Punjab decides to close stores by 5pm
The Punjab Government on Tuesday changed its lockdown strategy, deciding to shut down all shops by 5pm. According to the decision, the timings of markets would be 9am to 5pm from April…
Wheat flour crisis continues in Punjab
–Wheat shortage a fake issue created by citizens and sellers themselves –New supply after thrashing season would fix issue LAHORE: The Punjab government is failing to continue the supply chain of wheat…
Raiwind city sealed after 27 Tableeghi Jamaat members test positive for COVID-19
Punjab police on Tuesday completely sealed off Raiwind city, shutting down all general and medical stores and barring all residents from leaving their houses. “Even now more than 2,200 people of the…
Buzdar approves hiring of 10,000 police officers
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Usman Buzdar on Tuesday approved the recruitment of 10,000 police officers to immediately fill vacant posts, promising that the government will take measures to make police stations…
Punjab govt to begin distributing funds to poor from April 1
LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced that it will distribute Rs4,000 among daily wage workers and people from lower-income groups on a monthly basis during the lockdown. During a meeting here on…
LHC seeks arguments on maintainability of Hamza’s bail plea
LAHORE: A Lahore High Court (LHC) division bench on Tuesday sought arguments on the maintainability of the second post-arrest bail petition filed by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Hamza Shehbaz in assets…
Majority of Taftaan zaireen test negative for COVID-19 at Darazinda quarantine
–Necessary arrangements being put in place for people expected to enter country via Torkham border PESHAWAR: The coronavirus tests results of the majority of Taftaan Zaireens quarantined at Darazinda D.I.Khan had come out…
APCEA donates 16,000 face masks to PIMS
–Also gives Rs4.16m to help Pakistan’s fight against coronavirus epidemic ISLAMABAD: The All-Pakistan Chinese Enterprises’ Association (APCEA) has donated 16,000 face masks to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) for supporting Pakistan’s fight…
PEIRA directs private schools not to collect fee in advance
–Private schools demand financial package from govt ISLAMABAD: The Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Authority (PEIRA) has ordered private schools and colleges to only collect fees on a monthly basis, warning against the collection of…
Info minister opposes Tiger Force name for volunteer team
–Local bodies have been deprived of performing essential duties due to Punjab govt’s mistake, says Nasir Hussain Shah KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Information, Local Government, Housing & Town Planning, Religious Affairs, Forest…
Sindh govt allows free movement of goods
KARACHI: The government of Sindh has allowed the free movement of goods to ensure the availability of essential goods throughout the country. According to a notification issued here, the transport of goods…
Doctor, seven others test positive for COVID-19 in Hyderabad
HYDERABAD: The medical superintendent (MS) of Government Hospital Kohsar and eight other persons on Tuesday tested positive for coronavirus. According to health department sources, Dr Suresh Kumar, the hospital’s sweeper and six…
Karachi driver arrested for illegally transporting 60 people to Bajaur
KARACHI: A truck driver was arrested on Tuesday for attempting to illegally transport 60 people from Karachi to Bajaur. The Gadap police stopped the vehicle during a security check. The passengers claimed…
Punjab govt asks schools to reduce fees
–Minister says school owners should reduce fees by at least 20pc for April and May, warns against lay-offs LAHORE: The Punjab government has approached private schools with a proposal for a reduction…
Majority coronavirus cases in Lahore coming from Defence, Cantt areas
Most coronavirus cases in Lahore are being reported from the upscale areas of Defence and Cantt, a local media outlet reported on Monday. It may be noted here that a total of…
All Tableeghi Jamaat members in Punjab to be quarantined, tested
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Secretary Major (r) Azam Suleman Khan on Monday directed the relevant departments to contain all Tableeghi Jamaat members, including foreigners, to the districts of their current location in Punjab…
Punjab finance minister announces tax deferment on various services, sectors
LAHORE: Provincial Finance Minister Makhdoom Hashim Jawan Bakht on Monday announced that sales tax on all services affected in the crisis due to the pandemic, such as medical consultancy and other hospital…