Tue, 21-Oct-2025

‘Oxygen supply capacity in Pakistan is now under stress,’ Asad Umar

Asad Umar

Federal Minister for Planning, Development, Reforms and Special Initiatives Asad Umar on Monday revealed that Oxygen supply capacity in the country is now under stress. According to the details Asad Umar, who is also the Chief of the National Command and Operations (NCOC), took to Twitter and said that Pakistan is witnessing some of the … Read more

Vaccination for age group 50-59 to start from April 21, Asad Umar

Asad Umar

Anti-Covid vaccination for the age group 50 to 59 years will begin from April 21, 2021. This has been announced by Federal Minister for planning Asad Umar in a recent tweet. Asad Umar has once again encouraged everyone to get themselves registered for the vaccination. “Decision was taken in today’s NCOC meeting to start vaccination … Read more

Ramadan SOPs: NCOC revises market hours, allowed outdoor dining till midnight

NCOC

The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Wednesday issued new standard operating procedures (SOPs) to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus during Ramadan. According to the details, a special meeting of NCOC was chaired for this by Asad Umar. According to a declaration issued by the NCOC, it was decided to implement broader … Read more

Asad Umar stresses on strict implementation of COVID-19 SOPs

On Tuesday, the Federal Minister of Planning and Development Asad Umar said that the British variant of the novel coronavirus has strengthened its roots in the entire region. According to the details, addressing median in Islamabad today, Asad Umar who is also the Chief of the National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC) stressed that strict … Read more

Council of Common Interests Decides To Hold New Population Census

Council of Common Interests Decides To Hold New Population Census

Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar has said that the Council of Common Interests has unanimously approved the 2017 census and decided to conduct a new census immediately. Addressing a press conference in Islamabad after the meeting of the Council of Common Interests, Asad Umar said that a Cabinet Committee on Census had … Read more

Administration asked to ramp up SOP compliance enforcement, Asad Umar

'This nation is not a beggar', Asad spurns Shehbaz over his remarks

Federal Minister for planning Asad Umar on Monday warned that pressing on hospitals is increasing as coronavirus cases are increasing rapidly. Asad Umar tweeted after a meeting of the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) today. He tweeted that Administration has been asked to ramp up compliance enforcement to avoid a crisis-like situation. “SOPs compliance … Read more

‘More than 1 million Pakistanis vaccinated against COVID-19,’ Asad Umar

'This nation is not a beggar', Asad spurns Shehbaz over his remarks

Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar on Tuesday said that the total number of people in Pakistan vaccinated against the novel coronavirus has crossed one million mark. According to the details, Asad Umar who is also the Chief of the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) took to Twitter and said that: Total … Read more

Asad Umar urges public to stick to COVID-19 rules

'This nation is not a beggar', Asad spurns Shehbaz over his remarks

Federal Minister for Planning and Special Initiatives Asad Umar on Sunday has once again appealed to the masses to implement the health protocols devised to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus. According to the details, Asad Umar, who is also the chief of the National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC) took to his Twitter … Read more

Pakistan’s Response To Inclusion In UK’s Red List

Pakistan's Response To Inclusion In UK's Red List

The British government had yesterday imposed a travel ban on Pakistan due to the growing number of coronavirus cases in the country. After which, the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority put on hold the request of British Airways for more flights. British Airways had sought permission for 10 more flights to Pakistan. Civil aviation took more … Read more

Chinese Single-Dose ‘CanSino’ Vaccine To be Available From April 5: NCOC

Pakistan to lift Covid restrictions in cities with high vaccine uptake

The National Command and Operations Center (NCOC) has been informed that the Chinese single-dose ‘CanSino’ vaccine will be made available to the public in the country from April 5. The NCOC meeting was chaired by Federal Minister for Planning and Chairman NCOC Asad Umar and National Coordinator NCOC Lt Gen Hamood Uz Zaman Khan. The … Read more

Asad Umar supports British MP as she opposes Pakistan inclusion in red list

Asad Umar British MP Pakistan UK red list

British member Parliament Naz Shah has opposed the UK’s decision to add Pakistan to the red list of travel ban countries. British authorities have placed Pakistan and three other countries on England’s coronavirus red list. In a statement released by the UK government, the restrictions will help to reduce the risk of new variants – … Read more

NCOC Chief urges people to strictly follow COVID-19 SOPs

Federal minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar has asked the people to strictly adhere to Anti-COVID SOPs to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus. According to the details, in a tweet on Friday, National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC) Chief said the entire region is experiencing a severe spike in infections and it … Read more

NCOC bans indoor, outdoor weddings due to COVID-19

Pakistan to lift Covid restrictions in cities with high vaccine uptake

The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) banned on Sunday all kind of gatherings, including indoor and outdoor, across Pakistan due to the rampant increase in Coronavirus cases. According to the details, NCOC in its official Twitter handle, announced that all kind of gatherings (indoor / outdoor) will be banned with immediate effect. Complete ban … Read more

NCOC Chief warns of dire consequences if COVID-19 SOPs neglected

Govt vows to accelerate work on WB-funded projects: Asad Umar---Photo: File

Federal Planning Minister Asad Umar on Sunday warned of dire consequences if the health protocols devised to curb the coronavirus spread neglected by people. According to the details, National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC) Chief Asad Umar held meeting today with provincial chief secretaries and reviewed the situation related to rising cases of coronavirus. In … Read more

PPPA Meeting Approves Sialkot Kharian Motorway Project

Govt vows to accelerate work on WB-funded projects: Asad Umar---Photo: File

The 10th Board of Directors of the Public-Private Partnership Authority (PPPA) met in Islamabad under the chairmanship of the Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar. The meeting reviewed the working paper and presentation of the Sialkot Kharian Motorway Project of the National Highway Authority (69 km long 04 lanes) proposed on … Read more

People receiving vaccine jabs to get COVID Immunization Certificate

COVID Immunization Certificate

Pakistani citizens, whose vaccination procedure has been completed (both doses), can now get their COVID Immunization Certificate. As per the details, the federal minister for planning and development Asad Umar announced on Twitter that the COVID Immunization certificate issuance portal has been launched across the country today. He also explained that citizens can download the … Read more

UK coronavirus variant ‘more dangerous’ than original one, Asad Umar

Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar on Saturday alarmed the nation that the UK variant of coronavirus is much dangerous than the previous one. He was addressing media after chairing a meeting at the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC). Umar said that hospitals are reaching their maximum capacity. He warned that government … Read more

NCOC decides to increase lockdown restrictions amid surge in Covid-19 cases

Coronavirus

Coronavirus cases are once again surging in Pakistan and it has compelled the authorities to increase restrictions. As per the details, the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) in a meeting decided to increase restrictions of activities contributing to a sharp increase in covid positivity. Federal Minister for planning Asad Umar announced in a tweet amid … Read more

Asad Umar clarifies rumors about efficacy of COVID-19 vaccination

Govt vows to accelerate work on WB-funded projects: Asad Umar---Photo: File

Prime Minister Imran Khan has tested positive for coronavirus and he has quarantined himself at home. His test report came positive two days after he received his coronavirus vaccine jab on Thursday. The news raised concerns if the coronavirus vaccine is effective against the virus. People also raised the concern if the vaccine is giving … Read more

Asad Umar warns ‘tighter restrictions’ if COVID-19 SOPs not followed

Govt vows to accelerate work on WB-funded projects: Asad Umar---Photo: File

Federal Planning and Development Minister Asad Umar on Thursday warned that the government will be forced to place tighter restrictions amid the third wave of coronavirus if the health protocols are not followed by people. According to the details, Federal Planning and Development Minister Asad Umar in his tweet said that hospitals across the country … Read more

Vote of Confidence: PTI leaders place trust in PM’s leadership

Vote of Confidence

As Prime Minister Imran Khan is all set to seek vote of confidence from the parliament after the Senate setback, key leaders of the ruling Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) have placed their trust in Party Chairman’s leadership. Dr. Shahbaz Gill Special Assistant to Prime Minister of Pakistan on Political Communication Dr. Shahbaz Gill said … Read more

Asad Umar becomes a fan of Abrar-ul-Haq’s new song

'This nation is not a beggar', Asad spurns Shehbaz over his remarks

Federal Minister for Planning and Development, Asad Umar could not help but praise the song released for Imran Khan by well-known singer and PTI leader Abrar-ul-Haq. He praised Abrar-ul-Haq’s song in his message on Twitter. The Federal Minister, while tagging the singer, wrote that he was very happy to hear Abrar-Ul-Haq’s new track. زبردست ابرار. … Read more

Registration for coronavirus vaccination for elderly citizens begins

Asad Umar

Federal Minister for planning and development Asad Umar announced on Monday that registration for coronavirus vaccination for senior citizens has begun. Taking to Twitter, Umar announced that registration for the vaccination of all the citizens aged 65 and above has begun, their vaccination will begin in March. Asad Umar has also informed the readers about … Read more

Govt putting efforts to complete development projects in Karachi, Asad Umar

Asad Umar

Federal Minister for planning and development Asad Umar said on Sunday that the government is working hard to complete development projects in Karachi beyond its constitutional responsibility. He was addressing people at the ceremony of handing over 52 modern fire tenders to the Karachi Municipal Corporation in Karachi. Umar said that Karachi is a city … Read more

‘Cartoon Network’: Murtaza Wahab Trolls Federal Minister

'Cartoon Network': Murtaza Wahab Trolls Federal Minister

Adviser to Chief Minister of Sindh Murtaza Wahab has trolled federal minister for planning and development Asad Umar on Twitter. while replying to one of the Tweets Murtaza Wahab Wrote, “Cartoon Network”. The Tweet which Provincial advisor replied was showing a video of Asad Umar in which the federal minister was claiming to boost Pakistan’s … Read more

Umar lashes out at PPP for playing politics on People’s health

Asad Umar

Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar said Monday lashed out at Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) for playing with lives of people. According to the details, Asad Umar was addressing a ceremony in Shikarpur. He said that PPP should be ashamed for politicizing matters related to people’s health. Umar said that Sindh government was … Read more

300,000 health workers registered across Pakistan says Asad Umar

Asad Umar

The Planning Minister Asad Umar has announced that registration of 300,000 front-line health workers for coronavirus vaccination across the country has been completed. A statement issued by Ministry of Planning Development and Special Initiatives on Twitter informed, “About 300,000 healthcare workers have been registered so far.” Asad Umar maintained that health care workers deputed to … Read more