Saturday, December 26th, 2020
Russia tops 3 million Covid-19 infections
Moscow, Russia on Saturday passed three million confirmed coronavirus infections, as authorities hold out against reimposing a national lockdown while the country is battered by a second wave. Official figures showed that a total of 3,021,964 cases have been detected, with 54,226 deaths. In the past 24 hours, 29,258 new infections and 567 deaths were registered in Russia, fourth on the list of hardest-hit countries worldwide. Since winter began, each week has brought new records for new cases and deaths, with epicentres in capital Moscow and second-largest city SaintRead More
2,260 new Coronavirus cases reported; 63 deaths in past 24 hours
ISLAMABAD, The national tally of total active COVID-19 cases in Pakistan on Saturday reached 39,177 with 2,260 more people tested positive for the deadly virus and 1,531 people recovered from the Coronavirus during the last 24 hours. Sixty-three corona patients, 56 of whom were under treatment in hospital and Seven in their respective homes or quarantines died on Friday, according to the latest update issued by the National command and Operation Centre (NCOC). During the last 24 hours most of the deaths had occurred in Punjab followed by theRead More
Pakistani envoy Munir Akram greets Pakistani, UN community on Xmas, Quaid’s birthday
DNA NEW YORKPakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Munir Akram, has greeted the U.N. and Pakistani community members on the Christmas Day as well as the birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah which was celebrated on Friday. “This Christmas has come at the end of a difficult year for all humanity,” he said in a message released in New York. “While we celebrate in this festive season, we must be thankful for the Almighty’s beneficence and be kind and generous to those who are grieving and suffering amongst us.”Read More
ICCI calls for streamlining supply system to reduce inflation
Islamabad ( ) Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry said that the common man was facing great difficulties due to high inflation and emphasized that Market Committee Islamabad should focus on streamlining the supply system in order to bring down the prices of daily used items that would provide good relief to the people. He said this while exchanging views with Rosh Dil Khan Hoti, Chairman Market Committee Islamabad during his visit to ICCI. Director DMA Capt. Ali Asghar and Additional Deputy Commissioner General RanaRead More
NAB absolutely committed to make Pakistan corruption free
ISLAMABAD: Dec 26, 2020: Honorable Mr. Justice Javed Iqbal, Chairman NAB has said that NAB is absolutely committed to make Pakistan corruption free as fight against corruption is being taken as a national duty. He said that NAB was established to eradicate corruption and to recover looted money from corrupt elements. NAB since its inception has recovered Rs. 714 billion directly and indirectly which is a remarkable achievement as compared to other anti corruption organizations with approximately conviction ratio of 68.8 percent. He said that “NAB’s faith is Corruption free Pakistan”. NAB;s effortsRead More
CM assures UBG leadership for allocation of land
LAHORE Dec 26 ( ) Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar Saturday assured the leadership of United Business Group for allocation of land to 11 Chambers of Commerce and Industry for the establishment of their offices on top priority in line with the vision of Prime Minister to stimulate industrialisation in the country. It was disclosed today by Chaudhry Zahid Iqbal Arain Vice President Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry and leader of United Business Group after his result oriented meetingRead More