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Educational institutions across the country will be reopened after a nearly five-month hiatus on September 15 provided that the “health indicators improve”, Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood announced on Thursday. In a press conference, the minister said further discussions will be held on the matter and authorities will review the decision in August in light of the coronavirus situation in the …

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Tuesday approved formation of a high-powered Sugar Reforms Committee to devise a long-term strategy to reform the sugar sector in the light of recommendations of an inquiry commission. The committee was proposed by federal Minister for Industries Hammad Azhar. The cabinet meeting that was presided over by Prime Minister Imran Khan feared that there would …

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday disposed of three identical petitions filed against the construction of a Hindu temple in Islamabad’s Sector H-9/2, observing that the construction of a worship place requires mandatory approval of the regulator i.e. the Capital Development Authority (CDA). IHC Justice Aamer Farooq, however, dismissed objections over the allotment of the temple’s plot. The …

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Wednesday criticised Minister for Shipping and Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi for “acting irresponsibly” by releasing what the minister claimed was the “original” joint investigation team (JIT) report on infamous Lyari gangster Uzair Jan Baloch. Speaking to reporters after outside the National Accountability Bureau office in Islamabad after being questioned by the anti-graft watchdog, Shah …

The fourth death anniversary of philanthropist and social worker Abdul Sattar Edhi was observed on Wednesday across the country. One of the most renowned and respected personalities of Pakistan, Edhi passed away in 2016 at the age of 88. He was diagnosed with kidney failure in 2013 but had been unable to get a transplant due to frail health. He was receiving …

RAWALPINDI: Police have registered a case against a doctor for allegedly making an attempt to rape a teenage girl at his private clinic in Ratta Amral. The 17-year-old lodged an FIR with the police on Sunday stating that she went to the clinic located near her house at Hazara Colony as she was feeling unwell on Wednesday. She alleged that …

ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (Drap) said on Monday that remdesivir, a drug which has proved effective against coronavirus, will be available in the country within three weeks. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Asim Rauf told Dawn that Drap, after registration of the medicine, had allowed two pharmaceutical companies to import this critical drug. The regulator has given licences …

ISLAMABAD: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja has rejected as baseless the accusation of holding secret meetings at night with President Dr Arif Alvi. Talking to Dawn on Monday, he challenged a prominent anchor, who made the claim, to substantiate it and declared that he would resign if it was proven. The anchor in a tweet alleged that Prime Minister Imran …

LAHORE: Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has ordered constitution of a special committee to probe into the alleged harassment of girl students of a private school in Lahore. According to official sources, the committee will be notified on Tuesday (today) morning. The chief minister said the elements found guilty in harassing students would be brought to book. Meanwhile, Punjab Minister for …

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) will hold a public hearing of complaints regarding excessive electricity load-shedding by K-Electric, the regulatory body said in a press release. The hearing will be held on July 10 via video link on Zoom “due to the prevailing Covid-19 situation”, the statement, dated July 6, said. “All interested stakeholders and general public may …