Sindh is ruled by a government that does nothing: Asad Umar
KARACHI: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Asad Umar has said that the government in Sindh does nothing. Addressing a rally in Karachi, Asad Umar said that they were trying to solve the problems of Karachi because Pakistan
Asad Umar says PPP wants to devoid public of its rights
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Asad Umar, on Sunday said that Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) aims to keep the public devoid of its rights. He said this while talking to a press conference in Islamabad. Asad
Vaccination number exceeds 150mn mark: Umar
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiative Asad Umar on Monday said the total number of vaccinations carried out across the country had exceeded 150 million now. On his official Twitter handle, Asad Umar who is also chairman National
People of Sindh becoming poor, rulers getting rich: Asad Umar
KARACHI: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar on Sunday said that Sindh Local Government Amendment Bill is a black law. Asad Umar said that situation of the province in worsening while rulers of the province are getting rich.
Asad Umar claims to end inflation in country within 15 days
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar has said that we will get rid of inflation in the next 15 days. The federal minister said that the distribution of health care in Punjab will be done by March.
Pakistan reports another 10 deaths due to coronavirus
ISLAMABAD: At least 10 more deaths and 658 new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Pakistan, the proportion of positive cases has come down to 1.44 percent. According to the NCOC, the total number of deaths has risen to
Asad Umar warns of 5th wave if COVID-19 vaccine target not met
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms and NCOC head Asad Umar has stressed the need for meeting the vaccination targets to avoid the fifth wave of COVID-19. In a tweet on Thursday, he said if a large number of
NCOC decides to start vaccination of children above 12
ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to start vaccination of children aged 12 years and above in the country to prevent coronavirus. According to Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Asad Umar, the National Command and Operation Center has decided
Unvaccinated people to be banned from travelling, malls, hotels: Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar said that the positive cases of COVID-19 are gradually coming down in the country, however, he warned that the threat is not over. Addressing a news conference, the federal minister was confident
Asad Umar hopes Pakistan will surpass coronavirus jab target
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister of Planning, Development, Reforms and Special Initiatives Asad Umar has expressed hope that Pakistan will surpass the coronavirus target. “In the early days of the vaccination campaign we had set a daunting target of vaccinating 7 crore
NCOC to review rising number of COVID-19 cases today
ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) will hold a meeting on Monday (today) to discuss the surge in coronavirus cases across the country. The meeting will also deliberate upon measures to contain the spread of a new variant
Govt planning targeted restrictions to avoid inconvenience: Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD: Planning Minister Asad Umar has urged people to strictly follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and get vaccinated at the earliest to contain the spread of the Delta variant of COVID-19. “We are planning targeted restrictions with coordinated plans so
Complete lockdown is no solution to tackling surging cases: Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar has announced a number of measures to ensure vaccination of people against COVID-19 in high-risk sectors. Briefing the media persons along with Special Assistant on National Health Services Dr Faisal Sultan, the
Pakistan record 2,545 new COVID-19 cases, positivity ratio crosses 5%
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan recorded 2,545 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, while the positivity ratio crossed more than five percent as the situation worsens amid the fourth wave. According to the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), Pakistan reported 2,545 cases and
China to invest $1bn in Gwadar Free Zone: Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar has said over one billion dollars of Chinese investment is expected in Gwadar Free Zone inaugurated by Prime Minister Imran Khan. Briefing media persons in Gwadar, the federal minister said the Chinese
Moderna vaccine will be jabbed to those travelling abroad: Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD: Head of the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) and federal minister Asad Umar has said that the Moderna vaccine will be jabbed to those going abroad on special visas. In a message on Twitter, Asad Umar wrote that
Pakistan sees new record vaccination in a single day: Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan set a new record of most vaccinations in a day on Saturday after nearly 400,000 people received COVID-19 jabs. This was stated by Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar, who hold National Command and Operation Centre
Daily coronavirus vaccinations cross 100,000 for first time: Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar announced that more than 100,000 people were inoculated against the coronavirus a day ago, which was the highest during the ongoing vaccination drive. The federal minister, who also heads the National
Vaccine registration to open for all citizens after Eid: Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar has said that the government plans to open registration for COVID-19 vaccination for all citizens after Eid. While speaking to reporters, Asad Umar said vaccinating the population has always been
Asad Umar questions UK’s decision to place Pakistan on red list
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms Asad Umar has questioned the United Kingdom’s decision of putting Pakistan on the ‘red list’ amid surging coronavirus cases. In a statement on Twitter, Asad Umar said, “Every country has a right
NCOC to deliberate on rising coronavirus cases in Punjab, KP today
ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre will hold a special session today to review the alarming rise in coronavirus cases in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Islamabad. The session will be chaired by Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad
Registration for COVID-19 vaccination for 50-years-old elders to be opened March 31
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar has announced that the registration for coronavirus vaccination for the elders who are above 50 will be opened on Tuesday. The minister took to Twitter and shared the news that
Asad Umar warns of ‘stronger restrictions’ if SOPs not followed
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar has asked people to be careful as the new strain of COVID-19 spreads faster and is more deadly. In a tweet, the federal minister said hospital daily admissions and people
Pakistan records ‘highest daily’ COVID-19 vaccination rate: Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar on Wednesday said that Pakistan recorded the ‘highest daily vaccination rate’ yesterday. In a statement on Twitter, the federal minister, who also heads the National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC), said more
Asad Umar gets angry over not getting a seat in PIA plane
A flight of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has been delayed for an hour because Federal Minister for Planning Asad Umar’s seat was occupied by another passenger. The incident occurred last night when Asad Umar was traveling to Karachi from
Federal ministers call on MQM leaders, Governor Sindh
KARACHI: A delegation of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) led by the Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar on Sunday visited the office of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P). Both parties discussed the ongoing political situation in the country and deliberated
Registration of coronavirus vaccine for senior citizens begins: Asad Umar
KARACHI: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar has announced that the coronavirus vaccine registration for senior citizens has begun. In a tweet, Asad Umar wrote that the citizens aged 65 and over can register for the coronavirus vaccine.
Pakistan’s coronavirus vaccination drive to begin today: Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar has expressed that Pakistan would start its vaccination drive from today. Asad Umar, who also oversees the national coronavirus strategy, said, “COVID-19 vaccination drive will start today in the presence of
Pakistan to receive 17 million Astra Zeneca doses in first half of 2021: Asad Umar
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and the chief of the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), Asad Umar has said that Pakistan will receive 17 million doses of Astra Zeneca in 1st half of 2021. On a social media website
Will formulate historic development package for GB in few weeks: Asad Umar
SKARDU: Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar has said that a historic development package for Gilgit-Baltistan will be formulated in a few weeks. The minister took to Twitter and wrote that he had a meeting with Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister