PM condoles over death of Overseas Pakistanis due to COVID-19

PM Imran

Prime Minister Imran Khan PM has expressed condolence over the death of Overseas Pakistanis who became the victim of the novel coronavirus. On Friday PM tweeted: I am saddened by the news of the death of countless Pakistanis living & working abroad who have fallen victim to the COVID19. Imran Khan further wrote: Many died … Read more

UEFA considering options for Champions, Europa League

UEFA

Union of European Football Associations UEFA is reportedly considering the finishing of Champions League and Europa League competitions in August this year once domestic leagues get completed. Media reports said that amid the coronavirus also known as COVID-19 pandemic, sports events all around the world have become its victim and either postponed or canceled. Similarly, Football … Read more

World Rugby Pledges to give $166 Million in Corona Relief Fund

World Rugby

Sports Governing Body, World Rugby has taken an initiative to support financially to the nations who are suffering from the global pandemic. World Rugby announced that it will provide financial assistance to the nations facing hardships amid the coronavirus outbreak. World Rugby pledged to give $166 million in relief fund to assist unions.Media reports said … Read more

PPP to provide subsidized food amid COVID-19

PPP to provide subsidise food amid COVID-19

Pakistan People’s Party initiates campaign to help needy people during coronavirus pandemic. According to the details, the people will be given food on subsidized prices under this campaign and they are also establishing the cheap tandoors nationwide. The people will be able to buy one roti for Rs 5 and curry for Rs 50. The sources … Read more

Risk of obesity increases amid Coronavirus lockdown

Risk of obesity increases amid Coronavirus lockdown

The risk of obesity has increased in people confined to homes due to the ongoing lockdown to prevent the spread of Coronavirus across the country. The main reason for the increase in obesity is eating excessive amount of food, lack of exercise, and walking. Medical experts say obese people have a low immune system against … Read more

PFBR continuously writing concerned authorities to give favor amid COVID-19

The President of Friends of economic and business reforms Kashif Anwar send a letter to Hammad Azhar, Minister for industry and production. According to letter Kashif Anwar said that every citizen of Pakistan is severely affected due to pandemic COVID-19 in the country. Since 22nd March 2020, majority of the markets, industries, private businesses are … Read more

Govt warns its officials about the Zoom app

zoom app

The Indian government has advised its officers to avoid to use the Zoom app. The Cyber Coordination Center of the Ministry of Home Affairs sent the advisory to the officials. According to the details, the new initiative by the government was taken just after when their cyber-security agency warned about the app. The sources said … Read more

PM Imran Khan summons NCOC meeting today to review COVID-19 situation

Federal Cabinet

Prime Minister Imran Khan summoned National Command and Operation Centre meeting at the PM House today. The meeting is summoned to review the coronavirus situation in the country. In the meeting, federal minister Asad Umar, NDMA officials and experts will present facts to the premier. The PM will also be briefed on the percentage of … Read more

Death Tally in Sindh due to COVID-19 hits 45

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Sindh Government Spokesperson Murtaza Wahab said on Thursday that 340 cases of the coronavirus and four more deaths have been reported in the province. He detailed in his tweet: He said that during the past 24 hours, 16 people in the province have also recovered from the illness. The total number of cases in Sindh … Read more

IMF advises UK, EU to extend post-Brexit trade deal talks

IMF Advises

International Monetary Fund IMF advises United Kingdom and European Union to extend the period to negotiate a post-Brexit trade deal. Media reports said Kristalina Georgieva The Managing director of International Monetary Fund IMF advises it would be wise to extend the period. She said because of the “unprecedented uncertainty” arising from the pandemic it would … Read more

FM Qureshi consults Chinese counterpart about overcoming pandemic

Telephonic Conversation

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi held telephonic conversation with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi and consulted about overcoming the pandemic. As per details, both representatives reiterated in telephonic conversation,  their resolve to continue coordinated consultations to overcome challenge posed by Coronavirus pandemic. The two representatives discussed matters pertaining to bilateral cooperation, and prevailing Coronavirus situation at regional and … Read more

Health Minister KP holds marathon session with traders at secretariat

Health Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Health Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Taimur Khan Jhagra said it was a priority of the government to find a way for traders to run their businesses. Health Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa had a marathon session with representatives of K-P traders at the K-P secretariat. He thanked traders for working with the government, adding that the country cannot afford … Read more

UN Chief backs Imran Khan’s call for debt relief

Secretary General UN

Secretary General UN Antonio Guterres has supported Prime Minister Imran Khan’s call for a Global Initiative for debt relief to developing countries. At a regular virtual press briefing in New York, the Spokesman of the Secretary General UN, Stephane Dujarric said Imran Khan’s initiative is in the same spirit as the Secretary-General’s own position. Secretary … Read more

UN chief demands world nations to back WHO

UN chief

United Nations Antonio Guterres has asked world nations to support the World Health Organization. According to the details, UN chief asked the world to support instead of complaining its role against the deadly Coronavirus. Guterres said in a statement that it was not the time to reduce the resources for the operations of the WHO. … Read more

106-year-old British woman survives COVID-19

A 106-year-old woman is believed to be the oldest patient of the United Kingdom who has recovered from COVID-19. According to the details, a 106 year old woman named Connie Titchen has been discharged from Birmingham’s City hospital after fully recovering from the deadly coronavirus. The oldest patient has spent three weeks in hospital with … Read more

COVID-19 did not originate in Chinese Lab: U.S. military chief

COVID-19 did not originate in Chinese Lab: U.S. military chief

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States, General Mark Milley, said that the COVID-19 was not created as a biological weapon in China’s laboratory. Speaking to the media in Washington, US Military chief said the said that US intelligence so far “weight of evidence” regarding the origin of coronavirus outbreak … Read more

Coronavirus Pakistan News : Coronavirus Live Updates from Pakistan, 15 April

Coronavirus cases cross 6 million worldwide, death toll reaches 341,016

Live stats and Coronavirus 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, Pakistan news and Coronavirus updates. KARACHI / LAHORE / ISLAMABAD / QUETTA / PESHAWAR / : The total number … Read more

Strong and timely actions need to be taken to control COVID-19

Chief Minister Sindh

Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah said on Wednesday that strong and timely actions need to be taken to prevent the curb of coronavirus. While addressing the news conference Chief Minister Sindh  said we have received more test kits. Sindh Government is increasing the capacity of testing of Novel Covid 19. Murad Ali Shah … Read more

Usman Dar expresses concerns on Pakistan and Global Economy

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Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Youth Affairs Usman Dar on Wednesday has expressed serious concerns that coronavirus severely affected world economy including Pakistan. Media reports said that Usman met with the president of Chamber of Commerce and Industries. Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Youth Affairs Usman Dar said said that as … Read more

Ehsaas Emergency Cash Program Retailers illegally deducting Money

Ehsaas Emergency

Government still appears to be helpless in controlling mismanagement in Ehsaas Emergency Cash Program as another case of illegal deduction reported today. As per details, Following the announcement of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Ehsaas Emergency Cash Program for the poor, the centres all across the country started giving cash to the needy. However it is … Read more

Government decides to reopen six airports from April 20

Airport

Special Assistant to Prime Minister on National Security Division and Strategic Policy Planning Dr Moeed Yousuf said government decided to open six airports in the country from April 20. SAPM Moeed Yousuf said the reopening of these airports will facilitate the Pakistani nationals returning to the country from abroad. He said that around 2,000 stranded … Read more

150 more COVID-19 cases emerged in Sindh

Murtaza Wahab

Sindh Government Spokesperson Senator Murtaza Wahab has reported 150 fresh cases in the province, raising the total number of cases to 1,668. In the last 24 hours, 133 patients have recovered from the virus in Sindh, he added. The following information is relevant to assess the situation of #COVIDー19 in Sindh as of 15th April at … Read more

Imposition of Section 144 extended till April 30 in Islamabad

Section 144

The Authorities in Islamabad announced that the imposition of section 144 has been extended till April 30th amid the coronavirus situation. According to the details. District Magistrate Islamabad issues extension notification in section 144. According to the notification Restrictions on public gatherings and social distance will remain in place. Businesses and entities that previously exempted … Read more

China provided Pakistan with important medical equipment

NCOC

The National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) has lauded the timely assistance provided by China to Pakistan to combat against coronavirus challenge. National Command and Operation Center released a statement. It said a Chinese medical team visited Pakistan and held meetings in different cities with health professionals and others to help Pakistan. The command center noted … Read more

Pakistan Confirms 107 Deaths due to Novel Coronavirus

Pakistan

The death toll in Pakistan due to novel coronavirus has risen to 107, with 5988 as the number of confirmed cases across the country. As per details, 2,945 patients tested positive for the epidemic in Punjab, 1,518 in Sindh, 865 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 240 in Balochistan, 233 in Gilgit-Baltistan, 131 in Islamabad and 43 in … Read more

COVID-19 death toll passes 12,000 in United Kingdom

The health authorities of UK announced on April 15 that the death toll from COVID-19 across the country. According to the sources, the death toll is increased to 12,107 in the Kingdom. The coronavirus has killed over more than 125,145 people around the planet. According to the details, deadly COVID-19 has reached every corner of … Read more

CJ Gulzar Ahmed, family test negative for COVID-19

CJP

Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Gulzar Ahmed and his family has tested negative for coronavirus. Earlier, Coronavirus symptoms were found in one of the naib-qasid of the top court and was put in isolation. The second test confirmed that the court employee was affected from COVID-19. The secretary of Justice Gulzar Ahmed was also tested … Read more

Punjab government creates online portal ‘Aap Ki Rai’ for parliamentarians

Punjab government creates online portal 'Aap Ki Rai'

Punjab government created a designated online portal for the parliamentarians to get their suggestions and schemes for the provincial budget 2020-21 in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. The portal named ‘Aap Ki Rai’ is created in order to maintain the social distancing in the wake of covid-19 while the all members of Punjab assembly will … Read more