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

Senator Krishna Kolhi donates her salary to Sindh Coronavirus Emergency Fund

Senator Krishna Kolhi donated her salary to Sindh Coronavirus Emergency Fund

Pakistan Peoples Party Senator Krishna Kolhi has submitted his one-month salary to ‘Sindh Coronavirus Emergency Fund’ which set up in connection to help masses to fight against the pandemic. According to the spokesman of the Chief Minister Sindh, Senator Krishna Kolhi, who is from Tharparkar, sent a check of 165,000 to the CM. Earlier, citizen … Read more

Coronavirus spreads in Pakistan due to ignorance of reactionary religious class: Fawad chaudhry

Coronavirus spreads in Pakistan due to ignorance of reactionary religious class: Fawad chaudhry

Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry says Coronavirus’ outbreak has spread in Pakistan due to ignorance of the reactionary religious class. Fawad Chaudhry said in a statement on the micro-blogging website Twitter that the global outbreak of Coronavirus has spread in Pakistan due to ignorance of the religious community and now they say … Read more

US stands with Pakistan in fight against COVID-19: Ambassador Paul Jones

Ambassador Paul Jones

The US Ambassador Paul Jones has said that Pakistan and the United States are partners in the fight against COVID-19 Pandemic. According to the details, In a video message released on the US Embassy’s social media platforms on Thursday, the US Ambassador Paul Jones highlighted the support the United States is providing to Pakistan, the commitment … Read more

Coronavirus: AJK Govt to take strict action against hoarders, profiteers

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Azad Jammu and Kashmir is fully locked-down for the third consecutive day today amid fears of epidemic outbreak of coronavirus. According to the details, The individuals were allowed to move out to buy edibles and medicines. Municipal services, electricity, water supply, Special Communication Organization, other cellular companies and banks and other institutions of essential services … Read more

Governor Punjab starts corona telemedicine helpline in province

Governor Punjab Chaudhry Sarwar distributed protection kits to doctors in Multan

Governor Punjab, Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar has urged the opposition to cooperate with the government in tackling the deadly coronavirus pandemic. According to the details, while talking to media in Lahore, he said it is not a time of politics and the opposition should also give suggestions to the government to cope with the current situation … Read more

Govt uses modern technology to deliver more than 40 facilities: Dr Firdous

dr firdous

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan on Thursday said that use of modern technology to deliver more than forty facilities at the doorsteps of the masses was practical proof of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s vision of a people-friendly government. According to the details, In a series of … Read more

Secretary Genaral OIC urges members to cooperate in combating coronavirus

Secretary Genaral OIC urges members to cooperate in combating coronavirus

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation Secretary General Dr. Yousef Bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen has urged the members to cooperate in combating COVID-19. He called for adherence the precautionary measures taken by member states in order to protect their citizens and residents from the coronavirus pandemic. Al-Othaimeen has also commended the efforts made by the member states … Read more

COVID 19: Conor McGregor spends one million euros for hospital staff

Conor McGregor

Ultimate Fighting Championship UFC star Conor McGregor has spent one million euros on protective equipment for hospital staff treating patients with the coronavirus in Ireland. McGregor sent a message to the Republic of Ireland’s Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe and revealed the contents on his Twitter page. “Today I am purchasing myself, one million euro … Read more

CM Balochistan urges to appreciate doctors

Revenue of the province boost from Rs 12 to 25 billion: Jam Kamal Khan

Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal has said everyone should show appreciation for doctors. In his tweet he said everyone should show appreciation for doctors– who are standing at the frontline of the pandemic – by clapping and flashing mobile lights while standing on our balconies or near windows at 9pm. Many contries are doing it.. … Read more

Indian Occupied Kashmir reports first COVID 19 Death

Indian Army Personnel

Indian Occupied Kashmir has reported its first death due to the deadly coronavirus. Media reports said  the victim was a 65-year-old man. Doctors at the chest disease hospital said the patient had a medical history of prolonged illness with diabetes, hypertension, obesity. The victim had recently returned to Kashmir after taking part in a Tablighi Jamaat … Read more

Coronavirus Outbreak: Motorways closed across the country

Motorways

In support of the lockdown against the Corona virus outbreak, all motorways are being selectively closed, said National Highways & Motorway Police (NHMP) on Thursday. According to motorway police, all sections of the motorway will remain closed for public transport, while only vehicles of essential commodities and oil supply vehicles will be allowed for travel … Read more

Coronavirus: Pakistan urges India to lift Curfew in IOK

Foreign Office

Pakistan has once again urged the Indian government to end the communication blackout in occupied Jammu and Kashmir in view of the threat posed by coronavirus. In her weekly news briefing in Islamabad on Thursday, Foreign Office Spokesperson Aisha Farooqui expressed deep concerns over the continued communication blackout in the occupied territory. She said this … Read more

Coronavirus: Pakistan Death toll rises to 9

Coronavirus

The death toll due to novel coronavirus in Pakistan has risen to nine after another coronavirus patient died in federal capital Islamabad. The country also reported its eighth death from the virus on Wednesday. Earlier, on Tuesday, Punjab had reported its first death from the virus. On Sunday, Balochistan had reported its first death, a … Read more

Amir Khan donates four-storey building in fight against COVID 19

Amir Khan Boxer

Amir Khan Boxer has donated a four-storey building to the National Health Service to help out in the fight against coronavirus. With  NHS struggling with bed shortages amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Amir Khan Boxer has allowed his 66,000 square foot building to be used by those affected. Two-weight world champion Khan has revealed that the … Read more

WB and IMF call for suspension of debt payments

WB and IMF

World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) (WB and IMF) have urged its bilateral creditors to suspend debt payments from International Development Association countries to help them combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Pakistan being part of IDA countries, will also get a marginal benefit if the creditor countries agree to the joint proposal of IMF and … Read more

National Coordination Committee to meet today

Prime Minister

National Coordination Committee (NCC) on coronavirus will hold its second meeting in Islamabad on Thursday with Prime Minister Imran Khan in the chair. Radio Pakistan reported that This was informed by Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Health Services Dr. Zafar Mirza while addressing a news briefing in Islamabad. He said the National … Read more

Truck Dashed into Cars in Cairo, 15 killed

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Just few hours after the night curfew took place, a truck smashed in to multiple cars at a checkpoint in Egyptian Capital killing 15 people in the accident on spot. The curfew was imposed by authorities to curb the spread of deadly coronavirus. A dozen people were reported injured in the accident. Under the curfew, … Read more