KPK Govt issues SOPs for schools

No winter vacations this year

Education Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has issued the SOPs for schools due to coronavirus pandemic. According to the details, arrangements will be made to check the fever at the school gate. Students and teachers with temperatures above 37.3 degrees Celsius will not be allowed to come to school. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”sindh-govt-decides-to-take-action-against-private-schools”] The statement said that … Read more

COVID-19 vaccine’s phase-III trial begins in Pakistan

After the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) approved the process on Monday, Pakistan has started the Phase-III of the clinical trial of coronavirus vaccine. National Institute of Health (NIH) Islamabad spokesman said, “This is the first time that the country is going through the phase-III clinical trial of any COVID-19 vaccine.” He further added … Read more

Role of think tanks is essential to understand diplomatic challenges: Shah Mehmood

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that the role of think tanks is essential to understand the diplomatic challenges in view of the rapidly changing global scenario in the context of Coronavirus. According to details, a meeting of researchers of the Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad was held under the chairmanship of the Foreign … Read more

Sindh Govt decides to take action against private schools

Schools

The Sindh government has decided to take actions against private schools. In this regard, the Directorate of Private Institutions Sindh said that action would be taken against any school which would open before the announcement of the government. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”final-decision-to-be-made-by-government-only-education-minister”] Directorate of Private Institutions Sindh has formed an inspection team for 5 districts of … Read more

Sindh Govt takes of notice early reopening of educational institutions

Saeed ghani

Education Minister of Sindh Saeed Ghani took notice of early reopening of educational institutions in Karachi and directed authorities to suspend the registration of schools that violated closure orders. According to the details, several schools in Karachi reportedly opened despite of strict orders by government. The provincial education minister took strict notice of reopening of schools … Read more

‘Govt wants to make Overseas Pakistanis a key stake holder’

Opposition can act traitors but they can’t beat patriotism

Special Assistant to Prime Minister for Overseas Pakistan and Human Resources Zulfi Bukhari has said that government is giving the Pakistani overseas community a great opportunity to invest in the country. According to the details, in a recent statement, Special Assistant to Prime Minister for Overseas Pakistan and Human Resources Zulfi Bukhari said the Pakistan … Read more

This saliva-based coronavirus test can bring test in three hours

Karachi

Coronavirus testing is still a problem in some countries of the world due to shortages and delays. However, this new saliva testing provides a fast and cheaper option to detect coronavirus. According to the International news agency, researchers from the Yale School of Public Health created an effective SalivaDirect test. This test has been authorized … Read more

Pakistan Coronavirus Active cases toll now down to 13,953

Coronavirus

After 2,786 more recovered from the novel coronavirus in Pakistan, the country’s active cases toll now dropped to 13,953. The number of recovered patients has reached 269087. According to the Government’s COVID-19 portal, 448 more people tested positive for the novel coronavirus during the past 24 hours across the country. National Command and Operation Centre … Read more

China to supply COVID-19 vaccine to Pakistan as part of a trial agreement

As a part of a trial agreement, China has decided to supply a potential coronavirus vaccine developed by the China National Pharmaceutical Group (Sinopharm) to Pakistan. According to details, the Sinopharm company will be working with University of Karachi on vaccine trials. With this, Pakistan will have enough doses to get the one-fifth of its … Read more

Private Schools Reopen after five months closure

Students

Private schools have been reopened after a closure of five months due to coronavirus outbreak in Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Saturday. According to the details, despite clear directions from the provincial government, private schools have been reopened after a closure of five months due to coronavirus outbreak in Swat, KPK. The management of private schools … Read more

Pakistan Coronavirus Infection toll reaches to 288,047

Coronavirus

After 747 more people tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Pakistan, the country’s cases toll has reached to 288,047. According to the fresh data by Government’s COVID-19 portal, 9 people died due to coronavirus-related complications during this period, pushing the death toll from the disease in the country to 6,162. However, the number of active … Read more

Pakistan Coronavirus Active Cases toll drops to 15,932

Coronavirus

After 1,155 more recoveries from the novel coronavirus in the country in the past 24 hours, active cases toll of Pakistan now dropped to 15,932. According to the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), 626 more people tested positive for the novel coronavirus during the past 24 hours across the country, taking the number of confirmed … Read more

Oil prices gains by 0.36 percent in early morning trade

Oil Prices Keep Falling On Fears Over Worldwide Demand Amid Lockdown

Oil gained on the last of the business week, by 0.36% and traded at $45.12 a barrel. According to the details, WTI futures rose 0.33% to $42.38 and Brent oil futures gained 0.36% to $45.12, with the black liquid poised to enter the second week of gains. Asian Markets  Shares rose in Japan and Australia but … Read more

Imran Khan launches Ehsaas Nashonuma program

Imran Khan

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday launched the country’s first-ever Ehsaas Nashonuma program. Ehsaas Nashonuma program was launched at Nashonuma Center established in Khyber district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to the details, the program is aimed at preventing stunting in children. Special Assistant on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation Sania Nishtar accompanied the Premier on … Read more

Bisma Maroof urges nation to celebrate Independence Day at home

Bismah Maroof

Pakistan Women Cricket Team Captain Bismah Maroof has urged the nation to celebrate Independence Day with zeal and enthusiasm, however by staying at home. According to the details, in her special message on account of Pakistan’s independence day to celebrate on August 14 (Friday) urged nation to stay at home in wake of the pandemic. … Read more

Shoaib Malik Tests COVID-19 Negative, Will join team on Aug 15

Shoaib Malik

Pakistan all-rounder Shoaib Malik will travel to Southampton on August 15 as he has been tested negative for the novel coronavirus. According to the details, before leaving for the United Kingdom, Shoaib Malik will fly for Dubai where he will spend some time with his family. However, Shoaib Malik will undergo another coronavirus test upon … Read more

Pakistan reports more coronavirus deaths, tally hit 6,129

Karachi

After 17 more people died due to the novel coronavirus in the country, the national death toll now stands at 6,129. According to the latest figures by Government’s COVID-19 portal,  730 new cases of the virus emerged after 20,631 tests were carried out across the country during this period, pushing the national tally of confirmed … Read more