Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Pakistan Rail Services with Iran Shut amid Coronavirus Outbreak

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Pakistan Rail Services has been suspended with Iran, step taken as precaution amid Coronavirus outbreak across the border that has killed at least 17. Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed said on Wednesday that government has decided to shut Pakistan rail services with Iran to prevent coronavirus outbreak in Pakistan. In a statement, the minister … Read more

Pak Iran border Closed for the Fourth Consecutive Day

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Pak Iran border continued to closed on fourth day today as fears across the region grows over a jump in new coronavirus infections. As per details, Pak Iran border continued to closed on fourth day due to coronavirus outbreak in Iranian cities. The government has arranged special screening process for proper checkup of over 270 … Read more

Coronavirus from Italy spreads in European Countries

Several European Countries announced their first coronavirus cases. All cases seem to be linked with the outbreak in Italy.

Several European Countries announced their first coronavirus cases. All cases seem to be linked with the outbreak in Italy. European countries including Austria, Croatia, and Switzerland say that people having coronavirus had visited Italy, as did Algeria in Africa. The first case was recorded in Latin America, a Brazilian resident who has returned from Italy. … Read more

Iran’s deputy health minister diagnosis with coronavirus

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TEHRAN: Deputy health minister of Iran confirmed on Tuesday that he has tested positive for the new coronavirus, amid a major outbreak in the Islamic republic of Iran. According to the sources of Arab News, Iraj Harirchi coughed occasionally and appeared to be sweating during a press conference in Tehran on Monday with government spokesman … Read more

Coronavirus-WHO urges the world to prepare for ‘Pandemic’

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World Health Organisation urged that the world should struggle more to deal with possible coronavirus pandemic. The WHO said the countries should be “in a phase of preparedness” although it was too early to declare the outbreak a pandemic. An infectious disease is called pandemic when it spreads easily from person to person in several … Read more

Afghanistan Confirms first case of Coronavirus

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Afghanistan’s minister of public health said on Monday the country had identified its first case of coronavirus. Reuters reported that Ferozuddin Feroz, the minister of public health, told a press conference in Kabul one of three suspected cases had been confirmed in the Western province of Herat. He announced a state of emergency in the … Read more

7 people died due to coronavirus in Iran

Seven people have died of coronavirus in Iran whereas there are 28 confirmed cases.

Seven people have died of coronavirus in Iran whereas there are 28 confirmed cases. The first case was detected on the eve of general elections in Iran that were held on Friday. On the other hand, around 380 passengers have been quarantined in North Korea to avoid the spread of coronavirus. Seven people have died … Read more

Coronavirus: Pak-Iran border closes temporarily

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Pakistan closed Pak-Iran borders on Sunday with Iran following a spike in novel coronavirus cases in the country. According to the details, Pakistan on Sunday announced that it would as a precautionary measure “temporarily” close Taftan border with Iran as an alarm grows over a spike in new coronavirus infections, with the government gearing up measures … Read more

PTI govt to empower party’s workers to serve public in better way

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SIALKOT: Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting, Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Sunday said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government would continue implementing the political agenda of the party and fully empower the party’s workers to serve the masses in a better direction. According to the details, Talking the media persons here, she … Read more

Russia denies spreading fake news about US involvement in coronavirus

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Russia has denied the allegation that it is misleading people on social media through fake news about the coronavirus outbreak. US officials had blamed that Russian-linked accounts were making baseless claims that America was involved in the outbreak. Officials said that the theory was being spread from thousands of profiles on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. … Read more

Italy announces lockdown to tackle coronavirus outbreak

Italy has introduced lockdown to handle the spread of coronavirus in Europe.

Italy has introduced lockdown to handle the spread of coronavirus in Europe. Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has decided to impose an emergency plan on Saturday as the number of cases increased to 79. The lockdown was announced after two deaths were reported in Italy. Authorities have put several towns in the northern areas of Lombardy and … Read more

WHO expresses concern over coronavirus outbreak outside China

Head of the World Health Organisation has shown concern over the number of patients with no direct clear to China or other confirmed cases.

Head of the World Health Organisation has shown concern over the number of patients with no direct clear to China or other confirmed cases. Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus shown concern. He commented after Iran’s announcement of two more deaths. Deaths increased to four. He said that the window of chance to contain the virus was … Read more

Death toll from Coronavirus outbreak in China rises to 2,236

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Death toll from the outbreak in mainland China reached 2,236 the national health commission reported on Friday. Beijing also reported 889 new confirmed cases of the disease during the same period, up from 349 cases the previous day, reversing three days of decline. At least 411 of the new cases were from Hubei, the epicentre … Read more

GB local administration bans hunting birds over coronavirus fears

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Gilgit Baltistan GB Local administration imposed a ban on hunting of seasonal birds in Hunza valley in the Gilgit-Baltistan region over coronavirus fears. GB Local administration  said ban on hunting of seasonal birds in Hunza imposed due to fear of possible transmission of novel coronavirus in the country as birds are migrating from mainland China in … Read more

China reports death toll from Coronavirus climbed to 2,118

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China is reporting that the death toll from the coronavirus has climbed to 2,118, with the total amount of cases reaching 74,576. As per details, The National Health Commission said that it had received reports of 394 new confirmed cases and 114 deaths on Wednesday from 31 provincial-level regions and the Xinjiang Production and Construction … Read more

Coronavirus: Pak-China trade will not effect says Pakistan Consul General

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Pakistan Consul General in Guangzhou, Dr. Diyar Khan has said that the novel coronavirus was not going to affect the trade and other exchanges between China and Pakistan. China is our close friend and partner. We have a time-tested relationship. It’s an all-weather friendship. Our people feel for each other. Therefore, we do not regard … Read more

Coronavirus hits Iran: report

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TEHRAN: Iran’s Health Ministry confirmed the first two cases of coronavirus in the country on Wednesday, according to the semi-official ISNA news agency. Ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour said the two cases were confirmed in Qom city, south of Tehran. According to the sources of Anadolu Agency, A number of suspected cases were also quarantined in … Read more

Not a Single Case of coronavirus found in country, Dr Zafar Mirza

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Special Assistant on National Health Services, Dr Zafar Mirza said there isn’t a single case of coronavirus found in country. He chaired a meeting of coronavirus emergency core group in Islamabad. He said National Action Plan (NAP) fully implemented to keep Pakistan safe from coronavirus. Chairing a meeting the PM’ aide reiterated that there no … Read more

Oil Prices look to cuts over economic impact of coronavirus

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Oil prices look to cuts on Tuesday nagging concerns over the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak in China and its effect on oil demand, tracking losses in financial markets. Reuters reported that Oil prices look to cuts on drawing concerns over economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak in China and its effect on oil … Read more

China announces decrease in new cases whereas 142 more patients died

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Authorities in China have declared a decrease in new cases from coronavirus. Sources revealed that 142 more people have died in China whereas 2,009 new cases were reported. The death toll has reached 1,665. There are 68,000 confirmed cases of the virus in the country. In addition to this, there are more than 500 cases … Read more

China orders 14-Day quarantine for returnees

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China has ordered the returnees to face a 14-day quarantine period. State media report that residents were asked to “self-quarantine or go to designated venues to quarantine” after they return to China from other places or holidays. The step was taken after the first case of coronavirus was reported in Africa by Egypt. More than … Read more

15 coronavirus cases reported in United States

U.S. reports 15th coronavirus case

Health officials of U.S. reported a 15th confirmed case of coronavirus in the United States on Thursday as the White House criticized China’s response to the outbreak. According to the sources, A patient who was among the Americans evacuated from the Chinese city of Wuhan – the epicenter of the outbreak – and placed under quarantine … Read more

Coronavirus outbreak may reduce $4-5 billion in worldwide airline revenue

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International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) said coronavirus outbreak could mean a reduction of $4-5 billion in worldwide airline revenue. The UN agency reported that 70 airlines have cancelled all international flights in and out of China and 50 others have reduced their operations. Preliminary estimates show this has meant a reduction of nearly 20 million … Read more

‘Thank you Pakistan’ trends on Chinese microblogging platform

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Hashtag #ä¿„ç½—æ–¯ 巴基斯坦# (#Russia Pakistan#) hit China’s Twitter-like micro-blogging platform Sina Weibo. Chinese people were showing their gratitude on Weibo for their  friends amid China’s fight against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The newest trending topic has been discussed 61,000 times and read 250 million times so far. As many Chinese netizens put it. They … Read more

Lassa Fever outbreak in Nigeria results in more deaths rising to 70

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The death toll in Nigeria from an outbreak of Lassa fever has risen to 70, authorities said Thursday. The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), said in its week that more deaths from Lassa fever were reported in three states. “Four new healthcare workers were affected in Ondo, Delta and Kaduna states,” the NCDC said … Read more

PM directs to do every possible thing for students stuck in Wuhan

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Prime Minister Imran Khan has issued instructions to our Foreign Office and Overseas Ministry to do everything possible for Pakistan students who are stuck in Wuhan city. The Premier took to Twitter and stated, Pakistan stands with the people & govt of China in their difficult & trying time and it will always stand by … Read more

officials name coronavius ‘Covid-19’

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The official name of coronavirus given is Covid-19, according to World Health Organisation (WHO). WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told media in Geneva, “We now have a name for the disease and its Covid-19,” The name was announced after the death toll crossed 1,000 in China. Dr. Ghebreyesus called on the world to combat the … Read more