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Pakistan navy's security concerns rejected over speedy completion of CPEC
Updated : 3 years, 12 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], March 16 (ANI): Pakistan navy's deep security concerns were rejected over speedy completion of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project.
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Pakistan Minister Asad Umar blames Imran Khan for sending Nawaz Sharif to
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], January 22 (ANI): Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Asad Umar on Saturday blamed Prime Minister Imran Khan for sending Nawaz Sharif to London.
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COVID-19: No plan for lockdown at this time, says Pak Minister
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], January 6 (ANI): Pakistan Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar said on Thursday that the country does not have any plans to impose lockdown despite the Omicron-driven fifth wave.
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Omicron cases rising at a fast pace: Pak Minister
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], January 5 (ANI): Pakistan Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar on Wednesday said that the Omicron variant of COVID-19 is increasing at a "fast pace" in the country.
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28 per cent Pakistanis think that COVID-19 pandemic has ended, says survey
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], January 3 (ANI): A survey by a market research company in 34 countries showed that Pakistan had the highest share of those who thought the pandemic was over.
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Beginning of another Covid wave in Pakistan, says minister amid rising Omi
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], January 2 (ANI): The Pakistan government on Sunday warned of a beginning of another COVID-19 wave in the country amid rising cases following the emergence of the Omicron variant.
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Pakistan seeks ADB help for setting up natural disaster fund for risk redu
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], October 6 (ANI): There is a need for establishing a natural disaster fund for disaster risk reduction, mitigation and rehabilitation, said Pakistan's Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar during discussions with newly appointed
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Pakistan announces restrictions for unvaccinated citizens
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], September 29 (ANI): Pakistan on Tuesday announced restrictions for its unvaccinated citizens in an effort to ramp up inoculations to prevent the spread of coronavirus, a media report said.
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CPEC projects in Pakistan face delays
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], August 4 (ANI): A number of projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), including those in the power sector, are currently facing delays for various reasons including the ongoing pandemic.
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Pakistan: New restrictions to be imposed in major cities amid rising COVID
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], August 2 (ANI): Amid rising COVID-19 cases in Pakistan, new restrictions will be imposed in major cities from August 3 and will remain in place until August 31.
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Pakistan minister warns of 4th Covid-19 wave in July if SOPs not followed
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], June 25 (ANI): While many countries are fearing third wave of coronavirus, Pakistan Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar on Friday warned that a fourth wave may occur in July if the standard operating procedures (SOPs) are not followed.
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Pak Cabinet clears special CPEC business visa regime for Chinese investors
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], May 27 (ANI): Pakistan Federal Cabinet on Tuesday approved a special China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) business visa to facilitate Chinese investors in the country.
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