Saturday, August 7th, 2021
New lockdown notification on Sunday: Murtaza Wahab
KARACHI, Aug 07 (DNA): Administrator Karachi, Sindh Government Spokesmanand CM Advisor on Law Barrister Murtaza Wahab Saturday said that a newnotification regarding lockdown in Karachi will be issued tomorrow inwhich special relief be given to the citizens however some restrictionswill remain. “Thanks to Allah, the Almighty the situation has improved due to thelockdown in Karachi. There is no precedent in history for more than200,000 people to be vaccinated in a single day in the city, he saidthis while speaking to media after inaugurating a drive-throughvaccination center at the Afghan GroundRead More
Pakistan closely followed discussion at UNSC on situation in Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD, AUG 7 /DNA/ – It is a matter of deep regret that, as the closest neighbour of Afghanistan, whose contribution in the ongoing peace process has been recognized by the international community, Pakistan’s request to the President of the Security Council to address the Council’s session and present its perspective on the Afghan peace process and the way forward was not acceded to. On the other hand, the Council’s platform was made available to enable the peddling of a false narrative against Pakistan. In his statement at the UNSC,Read More
Tokyo Olympics: Ambassador MATSUDA greets Arshad Nadeem in javelin throw
ISLAMABAD, AUG 7 /DNA/ – Ambassador MATSUDA Kuninori extends congratulations to Mr. Arshad Nadeem, Pakistan’s premier javelin thrower, for showing his great talent by winning 5th place in the final of men’s javelin throw competition in the Tokyo Olympics and conveys best wishes for his future endeavors. “Though, unfortunately, you could not win a place on the medal winning podium but, I believe, you have won many hearts back home for your brilliant performance in the world’s mega event. I congratulate you for having the honor of competing in the finalRead More
Sania visits recently opened Ehsaas Registration Desks in Lahore
LAHORE, AUG 7 /DNA/ – Senator Dr. Sania Nishtar, SAPM made a visit to Lahore to review the recently opened Ehsaas Registration Desks. Under the Ehsaas framework, the registration desks will open nationwide in the month of August. Families in need, whose survey has not been conducted for some reason can self-enroll themselves in Ehsaas programme through registration desks. To-date, the Ehsaas survey is 98.14 percent complete throughout the country. However, the survey is currently underway in Lahore. Dr. Sania also reviewed the pace of survey activities in Lahore. ToRead More
Serena hosts Musical Grand Finale of Sarangi Season 5
DNA ISLAMABAD – A star studded grand finale event was held on Friday evening at Serena Hotels to conclude the Season 5 of Serena Hotel’s Sarangi countrywide music talent hunt competition. The event, held with full Covid-19 SOPs including social distancing and vaccination card checks, was attended by prominent members of the diplomatic corps, business community and Islamabad societygathered to listen to the musical performances and the announcement of winner. The First Lady Samina Alvialongwith jury members Shehzad Roy and Sarmad Ghafoor as well as CEO Serena Hotels Aziz BoolaniRead More
United Business Group (UBG) to win the next elections: SM Munir
ISLAMABAD, AUG 7 /DNA/ – United Business Group Chairman Iftikhar Ali Malik and Patron in Chief SM Munir have said that Lahore is a stronghold of United Business Group and after the election of Ali Asghar Hassam as Chairman United Business Group, Lahore has become the center of United Business Group’s activities. They expressed these views at a meeting of the United Business Group held in Lahore yesterday, which was chaired by Mr. Iftikhar Ali Malik and Chief Guest was SM Munir. Addressing the meeting, SM Munir said that UnitedRead More