Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Govt lifts lockdown in majority districts from Sep 16

COVID-19 vaccination across Pakistan crosses 15-crore mark

Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar on Tuesday announced to lift lockdown in 18 out of 24 districts with a high risk of delta variant of COVID-19 until September 30. However enhanced restrictions would still continue in the six districts- Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, Sargodha, Gujrat and Bannu till September 22. Addressing a … Read more

‘Coronavirus pandemic is still a threat for us’, Asad Umar

Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar, has urged the public saying that the coronavirus pandemic is still a threat and it should be treated accordingly. Strict implementation of SOPs and precautionary measures will ensure that Eid-ul-Adha passes without causing a major rise in new cases. Briefing media officials after the NCOC meeting in … Read more

Asad Umar says, Khalid Maqbool is stiff on his stance of not backing on his decision

Asad umar

Planning Minister Asad Umar on Monday addresses a press conference in Karachi after meeting the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (Pakistan) (MQM-P) leaders. Asad Umar said efforts are under way to convince MQM-P leader Khalid Maqbool Siddiqi to withdraw his resignation and include him in the cabinet. He said Siddiqi has not taken his resignation back. He … Read more