Thursday, May 6th, 2021
LEAs to be deployed at tourist spots: NCOC
ISLAMABAD, MAY 06 (DNA) – National Command Operation Centre (NCOC) has given an additional task to the law enforcement authorities (LEAs) to manage entry and exit points at tourist spots during Eid holidays. In special directives issued to the National Highway Authority (NHA) and Frontier Works Organization (FWO), the NCOC said that they should highlight banners at the toll plaza regarding the government’s decision to ban visits to tourist places during Eid holidays. The NCOC said that the provinces have also issued directives to restrict movement during holidays, besides alsoRead More
Pakistan reaffirms support to Palestine: Zahid Hafeez
We believe that for just and lasting peace, it is imperative to have a two-state solution in accordance with the relevant United Nations and OIC resolutions ISLAMABAD, Foreign Office Spokesman Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri on Thursday reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for the Palestinian cause noting that it is rooted in the country’s principled stance on the people’s right to self-determination and its support for human rights. He was speaking at a webinar hosted by Islamabad Policy Institute (IPI) on ‘Dynamics of Muslim World & Future of Palestine: Time to Fight Back’. “WeRead More
All parties except PPP boycott NA-249 recount
The parties cited reason to be non-provision of Form 46 and counterfoil of ballot papers not being checked KARACHI: All parties, except the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), and independent candidates seeking recounting in the NA-249 constituency boycotted the process on Wednesday over non-provision of Form 46 and counterfoil of ballot papers not being checked. In a letter addressed to the returning officer (RO), the parties maintained that, “For want of non-provision of Form 46 and denial to allow access to the counterfoil of ballot paper, we cannot participate in [the]Read More
Islamophobia: Pakistan FM thanks Indonesia for support
Foreign Minister Qureshi discusses combating Islamophobia and promoting inter-faith harmony with the Indonesian Foreign Minister ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi, in a telephone conversation with his Indonesian counterpart Ms. Retno Marsudi, discussed the importance of stronger cooperation amongst members of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to combat Islamophobia. The Foreign Minister stressed that Pakistan’s efforts were aimed at creating awareness and building greater understanding for the promotion of inter-faith harmony and mutual respect. The Foreign Minister thanked Indonesia for supporting the unanimous adoption of Pakistan-sponsored resolution atRead More
PM Khan rules out any NRO to Opposition
Says opposition wanted an NRO to spare their corruption; no nation could prosper with ‘an island of rich and a big sea of poor’ LAHORE, MAY 06 (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said that the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) is demanding National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) but those who had ruled the country for 30 years were not ready to face accountability. He pointed that the Opposition wanted an NRO from him to spare their corruption, however he said that such efforts would go in vain. “Those whoRead More
Bank branches dealing in Forex, trade activities will open on Monday
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan has decided to open authorized bank branches dealing in foreign exchange and trade activities on May 10 and 11 (Monday and Tuesday) to ensure availability of banking services during extended Eid holidays. Central bank’s Banking Policy and Regulations Department through a Circular Letter directed presidents and chief executives of all banks to open 50% of their total authorized branches dealing in foreign exchange and trade activities on May 10, 2021 (Monday) from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (without break). The remaining 50% of suchRead More