Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Minister for Health and Finance Taimur Jhagra on Monday lauded the provincial administration for enforcing a coronavirus lockdown across the province. In his tweet, the minister shared a photo of Mingora, Swat under lockdown, saying that the KP administration was doing a fantastic job. From the air, Mingora Swat, where the effects … Read more
The prices of oil have fallen to the lowest level in 18 years as demand for crude oil has decreased after coronavirus pandemic. International news agency BBC reported that Brent crude fell to $23.03 a barrel at one point on Monday morning, its lowest level since November 2002. Meanwhile, the price of US West Texas … Read more
Singer Atif Aslam while appreciating the steps taken by Government in combating coronavirus, urged nation to follow the steps directed by authorities . He took to twitter and called for voluntary help in every way to curb the spread of COVID 19 in Pakistan. The steps our respected Prime Minister Imran Khan is taking during … Read more
President Donald Trump said the US will not bear the bill for Prince Harry and Princess Meghan’s security as reports come out that the couple had come to the US from Canada. He said in his recent tweet that he was “a great friend and admirer of the Queen and the United Kingdom”. He clarified … Read more
In wake of the deadly coronavirus outbreak in Pakistan, Chinese Companies have donated medical supplies to Gawadar Development Authority Hospital. On Monday Chinese Embassy in Islamabad, tweeted: Chinese companies are together with Pakistan in fighting coronavirus: Gwadar East-Bay Expressway Project in collaboration with @COPHCofficial and Chinese Red Cross medical team in Gwadar donated medical supplies … Read more
Court has exempted former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, his daughter and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) vice-president Maryam Nawaz and nephew Yousaf Abbas from personal appearance in the Chaudhary Sugar Mills case. According to details, the Nawaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz have been granted exemption till reference is filed in the case by the National Accountability … Read more
A special meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet will be held on Monday (today) to approve the relief package announced by Prime Minister Imran Khan last week to minimize the adverse impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the country’s poor people and economy. Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance Abdul … Read more
US President Donald Trump said that federal coronavirus guidelines, including social distancing, will be extended till Easter, at least 30th April. He said that they could be relaxed as early as Easter that took place in mid-April. Trump said, “The highest point of the death rate is likely to hit in two weeks,” White House … Read more
The death toll in Pakistan due to novel coronavirus spiked to 20 after Sindh confirms two more deaths. As per details, Two more people have died of the coronavirus in Karachi, taking Sindh’s death toll to five. Sindh Health Minister Azra Pechuho confirmed the deaths. The patients were 52 and 66 years old and had … Read more
Governor Punjab Chaudhary Muhammad Sarwar has said that deadly coronavirus knows no borders and it is a threat to the entire world, not just Pakistan. According to a media report, Chaudhary Sarwar said that Prime Minister Imran Khan will announce a roadmap today to ensure food supplies countrywide. He added that government cannot defeat coronavirus alone … Read more
The Government of Sindh, Home Department issued a notification directing all the petrol pumps within the city to follow the timings (8:00 am to 5:00 pm) during the lockdown. However, Petrol Pumps on Highways may remain open for goods transport. As per the notice, tyre shops may remain open as well as petrol pumps on … Read more
Islamabad High Court on Monday, while ordering to restore Pakistan Medical and Dental Council with immediate effect, sentenced Secretary Heath to six months in prison. As per details, IHC heard the petition seeking concern the closure of PMDC despite of court order. While hearing the case, Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kiyani remarked that, I am sentencing … Read more
A breathing aid is going to be created that can help keep coronavirus patients out of intensive care. International news agency BBC reported that University College London engineers worked with clinicians at UCLH and Mercedes Formula One to build the breathing aid device, which delivers oxygen to the lungs without needing a ventilator. Continuous Positive … Read more
Minister for Science and Technology Chaudhary Fawad Hussain will represent Pakistan in the Virtual Ministerial Dialogue titled “COVID-19 and Open Science” to held via video link today. Radio Pakistan reported that the dialogue, arranged by UNESCO, will consider proposals and future action plans for prevention of global diseases with help of science. The meeting will … Read more
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sought the nation’s poor for forgiveness, as the economic crisis and human toll increased in the country from his 21-day nationwide lockdown. He asked for forgiveness as he faced criticism over the lack of proper planning before the decision. Narendra Modi said in his monthly address on Sunday through … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan to announce a comprehensive road map today to ensure uninterrupted food supplies across the country. Special Assistant on Information and Broadcasting, Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan, confirmed this while briefing media persons about PTI’s Core Committee meeting chaired by Prime Minister in Islamabad. She said the Prime Minister renewed his pledge to … Read more
The towel that basketball icon Kobe Bryant had on his shoulders during the farewell speech following his final game back in 2016, has been sold in $33000. CNN reported that Bryant, and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, among nine people killed earlier this year when a helicopter crashed into a hillside in Calabasas, California. Since then, … Read more
State Health Minister Dr Zafar Mirza has rejected all the rumors sparked across the social media related to specific medicines that help in curing coronavirus. On Twitter, he wrote: Some local Drs are recommending use of specific medicines for prevention of #COVIDー19. He added, “Not right! Here is what WHO says, “there is no evidence … Read more
Former Australian Cricketer Brad Hogg continuing the recent trend across social media, has named Kane Williamson as the captain of the World ODI XI. The recent outbreak of Coronavirus forced current and former cricketers stuck in their home. However Brad Hogg seems to be enjoying his time with his fans on social media answering some … Read more
Pakistan Stock Exchange remained under severe selling pressure during the first two days of the outgoing week due to panic selling on investor concerns over deadly coronavirus spread. However, the situation improved in the last two trading sessions. The market partially recovered its losses on the back of fresh buying in various sectors on Thursday … Read more
Pandemic vs Climate! Despite of the awful and disturbing numbers of death due to deadly coronavirus globally, there is another impact of the pandemic that can be seen from the space, and that is a big drop in air pollution. When we see Pandemic vs Climate, Lockdowns causing local air pollution to improve and cutting … Read more
The Latest 1 Dollar exchange rate is 163 (Last updated on March 30, 2020). Today’s 1 USD to PKR buying rate is PKR 165 and selling rate 166. Below you can see the USD to PKR currency charts as per Pakistan Open Market. Today Dollar To PKR Rates (USD TO PKR) Here are the updated … Read more
Financial stress is expected in Australian pension industry will face scrutiny if the withdrawals not paid. As per details, Reuters reported that Financial stress expected in Australia as Australian pension funds unable to return part of their $3 trillion savings to unemployed workers. Responding to concerns that some funds will face liquidity problems to give … Read more
Another westerly weather system is likely to enter in Balochistan on Monday that will grip upper parts of the country on Tuesday. According to the spokesperson from PMD, under the influence of this system the weather will be as under: Scattered rain- thunderstorm with gusty winds and a few hailstorms is expected in Balochistan( Quetta, … Read more
Airlines in US has asked the national Treasury to move quickly to release up to $58 billion in government grants and loans and recommended a formula to divide up the money. Reuters reported that Airlines in US wrote in a letter that “given the urgent and immediate need, it is essential that these funds be disbursed … Read more
