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PML-N’s Captain (R) Safdar tests COVID-19 positive

November 9, 2020November 9, 2020 by Web Desk

Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz Leader and son in law of former premier Nawaz Sharif, Captain (R) Safdar has been tested for the novel coronavirus. According to the details, Captain (R) Muhammad Safdar Awan who is on bail till November 10, granted by the Gujranwala sessions court in a sedition case. He was in Gilgit-Baltistan to … Read more

Exams in NUML postponed till next week

November 9, 2020 by Web Desk

Due to the significant rise in the coronavirus cases in the Islamabad Campus National University of Modern Languages (NUML), the examinations have been postponed till next week. According to the details, mid-term exams of selective departments of NUML, have been postponed till 16th Nov 2020. Other depts will have their exams as per schedule. A … Read more

PPP’s Qamar Zaman Kaira tests positive for Covid-19

November 9, 2020 by Web Desk

Pakistan Peoples Party PPP leader and former information minister, Qamar Zaman Kaira, has tested positive for coronavirus. According to the details, Sindh Information Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah confirmed in a tweet that Qamar Zaman Kaira, has tested positive for coronavirus. Shah said Kaira, who has been campaigning with party chairman Bilawal Zardari-Bhutto in Gilgit … Read more

NCOC makes wearing of Masks mandatory in Pakistan

October 28, 2020October 28, 2020 by Web Desk

The National Command and Operations Center has made it mandatory to wear a mask to prevent the coronavirus in Pakistan. According to the details, a meeting of the NCOC was held under the chairmanship of Federal Minister Asad Umar in which the strategy in view of the second wave of Corona was discussed. The meeting was … Read more

Abdul Razak Dawood urges exporters to be vigilant to sustain in global markets

October 27, 2020 by Web Desk

Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Trade and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood has urged Pakistani exporters to remain vigilant to maintain their presence in the global market. Taking to his Twitter, Dawood said “COVID-19 is an unprecedented crisis in recent human history with far-reaching implications to the global economy. Recent figures by World Bank are showing … Read more

Islamabad: Eight Coronavirus Cases reported in a medical college

October 22, 2020 by Web Desk

At least Eight coronavirus cases have been reported in the medical college of the federal capital Islamabad. According to the details, the capital administration has decided to close the college for a week after the Corona cases reported. According to the notification issued by the college administration, the teaching process in the college will be … Read more

NCOC issues warning of another lockdown amid rise in COVID-19 cases

October 21, 2020 by Web Desk

The National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC) Wednesday issued a warning for another lockdown amid the continuous rise in COVID-19 cases in Pakistan. According to the details, during the session today, NCOC said it is closely monitoring the situation. If there is no improvement in SOPs compliance observed, NCOC will have no choice but to … Read more

CAA issues new travel guidelines for international passengers

October 14, 2020 by Web Desk

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued new travel guidelines for the passengers in order to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. According to the details, now passengers reaching Pakistan from abroad have been divided into two categories As many as 30 countries including Saudi Arabia, Turkey, China, Japan, New Zealand have been placed in … Read more

COVID-19 infection positivity rate ticks up in past two weeks says Asad Umar

October 11, 2020 by Web Desk

Pakistan Must Make Population Growth Reduction Top Priority: Asad Umar

Federal Minister for Planning, Development, Reforms and Special Initiatives Asad Umar, has said that the positivity rate of novel coronavirus infections in Pakistan has been more than 2 percent for the past two weeks. Taking to his official twitter handle, the minister said, after witnessing the positivity rate of less than 2 percent in the … Read more

More than 150 restaurants, wedding halls, sealed for violating COVID-19 SOPs

October 4, 2020 by Web Desk

More than 150 restaurants, 9 wedding halls, 4 educational institutions, and 16 shops were sealed in Karachi found violating COVID-19 health protocols. According to the details, Hotels, restaurants, wedding halls, and educational institutions were raided in different parts of the city on the instructions of Commissioner Karachi. 158 restaurants, 9 wedding halls, 4 educational institutions, … Read more

PM Imran warns of second wave of COVID-19 in winters

October 4, 2020 by Web Desk

PM imran Hafizabad University foundation stone

The Prime Minister Pakistan Imran Khan on Sunday has urged masses to strictly follow the health protocols devised to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. Taking to his official twitter handle, the prime Minister wrote; “Compared to some other states, Allah has been kind to us in Pak & spared us the worst effects … Read more

Coronavirus claims 15 more lives in Pakistan

October 2, 2020October 2, 2020 by Web Desk

The novel coronavirus has claimed fifteen more lives in the country bringing the death toll to 6499, said Government of Pakistan’s COVID-19 portal. According to the latest figures, 31,697 samples were tested for the infection during this period, out of which 625 declared positive. The number of Covid-19 cases across the country has reached 313,431 … Read more

Pakistan reopen Schools and Universities today after 6 month closure

September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 by Web Desk

Thousands of schools and colleges across Pakistan reopened Tuesday (Today), ending a six-month-long closure due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

According to the details, as per the directives of the Pakistani Education Ministry, all higher education institutions in the country reopen from September 15, whereas students in grades nine to 12 will also be returning to school on the same day.

Colleges and universities reopening in phases while ensuring compliance with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to avoid the spread of novel coronavirus disease in accordance with the decision of the inter-provincial education ministers’ conference (IPEMC).

Secondary and primary classes will resume later this month.

PM Imran orders strict implementation of SOPs during Eid

July 17, 2020 by Web Desk

Prime Minister Imran Khan has once again appealed the nation to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) during Eid ul Adha amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. Imran Khan took to his Twitter on Friday, and while urging the nation to follow SOPs wrote: I urge the nation to continue observing SOPs essential to sustain our positive … Read more

Coronavirus cases in Pakistan surge to 259,998

July 17, 2020 by Web Desk

The number of positive coronavirus cases in Pakistan has surged to 259,998 with 5,475 fatalities. According to the government’s Covid-19 portal 2,085 new coronavirus cases and 49 deaths over the past 24 hours. Whereas, 23,907 tests were conducted during the last 24 hours. The total number of recovered patients in the country has mounted to … Read more

Balochistan Gov extends lockdown till July 30

July 16, 2020July 16, 2020 by Web Desk

The Government of Balochistan has extended the smart lockdown till July 30 in order to curb the spread of deadly coronavirus. According to the details, Spokesperson Balochistan Government Liaquat Shahwani, while addressing media, announced that smart lockdown in the province has been extended till July 30th. “New coronavirus cases in Balochistan have dropped by 50 … Read more

Umar dismisses false impression comparing COVID-19 cases with testing capicity

July 16, 2020 by Web Desk

Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar dismissed the opinion that daily confirmed coronavirus cases have declined due to a reduction in the number of tests. He took to his Twitter on Thursday and wrote: Some saying cases are down only due to testing reduction. If positivity ratio was same as in mid june… 22% … Read more

More than 2000 Sindh Police officials infected with COVID-19

July 15, 2020 by Web Desk

The novel coronavirus outbreak is making situation grim within the Sindh police, as 2,360 officials have been infected by the dread virus so far. According to the police, 150 new cases have been reported over the past two days. About 16 police officials have passed away from the virus, while 695 have recovered. Currently, 1,649 … Read more

Ehsaas Program: Rs 153.55 billion distributed across the country

July 15, 2020 by Web Desk

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Sania Nishtar said that more than Rs 153.55 billion has been distributed across the country under the Ehsaas Program. On the social networking site Twitter, She shared the details of the amount distributed and the recipient under the Ehsas program and highlighted the work being done under the program … Read more

Punjab Government extended Lockdown till July 30

July 15, 2020 by Web Desk

The Punjab government has extended the lockdown in the province by 15 days till July 30 amid the outbreak of novel coronavirus. Educational institutions, hotels, and wedding halls will remain closed until July 30, 2020. According to the notification, the ban on public gatherings will also remain in place. Secretary Primary and Secondary Health Care … Read more

PM Imran Khan to chair federal cabinet meeting today

July 14, 2020 by Web Desk

Prime Minister Imran Khan to chair federal cabinet meeting today. According to the details, The meeting of the Federal Cabinet scheduled today at 12 noon, for which; a five-point agenda has been issued. Several ministers will attend the meeting via video link. The cabinet meeting will review the country’s security, political and economic situation, while … Read more

SBP increases Workers’ remittances by a significant 50.7%

July 13, 2020 by Web Desk

Pakistan’s Total Liquid Foreign Reserves Stand at US$ 23.02 billion

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has increased Workers’ remittances by a significant 50.7% during June 2020 to reach record high USD 2,466.2 million compared with USD 1,636.4 million in June 2019. Similarly, on a cumulative basis, workers’ remittances increased to a historic high level of USD 23,120.7 million during FY20, witnessing a growth of … Read more

Pakistan to reopen Wagah border on July 15

July 13, 2020July 13, 2020 by Web Desk

The government of Pakistan has decided to reopen the Wagah border to resume Afghan exports through the crossing. According to the details, a statement issued today said that the government decided to resume exports through the border on special requests from the Government of Afghanistan. The statement said a decision has been taken to facilitate Afghanistan’s … Read more

Coronavirus: Pakistan recovery toll surpass 161,000

July 13, 2020 by Web Desk

Pakistan’s coronavirus recoveries have crossed 161,000 after 5,217 more people recovered in the last 24 hours. According to the latest figures by National Command Operation Center, the total number of recovered people has risen to 161,917. The total coronavirus cases in Pakistan have reached 251,625. Sindh has so far reported 105,533 cases, Punjab has 87,043, … Read more

Prime Minister to chair Federal Cabinet Meeting on Tuesday

July 13, 2020 by Web Desk

Prime Minister Imran Khan to chair federal cabinet meeting tomorrow. According to the details, The meeting of the Federal Cabinet scheduled tomorrow at 12 noon, for which; a five-point agenda has been issued. Several ministers will attend the meeting via video link. The cabinet meeting will review the country’s security, political and economic situation, while … Read more

NCOC decides to reopen schools across the country on September 15

July 10, 2020 by Aizbah Khan

The Ministry of Education has informed the provinces about the decisions of the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) regarding reopening of educational institutions. According to the details, the Ministry of Education has sent a copy of the decision to all provincial governments. Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood has also informed the Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad … Read more

Trade deficit narrows to $23 billion

July 9, 2020 by Web Desk

The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics has released trade figures for 2019-20, which show that the trade deficit has narrowed to 23 billion. That’s 10 billion less than last year’s 31 billion trade deficit. Between July 2019 and June 2020, the trade deficit decreased by 27.11%. In one year, the trade deficit stood at 23.18 billion, … Read more

SBP reschedule working hours for all banks across the country

July 9, 2020July 9, 2020 by Web Desk

The State Bank of Pakistan has announced that all banks in the country will be observing 9 am to 5:30 pm office hours Monday to Friday. According to the circular issued by the SBP, these timings will be effective from July 13 (Monday) till further orders. It will also include prayer and lunch breaks from … Read more

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