seven years sentence to DC Qambar Shahdadkot over corruption

An accountability court (AC), Sukkur on Saturday announced its reserved judgment in the Municipal Corporation Sukkur corruption case

As per details, the court awarded seven years jail to Deputy Commissioner Qambar Shahdadkot Javed Ahmed Jagirni along with 11 co-accused in the case.

DC Qambar Shahdadkot and other accused were taken into custody after the announcement of the judgment. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Sukkur had filed Rs64.77 million corruption reference against seven officers, including administrators of the Municipal Corporation, Larkana, Deputy Commissioner Qambar Shahdadkot, Javed Jagirani, and others.

The NAB had investigated corruption during development works by the Municipal Corporation, Larkana, from 2012 to 2014.

One accused named Abdul Qadir Sheikh, who was a contractor lost his life while three other accused struck plea bargain with the NAB.

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Punjab withdraws restrictions after decrease in Covid-19 curve

The government of Punjab has notified withdrawal of all restrictions after decreasing curve of coronavirus cases in the province

Secretary Primary and Secondary Healthcare has notified withdrawal of the restrictions imposed in the province under Punjab Infectious Diseases (Prevention and Control) Ordinance 2020.

The restriction of limited working hours for business activities and leisure places has been withdrawn under the notification. Moreover, the condition of 50 percent staff of offices working at homes has also been taken back, according to the notification.

“The shrines will also open their doors in the province from March 15,” Secretary Health retired Capt. Muhammad Usman has said in a statement.

The Punjab government had ordered all shopping malls, restaurants, shops, and marriage halls to shut by 10 pm amid increasing number of the Covid cases. It had also ordered to close public parks and recreational spots by 6:00 pm.

The provincial government had also imposed a ban on indoor dining in restaurants, cafes and hotels across the province.

The healthcare department had also directed the hotels to ensure social distancing as per coronavirus precautions.

The government also imposed micro-smart lockdowns in the areas found to have increasing number of the COVID-19 cases reported.

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Punjab withdraws restrictions after decrease in Covid-19 curve

The government of Punjab has notified withdrawal of all restrictions after decreasing curve of coronavirus cases in the province

Secretary Primary and Secondary Healthcare has notified withdrawal of the restrictions imposed in the province under Punjab Infectious Diseases (Prevention and Control) Ordinance 2020.

The restriction of limited working hours for business activities and leisure places has been withdrawn under the notification. Moreover, the condition of 50 percent staff of offices working at homes has also been taken back, according to the notification.

“The shrines will also open their doors in the province from March 15,” Secretary Health retired Capt. Muhammad Usman has said in a statement.

The Punjab government had ordered all shopping malls, restaurants, shops, and marriage halls to shut by 10 pm amid increasing number of the Covid cases. It had also ordered to close public parks and recreational spots by 6:00 pm.

The provincial government had also imposed a ban on indoor dining in restaurants, cafes and hotels across the province.

The healthcare department had also directed the hotels to ensure social distancing as per coronavirus precautions.

The government also imposed micro-smart lockdowns in the areas found to have increasing number of the COVID-19 cases reported.

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ECP rejects Shehbaz’s plea to cast vote for Senate polls in Lahore

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Saturday has rejected Opposition Leader Shehbaz Sharif’s plea seeking permission to cast his vote for Senate elections in Lahore

The ECP, while rejecting the plea of PML-N Shehbaz Sharif, stated that a vote cannot be cast anywhere other than National Assembly.

Other incarcerated members of the National Assembly will also cast their vote in the assembly hall, the ECP said citing sources.

The ECP has already issued production orders for the members of the assemblies and the MNAs will be shifted to Parliament Lodges on March 2 for the upcoming Senate polls.

The Senate elections will be held on March 3.

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has directed all political parties and candidates to halt their campaigns regarding upcoming Senate elections by midnight on Monday (March 1).

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) had notified a code of conduct for the upcoming Senate elections.

The code of conduct said:

• The political parties, candidates, voters and election agents shall not propagate any opinion, or act in any manner prejudicial to the glory of Islam and ideology of Pakistan, or the sovereignty, integrity or security of Pakistan, or morality or public order, or the integrity or independence of Parliament, judiciary of Pakistan, or which defames or brings into ridicule the Parliament, judiciary or the Armed Forces of Pakistan.
• The political parties, candidates, voters and election agents shall abide by all directions and instructions issued by the Election Commission, from time to time, relating to smooth conduct of elections.
• The political parties, contesting candidates, election agents and voter shall not indulge in any kind of corrupt or illegal practice.

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PIA announces relief in fares for domestic flights

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced discounted fares for domestic flights after the arrival of the spring season to promote tourism and travel facilities

The national carrier unveiled discounted fares for flights to Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore.
The passengers have been offered reduced fares to travel through PIA while carrying 20-kilogram luggage at the price of Rs7,500 for one side, whereas, Rs8,500 will be charged for travelling with 40-kg luggage.

According to the PIA spokesperson, the new fares will come into effect immediately. The spokesperson said that the fares have been reduced to facilitate tourists and nationals during the spring season.

Earlier in December last year, PIA had introduced special fares to facilitate travellers willing to visit the highest global peaks in Gilgit Baltistan’s Skardu and Gilgit.

The national flag carrier had announced that it would now be charging a minimum one-way fare of Rs6,915 from passengers travelling from Islamabad to Skardu and Gilgit areas of the federally-administered region.

The special fare had been announced keeping in view the weather conditions and providing convenient, accessible and affordable air travel facility, especially to the people of northern areas and other PIA travellers.

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ECP rejects Shehbaz’s plea to cast vote for Senate polls in Lahore

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Saturday has rejected Opposition Leader Shehbaz Sharif’s plea seeking permission to cast his vote for Senate elections in Lahore

The ECP, while rejecting the plea of PML-N Shehbaz Sharif, stated that a vote cannot be cast anywhere other than National Assembly.

Other incarcerated members of the National Assembly will also cast their vote in the assembly hall, the ECP said citing sources.

The ECP has already issued production orders for the members of the assemblies and the MNAs will be shifted to Parliament Lodges on March 2 for the upcoming Senate polls.

The Senate elections will be held on March 3.

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has directed all political parties and candidates to halt their campaigns regarding upcoming Senate elections by midnight on Monday (March 1).

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) had notified a code of conduct for the upcoming Senate elections.

The code of conduct said:

• The political parties, candidates, voters and election agents shall not propagate any opinion, or act in any manner prejudicial to the glory of Islam and ideology of Pakistan, or the sovereignty, integrity or security of Pakistan, or morality or public order, or the integrity or independence of Parliament, judiciary of Pakistan, or which defames or brings into ridicule the Parliament, judiciary or the Armed Forces of Pakistan.
• The political parties, candidates, voters and election agents shall abide by all directions and instructions issued by the Election Commission, from time to time, relating to smooth conduct of elections.
• The political parties, contesting candidates, election agents and voter shall not indulge in any kind of corrupt or illegal practice.

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PIA announces relief in fares for domestic flights

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced discounted fares for domestic flights after the arrival of the spring season to promote tourism and travel facilities

The national carrier unveiled discounted fares for flights to Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore.
The passengers have been offered reduced fares to travel through PIA while carrying 20-kilogram luggage at the price of Rs7,500 for one side, whereas, Rs8,500 will be charged for travelling with 40-kg luggage.

According to the PIA spokesperson, the new fares will come into effect immediately. The spokesperson said that the fares have been reduced to facilitate tourists and nationals during the spring season.

Earlier in December last year, PIA had introduced special fares to facilitate travellers willing to visit the highest global peaks in Gilgit Baltistan’s Skardu and Gilgit.

The national flag carrier had announced that it would now be charging a minimum one-way fare of Rs6,915 from passengers travelling from Islamabad to Skardu and Gilgit areas of the federally-administered region.

The special fare had been announced keeping in view the weather conditions and providing convenient, accessible and affordable air travel facility, especially to the people of northern areas and other PIA travellers.

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