national day festivities this year.   Instead, theRead More


Tabish Gauhar appointed Special Assistant to PM for Power

ISLAMABAD : Former chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of K-Electric, Tabish Gauhar, has been appointed as Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) for Power. The Cabinet Division released a notification regarding the appointment of Tabish Gauhar as the Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) for Power. Gauhar had been associated with KE as the chairman and CEO for more than seven years.  The notification read that Gauhar’s appointment shall be in an honorary capacity.


Restaurants, marriage halls high contributors to coronavirus spread: Asad Umar

KARACHI : Six marriage halls and 103 restaurants were sealed in Karachi over neglecting health-related SOPs to contain coronavirus spread. According to the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), six marriage halls and 103 restaurants were sealed in the port city over avoiding coronavirus SOPs. Federal Minister for Planning and Development and Chairman NCOC, Asad Umar said indoor restaurants and marriage halls are emerging as high contributors to COVID-19 spread. NCOC today has directed all provinces and federating units to crack down on sop violations in these places, the ministerRead More


PM Imran Khan wishes Trump, Melania speedy recovery from COVID-19

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday wished US President Donald Trump and his wife a “speed recovery” after the two tested positive for COVID-19. “Wishing President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump speedy recovery from COVID-19,” tweeted PM Imran Khan hours after Trump announced his test result. On Friday morning, President Donald Trump said that he and the First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for coronavirus and are going into quarantine “immediately”. “We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!” tweetedRead More


Afridi aims to help Pakistan win 2021 T20 WC

  ISLAMABAD, Oct 2 : Pakistani pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi deems to play for Pakistan in the 2021 Twenty20 World Cup, saying his goal was to help the Green-shirts win the tournament. “If we speak of goals it would be great if I am selected to play for Pakistan in the 2021 T20 World Cup and I can help us win that tournament. I’d love to be part of a World Cup winning squad one day. It’s always a great honour to be part of a World Cup winning squadRead More


President Trump, wife Melania test positive for COVID-19

WASHINGTON : US President Donald Trump said early Friday morning that he and the first lady, Melania Trump, have tested positive for the coronavirus. “Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER,” he tweeted. The first lady tweeted: “As too many Americans have done this year, @potus & I are quarantining at home after testing positive for COVID-19. We are feeling good & I have postponed all upcoming engagements. Please be sure you are staying safe &Read More