July 10, 2021 – BOL News Staging

US Defense Secretary seeks international support to resolve Afghan conflict

July 10, 2021 by Roman Ahmed

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin called for international pressure to enable a deal between the Kabul government and the Taliban to end the battle in Afghanistan. “The security situation in Afghanistan only argues more for international pressure to have a negotiated political settlement to end this conflict and give the Afghan people (the) government they … Read more

Pakistan does not have the capacity for more immigrants: FM Qureshi

July 10, 2021 by Roman Ahmed

Minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that Pakistan has frolicked host to more than three million Afghan refugees over the years and does not have the ability to tolerate the liability of added immigrants. Speaking to the media in Multan, the foreign minister added: “If the situation arises where more people need refuge, … Read more

Counters to be set at public places to check Covid vaccination certificates, Punjab

July 10, 2021 by Roman Ahmed

The government of Punjab reintroduced its strategies against Covid-19, deciding to set up special counters at places frequently visited by people, like wedding halls, cinemas and hotels to check Covid-19 vaccination certificates of visitors. In a statement issued by Sarah Aslam, Punjab Primary & Secondary Healthcare Department Secretary, she stated that “Those violating the standard … Read more

Eidul Azha 2021: Nine-day holiday for government employees

July 10, 2021 by Roman Ahmed

This year government workers are expected to get a nine-day holiday on account of Eidul Azha, according to the sources. According to the sources report, Eid holidays in Pakistan are predicted to start from July 17 as the government workers perceive Saturday and Sunday as weekly holidays. Whereas, the Hajj holiday would be on July … Read more

By 2035, Europe will be emission-free for new cars, according to a report

July 10, 2021 by Tahir Yameen

Mercedes just announced that it would accelerate its electric vehicle plans this morning, and now, according to a new report, the European Union is considering doing the same. The European Commission aims to require emissions from new vehicles and vans to decline by 65 percent by 2030 and by 100 percent by 2035 compared to … Read more

India did not invest in Afghanistan in good faith: DG ISPR

July 10, 2021 by Roman Ahmed

Leading int’l, Indian media outlets propagate Pakistan’s intrusion in Afghan internal affairs: DG ISPR

Director-General of the Inter-Services Public Relations – ISPR Major General Babar Iftikhar said that “India’s investment in Afghanistan appears to be sinking”. “If India had invested in Afghanistan in good faith, then it would not have been disappointed today,” said the DG ISPR told a private TV channel. DG ISPR said that India’s aim was … Read more

President Alvi links Pakistan’s development to Karachi

July 10, 2021 by Web Desk

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that the country’s development and prosperity was directly linked with the development of Karachi and “we can no longer ignore the plight of its people”. Chairing a high-level meeting at the Governor House, Karachi, to discuss Karachi Transformation Plan for the resolution of major infrastructure issues of the … Read more

Priyanka Chopra is glowing as she spends time in New York City, See Photos

July 10, 2021 by Munesh Lohana

Priyanka Chopra is glowing as she visits her New York City restaurant. She posted a few pictures from her evening on social media.

Priyanka Chopra is smiling as she visits her New York restaurant, Sona.

Priyanka, who launched her career as an entrepreneur earlier this year with the opening of Sona, an Indian restaurant in New York, is overjoyed as she returns to her restaurant. The worldwide icon took to social media to post a lovely set of photos she took while enjoying an evening at her new eatery.

Taking to Instagram, Priyanka wrote, “Timeless India all within the heart of New York City.”

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PeeCee looks stunning in the images, and she looked to be having a great time at the restaurant.

During her restaurant’s big opening earlier this year, the Sky is Pink star was busy filming Citadel in London. She was present at the opening ceremony. She had recently published photos from her time in London, as well as what she planned to do with her leisure time in between sessions.

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Zilhaj moon not sighted, Eidul Azha to be celebrated on July 21

July 10, 2021 by Roman Ahmed

The first day of Eidul Azha will be celebrated across Pakistan on July 21 (Wednesday), Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee announced on Saturday evening. The announcement was headed by meetings of the moon-sighting committee and other zonal committees in all provincial capitals of the country. In a notification, the religious affairs ministry said that the Zilhaj moon … Read more

Pakistan only facilitator not guarantor of Afghan peace process: DG ISPR

July 10, 2021 by Web Desk

RAWALPINDI: Director General Inter Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Major-General Babar Iftikhar on Saturday said that the Afghan peace process has many aspects where it should be understood that Pakistan was only a facilitator and not a guarantor in the process. The ISPR DG, in an interview, said the mainstay of resolution to the matter … Read more

Sindh government focusing on urban forestry to combat climate challenges

July 10, 2021July 10, 2021 by Web Desk

KARACHI: The Sindh government is focusing on urban forestry to combat the challenges of the climatic changes being faced by the province, a government official said. Sindh Minister for Information, Forests and Local Bodies Syed Nasir Hussain Shah said that on the directives of Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the provincial government … Read more

Pakistan Railways cuts expenses by Rs1.5 billion in FY2020/21

July 10, 2021 by Web Desk

LAHORE: Pakistan Railways Chairman Habib-ur-Rehman Gilani congratulated chief executive officer Nisar Ahmed Memon and his team for making efforts to reduce the expenditures of the organisation by Rs1.5 billion during the financial year 2020/21. Presiding over a meeting on train operations, safety, track inspection, feedback and accident prevention at the Railways headquarters on Saturday, he … Read more

Monsoon in Karachi to start from July 15

July 10, 2021 by Roman Ahmed

The first monsoon rains in Karachi are expected from July 15 to 17, says Karachi Met Director Sardar Sarfaraz. The rain will serve as a break from the scorching heat in Karachi. The Met office director said on Saturday that restrained rain is predictable in the metropolis next week. Karachi is likely to obtain around … Read more

Pakistan’s top leadership striving to achieve Afghan peace: minister

July 10, 2021 by Web Desk

RAWALPINDI: The top civil and military leadership of the country was striving to bring both the Afghan government and Taliban on table for ensuring long-lasting peace in Afghanistan, a senior government official said on Saturday. Addressing a public meeting, Federal Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said that Prime Minister Imran Khan, Chief of Army … Read more

Sustainable economic growth a major challenge: Dawood

July 10, 2021 by Web Desk

FAISALABAD: Sustainable economic growth is a major challenge for the government after stabilising and improving the economic indicators, a senior government official said on Saturday. Addressing the business community at the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI), Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce, Textile, Industries, Production and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood said, in … Read more

Ride Malfunction Endangers Riders at National Cherry Festival

July 10, 2021 by Roman Ahmed

The 95th Annual National Cherry Festival was in full swing, in the Arnold. A frightening moment at the 95th Annual National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, when an apparent problem with one of the rides was caught on video. Information regarding the incident is very limited at the moment, but a ride seems to have … Read more

EU envoy terms quality education key to Pakistan’s inclusive growth

September 17, 2021July 10, 2021 by Web Desk

ISLAMABAD: EU Ambassador to Pakistan Androulla Kaminara on Saturday said the European Union continued to support Pakistan in its efforts to strengthen education and good governance for pursuing a path of inclusive growth and development in the country. To materialise the concept of good governance and strengthening the education system here, particularly in the far-flung … Read more

Pakistan’s pottery exhibition held in UK

July 10, 2021 by Web Desk

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Moazzam Ahmad Khan, along with his spouse, former ambassador, Leena Salim Moazzam, on Saturday visited the blue pottery exhibition in London. During the exhibition, a vast collection of blue and white pottery from Multan was displayed. The high commissioner and his wife appreciated Saniyas Cultural Express for … Read more

Over 13,000 youth open businesses under Kamyab Jawan Programme

July 10, 2021 by Web Desk

ISLAMABAD: After successful and transparent execution of the Kamyab Jawan Programme (KJP), a massive increase in the economic activities have been witnessed across the country, a statement quoted a government official, as saying, on Saturday. Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Youth Affairs Muhammad Usman Dar said that so far, the government had helped … Read more

Petroleum levy at lowest level in six years: Gill

July 10, 2021 by Web Desk

ISLAMABAD: The existing level of the petroleum levy is at its lowest level in six years, a government official said on Saturday. Responding to a statement of PML-N leader Shahbaz Sharif, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Political Communication Dr Shahbaz Gill said, at present, the petrol price in Pakistan is lower than that … Read more

Dubai’s pharmaceutical supplies trade rises 31% to Dh6.8 billion in first quarter

July 10, 2021 by Web Desk

DUBAI: The value of Dubai’s external pharmaceutical and medical supplies trade recorded a growth of 31 per cent to reach Dh6.8 billion during the first quarter of 2021, compared with Dh5.2 billion in the same period of 2020, according to the statistics released by the Dubai Customs. Imports touched Dh5.3 billion, exports Dh590 million, while … Read more

Pakistan to take benefit of Chinese expertise in upgrading research institutes: minister

July 10, 2021 by Web Desk

MULTAN: Pakistan will take full benefit of the Chinese expertise in upgrading the research institutions of the country under the second phase of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to enhance production of various crops, a government official said on Saturday. Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Syed Fakhar Imam expressed these remarks … Read more

Concern voiced over stuck up medical equipment consignments at ports

July 10, 2021 by Web Desk

KARACHI: The Healthcare Devices Association of Pakistan (HDAP) has expressed concern over the delay in issuing relevant Statutory Regulatory Orders (SROs) to affect tax relief on the import of medical devices and equipment used in the diagnosis and treatment of Covid-19, a statement said on Saturday. A spokesman for the association said several import consignments … Read more

Ruet-e-Hilal committee meeting to be held today for Zilhaj Moon Sighting

July 10, 2021 by Roman Ahmed

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is all set to take place this evening for the Zilhaj moon sighting. Maulana Muhammad Abdul Khabir Azad, chairman of the moon-sighting body, will chair the meeting. The committee encompasses officials from the Met department, Suparco, Navy and religious affairs ministry. The provincial and district Ruet-e-Hilal committees will also meet concurrently … Read more

Trading in Hub Power’s Sukuk to commence at PSX from Monday

October 20, 2021July 10, 2021 by Web Desk

KARACHI: The Hub Power Holdings has listed its Rs6 billion privately placed Sukuk at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), and the trading will commence from July 12, 2021 through Bond Automated Trading System (BATS) and will be settled through the National Clearing Settlement System (NCSS) on T+1 basis. In November 2020, the Hub Power Company … Read more

Tax exemptions on REIT, collective investment schemes surge 209%

October 18, 2021July 10, 2021 by Web Desk

KARACHI: The income tax exemptions granted to collective investment and Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) schemes during the fiscal year 2020/21 registered a growth of 209 per cent to Rs16.17 billion, compared with Rs5.23 billion in 2019/20. According to the official documents, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) allowed these exemptions against those schemes that … Read more

Faisalabad Chamber’s efforts in containing Covid-19 cases hailed

July 10, 2021 by Web Desk

FAISALABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce, Textile, Industries, Production and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood on Saturday appreciated the efforts of the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) in containing the coronavirus cases. He assured the members of the chamber of recommending to the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) to provide Pfizer … Read more

ENG VS PAK: Pakistan Wins The Toss And Choses To Bowl First

July 10, 2021 by Aizbah Khan

Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl first in the second ODI against England. In the second match of the series being played at Lord’s, Babar Azam won the toss and invited England to bat first. The toss was delayed due to rain and when the match started late, the innings of both the … Read more

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