Friday, April 2nd, 2021
India’s Tendulkar hospitalised after contracting coronavirus
Mumbai, April 2 : Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar entered hospital Friday as a precautionary measure after testing positive for coronavirus. Tendulkar, 47, who initially quarantined at home for six days, is one of the most high-profile cases of a new pandemic surge in India. “As a matter of abundant precaution under medical advice, I have been hospitalised,” the batting hero said on Twitter. “I hope to be back home in a few days. Take care and stay safe everyone.” Tendulkar, one of the greatest batsmen of all time, isRead More
UNODC presents strategy to combat drugs, crime, corruption, and terrorism in Sindh
Karachi , April 02 : UNODC Country Representative, Dr. Jeremy Milsom met with key officials in Sindh to apprise them of UNODC’s support to Sindh Province in 2020, and plans for the coming year, in-line with the UNODC’s global strategy for 2021-2025. UNODC has been providing technical assistance to the Government of Sindh in Pakistan to strengthen capacity of law enforcement and criminal justice officials to overcome the challenges posed by drugs, crime, and terrorism. In partnership with multiple donors UNODC has aligned its programming to complement Sindh’s efforts inRead More
SC upholds ECP’s decision of re-election in NA-75 Daska
ISLAMABAD , April 02 : Supreme Court (SC) on Friday has rejected the plea of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and upheld the decision of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) regarding re-election in entire National Assembly (NA) constituency NA-75 Daska. A three-member bench of the apex court, headed by Justice Umer Ata Bandial, heard the petition of PTI candidate Ali Asjad Malhi, challenging the ECP order of re-election at NA-75 Daska. While announcing the reserved judgment, Justice Umar Ata Bandial remarked that the situation was not under control in the constituency onRead More
Cricket earns favor in more Chinese Children
BEIJING,, April 2 : ” We are planning to hold some activities to celebrate the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan including cricket activities among schools,” said Wang Zihai, Deputy Director of Pakistan China Center in the SCO Demonstration Zone. According to Gwadar Pro, the activities are to take place in the China-Shanghai Cooperation Organization Demonstration Zone in Qingdao. Cricket is the national sport of Pakistan. When Pakistani Ambassador Moin ul Haque visited Qingdao last time，he awarded two elementary schools as cricket characteristic schools. “Under the supportRead More
Gwadar becomes capital of South Balochistan
Islamabad, April 2 : Gwadar, a crown jewel of CPEC, has become the capital of South Balochistan, a move that will bring the coastal town into new limelight, catapulting its “star image” on the national and international spectrum. Talking to Gwadar Pro, Gwadar Port Authority (GPA) Chairman Naseer Khan Kashani revealed that GPA has got an official status of capital of South Balochistan. “We have received a letter from the Government of Balochistan in this regard.” A government official of Balochistan said that Gwadar is now an official provincialRead More
58 deaths, 2772 new cases of coronavirus reported in Punjab
LAHORE, Apr 02 : As many as 2772 cases of coronavirus were reported in Punjab on Friday while the pandemic claimed 58 precious lives in 24 hours which turned the death toll 6,485. According to the data shared by the spokesperson of Punjab Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department (P&SHD) ,the number of coronavirus cases in the province reached 225,953. The P&SHD confirmed that 1,484 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Lahore,21 in Kasur,28 in Sheikhupura,7 in Nankana Sahib,380 in Rawalpindi,5 in Attock,22 in Jehlum,68 in Gujranwala,15 in Mandi Bahauddin,6Read More