Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Senator Krishna Kolhi donates her salary to Sindh Coronavirus Emergency Fund

Senator Krishna Kolhi donated her salary to Sindh Coronavirus Emergency Fund

Pakistan Peoples Party Senator Krishna Kolhi has submitted his one-month salary to ‘Sindh Coronavirus Emergency Fund’ which set up in connection to help masses to fight against the pandemic. According to the spokesman of the Chief Minister Sindh, Senator Krishna Kolhi, who is from Tharparkar, sent a check of 165,000 to the CM. Earlier, citizen … Read more

Coronavirus spreads in Pakistan due to ignorance of reactionary religious class: Fawad chaudhry

Coronavirus spreads in Pakistan due to ignorance of reactionary religious class: Fawad chaudhry

Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry says Coronavirus’ outbreak has spread in Pakistan due to ignorance of the reactionary religious class. Fawad Chaudhry said in a statement on the micro-blogging website Twitter that the global outbreak of Coronavirus has spread in Pakistan due to ignorance of the religious community and now they say … Read more

US stands with Pakistan in fight against COVID-19: Ambassador Paul Jones

Ambassador Paul Jones

The US Ambassador Paul Jones has said that Pakistan and the United States are partners in the fight against COVID-19 Pandemic. According to the details, In a video message released on the US Embassy’s social media platforms on Thursday, the US Ambassador Paul Jones highlighted the support the United States is providing to Pakistan, the commitment … Read more

Coronavirus: AJK Govt to take strict action against hoarders, profiteers

coronavirus

Azad Jammu and Kashmir is fully locked-down for the third consecutive day today amid fears of epidemic outbreak of coronavirus. According to the details, The individuals were allowed to move out to buy edibles and medicines. Municipal services, electricity, water supply, Special Communication Organization, other cellular companies and banks and other institutions of essential services … Read more

Governor Punjab starts corona telemedicine helpline in province

Governor Punjab Chaudhry Sarwar distributed protection kits to doctors in Multan

Governor Punjab, Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar has urged the opposition to cooperate with the government in tackling the deadly coronavirus pandemic. According to the details, while talking to media in Lahore, he said it is not a time of politics and the opposition should also give suggestions to the government to cope with the current situation … Read more

Educational Institutes across Pakistan will remain Closed till 31 May

Educational Institutes across Pakistan will remain Closed till 31 May

Asad Umar Planning Minister has said that in view of the novel coronavirus outbreak in Pakistan, the educational institutions across the country will remain closed till May 31, 2020. While addressing a press briefing on the measures taken in National Coordination Committee (NCC) in Islamabad on Thursday, Asad Umar said that the government is following … Read more

Govt uses modern technology to deliver more than 40 facilities: Dr Firdous

dr firdous

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan on Thursday said that use of modern technology to deliver more than forty facilities at the doorsteps of the masses was practical proof of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s vision of a people-friendly government. According to the details, In a series of … Read more

Secretary Genaral OIC urges members to cooperate in combating coronavirus

Secretary Genaral OIC urges members to cooperate in combating coronavirus

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation Secretary General Dr. Yousef Bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen has urged the members to cooperate in combating COVID-19. He called for adherence the precautionary measures taken by member states in order to protect their citizens and residents from the coronavirus pandemic. Al-Othaimeen has also commended the efforts made by the member states … Read more

COVID 19: Conor McGregor spends one million euros for hospital staff

Conor McGregor

Ultimate Fighting Championship UFC star Conor McGregor has spent one million euros on protective equipment for hospital staff treating patients with the coronavirus in Ireland. McGregor sent a message to the Republic of Ireland’s Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe and revealed the contents on his Twitter page. “Today I am purchasing myself, one million euro … Read more

Coronavirus Updates: Number of coronavirus cases in Pakistan surge to 1,106

Coronavirus Updates

Coronavirus Updates: Pakistan’s coronavisus cases are continuously on the rise despite strict measures by the provincial and federal government. The authorities have confirmed that nationwide 1,106 people have been reported with coronavirus. 8 new cases were reported in Sindh on Thursday, 7 in Karachi and 1 in Hyderabad, taking the provincial tally to 421. The … Read more

CM Balochistan urges to appreciate doctors

Revenue of the province boost from Rs 12 to 25 billion: Jam Kamal Khan

Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal has said everyone should show appreciation for doctors. In his tweet he said everyone should show appreciation for doctors– who are standing at the frontline of the pandemic – by clapping and flashing mobile lights while standing on our balconies or near windows at 9pm. Many contries are doing it.. … Read more

Coronavirus Outbreak: Motorways closed across the country

Motorways

In support of the lockdown against the Corona virus outbreak, all motorways are being selectively closed, said National Highways & Motorway Police (NHMP) on Thursday. According to motorway police, all sections of the motorway will remain closed for public transport, while only vehicles of essential commodities and oil supply vehicles will be allowed for travel … Read more

Coronavirus: Pakistan urges India to lift Curfew in IOK

Foreign Office

Pakistan has once again urged the Indian government to end the communication blackout in occupied Jammu and Kashmir in view of the threat posed by coronavirus. In her weekly news briefing in Islamabad on Thursday, Foreign Office Spokesperson Aisha Farooqui expressed deep concerns over the continued communication blackout in the occupied territory. She said this … Read more

Idris Elba quashes claims that he is lying about coronavirus diagnosis

Idris Elba

English actor Idris Elba has hit back at a ‘stupid’ conspiracy theory that he and other celebrities are being paid to lie about their contraction. Idris Elba addressed the conspiracy theories making rounds on the internet about celebrities getting money to lie about their diagnoses of coronavirus. In an Instagram Live session, the actor termed … Read more

Coronavirus: Pakistan Death toll rises to 9

Coronavirus

The death toll due to novel coronavirus in Pakistan has risen to nine after another coronavirus patient died in federal capital Islamabad. The country also reported its eighth death from the virus on Wednesday. Earlier, on Tuesday, Punjab had reported its first death from the virus. On Sunday, Balochistan had reported its first death, a … Read more

Arnold Schwarzenegger, Angelina Jolie donate $1 million in battle against COVID 19

Arnold Angelina

Legendary actor Arnold Schwarzenegger actively takes part in awareness campaign to tackle the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. Arnold Schwarzenegger has been using social media to urge fans to follow instructions of the health experts and the government officials in bid to combat COVID 19. The actor has taken his fight against the pandemic to the … Read more

Amir Khan donates four-storey building in fight against COVID 19

Amir Khan Boxer

Amir Khan Boxer has donated a four-storey building to the National Health Service to help out in the fight against coronavirus. With  NHS struggling with bed shortages amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Amir Khan Boxer has allowed his 66,000 square foot building to be used by those affected. Two-weight world champion Khan has revealed that the … Read more

Russian steelmaker NLMK suspends Italian plant amidst coronavirus

Russian steelmaker

Russian steelmaker NLMK said on Wednesday that it had suspended production at its plant in Italy for at least two weeks as a result of the spread of the coronavirus, while its other European plants still operating. According to Reuters, The plant which had heavily affected by the virus, employs 260 people and has the capacity … Read more

France lockdown results in 20-30% decline in overall air pollution

France lockdown

France lockdown orders to curb the spreading of Coronavirus pandemic have produced a 20 to 30% decline in overall air pollution levels in Paris. France lockdown has taken countless cars and delivery trucks off the roads since coming into effect on March 17. It has massively reduced the number of flights at the two airports … Read more

WB and IMF call for suspension of debt payments

WB and IMF

World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) (WB and IMF) have urged its bilateral creditors to suspend debt payments from International Development Association countries to help them combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Pakistan being part of IDA countries, will also get a marginal benefit if the creditor countries agree to the joint proposal of IMF and … Read more

National Coordination Committee to meet today

Prime Minister

National Coordination Committee (NCC) on coronavirus will hold its second meeting in Islamabad on Thursday with Prime Minister Imran Khan in the chair. Radio Pakistan reported that This was informed by Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Health Services Dr. Zafar Mirza while addressing a news briefing in Islamabad. He said the National … Read more

Truck Dashed into Cars in Cairo, 15 killed

the accident

Just few hours after the night curfew took place, a truck smashed in to multiple cars at a checkpoint in Egyptian Capital killing 15 people in the accident on spot. The curfew was imposed by authorities to curb the spread of deadly coronavirus. A dozen people were reported injured in the accident. Under the curfew, … Read more

Plex makes LIVE TV free for 3 months for users being quarantined

Plex

Media player Plex joins the chorus of companies handing out freebies to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. Plex, the media app makers are offering their LIVE feature free to all users for three months through June 30th. Users will still need a tuner and an over-the-air antenna, but they won’t need a Plex Pass to … Read more

Balochistan Chief Minister satisfied from lock down arrangements

Balochistan Chief Minister

Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal expressed satisfaction over the arrangements made to ensure lockdown for curbing the spread of coronavirus in the province. It was reported that he talked to journalists. Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal paid surprise visit to the Quetta city to inspect the arrangements made by the administration to ensure lockdown to … Read more

PCB donates PKR 5million to fight COVID-19

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The Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday night announced its cricketers and staff will play their part in the fight against COVID-19 by making contributions to the government’s emergency fund. The centrally contracted players will collectively donate PKR5million to the fund. In addition to the cricketers’ contribution, PCB staff up to the rank of Senior Managers … Read more

Mufti Munib urges to perform congregational Friday prayers

Mufti Munib ur Rehman

Mufti Munib ur Rehman urged to perform congregational Friday prayers. According to the details, chairman central Rauet-Hilal Committee opposed the edict of Egypt’s Al-Azhar. Al-Azhar issues Fatwa on President’s request to suspend Friday prayers Earlier, Egypt’s Al-Azhar has issued a Fatwa (edict) on the request of President Dr Arif Alvi permitting suspension of Friday prayers … Read more

Al-Azhar issues Fatwa on President’s request to suspend Friday prayers

Dr Arif Alvi requests Egypt’s Al-Azhar

Egypt’s Al-Azhar has issued a Fatwa (edict) on the request of President Dr Arif Alvi permitting suspension of Friday prayers to control the spread of deadly coronavirus pandemic in Pakistan. President also said on twitter, “I request Ulema to take urgent action to stop #CoronaVirus spread in Pakistan, based on principles of Islam from Quran … Read more

PM Imran Khan calls on GB Governor to discuss COVID-19

Prime Minister calls on Governor Gilgit Baltistan

Prime Minister Imran Khan called on Governor Gilgit Baltistan Raja Jalal Hussain Maqpoon in Islamabad. Governor Gilgit Baltistan Raja Jalal Hussain Maqpoon called on  in Islamabad today (March 25). According to the sources, They exchanged views on matters of mutual interest and the prevailing situation of the country. وزیراعظم عمران خان سے گورنر گلگت بلتستان … Read more