Pakistan has reported 60 more deaths in the past 24 hours due to the novel coronavirus taking the national fatality toll to 8,547. According to the Government of Pakistan portal for COVID-19, with the fresh addition of 2,963 cases in the past 24 hours, the national caseload now stands at 426,142. As many as 1,797 … Read more
State Health Minister Dr. Faisal Sultan said on Tuesday that 89 deaths in a single day – highest since July 5; is ample proof that COVID-19 second wave is spiking. According to the details, Dr. Faisal Sultan said while addressing a media briefing at National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) said that the disastrous effects … Read more
On Tuesday, the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) appealed to Prime Minister PM Imran Khan to direct the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to prolong the date of filing income tax returns to 60 days. According to the details, in a letter to PM; the president of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and … Read more
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Tuesday said that Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) is violating the constitution of the country. According to the details, while commenting on the ongoing movement by the opposition alliance, Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that PDM is not accepting the country’s development and progress. He said that the second wave of … Read more
Pakistan reports 89 deaths from Coronavirus in the last 24 hours – the highest number of deaths in a day since July 5, 2020. According to the COVID-19 portal of government, with new deaths, the national toll has now hit 8,487. Pakistan reported a relatively lower 2,885 new Coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, … Read more
Key politicians of the Pakistan Democratic Movement will meet in Islamabad today ahead of Lahore Jalsa. According to the details, heads of all the constituent parties of the opposition alliance will attend the session at the PML-N Secretariat. The meeting will take important decisions regarding the Jalsa at Minar e Pakistan on December 13 amid … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday summoned a meeting of the government spokespersons. According to the details, the meeting will be started at 4:30 pm. Sources said that the meeting will review the economic and political situation of the country. Moreover, the participants of the meeting will also assess the ongoing political movement of the … Read more
The Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC) announced on Monday that the results for the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT 2020) will be announced on December 16. According to the details, PMC in its Tweet said that the result for MDCAT 2020 will be announced next week. The MDCAT 2020 examination was held on November … Read more
The High Court of Sindh on Monday has issued notices to the Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC) and other respondents for going out of the syllabus in the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2020 exam. According to the details, a petition has been filed in the court that challenged the recently held MDCAT) 2020 … Read more
As the novel coronavirus cases are taking a heavy toll on a daily basis, it is extremely important to maintain safety measures until a vaccine is ready. Wearing a face mask is one of the most operative ways to thwart the spread of the dread virus. Other important measures are practicing physical distancing and washing … Read more
Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations (UN) Munir Akram has said that many countries are falling into debt amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. According to the details, while giving an interview as President of UN Economic and Social Council, Munir Akram said that for the developing countries, there is an immediate need of … Read more
Pakistan has reported 3795 new cases of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, taking the national caseload tally to 420,294. According to the COVID-19 Portal of Government, 37 more people died in the past 24 hours due to the dread virus. After new deaths, the death toll has hit 8398. As many as … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan will chair a meeting of the Federal Cabinet on Tuesday (tomorrow). According to the details, the meeting will take up the 15 point agenda that also includes the appointment to the post of Managing Director Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC). The Agenda includes: Posting of Executive Director in State Life Insurance … Read more
Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has bashed the dual standards of the opposition parties on the coronavirus. According to the details, while addressing media in Multan; Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that situation can worsen in the month of January. He said that “On one hand the PPP government is imposing smart lockdown in Sindh … Read more
A micro smart lockdown has been imposed in the five subdivisions of district West in Karachi amid the spike in coronavirus cases. According to the details, a notification has also been issued in this regard. As per the notification, the local administration has imposed a micro-smart lockdown in 23 residential units of: Sub Division Baldia, … Read more
The mobile phone industry in Pakistan has reportedly suffered due to lockdown and declining purchasing power of the people during the Coronavirus pandemic. According to the details, markets have been closed for 8 months, taxes have increased by 25% whereas imports have decreased by 50%. Sources related to the mobile phone industry in Pakistan said … Read more
State Health Minister Dr Faisal Sultan has revealed that the Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) Government has planned to establish a Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). According to the details, the State Health Minister in his statement said the centre will be modelled after Atlanta-based national public health institute in the United States … Read more
Pakistan has recorded 55 more deaths due to the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, taking the death toll to 8260. According to the Government’s COVID-19 portal, 3,262 new cases were reported in a single day. With the fresh inclusion of the cases, the national caseload now stands at 410,072. 3,354 patients have recovered … Read more
The government has decided to re-examine the SOPs set up for mosques due to the rampant increase in the coronavirus caseload. According to the details, the President has called for a video conference of the four governors and scholars today. Governor Punjab Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar will attend the conference along with 15 Ulema. Federal Interior … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan will address a special session of the General Assembly to discuss the measures taken by Islamabad in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. According to the details, during his address; Imran Khan will be accompanied by the Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, Munir Akram. Ambassador Munir Akram will deliver … Read more
After Karachi and Islamabad, the local administration of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has banned indoor dining at restaurants and hotels across the province. According to the details, the decision was taken by the administration in view of the increasing number of Coronavirus Cases in the province. According to a notification issued by KP Home and Tribal … Read more
Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry has advised the students to opt for biotechnology as a profession instead of appearing in MDCAT exams. According to the details, the Federal Minister took to Twitter and said “My advice to all the students there dying to take MDCAT and become doctor forget about it instead … Read more
After Karachi, authorities in the Federal Capital has also banned indoor dining to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. According to the details, Islamabad Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Hamza Shafqaat announced the ban in his tweet. He said that only dining outside in an open area is allowed. He also said that restaurants are allowed … Read more
Adviser on Commerce Abdul Razak Dawood has said that exports have increased by 7.2% year-on-year in November. According to the details, the Commerce Adviser informed in his tweet; “We have just received provisional figures for export of goods. I wish to congratulate our exporters that in these very difficult times with resurgence of COVID-19 cases … Read more
Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Munir Akram has said that we have to ensure the supply of corona vaccine to all. The world cannot be safe until Corona is defeated in poor countries. According to the details, in his recent statement, he said the United Nations must provide emergency financial assistance to the … Read more
The local administration of Peshawar has imposed a smart lockdown in some neighborhoods to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. A notification has also been issued in this regard, according to which; a smart lockdown has been imposed in five neighborhoods of Peshawar. These include Park Road, Sectors E-VI and N-IV of Hayatabad, Hayatabad … Read more
Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood has expressed that the decision to close educational institutions was taken with a heavy heart. According to the details, he took to his official Twitter handle and wrote “We had to close educational institutions because coronavirus infections were rising very fast. It was done with a heavy heart. I … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan will chair the federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad today. The meeting is expected to approve the procurement of Covid-19 vaccines. According to the details, the federal cabinet is all set to approve recommendations made by the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) for the procurement of novel Covid-19 vaccines. It is … Read more
