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Chief Minister (CM) Punjab Usman Buzdar has approved the release of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz President Shehbaz Sharif and his son Hamza Shahbaz on parole for five days to attend the funeral of Begum Shamim Akhtar. As per details, Usman Buzdar has approved the recommendations forwarded by the cabinet. Both PML-N leaders will be released on November 27 at 2 pm hours, sources said. On Wednesday, the PML-N had forwarded another application allowing Shehbaz and Hamza to visit the Lahore airport and receive the body. Meanwhile, the district administration had sought time to decide on the request. Remember that the approval for the younger Sharif and Hamza’s release was given by the Punjab cabinet, where it was decided to release the father-son duo for five days to attend the last rites of Begum Shamim Akhtar. from latest-news - SUCH TV https://ift.tt/3l1P42s

The district administration has issued a notification for the closure of all educational institutions from November 26 to December 24 after consulting administrations of private education centres, on Thursday. The notification stated that academic sessions will be suspended from November 26 to December 24 due to spike in COVID-19 cases. However, one-fourth educators and staff members will be allowed to arrive in educational institutions. It added that students will be given online lessons during the period. Moreover, winter vacations will be observed from December 25 to January 10 – 2021 after the conclusion of the closure period. Earlier on November 23, the federal government had announced the closure of all educational institutions from November 26 to December 24 due to the spike in COVID-19 cases. from latest-news - SUCH TV https://ift.tt/3q5B2QS

The local court on Thursday granted bail to Ali Musa Gillani, the son of former prime minister Yousaf Raza Gillani in a case related to violation of COVID-19 SOPs. He along with 70 Pakistan People’s Party activists were booked by the police over holding a protest demonstration outside Chehlyak police station in Multan, yesterday. Speaking to media after getting bail, Ali Musa Gillani said people are facing the worst inflation and they are unable to pay fees of their children if they decide to pay electricity bills. He directed the party workers to prepare for the November 30 public gathering in Multan and vowed to hold it at any cost. A large number of party workers reached Chehlyak police station, when the cops were shifting Ali Musa Gillani to the court. PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari had condemned the arrest of Ali Musa Gillani and termed it hooliganism from the incumbent selected rulers. It is pertinent to mention here that the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) is pla

Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, on Thursday. Confirming the news through his Twitter handle, Bilawal said that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and has gone into self-isolation with mild symptoms. The PPP chairman said that he will continue working from home and will be addressing PPP foundation day via video link.   I have tested positive for #COVIDー19 & am self isolating with mild symptoms. I‘ll continue working from home & will be addressing PPP foundation day via video link. Wear a mask everyone, see you on the other side IA ? — BilawalBhuttoZardari (@BBhuttoZardari) November 26, 2020 Earlier it emerged that PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has isolated himself after his political secretary Jameel Soomro testedHe went for the COVID-19 diagnosis test which remained positive. On Wednesday, senior Pakistan People’s Party leader Nabeel Gabol had claimed that PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari

Gilgit-Baltistan Asse­mbly (GBA) to elect a speaker and the deputy speaker on Thursday (today). Sources said Amjad Zaidi would be the candidate of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for the speaker slot, while three names including Ubedullah Baig are under consideration for the deputy speaker slot of the GBA. Opposition parties — the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) and Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (JUI-F) — nominated Ghulam Mohammad as their joint candidate for the post of speaker and Rehmat Khaliq for deputy speaker. On Wednesday, the newly elected members of Gilgit-Baltistan  Assembly (GBA) took oath in the maiden session. According to the details, Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly Speaker Haji Fida Muhammad Nashad administered the oath to all the 33 newly elected members. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gained majority in GBLA with 16 general and six reserve seats in the province. Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) had won five seats while Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML

Pakistan has recorded fresh 3,306 COVID-19 cases and 40 deaths due to the virus in the last 24 hours, reported on Thursday. In the past 24 hours, 40 more people succumbed to the disease, taking the death toll to 7,843. 1,418 patients have recovered from the virus during the last 24 hours and 1,968 patients are in critical condition. According to the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), with fresh inclusion of the infections in the country the national tally of cases now currently stands at 386,198, whereas, the active cases stood at 43,963. A total of 45,999 tests were conducted across the country during this period. 334,392 people have recovered from the deadly disease while 5,343,702 samples have been tested thus far. Earlier on Tuesday, the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) had given the approval to the COVID-19 rapid testing kit, sources. The chief executive officer (CEO) of DRAP, Dr Asim Rauf, had confirmed that a foreign pharmaceutical company has regis

Argentina soccer legend Diego Maradona died of a heart attack on Wednesday, his lawyer said. Maradona, 60, had recently battled health issues and underwent emergency surgery for a subdural haematoma several weeks ago. He suffered a heart attack at his home in the outskirts of Buenos Aires on Wednesday, Argentinian media and acquaintances of the former player said. Maradona won the World Cup with Argentina in 1986. Holder of the record for most games played at a FIFA World Cup as a captain – 16.   Argentine President Alberto Fernandez declared three days of national mourning after the news of Maradona’s death. Retired Brazilian soccer star Pele was among those who mourned the Argentine player. “Certainly, one day we’ll kick a ball together in the sky above,” he said in a brief statement provided to Reuters by a representative. One of the most gifted soccer players in history, Maradona’s pinnacle of glory came when he captained Argentina to win the World Cup in 1986, before pl