Monday, February 1st, 2021
First COVID-19 vaccine tranche arrived from China
ISLAMABAD, FEB 1 (DNA): First Covid-19 tranche of the Sinopharm vaccine arrived here on Monday by Pakistan Air Force (PAF) special plane. According to China Economic Net (CEN), Foreign Minister shah Mehmood Qureshi received the free of cost 500,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccine at the Noor Khan Airbase. The Chinese ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong, Special Assistant to Prime minister on health Dr.Faisal Sultan were present on the occasion. Addressing the ceremony Nong Rong announced that Pakistan is the first country in the world to receive the Chinese government donatedRead More
Central Europe as a community of shared aspirations
Andrzej Duda A new decade of the 20th century has just opened. A decade of uncertainty brought forth by the global pandemic and its consequences, but also a decade of hope. A decade of opportunities for the civilization’s and economy’s recovery, a chance to create a world that is better, more just, more green, and one that respects the principles of sustained development. As we look towards the future, we are looking for areas which will be the centers of dynamic and positive changes. I am certain that Central EuropeRead More
U.S. cattle shipments bolster productivity of Pakistan’s dairy sector
ISLAMABAD, FEB 1 (DNA) – A shipment of 2,078 U.S. cattle arrived at the port of Karachi on January 27, 2021. As a result of the strong partnership between the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Pakistan dairy sector, cattle shipments from the United States continue to supply Pakistan with high-quality bovine stock for its dairy and beef herds. Roughly 95 percent of the cattle in this year’s first shipment are U.S. Holstein dairy cattle, which, thanks to U.S. livestock genetics, produce milk yields that are substantially higher than HolsteinsRead More
Once upon a time there was a PDM!!
Comment Ansar M Bhatti The Chief of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Maulana Fazalur Rehman on January 30, 2021 announced that their struggle was not against the establishment rather they wanted to make the men in khaki realize that their backing of the incumbent government had encouraged it to let the hell loose on the poor people of Pakistan. According to him, it was because of this ‘backing’ that people were forced to lead a miserable life as prices of daily use items had sky rocketed and that too in aRead More
Punjab govt issued new daily wages employees regularization policy
LAHORE – Punjab Government has issued the Daily Wages employees regularization policy 2021 notification for work charge and contingent paid staff. The framework policy for daily wages employees regularization is the biggest need because mostly workers are waiting for the good news. The notification has been issued on 29th January, 2021. Daily Wages Employees Regularization Policy 2021 – Details As regards the management of the work-charged employees, daily wagers, and contingent paid staff employees currently working with various departments, the following policy provisions are laid down: The cases where servicesRead More
Punjab Govt Allows Dining At Eateries After 10pm
LAHORE – Following the decreasing trend of new Covid-19 cases in the province, the Punjab government has lifted the Covid-19 pandemic related 10:00 pm outdoor dining ban at food points and restaurants. In this regard, Secretary Primary and Secondary Health Care Captain (Retd) Muhammad Usman has issued a notification According to a notification, 50% of employees of all government and private institutions will work from home in Punjab. All parks and recreational areas will be closed at 6 pm. Arrangements for weddings and other celebrations can also be made onlyRead More