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Pakistani student gives birth to baby girl in Wuhan

Pakistani student gives birth girl in Wuhan,

A Pakistani doctoral student studying at Wuhan University has given birth to a healthy baby girl in Wuhan, the coronavirus-hit city in the Hubei province of China. According to the details, Bushra Bibi, studying for a Ph.D. in Law at Wuhan University gave birth to a baby girl four days ago at the Maternal and … Read more

President says Pakistan shows solidarity with China over coronavirus outbreak

president Arif Alvi

President Dr Arif Alvi Monday said that he was undertaking a two-day visit to China on the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping where he would express solidarity with the people of China who had fought the Coronavirus epidemic. According to the details, During a brief media talk prior to his departure to China, the … Read more

Pakistan’s exports to China increases to $1056.773 million

Pakistan’s exports to China increases to $1056.773 million

Pakistan’s exports of goods and services to China were recorded at $1056.773 million during July-January (2019-20) against exports of $1038.023 million during July-January (2018-19), PBS data revealed. According to the details, the overall exports to China grew by 1.80 percent during the first seven months of financial year (2019-20)compared to the corresponding period of last … Read more

WHO sees outbreak of new coronavirus as pandemic

The World Health Organization sees the outbreak of the new coronavirus as a pandemic, Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Wednesday. He told a news conference, “We are deeply concerned both by the alarming levels of spread and severity and by the alarming levels of inaction. We have therefore made the assessment that COVID-19 can … Read more

China returns to normal life gradually after embattling acute lockdown

China returns to normal life gradually after embattling acute lockdown

After embattling the most acute lock-down due to COVID-19 since January this year the second largest economy in the world, China has started showing signs of normality with steady and gradual spell of restorations. According to an article published by China Economic Net (CEN) China is expected to account for more than 16 percent of … Read more

Coronavirus: Pakistan confirms 8 new cases toll reaches to 16

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Pakistan has confirmed eight new cases toll reached to sixteen a few hours after Sindh’s fifth one was confirmed. Spokesperson for the provincial health department said that six of them returned to Pakistan from Syria via Doha, Qatar, while the other three arrived from London via Dubai. At present, 13 people infected with coronavirus were under … Read more

China quarantine hotel collapse kills several, many trapped

China quarantine hotel

At least seven people were killed in the collapse of China quarantine hotel used to isolate people who had arrived from other parts of China hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak. As per details,  the sudden China quarantine hotel collapse  in southeastern city of Quanzhou, trapped 71 people, China’s Ministry of Emergency Management said. Authorities … Read more

Pakistan’s first coronavirus patient discharges after complete recovery

The first Pakistani who contracted the novel coronavirus last week, was discharged from hospital on Saturday after he recovered completely from the virus. According to the details, The young patient, Yahya who is believed to have contracted the virus in the Iranian holy city of Qum, was diagnosed on Feb 26 and subsequently shifted to the … Read more

Pakistani engineer volunteers to coordinate overseas projects in Wuhan

Pakistani volunteers wuhan

Pakistani engineers are voluntarily helping in the coordination of overseas project in the city of China, Wuhan. As doctors are racing against the time to save patients infected with novel coronavirus, everyday heroes from all walks of life also step up to play supporting roles in battling against the epidemic in Wuhan, the center of … Read more

Coronavirus: China provides testing kits to Pakistan, Japan, African Union

coronavirus china

ISLAMABAD: China has provided reagent testing kits to Pakistan, Japan, the African Union in wake of new coronavirus epidemic and shared diagnosis and treatment plans with many countries. Chinese Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Zhao Lijian said during his regular briefing held here on Tuesday, “China is paying close attention to the development of the global new … Read more

Juventus on Lockdown after three players tested positive for deadly coronavirus

Juventus

Juventus is in lockdown and all the training sessions have been stopped after three players from the team tested positive for the Coronavirus. As per details, Juventus  has put all their Under-23 players in quarantine after a trio from Serie C side Pianese tested positive for the Coronavirus. Team Management announced the decision this evening, because … Read more

IHC directs SAPMs to meet parents of quarantined students in China

IHC directs

Islamabad High Court IHC directs Dr. Zafar Mirza and Zulfi Bukhari Special Assistants to the Prime Minister (SAPMs) on Health and Overseas Pakistanis respectively – to meet parents of the students. IHC conducted hearing on a case pertaining to return of Pakistani students quarantined in China. IHC directs Dr. Zafar Mirza and Zulfi Bukhari to … Read more

Fashion Industry in China suffers massive drop in sales due to deadly coronavirus

Fashion Industry

Fashion Industry on global level suffers massive drop in sales as deadly coronavirus continues to create havoc around the world. A recent report looks at the impact on fashion Industry,  supply chains, how retailers are responding and how the shut-down in China could lead to long-term changes to sourcing habits. Towns, cities and entire regions … Read more

PIA again suspends flight operations to China till March 31st

PIA again

Pakistan International Airlines PIA has suspended flight operations to China till March 31st amid Coronavirus outbreak with Wuhan as mainland. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) took the decision as a precautionary measure as the ongoing virus outbreak has claimed more than 2800 lives – mostly in China. Earlier Pakistan closed its borders with Iran following an … Read more

Chinese President’s visit to Pakistan, preparations review

Chinese President Xi Jinping

Chinese Ambassador Yao Jing and Adviser on Finance and Revenue Hafeez Sheikh have reviewed preparations of the upcoming visit of the Chinese President Xi Jinping. According to the details, Chinese Ambassador Yao Jing called on Hafeez Sheikh in Islamabad. During the meeting both the dignitaries discussed progress on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and measures to enhance … Read more

China rejects Indian media reports regarding shift in its position for Pakistan

China

China has rejected Indian media reports about any shift in China’s position and said that the Chinese side had always backed Pakistan at the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang said during his online briefing “China’s position on the relevant issue remains unchanged.” Chinese official said Pakistan had made enormous … Read more

Death toll from Coronavirus outbreak in China rises to 2,236

Coronavirus updates-Mexico confirms first 2 cases

Death toll from the outbreak in mainland China reached 2,236 the national health commission reported on Friday. Beijing also reported 889 new confirmed cases of the disease during the same period, up from 349 cases the previous day, reversing three days of decline. At least 411 of the new cases were from Hubei, the epicentre … Read more

GB local administration bans hunting birds over coronavirus fears

gb local administration

Gilgit Baltistan GB Local administration imposed a ban on hunting of seasonal birds in Hunza valley in the Gilgit-Baltistan region over coronavirus fears. GB Local administration  said ban on hunting of seasonal birds in Hunza imposed due to fear of possible transmission of novel coronavirus in the country as birds are migrating from mainland China in … Read more

Indian home minister violates China’s territorial sovereignty

China

China has objected to the visit of Indian Home Minister Amit Shah to a disputed area in the east sector of China-India boundary, saying the Chinese government had never recognized the so-called Arunachal Pradesh. APP reported that the Chinese government has never recognized the so-called Arunachal Pradesh and is firmly opposed to the Indian politician’s … Read more

PM Imran Khan telephones Chinese President

Imran Khan

Prime Minister Imran Khan, in a telephonic conversation with Chinese President Xi Jin Ping reiterated Pakistan’s offer to send a field hospital along with a team of doctors to China to help Chinese people fight the virus. While underscoring Pakistan’s full trust in the measures being taken by the Chinese authorities, the Prime Minister expressed … Read more

China reports death toll from Coronavirus climbed to 2,118

China

China is reporting that the death toll from the coronavirus has climbed to 2,118, with the total amount of cases reaching 74,576. As per details, The National Health Commission said that it had received reports of 394 new confirmed cases and 114 deaths on Wednesday from 31 provincial-level regions and the Xinjiang Production and Construction … Read more

Coronavirus: Pak-China trade will not effect says Pakistan Consul General

Coronavirus

Pakistan Consul General in Guangzhou, Dr. Diyar Khan has said that the novel coronavirus was not going to affect the trade and other exchanges between China and Pakistan. China is our close friend and partner. We have a time-tested relationship. It’s an all-weather friendship. Our people feel for each other. Therefore, we do not regard … Read more

Coronavirus hits Iran: report

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TEHRAN: Iran’s Health Ministry confirmed the first two cases of coronavirus in the country on Wednesday, according to the semi-official ISNA news agency. Ministry spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour said the two cases were confirmed in Qom city, south of Tehran. According to the sources of Anadolu Agency, A number of suspected cases were also quarantined in … Read more

Locust Emergency: China to lend its support to Pakistan

locust attack

China has said that it would lend its support to Pakistan to combat locust emergency by supplying of pesticides and spraying equipment. China is interested in increasing import of agricultural products from Pakistan including onion, potato and meat, said Chinese Ambassador Yao Jing. Talking to Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Makhdoom Khusro … Read more

China welcomes the US, Taliban deal for political resolution of Afghan issue

China welcomes the US, Taliban deal

BEIJING: China on Tuesday welcomed the deal between the US and Taliban on reducing violent activities and hoped it would be smoothly implemented and created conditions for the final political resolution of the Afghan issue. Chinese Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Geng Shuang said, “We support dialogue between all relevant parties in Afghanistan and welcome the news … Read more

Oil Prices look to cuts over economic impact of coronavirus

US Oil prices

Oil prices look to cuts on Tuesday nagging concerns over the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak in China and its effect on oil demand, tracking losses in financial markets. Reuters reported that Oil prices look to cuts on drawing concerns over economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak in China and its effect on oil … Read more

15 coronavirus cases reported in United States

U.S. reports 15th coronavirus case

Health officials of U.S. reported a 15th confirmed case of coronavirus in the United States on Thursday as the White House criticized China’s response to the outbreak. According to the sources, A patient who was among the Americans evacuated from the Chinese city of Wuhan – the epicenter of the outbreak – and placed under quarantine … Read more