Provincial Minister of Sindh for Health Azra Fazal Pechuho has said that the novel coronavirus testing capacity has increased, the government is doing Corona test for free. In a recent interview, Azra Fazal Pechuho said, Private hospitals are charging Corona testing fee up to Rs 8,000, while the Sindh government is conducting the test for … Read more
The number of positive coronavirus cases in Pakistan rises to to 186,598 on Tuesday after Sindh recorded new cases. According to Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, 1,564 new cases were recorded in the province in the last 24 hours, taking the provincial tally to 72,656. He added, the province had also recorded 21 more … Read more
Despite lockdowns and continuous awareness campaigns, people in Pakistan continues to violate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). At least 8,700 people arrested for violation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as deaths in Peshawar due to the novel coronavirus crosses 400 mark while 8,555 have tested positive. After the province witnessed surge in COVID-19 cases, smart lockdowns … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said that provinces should not have imposed lockdown without knowing its impact on poor and daily wagers. According to details, the premier was speaking at the ceremony for commencement of three Ehsaas initiatives, including Ehsaas Rashan Portal, Ehsaas Langar and Panagah App and PM’s COVID Relief Fund website, in … Read more
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Dr Zafar Mirza has said that a committee has been formed for the prevention of corona virus during Eid-ul-Adha. On Monday he said the government will soon formulate a strategy for Eid-ul-Adha, adding that he is in touch with all stakeholders including scholars. He said that the effects of … Read more
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) killed 31 more people in the country over the previous 24 hours, taking the death toll to 3,590. According to the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), 4,471 fresh cases were detected, taking the national tally of the infected cases to 181,088. 4,471 new infections detected when 30,520 tests conducted over … Read more
Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar said the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) had identified 92 hotspots in 20 cities which cover 40 percent of all active cases of COVID-19 and lockdown in these areas would affect only three percent of the total population of the country. Addressing a media briefing, … Read more
The Ministry of National Health has taken stern notice of the shortage of drug Dexamethasone, a proposed drug for critically ill patients of COVID-19. In the UK, dexamethasone was found to improve the condition of people severely affected by COVID-19, and the World Health Organization acknowledged the study. After which Dr Zafar Mirza, Special Assistant … Read more
A judge of Islamabad High Court (IHC), Justice Lubna Saleem Pervaiz has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (Covid-19). The high court confirmed the news. According to the statement, the IHC judge took a coronavirus test after her secretary diagnosed as positive for the infection last week. Last month, Islamabad High Court (IHC) Chief Justice … Read more
The Confirmed cases of novel coronavirus in the country climbed to 154,760 on Wednesday after Punjab and the federal capital Islamabad, recorded new cases. According to the national dashboard, 2746 new cases were recorded in the last 24 hours. Punjab recorded new 2361 while Islamabad confirmed 385 more cases in a single day. The country’s … Read more
Special Assistant to Prime Minister on National Health Services Dr Zafar Mirza has said a technical team in Pakistan will consider using Dexamethasone medicine to treat those critically ill with COVID-19. In his tweet today, State Health Minister Dr Zafar Mirza pointed out the World Health Organization (WHO) has welcomed the initial clinical trial results … Read more
Sindh annual budget of around Rs 1,220 billion for the next fiscal year 2020-21 will be presented in the assembly today. According to the details, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, who also holds the portfolio of Provincial Finance Minister, will present the budget proposals. The chief minister would chair a meeting of the … Read more
Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah confirmed that 2287 new cases, taking the provincial tally to 57868. According to the details, the chief minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah said 33 more patients succumbed to the virus, and Sindh’s death toll has reached 886 . Murad Ali Shah said, 27737 people are under treatment, among the … Read more
Another aircraft carrying medical and relief items from China has been landed in the federal capital Islamabad today (Tuesday). According to the Spokesperson of National Disaster Management Authority, these items include 150 thousand N-95 masks, 1.5 million medical masks, 150 thousand protective glasses and 150 thousand surgical gowns. Chairman NDMA Lt Gen Muhammad Afzal received … Read more
The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has approved the registration of two more drugs – Tocilizumab and Remedesivir – on a priority basis. According to details, DRAP has issued an official circular to concerned agencies and organisations. On the other hand The federal government has warned that strict action will be taken against overpricing or black marketing of life-saving … Read more
District Health Officer has written a letter to the concerned authorities on Tuesday regarding to seal parts of 16 union councils in Karachi’s West zone over the novel coronavirus outbreak. According to the letter, 34 coronavirus cases have been reported in Gadap Town, Gulshan-e-Maymar, Khuda Ki Basti whereas UC 6 Surjani Sector has 37 patients. … Read more
The number of positive coronavirus cases in Pakistan has soared to 148925 with 2839 recorded deaths. According to the latest figures by the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC), 2028 persons have been tested positive for COVID-19 in 24 hours. However, 55 more deaths reported in the country. Punjab remains the worst-hit province by the … Read more
Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz leader and former provincial minister Dost Muhammad Faizi passed away on Monday due to COIVID-19. The PML-N leader was suffering from novel coronavirus and undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Clifton. The funeral prayers for the deceased will be offered after Asr in Defence. In 2018 General Elections, Dost Muhammad … Read more
Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid has said that the provincial government decided to seal worst-hit areas by novel coronavirus in Lahore for a period of two weeks. Addressing a press conference in Lahore, the health minister said “Many areas of Lahore will be shut down 12am onwards from tomorrow.” “Food stores and pharmacies will … Read more
A special session of the provincial cabinet chaired by Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has approved the budget proposals for the new financial year 2020-21. The Punjab cabinet also approved the Annual Development Program 2020-21 while the supplementary budget for the financial year 2019-20 was also approved. The meeting was chaired by Punjab Chief Minister … Read more
As Pakistan confirmed 5,248 coronavirus cases in one day with additional 97 deaths, the national infection toll now stands at 144, 482. According to the latest figures by the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC), nationwide tally of fatalities has jumped to 2,729. Punjab remains the worst-hit province by the pandemic followed by Sindh, Khyber … Read more
As Punjab Government is going to present the budget of Rs2.222 trillion today, the provincial sales tax is expected to be slashed by 5 percent for the majority of services. According to details, the government is going to allow submission of the property tax in two installments due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Punjab will … Read more
Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah reported 2,287 new cases, taking the provincial tally to 53,805. According to the details, the chief minister said 15 more patients succumbed to the virus, and Sindh’s death toll has reached 831. Murad Ali Shah said 80 patients are currently on ventilators and 1,219 patients have recovered today. The … Read more
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued the Standard Operating Procedures SOPs regarding the coronavirus. According to the issued SOPs by CAA, Regulations and requirements on international flights issued under the security measures of COVID- 19. The government intends to resume international flight operations after cooperation with the Pakistan Aviation Division. The CAA will have … Read more
The number of positive coronavirus cases in Pakistan has surged to 139,230 with 2632 fatalities. According to the latest figures by the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC), record 6,825 persons have been tested positive for COVID-19 in 24 hours. According to the national dashboard, 771 new cases were recorded in Islamabad, 51 in GB … Read more
Federal Minister of Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmad has been admitted to the Military Hospital Rawalpindi as he was feeling unwell, According to the details, Ministry’s spokesperson said that Sheikh Rashid had been feeling quite unwell since evening, said the spokesperson. However, “Sheikh Rashid is doing better,” said the spokesperson. Let it be known that the … Read more
The national toll of confirmed novel coronavirus cases in Pakistan has passed 85000 with 1770 recorded deaths. As per details, cases have surged to 85,264 with a record case of 4,688 in the last 24 hours. According to the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC), so far, 32,910 cases have been detected in Sindh, 31,104 … Read more
Governor Sindh Imran Ismail on Wednesday will will visit four districts in interior Sindh and review the ongoing coronavirus situation. The governor will visit Hyderabad, Jamshoro, Matyari and Tando Allahyar. However, the deputy commissioners of the areas will brief the governor on the virus situation in their districts. They will also provide updates on the … Read more
