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COVID-19 pandemic triggers massive disruption in Pakistani Youth Employment

August 19, 2020 by Web Desk

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered a massive disruption of labour markets that have had disproportionate impacts on youth employment. Asian Development Bank (ADB) in its latest report titled “Tackling the COVID-19 Youth Employment Crisis in Asia and the Pacific” said that more than 2.3 million youths in Pakistan could be unemployed in case … Read more

Pakistan reports more recoveries from the novel coronavirus

August 19, 2020August 19, 2020 by Web Desk

After new recoveries reported in the country, the number of active coronavirus cases has dropped to 12,166, while the number of recovered patients has reached at 272,128. According to the Government’s Covid-19 portal, during past 24 hours, as many as 25,859 more samples were tested, taking the total number of tests conducted across the country … Read more

Punjab education department finalizes strict SOPs for schools reopening

August 4, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

School Education Department in Punjab has finalized Coronavirus SOPs regarding the reopening of schools across the province following prevention of the virus spread among students and staff members.

Under the SOPs, the temperature of every student and staff member will be checked before allowing them to enter the school premises.

Schools will be responsible for ensuring the availability of hand sanitizers for all students and staff members.

All sorts of functions, ceremonies, and breaks will be prohibited under the SOPs as well.

Moreover, only 20 students will be permitted to sit in one classroom while only 2 students will be allowed to share a desk.

As per the SOPs, schools that are unable to ensure the previously mentioned SOP will be required to operate in two shifts.

Earlier on July 9, Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood had announced the reopening of all educational institutions in Pakistan under strict precautionary measures from 15 September.

‘Banning a platform like YouTube is not a solution’

July 23, 2020July 23, 2020 by Web Desk

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister and Ex-google executive Tania Aidrus has said that Banning a platform like YouTube is not a solution. She took to her twitter and wrote: Banning a platform like YouTube is not a solution. The 3 years when YouTube was banned in Pakistan it held back our content creator ecosystem … Read more

Asad Umar visits Abbasi Shaheed hospital to inspect COVID-19 facilities

July 18, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar arrived at Karachi’s Abbasi Shaheed Hospital along with Mayor Wasim Akhtar to inspect COVID-19 facilities here on Saturday. Asad Umar visited the coronavirus ward and examined treatment quality. Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) medical and health services senior director Dr Birbal Genani and Wasim Akhtar gave briefing to … Read more

Governor Punjab called on FM Qureshi, discuss Coronavirus, Kashmir issue

July 18, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar called on Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Saturday and discussed the ongoing Coronavirus situation, Kashmir issue, political situation and other key matters.

Shah Mehmood Qureshi said the spread of COVID-19 was reduced by taking timely measures. The foreign minister stressed that implementation over precautionary measures must be ensured.

He said Pakistan is fighting the case of Kashmir before the international community under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan. The foreign minister praised the efforts of the Punjab governor when he apprised him of the contacts he made with the European and British parliamentarians to highlight the Kashmir issue.

FM Qureshi said that India is moving away from other countries of the region, being exposed before the world and facing defeat on every platform. Pakistan will strongly stand by Kashmiri brothers and sisters, he affirmed.

Chaudhry Sarwar said India is committing worst state terrorism in occupied Kashmir. I am in contact with the European and British parliamentarians over the matter, he said.

Sarwar further added that vice-president of the European Parliament Fabio Massimo Castaldo supports Pakistan’s stance over Kashmir.

He also briefed the foreign minister about proposed special security arrangements to be made in Punjab on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha following deadly Coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19 patients on ventilators reduced by 28%: Asad Umar

July 11, 2020 by Web Desk

Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar said that there were 2,969 COVID-19 patients in Pakistan who needed oxygen and 546 who were on ventilators on June 20.

Posting a tweet on Saturday, the federal minister said the numbers have decreased by the grace of Almighty as 1,762 patients needed oxygen and 394 were on ventilators yesterday which means reduction by 28 percent.

He said, “The success of smart lockdown, administrative actions concerning standard operating procedures (SOPs) and most important of all, better conduct by people is prominent.”

“The significant thing here is that stopping the spread of coronavirus is in our collective control. If we continue to take precautions, our health as well as employments will remain protected. Otherwise, God forbid, we may also face situations like America, Brazil and India.”

Moreover, Asad Umar will be presiding over an important meeting to discuss Karachi’s electricity woes on Saturday (today) at the Sindh Governor House.

Members of National Assembly, Sindh Assembly and Karachi Electric (KE) representatives will also attend the meeting.

The industrialists and SSGC’s representatives are also invited to attend the meeting.

However, the meeting has been called on on the directives of Prime Minister Imran Khan.

KP: Lockdown removed from 89 areas after reduction in COVID-19 cases

July 4, 2020July 4, 2020 by Aizbah Khan

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department focal person Dr Iftikharuddin said that smart lockdown has been removed from 89 areas of the province after a significant reduction in the number of cases in Coronavirus hotspots. He said that Lockdown was removed from 8 areas of Peshawar, 5 from Mardan, 15 from Nowshera, 8 from Bajaur, 8 from … Read more

Best results of Smart Lockdown are being received: PM

July 4, 2020 by Aizbah Khan

Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the best results of smart lockdown are being received in the country. The Prime Minister chaired a meeting at the National Command and Operations Center (NCOC) on the coronavirus situation in the country, which was attended by federal ministers, special assistants and senior military officials including Army Chief … Read more

PM Imran Khan chairs NCOC meeting, will be briefed on 100-day performance

July 4, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday has reached National Command Operation Center (NCOC). According to sources, a meeting under the chair of PM Imran Khan has started which is being attended by the officials of NCOC and Ministry of Health. The Prime Minister will be briefed on the 100-day performance of the National Command Operation … Read more

Smart lockdown strategy is being adopted globally today: Shibli Faraz

July 4, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz said effective planning by Prime Minister Imran Khan helped in reducing the COVID-19 outbreak in Pakistan. While addressing a ceremony on Saturday, Shibli Faraz said that encouraging results of smart lockdown are coming at every level but warned that the pandemic is not over yet and SOPs … Read more

‘Take precautions, listen to your doctors and stay healthy’, says Asad Umar

July 4, 2020July 4, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

The precautionary measures for the novel coronavirus are very simple and basic. You have to wear masks and practice social distancing, said Federal Planning and Development Minister Asad Umar. Follow coronavirus precautions and stay healthy: Asad Umar While speaking to media officials on Saturday, Asad Umar said, “You have to take care of yourselves.” “Take … Read more

Pakistan confirms 68 deaths in a single day, COVID-19 cases jumped to 225,283

July 4, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Pakistan has confirmed 68 deaths in a single day by Coronavirus pandemic as the number of positive cases has jumped to 225,283. The nationwide tally of fatalities has jumped to 4,619. According to the latest figures by the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC), 3,387 persons have been tested positive for COVID-19 in 24 hours. … Read more

PM Imran approves to launch Corona Tiger Force mobile app

July 1, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Youth Affairs Usman Dar called on PM Imran Khan on Wednesday and exchanged views over Corona Tiger Force mobile app. The premier approved to launch the application across Pakistan and inquired about those assembly members who are actively working with Corona Relief Tiger Force. Imran Khan said, “The … Read more

Govt. considers reopening of schools under strict SOPs: Education Minister

June 23, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Schools Reopening guidelines during COVID-19

Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood on Monday said the government was considering reopening of schools under the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as COVID-19 cases continue to spike up across the country. The minister said suggestions had been sought from the seminaries (Madaris) and private institutions of all provinces. Mahmood said a meeting had also been scheduled … Read more

Twitter slams Yasmin Rashid for considering Lahoris solely responsible for virus spread

June 17, 2020June 17, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Pakistanis on Twitter slams Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid’s remarks when she referred to the people of Lahore as being ‘ignorant‘ about the dangers of COVID-19. Speaking on a programme at a private TV channel, Dr Yasmin Rashid said, “Sometimes I think Lahoris [feel they] are a special creation of God who are never … Read more

WAPDA house to remain shut till June 21 after employees contract COVID-19

June 13, 2020June 13, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

The WAPDA House to remain close from Saturday, June 13 till June 21 amid rapid increase in coronavirus outbreak. In a notification issued, the staff has been directed to perform important official work from their homes. The security and administration officials of WAPDA have been directed to get the office disinfected by spray. Earlier this … Read more

Coronavirus cases spiked up to 132,405 in Pakistan with 50,056 recoveries

June 13, 2020June 13, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Total novel coronavirus cases in Pakistan has soared to 132,405 after 6,472 new infections recorded in last 24 hours, here on Saturday. According to the latest data released by the National Command and Operation Center, the death toll from COVID-19 is currently recorded at 2,551 with 88 more virus-related deaths reported in the past 24 … Read more

Chinese Ambassador assures best medical help to NDMA chairman

June 13, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Chinese Ambassador Yao Jing called on Chairman National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Lt Gen Muhammad Afzal in Islamabad to discuss ongoing coronavirus pandemic and locust situation. Speaking on the occasion, the Chinese ambassador expressed concern over the growing number of virus patients in Pakistan. He assured the assistance to make Pakistan free of this deadly … Read more

Deadly Coronavirus case tally surges to 93,983, 4,734 cases detected within 24 hours

September 5, 2020June 6, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Pakistan has increased to 93,983 with 4,734 new infections reported within the last 24 hours. According to the latest data released by the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC), 34,889 cases have been detected in Sindh, 35,308 in Punjab, 12,459 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), 5,776 in Balochistan, 4,323 … Read more

Intercity transport will remain closed until further notice: Sindh transport Minister

June 4, 2020June 4, 2020 by Aizbah Khan

Sindh Transport Minister Owais Shah has said that the intra-city transport will remain closed until further notice. Taking notice of non-compliance of SOPs of Intracity Transporters, Transport Minister Owais Shah said that all elected representatives of Sindh are appealed to ensure implementation of SOPs in their areas. Owais Shah says that action is being taken … Read more

PML-N MPA Shaukat Cheema succumbs to deadly COVID-19 virus

June 3, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) MPA Shaukat Cheema has succumbed to the deadly coronavirus pandemic. According to hospital authorities, the MPA was on a ventilator since Eid and was under treatment at PKLI hospital in Lahore. They added that he was also a heart patient. Moreover, Shaukat Cheema is a member of the Punjab Assembly from … Read more

Sindh Govt allows to resume public transport

June 2, 2020 by Aizbah Khan

The Sindh government has announced the restoration of public transport and other transport services in the provincial capital Karachi. After successful negotiations between the Sindh government and the transporters, the government allowed the resumption of the Karachi-based transport. The Transport Minister also set up a Monitoring and Inspection Committee for the implementation of SOPs comprising … Read more

SHC issues notification for summer vacation from June 1 to August 1

June 1, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday has issued notification for summer vacation across Pakistan. According to the details, the notification issued by the SHC said that the summer vacation would last from June 1 to August 1. The Sindh High Court Circuit Bench will not hear civil cases in Sukkur and Hyderabad during the … Read more

PM Imran Khan will chair NCC meeting to discuss rapid COVID-19 spread

June 1, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Prime Minister Imran Khan will chair the National Coordination Committee (NCC) meeting here on Monday (today) to make further decisions to strict lockdown restrictions as Coronavirus cases witness rapid spike across the country. All chief ministers, federal ministers and relevant authorities will attend the meeting that will work out a future strategy in view of … Read more

Confirmed coronavirus cases in Pakistan rise to 56,349

May 25, 2020May 25, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

The nationwide tally of Coronavirus has risen to 56,349 with 1748 cases reported during the last twenty-four hours. 20,077 cases have so far been detected in Punjab, 22491 in Sindh, 7905 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 3407 in Balochistan, 1641 in Islamabad, 619 in Gilgit Baltistan, and 209 in Azad Kashmir. 17,482 patients have so far recovered … Read more

Pakistan reports 53,000 cases of Coronavirus, Death toll exceeds 1100

May 23, 2020 by Aizbah Khan

The global pandemic of Coronavirus is gaining momentum in Pakistan with each passing day and so far the total number of confirmed cases in Pakistan has reached 53,601 while the death toll has risen to 1,123. So far today (May 23), the virus has been confirmed in 1,498 more people in the country, while the … Read more

The World Bank approves loan worth $500mn for Pakistan against Coronavirus battle

May 23, 2020May 23, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

As Pakistan continues to suffer through many challenges due to Coronavirus outbreak, The World Bank has approved a $500mn loan programme for Pakistan. The World Bank aims to provide best quality education and healthcare to children in Pakistan as well as to provide better opportunities for women. The Securing Human Investments to Foster Transformation (SHIFT) … Read more

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