The England and Wales Cricket Board ECB announces to release an emergency fund package of worth £61 million which will help counties and clubs financially afloat amid coronavirus outbreak. The domestic campaign postponed until May 28 at least due to the coronavirus crisis, however, the ECB’s own modelling takes into account the possibility of the … Read more
Saudi Arabian KSA energy think-tank has called for global cooperation to solve the crisis in global oil markets. Arab news reports that King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC) KSA energy think said that the “unprecedented disruption” of recent weeks on the world’s energy markets required “greater international co-operation with the Organization of the … Read more
In order to curb the spread and combat the deadly coronavirus outbreak in world, Major manufacturers around the world asked direct their resources for COVID 19 relief measures. Due to the dread virus, common medical supplies like ventilators, medical masks, hospital gowns and hand sanitizer have become scarce and short — and manufacturers of such … Read more
Bangladesh, will face the loss of $6 billion in exports revenue this financial year amid cancellations from some of the world’s largest brands and retailers, two major industry bodies told Reuters. The two groups, which represent the vast majority of the readymade garment and knitwear manufacturers in the country, said cancellations were increasing daily amid … Read more
Despite of the risks for equities remain large as the dread coronavirus hits the global economy, Asian trade however clung to gains on Wednesday assisted by a bounce of Australian Shares. Reuters reported that, E-Mini futures for the S&P 500 traded 1.39% lower in Asian trade, highlighting the cautious mood. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific … Read more
The Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT) has set up an intensive care unit (ICU) and a 50-bed isolation ward at the hospital as a precautionary measure against the possible spread of coronavirus. According to the spokesperson of SIUT, the hospital is conducting diagnostic tests of COVID-19 free of cost and over 3,000 people … Read more
Coronavirus global pandemic isolated people to their homes and due to lockdown daily wages workers are forced home into self-quarantine and majority of them might not be able to pay rent or stockpile food. As a nation its our responsibility to bring food and other essentials to the hardest affected segments of the population. If … Read more
The crew of the Russian nuclear submarine K-266 Orel (Eagle), which is equipped with cruise missiles, has been put under strict quarantine, reports the Russian news outlet Bi-Port. According to the details, A civilian contractor who came on board as part of a business trip had come into contact with somebody who tested positive for … Read more
The Queen of Malaysia Raja Permaisuri Agong is using her cooking skills and preparing meals for hospital workers who are battling with the coronavirus pandemic from the front-line. The Queen posted on her Instagram account: “Today’s dishes that I would be sending to the Sungai Buloh Hospital and the Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre (CPRC) … Read more
Spain has reported 849 new deaths in just 24 hours from the COVID-19, the highest number of fatalities since the pandemic has been started, bringing the tally to 8,189 in the country. In the United States nearly 163,500 confirmed cases have been registered, the highest number in the world, with more than 3,000 deaths. More than … Read more
The wife of cricket legend Wasim Akram, a humanitarian, and an activist Shaniera Akram terms immunity as the best defence against any virus. In her tweet, She wrote: “The best defence against any virus is by building your immunity.” “Whether you like it or not, meat is acidic & lowers our bodies defences.” “Eating less … Read more
Federal Cabinet meeting to be held in Islamabad on Tuesday with Prime Minister Imran Khan in the chair. The meeting will discuss the situation arising out of the coronavirus including its impact on the country’s economy and the poor people. It will also dilate upon the steps taken by the government to check the coronavirus … Read more
Italy has decided to extend its lockdown until Easter. However, international news agency BBC reported that there is some hope as a decline in infection rate is seen in the country. Over 1,648 new cases were reported on Monday whereas 3,815 cases new cases were reported at the previous day. Italy believes that peak of … Read more
Passenger Trains of Pakistan Railways have been turned in to isolation wards in order to cure the patients of coronavirus COVID 19. Social media users lauded the efforts of Railways minister Sheikh Rasheed to counter the spread of virus, by turning some Passenger Trains into mobile hospitals, equipped with all medical facilities and availability of … Read more
Several Students in Pakistan are pushing for the suspension of online classes as the country grapples with the rising number of coronavirus cases. In a bid to contain the spread of the virus, several areas of the Pakistan are on lockdown. Although Higher Education Commission (HEC) in its recent notification asked universities to start teaching … Read more
King of Saudi Arabia and Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz ordered to provides medical facilities to everyone in the Kingdom including those who overstayed their visa. Saudi Health Minister Tawfiq Al-Rabiah quoted King and said that the treatment will not be denied to visa violators who should not legally be … Read more
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi says our capacity to deal with the global pandemic of coronavirus is gradually increasing. Radio Pakistan reported that Shah Mahmood Qureshi was chairing a high-level meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad on Monday to deal with the challenge of coronavirus. He said National Coordination Committee meeting chaired … Read more
Zimbabwean authorities began enforcing a three-week lockdown in its fight against the spread of coronavirus after the disease left one person dead and infected six others. Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa declared a 21-day “total” lockdown from Monday curtailing movement within the country, shutting most shops and suspending flights in and out of Zimbabwe. Police mounted … Read more
The city administration on Monday designated five graveyards in the city that will be used to bury those who pass away due to the coronavirus. As per details, Mayor Karachi in his recent statement said that designated five graveyards are: Muhammad Shah Graveyard Surjani Town Graveyard Mawach Goth Graveyard Korangi No. 6 Graveyard Orangi Town … Read more
Singer Atif Aslam while appreciating the steps taken by Government in combating coronavirus, urged nation to follow the steps directed by authorities . He took to twitter and called for voluntary help in every way to curb the spread of COVID 19 in Pakistan. The steps our respected Prime Minister Imran Khan is taking during … Read more
In wake of the deadly coronavirus outbreak in Pakistan, Chinese Companies have donated medical supplies to Gawadar Development Authority Hospital. On Monday Chinese Embassy in Islamabad, tweeted: Chinese companies are together with Pakistan in fighting coronavirus: Gwadar East-Bay Expressway Project in collaboration with @COPHCofficial and Chinese Red Cross medical team in Gwadar donated medical supplies … Read more
A special meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet will be held on Monday (today) to approve the relief package announced by Prime Minister Imran Khan last week to minimize the adverse impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the country’s poor people and economy. Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance Abdul … Read more
US President Donald Trump said that federal coronavirus guidelines, including social distancing, will be extended till Easter, at least 30th April. He said that they could be relaxed as early as Easter that took place in mid-April. Trump said, “The highest point of the death rate is likely to hit in two weeks,” White House … Read more
Governor Punjab Chaudhary Muhammad Sarwar has said that deadly coronavirus knows no borders and it is a threat to the entire world, not just Pakistan. According to a media report, Chaudhary Sarwar said that Prime Minister Imran Khan will announce a roadmap today to ensure food supplies countrywide. He added that government cannot defeat coronavirus alone … Read more
The Government of Sindh, Home Department issued a notification directing all the petrol pumps within the city to follow the timings (8:00 am to 5:00 pm) during the lockdown. However, Petrol Pumps on Highways may remain open for goods transport. As per the notice, tyre shops may remain open as well as petrol pumps on … Read more
A breathing aid is going to be created that can help keep coronavirus patients out of intensive care. International news agency BBC reported that University College London engineers worked with clinicians at UCLH and Mercedes Formula One to build the breathing aid device, which delivers oxygen to the lungs without needing a ventilator. Continuous Positive … Read more
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sought the nation’s poor for forgiveness, as the economic crisis and human toll increased in the country from his 21-day nationwide lockdown. He asked for forgiveness as he faced criticism over the lack of proper planning before the decision. Narendra Modi said in his monthly address on Sunday through … Read more
State Health Minister Dr Zafar Mirza has rejected all the rumors sparked across the social media related to specific medicines that help in curing coronavirus. On Twitter, he wrote: Some local Drs are recommending use of specific medicines for prevention of #COVIDー19. He added, “Not right! Here is what WHO says, “there is no evidence … Read more
