Author: Ahmed Mukhtar Naqshbandi

Target of vaccinating 7 crore people, 5 crore people have now recieved atleast 1 dose. More than 2 crore fully vaccinated.

NEW DELHI: Leaders of the five-nation BRICS club (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi…

NADRA launches contactless biometric verification services for banking.
Service initially extended to five banks nominated by SBP for a pilot run.
Early adoption of this new technology will extend “great benefit” to financial sector as it will reduce operational costs, says SBP governor.

The meeting reviews progress made so far on various components of the National Action Plan.
Meeting discusses situation in Afghanistan, and its possible implications for the country
Meeting decides to set up National Crisis Information Management Cell to ensure timely, correct, and smooth flow of information about internal security issues.

Pakistan reports coronavirus positivity rate of 6.03% Friday morning.
National Command and Operation Centre says 3,689 new COVID-19 cases detected in last 24 hours.
At least 83 people also lost their lives to the virus.

Parliamentary committee takes notice of overbilling issue.
Orders AGP to carry out a probe into the matter.
Minister Hammad Azhar had also issued directives to conduct screening of the bills issued since January 2021.

Qatar Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani calls on Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa.
Regional security situation, especially current situation in Afghanistan discussed.
Army Chief General Bajwa reiterates Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace and future of Afghanistan.

All recipient countries, including Pakistan, will have to apply for renewal of GSP Plus status beyond December 2023.
Compliance report for gauging Islamabad’s progress on 27 United Nations conventions is currently under preparation.
EU envoy says Pakistan’s progress and compliance will determine its ability to get status renewed for extended period.