Sunday, September 4th, 2022
Imports of onions, tomatoes start from Afghanistan
Bureau Report PESHAWAR, Good news for poor citizens as the imports of onions and tomatoes from Afghanistan through Torkham are continuing with 222 trucks of tomatoes crossing the Pak-Afghan border, customs officials told when contacted. The customs official who wished not to be named, confirmed that in the last 4 days, 6,000 metric tons of tomatoes were imported in 222 trucks and 9,000 metric tons of onions in 308 trucks were also imported. It is worth mentioning here that the federal government recently waived duty on onion and tomato importsRead More
Relief goods from France arrive
DNA ISLAMABAD: The French government, on the instructions of the French President Emanuel Macron has sent a special plane loaded with relief goods and hi-tech equipment. A team of doctors and technical experts has also arrived. The French ambassador to Pakistan Nicolas Galey also accompanied the doctors and other officials. Health Minister Abdul Qadir Patel received the relief goods. France happens to be the first and only European country so far that has extended relief support to Pakistan. The EU had extended EUR 1.8 million in this regard.-DNA
Japan hands over emergency relief goods to Pakistan
DNA ISLAMABAD, SEP 4: The Government of Japan emergency relief goods, tents, and plastic sheets were handed over to National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) by Mr. KINOSHITA Yasumitsu, Chief Representative of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Pakistan Office, in the presence of Mr. ODAGIRI Toshio, Consul-General of Japan in Karachi, at the Jinnah International Airport Karachi. On August 29, the Government of Japan has decided to provide these goods through JICA, based on a request from the Government of Pakistan to the Government of Japan. The first batch of theRead More
Deadly diseases spreading in Wana
Our Correspondent WANA: Deadly diseases have intensified in different areas of Wana sub-division. Many people have died of cholera in Tehsil Birmal, Shakai and other areas in the past few days, the disease has taken an epidemic form in the area. So far, the health department has not taken any steps, leaving the poor people at the mercy of the Massiah. While the infectious disease diphtheria has also raised its head, a ten-year-old child suffering from diphtheria has tested positive, while many other cases are feared to be positive. ConfirmedRead More
Nation working in unison to overcome flood devastation: PM
KACHHI, Sep 4 (DNA): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said during the current situation which arose after the monsoon rains and floods, the entire nation was working in unison and inspiration to overcome the problems which was very important. Expressing his view after getting a briefing from the relevant authorities over the reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts of road, rail and bridges infrastructure in the area, the prime minister said that it was a matter of satisfaction that all the people had been involved to overcome the enormous issuesRead More
Anjum Nisar says initial economic losses from floods to surpass $10-12b
ISLAMABAD, SEP 4 /DNA/ – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) on Sunday warned that a food crisis could be imminent followed by the floods, which have caused widespread devastation, calling the world to work with the government to mobilize resources for immediate response to support the country’s relief efforts. FPCCI former president and BMP Chairman Mian Anjum Nisar said that the initial economic losses from floods in Pakistan could surpass $10-12 billion, as unprecedented flash floods caused by abnormal monsoon rains have washedRead More