Sunday, March 21st, 2021
Beware of skeptics of COVID vaccine as they know not: President
ISLAMABAD, Mar 21 : President Dr Arif Alvi Sunday said that COVID-19 vaccine was “a must” advising people to beware of skeptics of vaccine as they were ignorant. “Beware of those who who create doubt, as they know not. Covid-19 vaccination is a must,” he said on Twitter. The president’s remarks came after skeptics raised questions on efficacy of vaccine after Prime Minister Imran Khan was tested positive on Saturday two days after getting jab. He clarified that the vaccine was given in two doses and it took a fewRead More
77% registered people vaccinated in Islamabad: health official
ISLAMABAD: In the capital city 77 percent registered persons have been administered COVID-19 vaccine, quoting a health official. District Health Officer (DHO) Islamabad Dr. Zaeem Zia has said that 26,676 registered persons have inoculated with the coronavirus vaccine. “In Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) 7,871 people have been administered vaccine, while in Polyclinic 2,944 people have been vaccinated,” DHO said. Moreover, 3,743 people have been administered vaccine in CDA Hospital, in Tarai Rural Health Centre 4,818 persons, in Federal General Hospital 2,337 people and at the Isolation Hospital 201Read More
Travel Advisory: Pakistan bans travel from Cat C countries, as Covid-19 spikes
ISLAMABAD, Mar 21 : Amidst a spike in the Covid-19 cases, Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority again updated its travel advisory putting a complete travel ban for international travelers from 12 Category C countries. Civil Aviation Authority withdrew all earlier exemptions given to Pakistani passport holders, Pakistan Origin Cardholders, and those having National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP). “The temporary measure is being introduced in continuation to the steps being taken to contain the spread of Covid-19 in Pakistan,” the revised letter said. The Civil Aviation Authority modified the listRead More
Match-winner Kohli to stay as T20 opener after India success
Ahmedabad, India, March 21 : Skipper Virat Kohli said he will continue to open the batting in Twenty20 cricket after his unbeaten 80 set up India’s series-clinching win over England. Kohli was promoted up the order to partner Rohit Sharma for the first time in the shortest format and the move proved key as they put on a blazing stand of 94 to lay the foundation of India’s 224-2, their highest Twenty20 score against England. Sharma blasted 64 before departing and Kohli, who started cautiously, finished with a flourish inRead More
UNDP Pakistan builds Gilgit Baltistan Judiciary’s capacity with Human Rights and Rule of Law trainings
Gilgit, 21 March 2021 : Amid many other responsibilities, justice sector professionals are responsible for ensuring citizen’s their basic human rights. It is for this reason that UNDP Pakistan’s Amn-o-Insaf Programme organized two five-day trainings on Human Rights and Rule of Law for the District Judiciary of Gilgit Baltistan at the Judicial Academy, Gilgit. Held between 8 March to 17 March 2021 while observing strict Covid SOPs, the first round of the training was for judges from Gilgit Division while the second round will be held for judges from SkarduRead More
Ali Raza Syed praises wise stance of an EU’s legislator on human rights in occupied Kashmir
Brussels, 21 March 2021 : Chairman Kashmir Council Europe (KC-EU) Ali Raza Syed has lauded a wise stance of chair of European Parliament Sub committee for criticizing India over worse situation of human rights in occupied Kashmir and rights of the minorities and other oppressed sections of masses in India. It is important to mention that Maria Arena, chair of the EU’s parliament sub committee for Human rights while addressing a recent online session of the parliament expressed her grave concerns over the worse situation of human rights in occupiedRead More