ISLAMABAD, MAR 27 (DNA) – Ministry of education has issued the notification ordering all educational institutes across the country to remain closed till May 31.According to the notification, government and private schools, colleges as well as madrassahs will remain closed till May 31. These holidays will be considered as annual summer holidays.
Statement by IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Pakistan
WASHINGTON, DC, (DNA) – Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued the following statement:“The authorities have continued their reform efforts to address Pakistan’s economic challenges, but progress is being threatened by the devastating effects of the COVID-19 outbreak and the deterioration in global economic and financial conditions.
Second Chinese consignment of 50,000 testing kits reach Karachi
ISLAMABAD, Mar 27 (DNA):A second plane carrying 50,000 testing kits for coronavirus and medical equipment donated by private Chinese companies have reached Karachi.According to NDMA spokesperson, the consignment carrying testing kits and medical was the second tranche of medical goods sent by Jack Ma Foundation.=DNA
Singapore to arrest people who stand too close to anyone
Singaporeans can now end up behind bars if they don’t practice social distancing.To halt the spread of the coronavirus across the country, authorities announced on Friday jail time for all those who intentionally stand close to someone else. The punishment will last for six months and Sg$10,000 (PKR1,130,250).The city-state has introduced a series of new measures to tackle the virus, including closing bars and cinemas as well as banning large events.
Indonesian embassy officials discuss COVID 19 with IIU President
ISLAMABAD, MAR 27 (DNA) – A delegation from the Embassy of Indonesia comprising of Defence Attache, Col. Dody Mukhtar Taufik and other senior officials paid a visit to the International Islamic University, Islamabad. The delegation met with Dr. Aqdas Naveed Malik, Acting President. The delegation appreciated the efforts of IIUI in maintaining a secure and conducive environment for all foreign students including Indonesian students residing at the IIU Hostels.
Shaban moon sighted: Ruet-e-Hilal Committee
The Shaban moon has been sighted and the first of Shaban will fall on March 26, the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee said Wednesday.Shab-e-Barat will be observed on April 8, said committee’s chairperson Mufti Muneeb-ur-Rehman.The month of Ramazan is likely to start from 26 or 27 April, depending on the moon sighting.
Azerbaijan embassy consular section issues guidelines
ISLAMABAD, MAR 25 (DNA) – Azerbaijan embassy consular section on Wednesday issued guidelines for the visa applicants.According to a notification of the Embassy, as part of the measures taken to combat the spread of the coronovirs pandemic, the Consular section of the embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Pakistan temporarily restricts the group and individual reception of citizens and direct contact with them for a definite period till April 20,200.
Britain’s heir to throne Prince Charles tests positive for coronavirus, has mild symptoms
LONDON, MAR 25 – Britain’s heir to the throne, Prince Charles, has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a statement from his London household.“He has been displaying mild symptoms but otherwise remains in good health and has been working from home throughout the last few days as usual,” a statement from Clarence House, his residence in the capital, said Wednesday.It is not possible to determine who gave the prince — whose official name is the Prince of Wales — the virus, the statement said, “owing to the high number of engagements he carried out in his public role during recent weeks.”
Canadian diplomat named UN special envoy for Afghanistan
UNITED NATIONS, Mar 25 (DNA):United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Canadian diplomat Deborah Lyons as his new Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA).Ms. Lyons succeeds Tadamichi Yamamoto of Japan, who has served in this critical role since 2016.A diplomat with 21 years of professional experience in political affairs, international cooperation and economic development, Ms. Lyons recently served as Canadian Ambassador to Israel, and from 2013 to 2016, as Ambassador to Afghanistan.
Moroccan govt to build mosque in Park Enclave
ISLAMABAD, MAR 24 (DNA) -: Moroccan Government will Build a mosque in the CDA Project Park Enclave -I. In this regard, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs had forwarded a request of Moroccan Government through its Embassy to the CDA. The Moroccan Government will construct this mosque as token of brotherhood and cordial relations between the governments and people of both countries.The mosque would be built on Moroccan style and would be a masterpiece. The CDA has already allocated 11 kanals of land in the Park Enclave -I for the construction of mosque.
