May 11, 2020 (MLN): Waves Singer Pakistan Limited has re-commenced plant operations and offices with effect from today i.e. May 11, 2020, with all precautionary measures aimed at preventing the pandemic's spread, notified by the company to Exchange.
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January 17, 2021 (MLN): Minister for Industries and Production, Hammad Azhar has said that the summary for import of 500k tonnes of sugar is being moved for the upcoming meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee.
Taking to his official social media handle, he said: ‘Provisional estimates suggest local production of sugar will be higher than last season. But owing to low carry-over stocks, TCP, in consultation with provinces, will be advised to initiate imports early’.
‘The provinces will be advised to release this sugar at retail stage at subsidized and control rates. Cane commissioners have reported ample supply of sugar and sugar cane for the time being. Any reports to the contrary are fake news’, he added.
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January 17, 2021: Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Amin Ul Haque has said that work on the Karachi Development Package of 1000 billion rupees is in progress with the collective efforts of the federal and provincial governments.
He was briefing the news men after the meeting of Karachi Coordination Committee along with Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar and Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah in Karachi.
The Minister said both the federal and the provincial governments are performing for the development of Karachi and the entire country.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister for Planning Development Asad Umar said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf -led government has completed a number of projects including five bridges in Karachi after coming to power.
He said under the Supreme Court's orders, work on the drainage system is also on the fast-track in coordination with stakeholders.
He said Frontier Works Organization and National Disaster and Management Authority are also involved in the drainage project.
Replying to a question regarding the Islands of Sindh, Asad Umar said the federal and provincial governments have their own viewpoint on the issue.
Answering another question about census in Karachi, Asad Umar said a committee has been formed and it would give its recommendations on the matter after detailed discussions.
On the occasion, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said the provincial and the federal governments have started various projects in Karachi including remodelling of storm-water drains, water drainage and transport sectors.
Radio Pakistan
January 17, 2021: Pakistan Navy Ship PNS NASR has sailed for visiting several African countries with mission to help them on humanitarian basis.
According to Pakistan Navy Spokesperson, the ship will provide essential commodities to the flood-hit and drought-affected African countries, including Djibouti, Sudan and Niger.
The ship will also make a good will gesture visit to Kenya.
The visit activity is aimed to promote bilateral relations and explore new dimensions of cooperation with African countries under Government's "Engage Africa Policy".
Radio Pakistan
January 17, 2021: Minister for Planning and Development, Asad Umar says the government has approved purchasing of coronavirus vaccine and it would be available in March.
In an interview with a private television channel, he said the government has given approval of “AstraZeneca”, vaccine while discussion with a Chinese company, "Sinopharm" is also under progress.
Asad Umar said the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan has given green signal for importing the vaccine to protect the masses from corona virus.
He said priority would be given in provision of vaccine to health workers and the people falling between 60 to 65 year of age.
He said around three hundred thousand healthcare workers have been imparted training for anti-corona vaccination.
In reply to a question, the Minister said private sector can import the vaccine after following the necessary procedure.
Radio Pakistan
January 17, 2021: Directorate General of Petroleum Concessions has publicly opened bids for 20 onshore blocks for grant of Petroleum Exploration Rights through open bidding today at Petroleum House, Islamabad.
According to a press release of Ministry of Energy, the minimum investment to be carried out by the Exploration and Production companies in these blocks for prospecting will be over 71 million dollars in three years.
The auction of new oil and gas blocks is part of the incumbent government strategy to revive exploration and production activities in the country which had been ignored by previous governments.
Radio Pakistan
