Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Rihanna, CEO Twitter to donate $4.2 million to help domestic violence survivors

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Singer Rihanna announces to fund a large amount to fight the Coronavirus pandemic affecting the whole globe. Rihanna donated $5 million to relief organizations helping those affected badly by COVID-19. The singer has now joined forces with Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey. She has announced to fund $4.2 million that would help domestic violence victims in … Read more

Pakistan will be one of early countries to control pandemic, Fawad Chaudhry

fawad chaudhry

Federal Minister of Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry said that Pakistan will become one of the few early countries to control coronavirus pandemic. He assured that the government will put all efforts to facilitate people during the ongoing pandemic. However, Fawad Chaudhry also said that quality of ventilators and kits is a priority as false … Read more

COVID-19 Took the Lives of Hundred Doctors

Coronavirus Italy

Italy’s FNOMCeO health association revealed that Coronavirus pandemic that hit Italy a few weeks ago and took the lives of one hundred Italian doctors. The spokesperson further added.” The number of doctors who have died because of COVID-19 is 100 – perhaps even 101 at the moment, unfortunately.” In addition to that the deceased doesn’t … Read more

FM Qureshi held telephonic contact with his Australian counterpart

FM Australian counterpart

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi held a telephonic conversation with his Australian counterpart Marise Payne, BOL News reported. FM Qureshi discusses ongoing Coronavirus situation and matters of mutual interest with Marise Payne. Shah Mehmood Qureshi apprised the Australian Foreign Minister about the precautionary measures taken by Pakistan to curb spread of the oandemic. He pointed … Read more

Coronavirus: US purchased 1 million masks from China for Israel

Coronavirus: US purchased 1 million masks from China for Israel

The United States Department of Defense has reportedly procured 1 million surgical masks from China and sent those masks to Israel. According to the details, the masks will be distributed among Israeli soldiers, despite the fact that the US military had asked its personnel to make their own masks in order to combat  coronavirus pandemic. … Read more

“Ya Allah Madad” BOL’s Special Transmission on Coronavirus

"Ya Allah Madad" Bol's special transmission

BOL Entertainment has come up with a special transmission named “Ya Allah Madad” with an aim to educate the people about significant religious information. The special transmission is being aired today at BOL Entertainment. The transmission is hosted by none other than Dr. Fiza Akber Khan and Faheem Khan. Coronavirus pandemic measures are taken to … Read more

Coronavirus in UK-Queen Elizabeth II calls for unity

Coronavirus in UK-Queen Elizabeth II calls for unity

Queen Elizabeth II delivered a speech on Sunday in which she has called for unity amid coronavirus pandemic. The Queen said in her televised speech, “Together we are tackling this disease, and I want to reassure you that if we remain united and resolute, then we will overcome it,” “I hope in the years to … Read more

Boris Johnson’s fiancée Carrie Symonds shows symptoms of COVID-19

Boris Johnson's fiancée Carrie Symonds shows symptoms of COVID-19

Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s pregnant fiancée Carrie Symonds showed the symptoms of COVID-19. Carrie stated that she has spent the past week on the bed due to the illness. Carrie, 32, is pregnant with the first child. She suggested other expectant parents be vigilant with the guidance provided by The Royal College of Obstetricians and … Read more

Many women under lockdown for COVID-19 face violence, UN chief

Many women under lockdown for COVID-19 face violence, UN chief

UN chief António Guterres has called measures to address a “horrifying global surge in domestic violence” for raising voice for women, related to lockdown enforced by governments to deal with coronavirus pandemic. UN chief referred to his appeals for a global ceasefire. He said that violence is not limited to the battlefield, and “for many women and … Read more

Coronavirus live updates-Spain “close to passing the peak of infections”

Coronavirus live updates-Spain "close to passing the peak of infections"

Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sánchez said the country is “close to passing the peak of infections” as the death toll fell for the second day in a row.  Pedro Sánchez said the lockdown measures would be extended till 15 April, as he said the restrictions were “saving lives”. The international news agency stated that the … Read more

Coronavirus in UK-Keir Stammer says “serious mistakes” made

Coronavirus in UK-Keir Stammer says "serious mistakes" made

The new Labor leader and British politician Keir Stammer has said that failure to provide sufficient equipment for frontline workers and lack of on-time testing have been “serious mistakes” in handling coronavirus pandemic. According to the international news agency, Sir keir Starmer, Sir Keir Stammer has stated in an article that the ministers took too … Read more

‘We can easily defeat this deadly virus with great unity’, says Bilawal Bhutto

Bilawal urges people to offer prayers at home

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has released a video message on Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto’s death anniversary. On this occasion, Bilawal Bhutto said that on April 4, millions of PPP members from all across the country gather at Garhi Khuda Bakhsh Larkana. Millions pay tribute to Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto at Garhi Khuda … Read more

World Bank, Govt sign agreement worth $200 mln for Covid-19 response

World Bank, Govt sign agreement worth $200 mln for Covid-19 response

Federal Government and World Bank have signed a financing agreement worth 200 million dollars for Coronavirus pandemic response. According to the details, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Hammad Azhar attended the signing ceremony of the project titled Pandemic Response Effectiveness in Pakistan. The project will support the government to prepare and respond to the deadly … Read more

PM announces incentivized package for construction industry amid lockdown

PM announces incentivized package for construction industry amid lockdown

Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced an incentivized package for the construction industry in the wake of lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. While speaking to media after chairing a meeting at the National Command Centre office the premier said that in order to increase employment opportunities in the country it is necessary to maintain … Read more

Pakistani celebrities stranded in Thailand appeal for help

Coronavirus pandemic has affected lives and businesses worldwide. Several Pakistani celebrities are stranded in Thailand. The shooting was Ishrat Made in China directed by television director Mohib Mirza, had begun in Thailand before coronavirus pandemic hit its peak around the world. Half of the cast had come back to Pakistan after they completed 14-days shooting. … Read more

Guy covered himself in a bubble to take the girl on a date

Remember the guy who sent a drone to a girl living nearby during self-isolation? He has finally met the girl while protecting her! The Brooklyn-based photographer claims to have wooed a woman through drone during self-isolation. Jeremy Cohen recently uploaded a video on social media platforms. He explained in the video that he first saw a woman from his apartment living nearby. The girl was dancing on her rooftop. As he could not talk to her directly due to self-isolation, he sent his phone number through a drone to her. Surprisingly, Cohen said that she contacted him soon. According to Fox News, Jeremy Cohen claims that he has gone on a “first date” with the girl. Meanwhile, he also maintained social distance because of the coronavirus pandemic. He took her on a video call and the girl also set the table on the rooftop. However, the guy posted a video of part 3. He said, “The dinner went well”. He apparently covered himself in a large inflatable bubble and met the girl named Tori in person. Fox News reported that Cohen shared a video of himself leaving his apartment, getting into a plastic bubble, inflating it, and walking over to meet Tori in front of her building. The two then took a walk throughout the neighborhood and, at one point, even stopped to take a selfie with some local cops who recognized him from the news. “Just because we have to social distance doesn’t mean we have to be socially distant,” he said via on-screen message in the video, which also featured clips of Cohen and Tori wandering the streets while separated by a thin layer of plastic, Fox News reported.

Remember the guy who sent a drone to a girl living nearby during self-isolation? He has finally met the girl while protecting her! The Brooklyn-based photographer claims to have wooed a woman through drone during self-isolation. Jeremy Cohen recently uploaded a video on social media platforms. He explained in the video that he first saw … Read more

YouTube sets 480p resolution limit on android app

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YouTube’s android application has passed a video streaming resolution limit of 480p across India. The decision reportedly relates to the three-week lockdown imposed in India to overcome the spread of coronavirus in the country. The international news source says that YouTube is working to declutter internet traffic, as more and more people tend to surf … Read more

Coronavirus pandemic-Trump warns of “painful two weeks”

Coronavirus pandemic-Trump warns of painful two weeks

Donald Trump has threatened America to be ready for “very, very painful two weeks” as the White House said coronavirus pandemic can take 100,000 to 240,000 lives even if current rules about social distancing are maintained. The US President Donald Trump spoke during a marathon two-hour briefing. He defended his early handling of the issues … Read more

Coronavirus pandemic-Greatest test since World War II, UN

Coronavirus pandemic- Greatest test since World War II, UN

UN Secretary António Guterres has threatened that the current coronavirus coronavirus is the biggest challenge for the world since World War II. UN Secretary has said it could led to recession “that probably has no parallel in the recent past”. He said this while speaking at the launch of a UN report on the potential … Read more

Coronavirus-Saudi Arabia asks Muslims to wait before planning for Hajj

Coronavirus-Saudi Arabia asks Muslims to wait before planning for Hajj

Saudi Arabia has asked Muslims to wait for more clarity regarding the coronavirus pandemic instead of making travel plans for Hajj. the minister for Hajj and Umrah told the international news agency on Tuesday. Dr. Muhammad Salih bin Taher Banten said, “We’ve asked the world not to rush with regards to Hajj groups until the … Read more

British airline EasyJet grounded its entire fleet

Easy Jet

British airline EasyJet has said it has grounded its entire fleet because of the coronavirus pandemic but will still be available for rescue flights to repatriate stranded customers. AFP reported “As a result of the unprecedented travel restrictions imposed by governments in response to the coronavirus pandemic and the implementation of national lockdowns across many European … Read more

Oil prices fell to lowest level in 18 years amid coronavirus pandemic

Oil markets

The prices of oil have fallen to the lowest level in 18 years as demand for crude oil has decreased after coronavirus pandemic. International news agency BBC reported that Brent crude fell to $23.03 a barrel at one point on Monday morning, its lowest level since November 2002. Meanwhile, the price of US West Texas … Read more

Governor Punjab urges whole nation to get united against COVID 19

Governor Punjab Chaudhry Sarwar distributed protection kits to doctors in Multan

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

Wimbledon to open up its gates for NHS amid COVID Pandemic

Wimbledon

Wimbledon has announced to open up its gates to the NHS in Britain’s desperate fight against the coronavirus pandemic. British Media reported that Wimbledon has announced to open up its gates to the NHS in Britain’s desperate fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier iconic English venues Lord’s, Silverstone and Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium have also joined … Read more

Manchester City making facilities at Etihad Stadium to battle against coronavirus

Manchester City

Manchester City are making facilities at the Etihad Stadium available to the NHS in the front-line battle against the coronavirus pandemic. As part of contingency planning for the ongoing crisis, the Principality Stadium in Cardiff is set to be converted into a temporary hospital providing around 2,000 additional beds. Three ‘Nightingale Hospitals’ are also being … Read more

Coronavirus Pandemic has put 4,400 jobs at risk in UK

Coronavirus Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has led to another 4,400 jobs at risk as two popular UK high street staples struggle with the lockdown. In the last 24 hours, rent-to-own high street giant BrightHouse and Italian restaurant chain Carluccio’s are said to be close to collapse. According to the BBC, Bright House, which has 200,000 customers and … Read more

Govt to resume Int’l flight operations from April 05 at Pakistan airports

PIA's special flight brings back 250 Pakistanis from Iraq

Federal government has issued the directives to allow international flights from April 05 at eight international airports across the country for those Pakistanis who stranded in abroad. Government wrote a letter to provincial chief secretaries and commissioner Islamabad and directed National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to ensure provision of medical facilities across Pakistan to quarantine … Read more

FM Qureshi, British counterpart discuss tackling of the pandemic

Shah Mehmood and counterpart

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi telephoned British Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Dominic Raab to discuss matters related to the global outbreak of Coronavirus and prospects of enhanced bilateral cooperation to jointly tackle the pandemic. Shah Mehmood conveyed deep condolences over the tragic loss of innocent lives in the UK due to … Read more