Latest count of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide at 1500 GMT, May 13
Xinhua
14 May 2021, 02:05 GMT+10
BEIJING, May 13 (Xinhua) The following are the latest updates on the COVID-19 global confirmed cases in hardest-hit countries by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University at 1500 GMT, May 13. Country Confirmed Cases
Pakistan: Larkana development officials protest
ANI
14 May 2021, 03:03 GMT+10
Larkana [Pakistan], May 13 (ANI): Larkana Development Authority (LDA) pitched a tent at the main gate of Jinnah Garden here on Wednesday to protest against non-payment of salaries for the past 17 months and demanded Chief Minister of Sindh province Murad Ali Shah s intervention to order the release of their salaries.
Protesters Nazeer Chandio, Mumtaz Bukhari, Akhtar Sandelo and others said that the LDA was the dream of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto to develop the Larkana division. But unfortunately, the following governments turned it non-functional, Dawn reported.
During the government of Benazir Bhutto in 2012, the LDA was made functional with the induction of 272 employees, said protesters. Even then the institution remained unstable as it was ignored and had never received regular budget to keep its matters running, they alleged.
Pakistan: Protesters demand 17-month outstanding salaries
ANI
14 May 2021, 00:03 GMT+10
Larkana [Pakistan], May 13 (ANI): Larkana Development Authority (LDA) pitched a tent at the main gate of Jinnah Garden here on Wednesday to protest against non-payment of salaries for the past 17 months and demanded Chief Minister of Sindh province Murad Ali Shah s intervention to order the release of their salaries.
Protesters Nazeer Chandio, Mumtaz Bukhari, Akhtar Sandelo and others said that the LDA was the dream of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto to develop the Larkana division. But unfortunately, the following governments turned it non-functional, Dawn reported.
During the government of Benazir Bhutto in 2012, the LDA was made functional with the induction of 272 employees, said protesters. Even then the institution remained unstable as it was ignored and had never received regular budget to keep its matters running, they alleged.
‘Punjab Culture Day to be celebrated on 14th’
National
March 11, 2021
FAISALABAD: Provincial Minister for Colonies and Culture Mian Khayal Ahmed Kastro said the Punjab Culture Day would be celebrated with enthusiasm in the province on March 14.
Presiding over a meeting at the Commissioner Office to review the arrangements in connection with the day here Wednesday, the minister urged for celebrating the day in a traditional manner and directed for arranging colorful programmes for the public.
Commissioner Saqib Manan, Local Government Director Mian Aftab Ahmed, Director Arts Council and others attended the meeting.
The minister said all parliamentarians should be invited in the celebrations and also directed for advertising to celebrate the day besides displaying manners at important crossings and public places.
PHA inspired by method of Japanese Botanist Akira Miyawaki
APP
March 11, 2021
FAISALABAD:
The Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) Faisalabad will plant 6,000 saplings in Jinnah Garden under Akira Miyawaki technique, said Director General PHA Asima Ejaz Cheema.
Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, she said Akira Miyawaki was a Japanese botanist who concluded in his research that before planting trees or shrubs in any place, the place should be researched to assess climate, ecological conditions and what kind of plants were suitable.
He also researched on better growth of natural vegetables and discovered varieties which could get better growth in the shortest period of time. She said the PHA was also inspired by the method of Japanese Botanist Akira Miyawaki.