Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021
Coronavirus claims 72 more lives in Pakistan in a day
ISLAMABAD : Coronavirus has claimed 72 more lives in Pakistan during the past 24 hours, taking the overall death toll to 13,935. The latest statistics of the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) showed the COVID-19 has claimed 72 more lives and 3,270 fresh infections were reported during the period. The total count of active cases is 34,535. The positivity ratio was recorded at 8.22 per cent during the past one day. A total of 39,742 tests were conducted across the country during this period. Since the detection of theRead More
Dollar steadies ahead of Powell testimony, housing reforms hit kiwi
TOKYO : The dollar hovered below recent peaks on Tuesday as investors looked to US policymakers for clues on whether they may seek to slow rising yields, while the New Zealand dollar dropped after housing reforms cooled policy-tightening expectations. The Turkish lira also showed some sign of stability following a 7.5% dive on Monday after President Tayyip Erdogan sacked a hawkish central bank chief, but markets’ relief was offset by worries about fresh lockdowns in Europe. The dollar crept 0.1% lower against the safe-haven yen to 108.74 yen and wasRead More
President reaffirms resolve to make Pakistan a prosperous state
ISLAMABAD: As the nation observed Pakistan Day on Tuesday, President Dr Arif Alvi urged the countrymen for continuous efforts to make the society humane and inclusive, besides upholding democratic values and rule of law. “On this historic day, we vow to continue our struggle to make our society humane, inclusive and tolerant to the minorities residing in Pakistan. We also pledge to uphold democratic values, rule of law and the Islamic way of life in our country as envisioned by our founding fathers,” the president said in his message toRead More
PM vows to transform Pakistan into a truly democratic welfare state
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has stated that his government’s vision is to transform Pakistan into a truly democratic welfare state, on the model of Riyasat-e-Madina. “Today, let us renew our commitment to make Pakistan a humane, progressive and prosperous state akin to Riyasat-e-Madina based on rule of law, meritocracy, egalitarianism and compassion,” he said in his message on the occasion of Pakistan Day (March 23). The prime minister said that 23rd March, 1940 was a momentous occasion when the Muslims of the Sub-Continent decided to establish a separate homelandRead More
Foreign Minister’s Message on the Occasion of Pakistan Day (23 March 2021)
Islamabad,23 March 2021 : 23rd March is an important landmark in the history of our nation. On this day, we commemorate the valiant struggle of our forefathers for a separate homeland that began with the historic Pakistan Resolution of 1940, and culminated in the attainment of freedom seven years later. Pakistan Resolution truly reflects our deep national and historical aspirations and desires. On this Day, we pay rich tribute to the Father of the Nation and all leaders, elders, martyrs and heroes who rendered great sacrifices for the realization ofRead More