Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Director Public Health KP tests positive for Covid-19

Pakistan coronavirus cases

Director Public Health of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Dr Ikramullah has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Finance & Health Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Taimur Khan Jhagrda said in his tweet: Today, one of our most committed public health professionals, and part of our COVID19 response team, Dr. Ikramullah, Director Public Health KP has tested positive for … Read more

NCC meeting today with PM Imran Khan in chair

Ehsaas Cash Programme

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan to chair the National Coordination Committee (NCC) in Islamabad to review the steps taken for the control of coronavirus pandemic in the country. The meeting will also discuss the strategy to ensure continuity of the industrial and economic activities and future planning. The NCC likely to decide providing more relief … Read more

Coronavirus-Health official says US could have saved lives

Coronavirus-Health official says US could have saved lives

US’s top health official says that the US “could have saved lives” if it had launched protective measures earlier to stop the spread. Health official Dr. Anthony Fauci said to the international news agency, “If we had, right from the beginning, shut everything down, it may have been a little bit different,” However, he also … Read more

Coronavirus: Sindh Death tally hits 31

Murtaza wahab

The total number of confirmed cases of novel coronavirus in Sindh has risen to 1452 after new cases reported in the province as of Monday. Government Spokesperson Senator Murtaza Wahab in his tweet confirmed that the provincial tally of the deadly coronavirus hits 1452 . He said that 41 moer cases reported in Sindh today. … Read more

IHC rejects plea challenging govt’s decision on reduction in pvt schools’ fees

IHC winds up

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday turned down plea challenging the government’s decision to slash school fees by 20% and extend the holidays due to global pandemic. During the hearing, IHC’s Justice Aamir Farooq remarked that the private schools should have announced a reduction in fees themselves due to the situation in the country. … Read more

AI is playing key role in fight against COVID-19 says Tania Aidrus

tania aidrus

Prime Minister Focal Person for Digital Pakistan Tania Aidrus announced that the government has paired up with startup Love for Data to help the government make “data-driven decisions” in the fight against coronavirus. While the world figures out how to tackle #COVID2019 , #ArtificialIntelligence is playing a key role in this fight. Excited to announce … Read more

‘Pak Army troops effectively strike back Indian ceasefire violations’, DG ISPR

DG ISPR

Director-General Inter Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Major General Babar Iftikhar has released a 24 hour ceasefire violation update by Indian Army along Line of Control (LoC). In a series of tweets, DG ISPR said that Indian Army troops in total disregard to ceasefire agreement & international conventions initiated unprovoked ceasefire violations along LOC deliberately … Read more

Six people shot at a large house party in Calfornia during lockdown

Six people shot at a large house party in Calfornia during lockdown

Six people have been shot and injured in a large party in California despite the US ordered people to stay at home. Local sheriff’s office says that the incident had happened on Friday night at an apartment complex in Bakersfield. Four women, one man, and a girl were injured. They were treated. According to Californian … Read more

We have been blamed for enforcing a lockdown without thinking

Sindh

Chief Minister of Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that we need to realise that the pandemic is a global problem and it has nothing to do with just one province. While addressing media, Chief Minister Sindh said “We cannot make decisions in isolation, the pandemic is affecting everybody.” He said  “We started working … Read more

Two Pak Army pilots embrace martyrdom in a training aircraft crash

Pak Army pilots

Two Pakistan Army pilots were martyred on Monday as a Mushshak trainer aircraft crashed near Gujrat, said the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR). The aircraft was on a routine training flight, when it crashed. Both the pilots named Major Umer and Lieutenant Faizan were martyred in the the incident, confirms the military wing. Major Umer … Read more

Coronavirus live updates-UK begins fourth week of lockdown

Coronavirus: Chiniot, first district of punjab wins its war against pandemic

The UK faces the fourth week of lockdown. The government is likely to review the social distancing measures. Ministers are required to report whether the measures are implemented. Note that 10, 612 people have died in the country due to coronavirus ahead of this week. The news came out after PM Boris Johnson showed gratitude … Read more

‘Daily wagers face extreme difficulty due to Coronavirus lockdown’, says CM Punjab

Usman Buzdar

Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar said that Coronavirus pandemic has a devastating affect in Pakistan and across the world. In a statement on Monday morning, CM Punjab said, “Due to the restrictions in place to contain the virus, the daily wage earners are facing extreme difficulty.” “Providing relief for poor people is the foremost priority … Read more

Tom Hanks returns to screen after battling with COVID-19

Tom Hanks

Coronavirus survivor Tom Hanks has returned to his TV screen career as he hosted ‘Saturday Night Live’. Tim Hanks hosted the first at-home episode to lighten everyone’s mood during these hard times. The SNL comedy cast recorded the show from their homes amidst Coronavirus lockdown across the country. SNL was hosted by legendary actor Tom … Read more

6 Died due to deadly tornadoes in US states

At least 6 people have died as storms triggered flooding and tornadoes in several US states.

At least 6 people have died as storms triggered flooding and tornadoes in several US states. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agenda reported the deaths across three counties due to tornadoes. The international news agency stated that several homes were also destroyed in the city of Monroe in Louisiana.  The news was confirmed in the city’s … Read more

CJP lashes out at corrupt govt. for mishandling COVID-19 situation

Supreme Court

The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday conducted a suo-motu case hearing regarding measures taken by the government to curb the spread of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic across Pakistan. Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Gulzar Ahmed lashed out at the federal government about the government’s performance in handling the deadly coronavirus situation. A five-member bench under … Read more

Justin Bieber, Hailey Baldwin appear celebrating Easter at home, shared loved up clicks

Justin Bieber Hailey Bardwin

Justin Bieber and wife Hailey Baldwin are spending quality time during self-isolation due to Coronavirus outbreak. Pop star Justin Bieber cuddled Hailey Baldwin and they appear more than happy celebrating Easter at home. ‘It doesn’t matter whether you’re in a building or not,’ uttered Justin to Hailey, he took to Instagram to broadcast the couple’s … Read more

Google Thanks frontline medical professionals with Doodle

Google

Google is displaying a thank you note through its doodle as tribute to the frontline medical professionals risking their lives in the times of coronavirus. The doodle, when hovered over, shows the message — “To all doctors, nurses and medical workers; thank you”. The special logo also features a heart emoji sent to all those … Read more

American Golf Icon George Doug Sanders dies at 86

Doug Sanders

George Doug Sanders, known as the “Peacock of the Fairways,” Former American professional golfer has died at the age of 86. He won 20 events on the PGA Tour and had four runner-up finishes at major championships. Sanders was one of the most colourful personalities on the PGA Tour, He captured 20 titles including the … Read more

Oil Prices Jump $1 a barrel after biggest ever output cut

Oil Prices in international market has jumped more than $1 a barrel after major producers agreed to put biggest ever output cut. Media reports said The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies finally agreed their biggest-ever output cut that spiked prices of oil one dollar per barrel. The oil producers has … Read more

Coronavirus Live Updates COVID-19 Virus Outbreak – Worldometer

Coronavirus Worldometer

Live stats and Coronavirus Pakistan news tracking the number of confirmed cases, recovered patients, and death toll by country amid the COVID 19 coronavirus . Coronavirus Worldometer counter with new cases, historical data, and info. Daily charts, graphs, news and updates [table id=405 /]  

“Expectation vs Reality” Sania Mirza Wish Shoaib Malik on 10th Marriage Anniversary

Expectation vs Reality

The tennis star Sania Wishes wishes Shoaib Malik on their 10th wedding anniversary. The sports celebrities are celebrating 10 years of marriage. Sania Mirza posted two photos on social media with a caption “Expectations Vs Reality. In one photo, the couple was seemed making pose for a perfect image. However, both were seen laughing in … Read more

Paris Hilton looks quite happy in lockdown

Paris Hilton looks quite happy in lockdown

Celebrity Paris Hilton says she is quite happy to spend quarantine period. DJ Paris Hilton has recently confessed that she is ‘making the most’ of lockdown. She said, “I’m used to being on a plane 250 days out of the year and travelling all the time for my businesses, so I’ve really taken this time … Read more