PM announces launch of ‘relief tigers force’ to cope with coronavirus

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Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced the launch of a youth force named “corona relief tigers” to fight against the fast spread of coronavirus. According to the details, Prime Minister Imran Khan said during a special briefing to the media that the government has decided to set up Corona Relief Tiger Force which will provide … Read more

British health minister Hancock tests positive for coronavirus

British Health minister

Matt Hancock British health minister tweeted on Friday that he has been tested positive for novel coronavirus with mild symptoms and he is self-isolating at his house. Earlier British Prime Minister Boris Johnson tested positive for coronavirus Hancock said on his twitter. “I‘ve tested positive. Thankfully my symptoms are mild and I’m working from home … Read more

Mark Blum, An american actor dies of coronavirus

Mark Blum, An american actor dies of coronavirus

American theater actor Mark Blum has died due to the to complications from Coronavirus. 69 years old veteran actor was famous for his roles  in the movies “Desperately Seeking Susan” and “Crocodile Dundee.” During his career, Mark Blum has worked in theater as well as several films. Actor Mark Blum also worked on the Netflix … Read more

British PM Boris Johnson tested positive for coronavirus.

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Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus. The prime minster tweeted: “Over the last 24 hours I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus. “I am now self-isolating, but I will continue to lead the government’s response via video-conference as we fight this virus. “Together we will beat this. #StayHomeSaveLives.” Downing Street said … Read more

CM Sindh orders to intensify lock down

'JIT reports release due to political pressure'

As the nation wide tally of the positive coronavirus cases rose after Sindh Reported new cases, Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has ordered to intensify lock down. As per details, 11 new cases were reported in Sindh, showed new data shared by the provincial health department. According to the new data, the provincial aggregate of … Read more

Muslim and Jew Pray together amid COVID 19

Muslim and Jew

Two paramedics, one Muslim and the other one Jew took a break from duty to pray together in Israel, a photograph of the moment has gone viral in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak. CNN reported that,  Avraham Mintz (Jewish) and Zoher Abu Jama (Muslim) just finished responding to a call regarding a 41-year-old woman … Read more

No Friday Prayers today amid coronavirus outbreak

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Friday and Congregational prayers all across the province has been suspended in order to curb the spread of deadly coronavirus outbreak. Sindh being worst affected by the dread virus, the government on Thursday banned Friday and Congregational prayers to stop the spread virus. The decision was announced by the provincial spokesman Murtaza Wahab on his … Read more

Mufti Taqi Usmani says people should follow given directives amid COVID 19

Taqi Usmani

Prominent religious scholar Mufti Taqi Usmani on Friday urged people to respect the decision of the federal government to limit the number of people in congregational prayers at mosques around the country in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. In a message posted on social networking platform Twitter early on Friday morning, the religious scholar … Read more

Asia Markets advances after new hopes by US bill related to COVID 19

Markets in Asia

After hopes of a deadly coronavirus relief bill in the United States, Asia Markets continued to advanced on Friday, which also helped Wall Street to gain. As per updates from Asia Markets Indexes in Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai all in the green, but Australia’s ASX fell. Wall Street appeared to shrug off miserable news on … Read more

Coronavirus pushes up Pakistan’s internet usage by 15%

Coronavirus pushes up Pakistan's internet usage by 15%

The Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) stated, “a net increase of around 15% in internet usage was witnessed since last week as the country fights against COVID-19”. PTA further stated that in a press release that the increase has been observed due to increased online activities by educational institutions and businesses and, ‘work from home’ policy … Read more

SBP relaxes loan terms for households, businesses as coronavirus dents economy

State Bank of Pakistan

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced to relax loans for households and businesses in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic which is expected to severely shake the Pakistani economy. SBP stated in a series of Tweets “in collaboration with the Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) — was aimed at helping people “manage their finances through this … Read more

Sindh announces to limit congregational prayers to five people till April 5

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The Sindh government has made a decision to limit the congregational prayers in mosques to five people,  from March 27, 2020 till April 5, 2020 across the province in a wake of coronavirus spread.  Sindh information minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah stated that the Sindh government has decided to impose a ban on congregational prayers … Read more

Japan requires self quarantine for arrivals from Israel and 10 other countries

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The Japanese government said Thursday at a meeting of the newly created national headquarters on the coronavirus response, that it will ask travelers from seven Southeast Asian countries and some Middle Eastern and African countries to self quarantine for two weeks amid the COVID 19 crisis. According to the details, Visas issued in these countries, … Read more

Stay-at-home order possible in Turkey if coronavirus outbreak worsens

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Turkey could order the public to stay at home if coronavirus infections continue to spread, the government said on Thursday as it clamped down further on medical equipment leaving the country. According to the report, The government announced such a measure for people older than 65 over the weekend, but not for the general public … Read more

Coronavirus: Decision to release prisoners on bail involved in minor offenses

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The Lahore High Court has decided to grant bail to under-trial prisoners accused of minor crimes amid coronavirus fear. The court has directed to file bail applications for the release of such prisoners. In a letter sent to all session judges, the DG District Judiciary has directed that the concerned superintendents be directed to file bail applications. DG District Judiciary … Read more

COVID-19: Malaysia’s king, queen quarantine after palace staff test positive

Malaysia's king queen quarantine

Malaysia’s King and Queen are currently under quarantine after seven staff members from Istana Negara tested positive for coronavirus, national news agency reported on Thursday (March 26). According to the details, King Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin and Queen Azizah Aminah Maimunah tested negative for the virus but started observing a 14-day quarantine on Wednesday out of caution. … Read more

KSA urges G20 leaders to cooperate and work together to face COVID-19

KSA urges G20 leaders to cooperate and work together to face COVID-19

Kingdom Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has urged G20 leaders take firm measures and “effective and coordinated” action to combat the spread of ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Saudi Arabiacalled an  extraordinary meeting to discuss the efforts of international community to deal with the COVID-19 crisis, which has nearly infected 503,072 people and claimed … Read more

China to send #COVID19 experts to Pakistan for combating the pandemic

China to send #COVID19 experts to Pakistan

China will send a team of medical experts to Pakistan to work closely with local health authorities and provide assistance and expertise in their fight against the novel coronavirus pandemic, Zeng Yixin, Vice Minister of China’s National Health Commission said on Thursday. Zeng said while responding to a question at a press conference on China’s … Read more