Tue, 21-Oct-2025

PM directs to do every possible thing for students stuck in Wuhan

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Prime Minister Imran Khan has issued instructions to our Foreign Office and Overseas Ministry to do everything possible for Pakistan students who are stuck in Wuhan city. The Premier took to Twitter and stated, Pakistan stands with the people & govt of China in their difficult & trying time and it will always stand by … Read more

White House warns of decrease in Chinese Purchase of US goods amid Coronaviurs

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White House has alerted coronavirus outbreak in China could decrease Chinese purchases of American agricultural products this year under the U.S.-China Phase 1 trade deal. As per details White House national security adviser Robert O’Brien said coronavirus outbreak in China could decrease Chinese purchases of American agricultural products this year under the U.S.-China Phase 1 … Read more

Chinese officials ‘removed’ as death toll crosses 1,000

Chinese officials 'removed' as death toll crosses 1,000

China terminated many senior officials over handling the deadly spread of coronavirus. Deaths due to virus crossed 1,000. Officials terminated from office included the Party Secretary for the Hubei Health Commission and the head of the commission. The deputy director of the state’s Red Cross was also terminated for “dereliction of duty” over “handling of … Read more

Edhi Foundation writes letter to FM for students in Wuhan

Edhi Foundation

KARACHI: The Edhi Foundation has written a letter to Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, seeking permission to evacuate students from China’s city, Wuhan . According to reports by various local media outlets, the letter states that the organisation’s representatives are in touch with the students, who are ‘mentally disturbed, under stress, facing a shortage of food’, … Read more

Pakistan to take the best decision for students: Health Minister

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Islamabad: State Health Minister Dr Zafar Mirza said that Pakistan to take the best decision for students. According to the details, Dr Zafar Mirza said in his tweet, “My very dear students in China & ur respectable family members, v r intensely discussing the situation @ highest level & will make the best decision in … Read more

Russia may buy Turkish or Moroccan products replacing China’s food

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MOSCOW: Russia will import  vegetable, seafood and fruits from Turkey or Morocco, replacing imports from China after the coronavirus outbreak, officially announced on Wednesday (February 5). According to the sources of Anadolu Agency, Dmitry Vostrikov, head of Russia’s Food Products Manufacturers and Suppliers Association, said, “Vegetables, fruits and seafood make up the basis of Chinese food … Read more

Chinese ambassador writes article ‘A Good Neighbour Is A Blessing’

Chinese Ambassador

Yao Jing, Chinese diplomat currently serving as Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan wrote an article for Pakistan “A Good Neighbour Is A Blessing”, published in a  People’s Daily newspaper of China. People’s Daily is one of the most influential newspapers in China, the article published to express the Chinese people’s heartfelt appreciation for the timely support … Read more

China to open new hospital as coronavirus death toll passes 360

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BEIJING: China’s death toll from a new coronavirus jumped above 360 on Monday to surpass the number of fatalities of its SARS crisis two decades ago, with dozens of people dying in the epicentre’s quarantined ground-zero. According to the sources of AFP, The 57 confirmed new deaths was the single-biggest increase since the virus was … Read more

Coronavirus: Superfast 1,000-bed hospital opens in Wuhan

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Super-fast 1,000-bed hospital has began receiving Coronavirus patients in Wuhan, Hubei province of China. According to the details, the construction of the hospital has begun right after the outbreak of Corona virus and it has started working in less than 10 days after construction began. The new facility will ease the shortage of beds in … Read more

Chinese Stocks collapses 9% over coronavirus fears

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Chinese stocks collapses almost nine percent at the start of trade Monday, hit by fears over the deadly coronavirus as investors returned from the Lunar New Year holiday, extended because of the outbreak. As per details Chinese stocks collapses almost nine percent at the start of trade Monday. The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index dived 8.73 … Read more

Pakistan’s support to China in fight against coronavirus commendable

BEIJING: The selfless support of Pakistan’s leadership and people to China in the fight against the new coronavirus epidemic is very laudable and once again embodies the special friendly relations between China and Pakistan and the two people. According to the sources of APP, Cheng Xizhong, Visiting Prof. at Southwest University of Political Science and … Read more

China bans funerals for coronavirus victims

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The Chinese government has taken the initiative to not bury the coronavirus victims as another attempt to prevent the outbreak of coronavirus. According to the details, China on Sunday banned funerals, burials and farewell ceremonies for the victims of the novel coronavirus in an effort to control the outbreak as the death toll rose to … Read more

Pakistanis Students should not be evacuated: Naghmana Hashmi

Naghmana Hashmi

As the stranded Pakistani students in China continue to cry for help amid the coronavirus scare, Pakistan’s Ambassador to China Naghmana Hashmi on Sunday said that these students should continue to stay in Wuhan. According to the sources, The statement from the envoy comes a day after a senior health official in Islamabad announced that the government … Read more

Pakistani Doctor offers services to fight Corona virus, wins Chinese Hearts

Pakistani Doctor

Pakistani Doctor Usman Janjua won both Chinese and Pakistani hearts after he decided to offer his services to help the country fight against the deadly coronavirus that has killed over 300 people and infected more than 14,000. Chinese Embassy in Pakistan tweeted: “We appreciate Dr Muhammad Usman Janjua, a foreign doctor to join the fight … Read more

2020 World Athletics Indoor Championships over coronavirus fears

2020 World Athletics Indoor Championships

The 2020 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing have been postponed because of fears over the spread of the coronavirus in China. The championships were to be held from 13-15 March but governing body World Athletics pushed them back 12 months. World Athletics sought advice from the World Health Organisation and turned down offers to … Read more

Coronavirus: FO updates on welfare of Pakistani community in Wuhan

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Foreign Office said that Pakistani community members, mostly students, in Wuhan, and in other parts of China, are all safe from the novel virus which has killed dozens of people in China. Foreign Office spokesperson Aisha Farooqui said in a statement that the Ministry and the Pakistan Embassy in China are actively monitoring the situation … Read more

No Pakistani student in Wuhan City contracted coronavirus: Zafar Mirza

Four Pakistani students in China have been diagnosed with coronavirus.

State Minister of Health Zafar Mirza confirmed on Sunday that no Pakistani student in Wuhan City had contracted coronavirus. According to the details, In a tweet, Zafar Mirza reassured families of over 500 Pakistani students in the Chinese city where the virus had originated. “No case of coronavirus among them and our Embassy is actively … Read more

China appreciates PM Imran’s remarks regarding CPEC

CPEC

China has appreciated Prime Minister Imran Khan’s statement about China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) flagship project. According to the details, Chinese foreign office released a statement in which China appreciates Prime Minister Imran Khan’s statement in a recent interview in which he said, “Pakistan is grateful to China as they helped us in difficult time by … Read more

Deadly coronavirus enters Multan

The first case of coronavirus has been reported in Multan.

The first case of coronavirus has been reported in Multan. A man was diagnosed as he showed symptoms of the contagious virus and he was admitted to Nishter Hospital yesterday. The patient had from China to Dubai and arrived in Karachi before going to Multan through PIA flight. The patient was moved to the isolation … Read more

First case of coronavirus registers in India

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The first case of coronavirus registered in India. Sources said that, Two persons who returned from China were kept under medical observation in Mumbai for possible exposure to the novel coronavirus which has infected a large number of people in the neighbouring country, a BMC health officer said on Friday. According to the details, The … Read more

China urges international community to support Pak on FATF

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China urged world community to recognize and encourage Pakistan’s political will and efforts for counter-terrorism financing. Radio Pakistan reported. that The Chinese Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Geng Shuang commended on Pakistan’s Action Plan report which discussed during joint group Financial Action Task Force meeting in Beijing, China expressed satisfaction over visible progress Pakistan has made to … Read more

China virus-Wuhan to temporarily halt public transport

Wuhan will temporarily close public transport as a measure of prevention from the contagious virus.

Wuhan will temporarily close public transport as a measure of prevention from the contagious virus. All flights and passenger train services out of Wuhan will be closed, according to Chinese officials. Bus, subway and ferry services will be closed for the public. Officials directed people living in Wuhan to avoid large public gatherings. National health … Read more

China terms US claims on CPEC a pack of lies

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The Embassy of China in Pakistan gave a strong reaction and asked America to stay out of region’s person matter. According to the press release, while rejecting the senior US diplomat Alice Wells’ negative rhetoric against China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) the Embassy of China in Pakistan termed it a pack of lies. The press … Read more

Wall Street falls as China virus outbreak reaches US

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Wall Street fell and backed away from record highs as a viral outbreak from China found its way to U.S. shores and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) lowered its global economic growth forecast. Reuters reported that three major U.S. stock averages including Wall Street  fell following several days of record closing highs and their best … Read more

4 Died from contagious SARS-like virus in China

Four persons have died from SARS-like virus detected in China. The contagious disease is spreading rapidly not only in China but in other countries as well.

Four persons have died from the new virus detected in China. The contagious SARS-like virus is spreading rapidly not only in China but in other countries as well. The latest victim was an 89-year-old man. More than 200 cases of this virus have been confirmed in Beijing, Shanghai and other major cities. World Health Organisation … Read more