Tuesday, March 30th, 2021
COVID-19 claims 100 lives, infects 4,048 more people
ISLAMABAD, Mar 30 : The national tally on Tuesday of total active COVID-19 cases recorded 48,566 with 4,048 more people tested positive for the deadly virus out of 46,269 tests conducted during last 24 hours. Around 100 corona patients have died during past 24 hours, 92 of whom were under treatment in hospital and eight out of the hospital in their respective quarantines or homes, according to the latest update issued by the National command and Operation Centre (NCOC). During the last 24 hours most of the deaths had occurredRead More
Pakistanis to get training from China in semi-conductor technology
Islamabad, Mar 30 : Pakistan Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry has said that Pakistan is working with Iron Brother China to train the people in semi-conductor technology, according to Gwadar Pro. Speaking to journalists, the Minister said the country’s future is linked with technology. “The merger of technology and biotechnology is of utmost importance. We will work together with China for the training of people in semi-conductor technology. China is already cooperating,” he remarked. Chaudhry maintained that the incumbent government is making all-out efforts for the development ofRead More
China’s agenda for the world based on peace, cooperation and security: Speakers
Islamabad, March 30 : “At present, the agenda provided by China for the world is based on Peace, Cooperation, and Security” said Prof. Dr. Iram Khalid, Chairperson, Department of Political Science, University of Punjab, Lahore. She said the steering of the changing world is in the hands of China. Irum was speaking at the Focus Group Discussion on “Dialogue of Civilizations” held on March 29th. The discussion was jointly organized by Communication university of China and Pakistan Research Centre for a community with shared future. The Group Discussion was moderatedRead More
US dollar falls below Rs154 against rupee
KARACHI ,MARCH 30 : Pakistani rupee strengthened by 74 paisas against the United States (US) dollar at the start of today’s trading in the inter-bank currency market. According to foreign currency dealers, the local unit appreciated 74 paisas to 153.30 against the greenback, hitting a 21-month high. The rupee had closed at 154.04 against the dollar the other day. Hafeez Shaikh removed as finance minister The rupee has gained considerable ground on the back of improved foreign exchange reserves, current account surplus, higher remittances besides less demand of dollar dueRead More