Thursday, November 4th, 2021
Omar Ayub Khan To Chair Ecc Meeting Today
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Omar Ayub Khan will chair the meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) today to discuss a 15-point agenda. The federal government will mull over the imposition of a new tax on sugar-sweetened beverages and tobacco besides reviewing a summary for late payment surcharge for fertilizers factories. The ECC is likely to approve a technical supplementary grant for the expenditures of the Power Division. Moreover, the ECC will review a summary regarding the fuel adjustment of the electricity distribution companies. The committee will mullRead More
Covid-19 deaths show slight uptick amid receding disease prevalence: NCOC
ISLAMABAD, 04 Nov 2021:The national tally of Covid-19 active cases on Thursday was recorded 22,577 with 580 more people testing positive for the deadly virus and 554 people recovered from the disease during the last 24 hours. Nineteen corona patients have died during the last 24 hours, 18 of the deceased were under treatment in different hospitals and one of them perished in their respective quarantines or homes, according to the latest update issued by the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC). Out of the total 19 deceased Covid-19 patients,Read More
Pak vs Ban: Saqlain Mushtaq likely to continue as interim head coach till Bangladesh tour
LAHORE : Former Test off-spinner Saqlain Mushtaq’s appointment as Pakistan team’s interim head coach is likely to be extended till the Pakistan vs Bangladesh series, which will be held in Dhaka from November 19 to December 4. Mushtaq is likely to be the interim head coach for the Bangladesh tour and will continue to fulfil his responsibilities due to lack of time. They further added that the appointment of consultants has not been decided so far. Meanwhile, chances are that some coaches from National High-Performance Centre could be included inRead More
Interfaith harmony vital for social unity, integrity: NA Speaker
Islamabad : National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser says interfaith harmony is vital for social unity and integrity in the country. Speaking at a meeting with Khateeb of Badshahi Masjid and Chairman of Ruet-e Halal Committee Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, he said it is for the first time that the incumbent government officially celebrated Ashra Rehmatulil Alameen and the Seerat of the last Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) is also included in the Single National Curriculum. The Speaker said establishment of Rehmatulil-Alameen Authority is another milestone achievement as this AuthorityRead More
Govt making all out efforts to reduce inflation: Shaukat Tarin
Islamabad : Advisor to the Prime Minister for Finance Shaukat Tarin says Pakistan alone is not facing the inflation, but is a global phenomenon nowadays. Talking to a private news channel, he said the government is making all out efforts to reduce inflation as Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced a huge relief economic package for those who are earning less than 30,000 rupees per month. He said the country has entered in the growth zone now and five per cent growth rate would benefit the middle class of theRead More
PM emphasizes on teaching ethics in schools to help build character of Muslim youth
Islamabad : Prime Minister Imran Khan has hoped for active collaboration amongst the Muslim countries both at the government level and through interaction amongst the scholars and academia to promote the true teachings of Hazrat Mohammad Rasool Allah Khatam-un-Nabiyeen Sallallaho Alaihe Wa Ala Alayhee Wa Ashabehi Wassalam. Interacting with the envoys of Muslim countries on the establishment of Rehmatul-lil-Alameen, in Islamabad, he termed it imperative that the life and teachings of the Hazrat Mohammad Rasool Allah Khatam-un-Nabiyeen Sallallaho Alaihe Wa Ala Alayhee Wa Ashabehi Wassalam are fully understood to achieveRead More