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Articles for author: Abdullah Zahid

April 7, 2021

Abdullah Zahid

Bakhtawar Bhutto Zardari is ‘isolating and recovering’ after contracting COVID-19

Karachi: As COVID-19 cases once again rise in Pakistan, Bakhtawar Bhutto Zardari, the eldest daughter of former president Asif Ali Zardari and late prime minister Benazir Bhutto, has tested positive for coronavirus on April 2. Bakhtawar Bhutto said on Wednesday that she is recovering and self-isolating after testing positive for the coronavirus. Sharing the the information on her twitter handle, she reminded people to remain “cautious” and urged them to “call people out if their masks don’t cover their nose”. Bakhtawar, who had recently got married, also asked people to get vaccinated and help those less fortunate to get vaccinated

April 4, 2021

Abdullah Zahid

Sindh suspends physical classes for nursery till eighth grade for 15 days

KARACHI: In light of rising COVID-19 cases, the government of Sindh has decided to suspend physical classes at schools for grades nursery to eight for 15 days. “In light of the COVID-19 situation, we have decided to suspend physical classes up to grades eight at all government and private schools across the province for fifteen days from April 6 (Tuesday),” said Sindh Education Minister Saeed Ghani in a tweet. “However, children’s education can be continued through online classes, homework evaluation and other means during this period,” he added. Earlier, Saeed Ghani convened the steering committee meeting on the instructions of

April 4, 2021

Abdullah Zahid

COVID-19 Third Wave: NCOC issues Ramadan guidelines

ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), the apex body for Pakistan’s coronavirus response, has issued a set of guidelines on safe practices during the holy month of Ramadan, aiming to preserve the safety of the community amid the spread of the deadly pathogen. The guidelines were issued after the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony allowed congregational prayers in the mosques across the country during Ramadan with strict adherence to COVID-19 standard operating procedures. Following is the 20-point guidelines for mosques: Carpet or rugs will not be spread/laid in Mosques or Imambargahs, prayers will be offered on

March 23, 2021

Abdullah Zahid

“India desires cordial relations with Pakistani people”, Modi’s letter to Imran Khan

ISLAMABAD/NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind both write to their Pakistani counterparts, Prime Minister Imran Khan, and President Arif Alvi to send greetings on account of Pakistan Day. “India desires cordial relations with the people of Pakistan”, writes the Indian premier in his customary letter to PM Khan. “For this, an environment of trust, devoid of terror and hostility, is imperative,” he maintained. “Excellency, at this difficult time for humanity, I would like to convey my best wishes to you and the people of Pakistan for dealing with the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic,”

March 23, 2021

Abdullah Zahid

Nation observes Pakistan Day as COVID, weather cast shadow on celebrations

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is celebrating its Republic Day today (Tuesday) amid the third wave of the coronavirus pandemic and bad weather which led the government to postpone the annual military parade to 25th March. Pakistan Day, also called Republic Day, is a national holiday in Pakistan commemorating the historic ‘Lahore Resolution’ passed on March 23, 1940, calling for the establishment of an independent Muslim homeland out of British-ruled India. The Pakistan army said a military parade, the center of yearly celebrations, had been postponed due to “inclement weather and rain” and would now be held on March 25 (Thursday) “as per

March 19, 2021

Abdullah Zahid

COVID-19: Vaccination centre inaugurated at Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi

KARACHI: The 27th coronavirus vaccination centre in the metropolis was inaugurated at the Arts Council of Pakistan (APC), Karachi on Wednesday to vaccinate the 60+ aged members of the artiste and literary fraternity of the city and their family members for their protection against the novel coronavirus. Speaking at the press conference on the occasion, President Arts Council Mohammad Ahmad Shah said the establishment of the COVID-19 vaccination centre was a gift for writers, poets, actors and members of the Arts Council. Sindh Health Minister Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho said lives of writers, artists and poets were equally important and

March 15, 2021

Abdullah Zahid

Shaban-ul-Moazzam crescent not sighted in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee has announced that the Shaban-ul-Moazzam crescent was not sighted in Pakistan. Accordingly, Monday will be the last day of the Hijri month Rajab and Tuesday will mark the first day of Shaban, local media reported. According to details, the Shab-e-Barat would be observed on the night between March 29 and March 30. The committee held its meeting today under the chairmanship of Maulana Muhammad Abdul Khabir Azad while meetings of other zonal and district committees were also arranged simultaneously. Shaban crescent sighting in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia has announced that the crescent for the month

March 5, 2021

Abdullah Zahid

The pioneer of PSL: Najam Sethi

They said cricket will never return to Pakistan. They taunted us, they lobbied against us, but Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) rejuvenated cricket in Pakistan. A domestic season, Pakistan Super League (PSL), foreign teams touring Pakistan, it was all a fantasy, which turned into a reality. A very strong and firm message went out from here to the world, we are safe and we want cricket at home. Najam Aziz Sethi, Pakistan’s senior most journalist who is respected across-the-board, formerly served as Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, caretaker Federal Minister of Pakistan and Chief Minister of Punjab. He founded the

February 21, 2021

Abdullah Zahid

Geo News offices attacked in Karachi

KARACHI: A group of Sindhi nationalists attacked the central office of Pakistan’s largest media group, Geo News in Karachi and vandalized the reception area and harassed security staff. The group’s publications include the largest circulating Urdu-language Jang newspaper and English-language The News International. It also owns the popular cable television channel Geo News. The attack occurred when most of the staff of Geo TV were about to change their shifts. “Strongly condemn attack on offices of Geo and Jang. The[y] vandalised the reception area and beat our cameraman and staff. Where is the government??” asked Geo Television Managing Director, Azhar

February 16, 2021

Abdullah Zahid

PTI’s Haleem Adil Sheikh detained by Karachi police

KARACHI: Sindh Assembly’s Opposition Leader and PTI member Haleem Adil Sheikh has been escorted out of a Malir PS-88 polling station by SSP Malir Irfan Bahadur Tuesday afternoon after repeated violations of Election Commission protocol. “Haleem Adil Sheikh is being removed from the constituency on the orders of the Election Commission,” DIG East, Muhammad Nouman Siddiqui said, clarifying that the PTI leader was not arrested. The PTI MNA was taken to SSP Malir Buhadar Khan’s office first and then was expelled from the area. The police also arrested four of his armed security guards. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)

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