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December 19, 2020

Government arranges 12 LNG cargoes for January next year

Islamabad, December 19, 2020 (PPI-OT): The government has arranged twelve liquefied natural gas cargoes for January next year. In a statement, the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Energy said one cargo that was scheduled for 30th of this month has been moved a few days ago into January. In addition, volume has been increased in certain cargoes.

With these robust steps, he said, the load management plan approved by the Cabinet for this winter remains undisturbed, whereby curtailment will be done primarily for CNG and captive power units, as needed. The spokesperson said the city loads have increased by more than nine percent in SNGPL in the last week alone on account of a severe cold wave resulting in pressure drops.

He said SSGC faces similar drops in Karachi and Quetta. Therefore, he said, people are requested to use gas responsibly and report any domestic consumers using compressors, which is another major reason for pressure drops.

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Government of Pakistan
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December 19, 2020

COVID-19: 87 died, 3179 test positive during last 24 hrs

Islamabad, December 19, 2020 (PPI-OT): 87 more people died of coronavirus in the country during the last twenty-four hours. According to latest statistics, 3179 people tested COVID positive during this period after tests of 48,075 people. The figure of active COVID cases in the country is 40,922 while 404,501 people have been recovered from the virus.

December 19, 2020

Modernising Pakistan Railways need of the hour: Swati

Islamabad, December 19, 2020 (PPI-OT): Railways Minister Azam Khan Swati has said transforming Pakistan Railways into one of the modern railways in the world is the need of the hour. He expressed these view during his visit to the Pakistan Railways Headquarters in Lahore on Saturday. The minister was briefed in detail on various operational, administrative and financial affairs of Pakistan Railways.

December 19, 2020

Qureshi’s visit to UAE will bolster ties in trade and investment: FO

Islamabad, December 19, 2020 (PPI-OT): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s visit to the United Arab Emirates provided another opportunity to Pakistan and the UAE to reaffirm their commitment towards strengthening their ties, in particular in the areas of trade and investment.

A statement issued by the Foreign Office on conclusion of the Foreign Minister’s two day visit to the UAE, said that the two sides also shared views on regional and global issues of mutual interest, as well as to deepen their cooperation in the multilateral arena.

It said the two sides also acknowledged Pakistani community’s positive contribution to the UAE’s success story. Accordingly, they agreed to consider taking appropriate steps to encourage people to people contacts between them. The statement said the visit was a reflection of close and cordial relationship, which Pakistan and the UAE have enjoyed for decades.

During the visit, the Foreign Minister called on Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and his UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Shah Mahmood Qureshi paid homage at the tomb of founder of the UAE late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and offered prayers at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. He also visited Consulate General of Pakistan in Dubai and interacted with local and international media.

December 19, 2020

Pakistan reminds world that India should be prevented from destabilizing region: Moeed

Islamabad, December 19, 2020 (PPI-OT): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Security Dr Moeed Yusuf has said that Pakistan has reminded the world that peace is a collective responsibility and India should be prevented from destabilizing the region.

In a tweet, he said that India is deeply unnerved because its acts of aggression against Pakistan through state sponsored terrorism and blatant disinformation based propaganda have been exposed. The SAPM said that Pakistan stands for peace but if provoked, our armed forces are fully prepared to thwart any aggression on our homeland and teach our enemy the lesson they deserve.

December 19, 2020

UN confirms targeting of its vehicle near Rawalakot on LoC

Islamabad, December 19, 2020 (PPI-OT): The United Nations has confirmed a vehicle of its Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan was hit by an unidentified object near Rawalakot on the Pakistani side of Line of Control. Speaking at the regular briefing in New York, UN Deputy Spokesman Farhan Haq said the incident occurred when military observers were conducting routine monitoring activities. He said the Mission is currently investigating the incident.

December 19, 2020

Japanese companies keen to work in Pakistan

Islamabad, December 19, 2020 (PPI-OT): Japan’s Ambassador to Pakistan Kininori Matsuda says about 100 Japanese companies are keen to work in Pakistan under the Pak-Japan Skilled Workforce agreement. This he stated during a meeting with Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Overseas Pakistanis Zulfikar Abbas Bukhari in Islamabad. The meeting was followed by a video conference held with the Japanese IT Companies association. Japanese IT Association said that more than 500 Japanese IT companies will come to Pakistan.