Pakistan confirms 221,842 novel coronavirus cases with 4551 deaths

Pakistan

The total number of novel coronavirus cases in Pakistan has risen to 221842, after new cases reported in the country. According to the latest figures; In Punjab, out of 78,956 corona patients, 33786 have recovered. In Sindh, 89,225 confirmed cases of Coronavirus have been reported. Of these, 49,926 have recovered. 27,170 cases have so far … Read more

Novak Djokovic recovers from the novel coronavirus

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Serbian Tennis Star Novak Djokovic and his wife Jelena have now tested negative for the novel coronavirus, after nine days in isolation. According to the details, Djokovic, along with Grigor Dimitrov, Borna Coric and Viktor Troicki, tested positive after playing in the Adria Tour, an exhibition tournament organized by the 17-time grand slam champion. During the … Read more

Major Chunk of Pakistanis satisfied with PM’s approach to pandemic

Pakistanis

A significant number of Pakistanis, according to a recent survey,  support Prime Minister Imran Khan’s approach and handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Institute for Public Opinion Research (IPOR) conducted the survey, which states that among the 52% of the ‘satisfied’ Pakistanis, 25% said the performance was ‘very good’ and 27% believe it was ‘good’. However, as … Read more

COVID-19: 135 laboratories functioning across the country to conduct tests

Chairman NDMA

National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Chairman Lieutenant General Muhammad Afzal says around 2.2 million testing kits are available in the country to diagnose patients of coronavirus. In his recent interview, he said some 135 laboratories functioning across the country to conduct tests of the deadly virus. He said the federal and provincial governments have provided … Read more

Decision to end smart lockdown in different areas of Karachi

Sindh Government ‘Appreciated’ for dealing with COVID-19 crisis responsibly

The Sindh government has decided to end the smart lockdown in different areas of Karachi. The lockdown will be lifted in 39 USCs of Karachi from 12 am onwards. Commissioner Karachi said that the areas where the cases of Coronavirus will increase will be locked only there. Commissioner Karachi said that the next health advisory … Read more

Shahid Afridi’s wife and daughters tested negative for coronavirus

Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi announced on Thursday that his wife and two daughters have tested negative for coronavirus. Last month Afridi and his family were diagnosed with COVID-19. Afridi took to his Twitter account, posted a picture with his youngest daughter and wrote, “Alhamdulillah, my wife & daughters, Aqsa & Ansha have re-tested after … Read more

World Health Organization warns the world over COVID-19 pandemic

it’s never too late to turn the outbreak around, WHO chief

The Director General of the World Health Organization, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has warned the world that 60 percent of corona cases have been reported in the past few weeks, and that the best way out of the epidemic is through a comprehensive strategy. In a message on the social networking site Twitter, Dr. Tedros said … Read more

Saudi government announces big relief for foreigners

Saudi government announces big relief for foreigners

The Saudi government has announced another big relief for foreigners. According to Arab media, the Saudi King and Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, has approved the waiver of residence permit card (Iqama)  for the families of foreigners, whose stay has expired. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”saudi-arabia-raises-2-27-billion-in-islamic-bonds”] King Salman bin Abdulaziz says that … Read more

Two senior police officers died of Coronavirus in Karachi

Two senior police officers died of Coronavirus in Karachi

Three officers, including two senior Karachi police officers, have died of the coronavirus. According to a police spokesman, two senior Karachi police officers, Shakeel Ahmed and Ahmed Nawaz, died of corona, It is to be noted that the death toll of police officers rise to 16. The police spokesperson said, 14 of the martyrs belong … Read more

Smart Lockdown lifted in 89 areas of KP says Wazir

Ajmal Wazir

Advisor to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister on Information and Public Relations, Ajmal Wazir has said that the government is paying special attention to the development of the tribal areas. Addressing media on Thursday, Ajmal Wazir said Smart lockdown currently imposed in 214 areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The measures are aimed at controlling the … Read more

Pakistan has been responsible in dealing with COVID-19

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Special Assitant to the Prime Minister SAPM on National Security Moeed Yousaf has said that Pakistan has shown ‘more responsibility than any other country’ in dealing with the novel coronavirus pandemic. Addressing a news conference on Thursday, SAPM said that “Coronavirus has impacted the whole world, Pakistan is no different,”. Rejecting reports of Pakistan “exporting … Read more

Hilarious moment as daughter crashes her mother’s live interview

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A video of a cute and curious daughter trying to grab attention crashed her mother’s live interview gone viral. Dr Clare Wenham, who is an assistant professor of global health policy at the London School of Economics, appeared on  a British TV to discuss the coronavirus pandemic. But shortly, her daughter Scarlett emerged into the … Read more

Lahore Business Community announces to reopen markets on Friday

Lahore

The business community in Lahore termed the smart lockdown as a conspiracy against the economy and announced the reopening of closed markets from July 3. According to the community statement, their business was being ruined due to the smart lockdown and the markets should be reopened immediately. They said he would reopen closed inner-city markets … Read more

Asian Stock Market rises with new hopes after lockdown ease in Europe

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On Thursday, Asian markets rose following a record lead from Wall Street, with investors delighted by hopes after lockdown easing in Europe. According to details, Hong Kong led the gains on reopening after a one-day break and respite of the trade war between China and United States, markets remain positive for now. The Hang Seng Index … Read more

Eid-ul Adha 2020: NIH issues health advisory for COVID-19 prevention

Eid ul Adha notification

The National Institute of Health (NIH) has issued the health advisory regarding the prevention from the novel coronavirus ahead of Eid ul Adha 2020. According to details, NIH has warned the movement of sacrificial animals could increase the risk of spreading of coronavirus. Eid ul Adha could amplify the risk of coronavirus spreading as crowds … Read more

Another virus may spread during Eid-ul-Adha in Pakistan

Quetta reports first Congo virus death of 2025, cases rise to 41 in Balochistan

On Wednesday, the National Institute of Health (NIH) predicted that after Covid-19 another virus may spread during Eid-ul-Adha if necessary precautions are not taken before time.  In addition to bringing the economy to a halt, the COVID-19 has already taken a toll on the country with more than 4000 fatalities and infections among 200,000 people. … Read more

Indian groom’s wedding,funeral make hundreds of people infected with Covid-19

Hundreds of people tested positive for the novel virus after attending a wedding and then a funeral in India of the groom, who reportedly got married while sick with the coronavirus. On Wednesday, the official in Bihar said the 26-year-old groom already had symptoms of the virus when he tied the knot on June 15. … Read more

Emirates resumes services to Pakistan

Emirates

Emirates Airline has resumed its services to Pakistan after temporary suspension as passengers from Pakistan tested positive for Covid-19 while traveling. However, it has been decided that people traveling from Pakistan to Dubai on Emirates flights should be carrying a Covid-19 negative report from an approved laboratory issued 96 hours before the flight. An Emirates … Read more