UN chief voices disquiet over communal clashes in Jodhpur on Eid day UNITED NATIONS, May 04 ): A spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed disquiet over the Hindu-Muslim clashes in Indian city of Jodhpur that coincided with Eid-ul-Fitre. “I think the basic point is our hope that the …
Read More »OGRA advises OMCs to ensure fuel supply during Eid holidays
ISLAMABAD, May 04 : The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Wednesday advised all Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) to take appropriate measures for ensuring sufficient fuel supplies to assist tourists during the Eid holidays. “The authority has asked all OMCs to maximize their supplies towards the north in order …
Read More »Beijing curbs public transport as COVID spreads in China
Zhengzhou to enforce strict COVID curbs in coming week Reuters May 04, 2022 BEIJING: The Chinese capital Beijing shut dozens of metro stations and bus routes on Wednesday in its campaign to stop the spread of COVID-19 and avoid the fate of Shanghai where millions of residents have been under …
Read More »Govt did not register case against Imran Khan: Rana Sanaullah
Rana Sanaullah asks PTI leadership to condemn Masjid-e-Nabawi incident Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah addressing a press conference in Faisalabad, on May 3, 2022. — YouTube/PTVNews FAISALABAD: The government did not have a first information report (FIR) registered against PTI Chairman Imran Khan, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said on Tuesday. The …
Read More »Will not accept any negligence in serving nation: PM Shahbaz Sharif
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif says Allah has given him a chance to serve the nation once again Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif. — Reuters LAHORE: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Tuesday said that serving the nation is the mission of his government, therefore, he will not allow any kind of negligence …
Read More »Rupee holds ground against US dollar
KARACHI: Pakistani rupee held ground against the US dollar last week and gained 0.57 percent (Rs1.06) after shedding 2.86 percent (Rs5.20) in the preceding week. The rupee recovered from 186.75 to Rs185.69 against the American currency in the interbank market last week. However, within the open market, the rupee suffered …
Read More »LadiesFund held an intimate and inclusive Iftar
KARACHI: LadiesFund held an intimate and inclusive Iftar for their dynamic, successful members to share their favourite cultural and family Iftar traditions and stories, to promote diversity and celebration of the delicious food, Barakah of prayers and peace and harmony during this holy month. LadiesFund President Tara Uzra Dawood hosted …
Read More »Belgian protesters wear oil barrels as prices rise
BRUSSELS: Activists in Belgium came to the May Day demonstration in oil drums, protesting against rising prices for fuel and essential products, RIA Novosti correspondent reports. “Today we have nothing but these barrels. This means that after paying for fuel for the car, heating the house, and cooking, we have …
Read More »Power Division ensures uninterrupted power supply
The Power Division says load shedding in the country has been reduced to zero from 5 a.m. Monday as per announcement by Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif.. In a tweet on Sunday, the Division said more than 2,500 megawatts of additional electricity has been added to the system. It said …
Read More »Miftah lauds FBR on 28.7% growth in revenues
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Miftah Ismail here on Sunday appreciated the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for achieving a 28.7% growth in revenues, expressing the hope that the team would perform better and to the expectations of the nation. “With the right mix of policies and tools, …
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