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COVID-19: Pakistan reports 73 deaths and 2,459 in past 24 hours

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Pakistan has reported 73 deaths and 2,459 new cases due to the COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. According to the government’s portal of COVID-19, the death toll has reached to 8,905 whereas the national caseload stands at 443,246 Currently, there are 48,008 active cases across the country. Moreover, The country also reported 1,614 recoveries, … Read more

COVID-19: Pakistan records 2,362 new cases during 24 hours

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2,362 new cases with 36 deaths have been reported in Pakistan due to coronavirus in the last 24 hours.

According to the details, 36 more people lost their lives battling with the novel virus, taking the death toll to 8,832. Moreover, 1,719 people have recovered from the virus, and 2,456 patients reported to be in critical condition during the last 24 hours.

The total count of active corona cases in Pakistan is 47,236.

With the new coronavirus cases, the national tally of cases currently stands at 440,787.

During this period, 31,830 tests were conducted across Pakistan. 384,719 people have recovered from the deadly virus so far.

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COVID-19: Peshawar administration imposes smart lockdown in more areas

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The Peshawar local administration has imposed a smart lockdown in more areas amid the spike in the novel coronavirus cases. According to the details, Deputy Commissioner Peshawar has ordered to impose smart lockdown in: Phase 1 of Hayatabad’s Sector D Three streets in Haji Camp’s Sethi Town Ghalib Street River Kabul Road Charsadda Road Rashidabad … Read more

COVID-19: Pakistan records 438,425 confirmed cases

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Pakistan has recorded 3,369 new novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and 72 deaths in the past 24 hours. According to the COVID-19 portal, the national caseload now stands at 438,425 with 8,796 deaths. During the period, a total of 42,222 samples were tested, out of which 3,369 turned out to be positive. As per the National … Read more

COVID-19: Pakistan records 71 deaths and 2,729 new cases

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In the last 24 hours, Pakistan has recorded 2,729 new corona cases and 71 deaths due to the novel virus.

According to the details, the total death toll due to COVID-19 in Pakistan is 8,724 as 71 more people lost their lives. However, during the last 24 hours, 2,116 patients have recovered from the virus during and 2,470 patients are in critical condition.

The total active corona cases are 45,124 and a 6.5% positivity rate was recorded in the country.

With the new coronavirus cases, the national tally of cases currently stands at 435,056.

During this period, 41,426 tests were conducted across Pakistan. 381,208 people have recovered from the deadly virus so far.

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Fawad Chaudhry urges opposition for purposeful dialogue on political differences

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Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry said that opposition parties should put off their rallies in the public interest amid the coronavirus pandemic. Taking to his Twitter handle, he wrote: “The politics of perturbation should be put off in the public interest,”  He underscored the need for creating an environment conducive to dialogue. Fawad … Read more

Pakistani celebrities who defeated coronavirus

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Coronavirus has turned everyone’s life upside down. The world is going through some serious problems due to the novel virus. It has damaged people’s lives and routines in ways that no one could have ever imagined.

For the past year, many people had been the victim of the deadly coronavirus, some had lost the battle, however, there are many people who won the fight for their life and recovered from it.

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More than 50 shops sealed in Lahore for COVID-19 breach

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On the directives of Lahore Deputy Commissioner Muddasir Riaz, the local administration has sealed 55 shops and eight restaurants for violating COVID-19 health protocols. According to the details, five shops in Marble Achara Market and Terrace Café were also sealed by the assistant commissioner of Model Town. Similarly, the Cantt assistant commissioner sealed two wedding … Read more

ADB expresses satisfaction on economic progress of Pakistan

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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Friday said that economy of Pakistan is recovering despite the spike in novel coronavirus caseload. According to the details, the ADB report said that economy of Pakistan has witnessed recovery particularly in the manufacturing and construction sectors supported by the government’s emergency relief package. The report titled ‘Asian Development … Read more

British carrier Virgin Atlantic starts operations in Pakistan

Virgin Atlantic

The first flight of British-carrier, Virgin Atlantic after getting a green signal for operations in Pakistan, landed in Islamabad on Friday. According to the details, the first flight of Virgin Airlines arrived in Islamabad with 208 passengers from Manchester. Special Assistant to Prime Minister Imran Khan (SAPM) for Overseas Pakistanis Zulfikar Bukhari along with British … Read more

Lewis defeats COVID-19, Fit to race Abu Dhabi GP

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Famed British Racer Lewis Hamilton is all set to take part in Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as he has recovered from the novel coronavirus. According to the details, the seven-time world champion was tested positive for COVID-19 ON Nov 29, a day after winning the Bahrain race, and missed Sakhir Grand Prix that took place … Read more

COVID-19: Pakistan adds 3,047 cases in national tally

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Pakistan has reported 50 more deaths in the past 24 hours due to the novel coronavirus taking the national fatality toll to 8,653. According to the Government of Pakistan portal for COVID-19, with the fresh addition of 3,047 cases in the past 24 hours, the national caseload now stands at 432,327. As many as 4,791 … Read more

CAA Acquaints about New SOPs For Passengers Traveling To Pakistan

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The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Thursday notified new standard operating procedures (SOPs) for passengers traveling to Pakistan. According to the details, new SOPs have been divided into three categories including A, B, and C. Japan, Finland, Namibia, and Malawi are among the countries removed from Category A, whereas, the number of countries included the … Read more

CM Sindh Advisor Aijaz Ali Shah Sheerazi falls prey to COVID-19

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Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Leader and Advisor to Chief Minister (CM) Sindh Syed Aijaz Ali Shah Sheerazi has passed away due to coronavirus. According to the details, Syed Aijaz Ali Shah Sheerazi had been seriously ill for a long time. He was hospitalized after contracting coronavirus. He was elected to the Provincial Assembly of Sindh … Read more

NUMS postponed remaining MBBS and BDS exams

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National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS), Rawalpindi has postponed all the remaining MBBS and BDS exams for 2020.

A press statement issued by the university’s management read that exams have been postponed for all its constituent and affiliated colleges.

NUMS said the decision was taken due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic in the country.

The new dates for exams will be announced later by NUMS.

NUMS conducted an entry test for (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) MBBS and Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) session 2020 for its 13 medical and five dental constituent and affiliated colleges across the country and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) simultaneously two months ago.

It was Pakistan’s first nationwide entry test for medical and dental institutions without involving any testing services from outside.

Around 50,000 candidates had appeared for the test this year, however, it will be mandatory for the successful candidates to pass the National Medical and Dental Colleges Admissions Test (MDCAT) as announced by Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC).

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COVID-19: Pakistan confirms 374,301 recoveries

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Pakistan has reported 56 more deaths in the past 24 hours due to the novel coronavirus taking the national fatality toll to 8,603. According to the Government of Pakistan portal for COVID-19, with the fresh addition of 3,138 cases in the past 24 hours, the national caseload now stands at 429,280. As many as 2,030 … Read more

Woman who got first COVID vaccine in Britain has special message

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The first woman in the world who received the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine outside of a trial in Britain on Tuesday, Margaret Keenan, has a special message for everyone else. A week before turning 91, Keenan received the Pfizer-BioNTech shot at her local hospital in Coventry, central England, at 0631 GMT. A video of the 90-year-old … Read more

DJ Butt Arrested by Lahore Police

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Punjab Police on Wednesday arrested DJ Butt, who was given the responsibility for a sound system for the upcoming Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Lahore Jalsa. According to the details, numerous videos also surfaced on social media that showed the arrest of DJ Butt. As per reports, he was taken to Model Town police station. DJ … Read more