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Coronavirus in Pakistan: National positivity ratio of infections stands at 6.28 percent

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Pakistan has recorded 1,895 new cases of the coronavirus during the previous 24 hours, bringing the national tally of infections to 488,529. National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), in its latest update, notified that 39 more people died in the past 24 hours, taking the death toll from the highly contagious disease to 10,350. A … Read more

Pakistan all set to decide on reopening of schools today

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Pakistan is all set to decide on the reopening of educational institutions during a meeting of education ministers on January 4 (today). According to the details, the Inter-Provincial Education Ministers Conference (IPEMC) will be meeting today to review the pandemic situation in the country and make a decision about the reopening of educational institutions. According … Read more

Schools across Pakistan to reopen from January 11

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The Private Schools Supreme Council has announced to reopen schools with COVID-19 SOPs in place from January 11th (Monday). According to the details, the private schools council said the government needed to understand their problems and take steps to resolve them. The Supreme Council leaders said education and healthcare played an important role in the … Read more

PDM Bhawalpur Rally: Opposition to stage Anti Govt Political Showdown

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Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), is all set to hold public gathering against the government of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in Bahawalpur today. According to the details, all the preparations for the political showdown  have been completed as the stage has been made while the venue has also been decorated with flags and banners. Who will address? … Read more

Saudi Arabia resumes international flights after ban

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Saudi Arabia has lifted the temporary ban and is resuming international flights, opening land, and seaports on Sunday. The Kingdom has suspended international flights and closed overland and seaports from December 20 as a new variant of coronavirus was spreading. An official source said that the kingdom stipulated that any foreign passenger, who wished to … Read more

COVID-19 In Pakistan: 82 more people succumb to deadly virus

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According to the statistics of the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) released on Saturday, the pandemic has claimed 82 more lives and infected 2,184 more people during the past 24 hours.

The death toll reached to 10,258, whereas, 1,745 patients have defeated coronavirus in a single day. However, 2,264 people are in critical condition.

The total active cases in Pakistan is 35,130.

The national tally of cases according to the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), in the country currently stands at 484,362.

The details further revealed that 2,745 people admitted across the country to 625 hospitals. Meanwhile, 301 corona patients are on ventilators fighting for their life.

During this period, a total of 38,229 tests were conducted across Pakistan. Overall 438,974 people have recovered from the deadly disease so far.

On the hand, the Sindh Government decided to set up the Corona Vaccine Center at Expo Center Karachi.

In this regard, Provincial Health Minister Dr. Azra Pechuho visited the Expo Center and reviewed the arrangements. On this occasion, Dr. Azra Pechuho said that the cold chain and other arrangements will be finalized soon.

Meanwhile, Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid expressed the hope that coronavirus vaccine may reach Pakistan by February this year.

She was addressing the oath-taking ceremony of new office-bearers of Pakistan Medical Association organized at the Cosmopolitan Club in Lahore. Dr Yasmin Rashid said the government has reserved Rs 14 billion to fight the pandemic.

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PSL 6 Expected To Be Held Without Spectators Amid Pandemic

PSL 6 Expected To Be Held Without Spectators Amid Pandemic

Director National High-Performance Centre (NHPC) Nadeem Khan said that sixth edition of Pakistan Super League will be held without spectators due to COVID-19 concerns. According to the details, he said that there is a plan to exclude the involvement of the public in this season of PSL adding that they are monitoring the situation as … Read more

COVID-19 in Pakistan: Recovery toll stands at 437,229

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Pakistan has reported 2,156 more recoveries from the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours bringing the national recovery toll to 437,229. According to the statistics of the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), the pandemic has claimed 71 more lives and infected 2,463 more people in a single day. The death toll of the … Read more

2021; World prepares for New Year eve amid COVID-19 restrictions

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World has prepared a muted New Year 2021 night under the coronavirus shadow with lockdowns, restrictions and curfews in place in dozens of countries to stem the spread of disease that has taken nearly 2 million lives globally. Taiwan Taiwan scaled back New Year’s 2021 Eve events and directed people to watch fireworks and other … Read more

Pakistan to purchase 1.2 mn doses of Chinese homegrown COVID-19 vaccine

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Pakistan will purchase 1.2 million doses of Chinese homegrown COVID-19 vaccine, Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry said on Thursday. According to the details, science minister announced on Twitter that “The Cabinet Committee has decided to initially purchase 1.2 million doses of the vaccine from the Chinese company Sinopharm, which will be provided free … Read more

What time is New Year 2021 around the world?

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New Year celebrations just few hours ahead, when whole world will be welcoming 2021 amid the novel coronavirus restrictions. But, which country will be the first to witness the New Year eve celebrations and which will be the last, let’s find out below: With 2021 arriving at different times across the world, here’s a breakdown … Read more

Coronavirus in Pakistan; Active Cases toll down to 34,537

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The total count of novel coronavirus active cases toll in Pakistan dropped to 34,537 after nearly 5,000 patients recovered in the past 24 hours. According to the statistics of National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), 4,960 patients have recovered from the virus in a day bringing the national recovery toll to 435,073. The pandemic claimed … Read more

PPP will never give up Sindh Government, claims Shah Mahmood Qureshi

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Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has claimed that Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) is divided over resignations, adding that ‘Opposition Alliance should now stop lying to the nation.’ According to the details, in his recent statement, FM Qureshi said that despite being the chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari does not enjoy the … Read more

COVID-19 in Pakistan: National Death toll surpass 10,000 mark

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Pakistan has recorded 55 more deaths due to the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours bringing the national death tally to 10,047. According to the statistics of National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), 2,155 new infections were reported during the last 24 hours. After the inclusion of fresh infections, national tally of cases now … Read more

COVID-19 in Pakistan; Schools to remain closed for extended time period

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Punjab Education Minister Murad Raas on Tuesday said that schools throughout the province may remain closed for an extended time period given the situation of the novel coronavirus pandemic. According to the details, the minister was speaking at the opening ceremony of the retirement system for teachers of the province where he touched upon the … Read more

DANGER ALERT: New COVID-19 strain reached Pakistan

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The Sindh Health Department on Tuesday confirmed the detection of UK linked new COVID-19 strain in three returnees. According to the details, the health department in a Twitter post, informed; “Samples of 3 UK returnees show a 95% match to the new Corona Virus variant from UK in the first phase of Genotyping.” Karachi (29.12.2020): … Read more

COVID-19: Smart Lockdown Clamped in more Localities of Lahore

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In a bid to prevent the COVID-19 spread, Punjab administration has placed 33 localities of Lahore under smart lockdown for 14 days. According to the details, a smart lockdown in 33 neighborhoods of Lahore for two weeks due to a rise in COVID-19 cases. The lockdown will be imposed in areas of Johar Town, Allama … Read more

Federal Cabinet to discuss COVID-19 response, rising PDM pressure

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Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan will be chairing Federal Cabinet meeting – expected to discuss matters related to economic situation amid COVID-19 crisis and the response of PTI to the rising political pressure of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM). According to the details, the Federal Cabinet will consider summaries submitted by different ministries. Moreover cabinet … Read more