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Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry said on Tuesday that the federal cabinet had approved the deployment of Rangers in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Jhelum and Bahawalpur to restore law and order. Talking to media after attending a meeting of the federal cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan, Fawad said that dictation by any party or group was inevitable to the government. He said that a party or a group can present its demands in a democratic manner which can be negotiated but decision-making cannot be left to any party or group. When his attention was drawn to…
Several large sit-ins by a religious party that had disrupted daily life in several Pakistani cities the day before have now gradually opened the roads to traffic. However, several roads will remain closed today as religious groups continue to protest, but in limited areas. You can subscribe to this story to get the latest information about the traffic situation in major cities. Last updated Tuesday at 10:45 p.m. Traffic update from Karachi Four areas in Karachi have been closed to traffic today. According to the traffic police, roads in Orangi Town No. 5, Baldia No. 4, Star Gate, and Korangi…
Karachi / Lahore / Islamabad: Traffic jams have been reported in different cities of the country when a religious party staged protests on Monday. Karachi Due to the protest, the road leading to II Chandragar Road, MA Jinnah Road and surrounding areas of Karachi, including the tower connecting the Governor’s House, was jammed with vehicles. Orangi Town No. 4, Baldia No. 4, Hub River Road, Liaquatabad and Korangi were some of the other areas where long queues of vehicles could be seen on the roads. The police disperse protesters from stargate so that traffic flow can be routine. Lahore The…
With a steady rise in coronavirus cases, authorities are considering imposing a complete lockdown in Lahore for a week or two. In this regard, a proposal will be sent to the National Command and Operations Center (NCOC) meeting today (Monday). The final decision will be taken after approval from the NCOC and Prime Minister Imran Khan. More than 4,000 new cases have been reported in Pakistan The third wave of coronavirus has hit the country hard as it reported 4,584 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours with a positive ratio of 10.29%. In the last 24 hours, 58…
To celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations with Germany, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi is in Berlin with a delegation for two days. The Foreign Minister said that he was happy to receive an invitation from his German counterpart in Germany. The Foreign Minister said in a tweet, “It is a pleasure to be in Germany at the invitation of FM Haiko Moss, as Pakistan and Germany celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations. At the airport, Qureshi was received by Pakistani Ambassador to Germany Dr Muhammad Faisal, senior German Foreign Ministry officials and senior embassy officials. The Minister will hold…
ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan on Sunday announced the Zakat genealogy in Pakistan as the holy month of Ramadan approaches. The amount of Zakat for genealogy by the government is Rs. 80,933. The syllabus is a fixed amount that a person may be able to pay in his account after deducting the necessary expenses. According to a notification issued by the Administrator-General Zakat by the lunar year 1441-42 AH, on the first day of Ramadan, those who maintain a balanced amount of at least Rs.80,933. Such bank accounts will be responsible for 2.5% Zakat on the total balance.
WhatsApp, WhatsApp on Thursday developed short keys for Android and iOS users to make the convenience and experience of its users as smooth as possible. The messaging app has also introduced chat codes for Windows and Mac web versions. Using the short keys, WhatsApp users can mark messages as unreadable, among other functions, search in chat lists. WhatsApp shared this update on social media. In addition, WhatsApp will introduce a feature that will allow the migration of chat history between iOS and Android. “Eventually you’ll be able to move your chat locally between different platforms!” WABetaInfo, a website that independently…
Daska: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) unofficially won the by-election of NA-75 Sialkot IV on Saturday while its candidate Noshin Iftikhar defeated Ali Asjad Milli of PTI by 19,201 votes. Defeated by a margin of votes. According to unofficial results received from 360 polling stations, Noshin Iftikhar got 111,220 votes while Ali Asjad Malhi trailed with 92,019 votes. In celebration of the victory, PML-N workers and activists rallied and distributed sweets, sparking a wave of joy in the constituency. Polling began at 8 a.m. and continued uninterrupted until 5 p.m. A total of 360 polling stations were set up for 4,94,000…
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Friday once again offered India fruitful talks to resolve contentious issues, including the core issue of illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOJ and Kashmir). Addressing a weekly media briefing here, spokesperson Zahid Hafiz Chaudhry did not rule out Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Pakistan to attend the SAARC Summit in October and said that Pakistan would be happy to host him. According to media reports, contacts between Pakistan and India have increased and Modi’s visit is likely. He said that Pakistan considers SAARC as an important organization for enhancing regional cooperation. “As we…
Lahore: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that changing the system is a difficult task, and time is needed to maintain the status quo that resists all such efforts. However, he assured that the country was moving in the right direction. Addressing the groundbreaking ceremony of LDA City New Pakistan Housing Project here, he said that the country has faced a set moment, though the ‘political mafias’ are trying to maintain the stalemate. He called on the country to “change itself” if it were to meet the challenges of the 21st century. He said that the party situation did not…
Federal authorities (NCOCs) have pledged to increase teacher closures in high-risk areas by April 28, 2021. The election was held on Tuesday at a high-level NCOC assembly chaired by Federal Minister for Planning and Improvement Asad Omar. The assembly was attended by all the provincial schooling and good ministers. Apart from Federal Minister for Schooling and Skills Coaching, Shafqat Mahmood, Federal Minister for Spiritual Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Pir Noor-ul-Haq Qadri, and various concerned officials, the current work is underway. The meeting unanimously resolved to retain teachers as class VIII is closed in areas where COVID-19 is more expensive. However,…
Rival C is a drama that proves to be a breakthrough. Written by Bee Flower, the series highlights relevant and controversial points. It challenges the general mindset that makes women stand together. The conversation between the characters of Hadiqa Kayani and Sania Saeed actually made it difficult. They give you notice that girls are pushed towards each other all the time which has no purpose. In fact, they can replace each other’s biggest helpers. Not every woman needs to hate her peer. On the contrary, women will be each other’s greatest helper system and there is nothing wrong with that.…