Sunday, February 28th, 2021
Attorney General Khalid Javed tested positive for Covid-19
ISLAMABAD : Attorney General of Pakistan, Khalid Javed has tested positive for a new COVID-19 variant. The top lawyer of the state after feeling symptoms underwent the coronavirus test, which was diagnosed positive of the new variant of SARS-CoV-2 virus. It is to be mentioned here that the Attorney General had recently represented the government before a larger bench of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice Gulzar Ahmed in hearing of the presidential reference seeking the court’s opinion over open ballot vote in the Senate election. Federal health ministryRead More
Over 600,000 migratory birds flocked to Sindh this year: survey
ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 : More than 600,000 migratory birds visited Sindh this year (2020-21), according to a survey carried out by the provincial wildlife department. Every year, the department carries out a survey of migratory birds, particularly waterfowls, visiting the province’s wetlands like Nariri Lagoon, Charwo, Phoosna, Runn of Kutch, Manchhar Lake, Lungh Lake, Sukkur Barrage, Mehrano, Kursh, Acch, Keenjhar, Haleji, Hub Dam, Hawksbay, Ibrahim Hyderi, Korangi Creek, and coastal wetlands of Thatta, Sujawal and Karachi, a private news channel reported. “Historically survey methodology is to reach the target wetlands,Read More
Chinese investment to Pakistan tops with $402.8m in 7 months
ISLAMABAD, February 28 : Chinese investment to Pakistan tops with dollar 402.8 million during seven months of the current fiscal year. According to a report published by Gwadar Pro, China’s vote of confidence in Pakistan’s economy deepens after China stays atop as the sole highest contributor of net foreign direct investment (FDI) when compared to other countries in Pakistan. The net FDI inflow from China remains at dollar 402.8million which is touted highest in the list of inflows from other countries. Chinese net FDI pouring comes at a time when overall FDI fromRead More
PM to inaugurate heritage trail at Nandana Fort, Tilla Jogian, Salt Range national parks in Distt Jhelum today
ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 : Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday will inaugurate heritage trail at the Al Biruni point at the Nandana Fort in district Jhelum. The project was undertaken as part of the vision of the Prime Minister for promotion of tourism and in line with the National Tourism Strategy 2020-30. The strategy was aimed at encouraging tourism at the sites of historic significance and national heritage. The Prime Minister was keen on preservation and conservation of the Nandana Fort site, and its conversion into an international tourism site.Read More
Govt releases Rs 63,978.216 mln for water projects so far
ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 : The government has released a sum of Rs 63.978.216 million for various water resource projects under annual Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for fiscal year 2020-21 so far. According to the data of Planning Commission, an amount of Rs 79,380.563 million was allocated for various water resource sectors in the current fiscal year. Out of total allocation, domestic share was Rs 65,882.563 million while foreign component was estimated as 13,498 million. An amount of Rs 52,706.050 million was released from domestic share while Rs 11,272.166Read More
Bailey insists Finch will be Australia T20 World Cup captain
Melbourne, Feb 28 : Selector George Bailey Sunday insisted under-fire Aaron Finch would be Australia’s skipper at this year’s Twenty20 World Cup, calling mounting criticism of his leadership and form “white noise”. Finch’s scores of one and 12 in their opening two games against New Zealand last week, coupled with his failure to fire in the recent Big Bash League, has sparked debate over whether he is the right man for the job. But Bailey told the Melbourne Herald Sun there was no doubt in his mind the 34-year-old openerRead More