Consultative meeting discusses economic aspects of COVID-19

ISLAMABAD, : Health Services Academy and Population think tank has arranged an international consultative meeting on economic aspects of COVID-19 in Pakistan. The meeting was attended by international technical experts and high level federal and provincial government officials to share evidence and highlight efforts to […]

President arrives in Quetta on day-long visit

ISLAMABAD, : President Dr Arif Alvi Friday arrived in Quetta on a day-long visit. Governor Balochsitan (retd) Amanullah Khan Yasinzai received thePresident. Federal Minister for Food Security Syed Fakhar Imam accompaniedthe President. Later, President Arif Alvi and the Governor Balochistan held a meetingand discussed overall […]

WHO appreciates Pakistan’s response for containing COVID-19

ISLAMABAD, : World Health Organization (WHO) mission on Friday appreciated the response of federal and provincial governments for effectively containing COVID-19 pandemic. The WHO mission from EMRO region were presenting their findings at a debriefing session chaired by Special Assistant to Prime Minister on National […]

Reflecting on the revamped Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2019-20

LAHORE, : Following a highly successful white-ball National T20 Cup, which concluded on 18 October, attention now moves to first-class Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, which commences in Karachi on Sunday, 25 October. The white-ball event was held under Covid-19 protocols, which were planned, delivered and implemented by […]

Mobile phone imports increase 83.17 % in Q1

ISLAMABAD, : The import of mobile phones into the country has witnessed an increase of 83.17 percent during the first quarter (Q1) of financial year (2020-21) as compared to the corresponding period of last year. Pakistan imported mobile phones worth US $492.894 million during July-September […]

Shehryar Afridi conferred Federal Minister Status

ISLAMABAD, : Prime Minister Imran Khan has conferred the status of Federal Minister on Shehryar Afridi, MNA/Chairman, Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir with immediate effect, said a notification issued here by PM office on Wednesday. According to official sources, Shehryar Afridi was given the post of […]

Pak folk medley to be aired on arts festival in China

BEIJING, : Main Hoon, a Pakistani folk medley of national integrity, will be aired on the 13th China International Youth Art Festival to showcase the beauty of Pakistani culture to the world. Sponsored by Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA), the folk medley will […]