Wednesday, June 29th, 2022
Mask up: Fresh COVID-19 cases in Pakistan crosses 500-mark for first time in three months
Pakistan’s daily COVID-19 case count has crossed the 500-mark for the first time in three months amid a constant rise in recent countrywide spread of the disease, National Institute of Health, Islamabad’s (NIH) data showed Wednesday morning. The country reported 541 new COVID-19 infections overnight, pushing Pakistan’s positivity ratio above 3% again. The new infections were detected after countrywide diagnostic testing on 15,462 samples, as per the data. The COVID-19 positivity dropped to 2.4% as per the statistics issued on Tuesday. However, after the recent rise in cases, the country’sRead More
Electricity crisis: Musadik Malik pledges to beat load-shedding by July 15
Minister of the State for Petroleum Musadik Malik has pledged to overcome power load-shedding by the mid of July, as the country goes through the misery of not having power supply for tens of hours in sweltering hot weather. The electricity shortfall in Pakistan has exceeded 6,000 megawatts, causing 12 to 14 hours of power outages in Karachi and other major cities of the country. Speaking on Geo News programme Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Sath, Malik said he will request Finance Minister Miftah Ismail to release funds for K-Electric. He said that oneRead More
12-member British Sikh soldiers delegation meet COAS Gen Bajwa
RAWALPINDI, JUN 29: /DNA/ -12 member British Sikh soldiers’ delegation headed by Major General Celia J Harvey Deputy Commander Field Army UK, visited GHQ and met General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), today. COAS said that Pakistan respects all religions and also recognizes the need for the promotion of religious tourism in the country. Kartarpur corridor is the practical manifestation of Pakistan’s unwavering commitment towards religious freedom and harmony. The delegation visited Lahore where the dignitaries witnessed flag-lowering ceremony at Wagha border. The delegation visited Lahore Fort,Read More