First COVID-19 vaccine is ready for use, claims Russia

Coronavirus: Russia to conduct vaccine trials on 40,000 people

On Tuesday, Russia claimed that the Covid-19 vaccine developed with the Russian Defense Ministry had been prepared for use and completed Phase 2 trials. The First Deputy Defense Minister Ruslan Tsalikov said, “Russia’s first vaccine against the novel coronavirus infection, which was created by military specialists and scientists of the Gamaleya National Research Center for Epidemiology … Read more

Pakistan Coronavirus Update: Recovery Toll hits 208,030

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More 2,101 people have recovered from the coronavirus in Pakistan bringing the national tally of recoveries to 208,030. According to the  government’s Covid-19 portal, The portal shows that 1,481 patients are in critical condition. Province Wise Cases Sindh remains the worst-hit province by the pandemic in terms of cases followed by Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and … Read more

Coronavirus: India’s biggest airline to reduce 10% of jobs

Coronavirus: India's biggest airline to reduce 10% of jobs

India’s biggest airline IndiGo has decided to cut 10% of its staff as it faces a decline in revenues. The airline faces a collapse in demand for flights due to coronavirus pandemic. IndiGo said last month that it would reduce up to 40 billion rupees ($533m; £420m) in costs. IndiGo’s chief executive Ronojoy Dutta said … Read more

EU leaders reach post-coronavirus recovery package after talks

EU leaders reach post-coronavirus recovery package after talks

EU leaders have created a deal on a post-coronavirus recovery package after the fourth night of negotiations.  The recovery package will comprise of27-nation bloc offering €750bn (£677bn; $859bn) in grants and loans to counter the economic impact of the pandemic. Charles Michel, summit chairman, said that it was a “pivotal moment” for Europe. According to the … Read more

England takes a stunning win against West Indies on Final Day

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As English hitter Ben Stokes turns on the style again, England surge to 113-run victory against West Indies on the final day of the second test. According to the details, England 469 for 9 declared (Stokes 176, Sibley 120, Chase 5-172) and 129 for 3 declared (Stokes 78*) beat West Indies 287 (Brathwaite 75*, Brooks … Read more

PM Imran Khan to chair Federal Cabinet Meeting today

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Prime Minister Imran Khan will chair the cabinet meeting on Tuesday (today) to discuss the current political and economic situation of the country. According to the details, the nine-point agenda of the Cabinet meeting released  on Monday in which it was stated that the novel coronavirus and Kashmir issues will come up for discussion during … Read more

COVID-19: Heart wrenching images of mother Son love will leave you cry

COVID-19: Heart wrenching images of mother Son love will leave you cry

Occupied Jerusalem: A picture of a Palestinian youth trying to catch a glimpse of his mother suffering from COVID-19 through a hospital window has gone viral on social media. According to the details, the mother of the Palestinian youth has succumbed to coronavirus. Meanwhile, a picture of her son went viral on social media in … Read more

T20 World Cup 2020 postponed due to Coronavirus

T20 World Cup 2020 postponed due to Coronavirus

The bad news for cricket fans is that the scheduled T20 World Cup 2020 in Australia has been postponed due to the coronavirus. The mainboard meeting of the International Cricket Council (ICC) was held today on a video link in which it was announced that the scheduled T20 World Cup in Australia will be postponed … Read more

Sindh govt prepared report on Coronavirus to submit in SC

Sindh government's report on Coronavirus prepared

A report has been prepared by the Sindh government for the self-notice case related to the prevention of Corona epidemic which will be submitted to the Supreme Court. According to the report of Sindh government, a 50-bed hospital in Gulistan-e-Johar and a 200-bed Sindh Disease Control Hospital have been activated due to COVID-19. [embedpost id=”50366″ … Read more

Hajj 2020: KSA expresses readiness to welcome pilgrims from July 24

Hajj 2020

Saudi Arabia Health Ministry while expressing readiness for Hajj 2020 season, said that the arrival of pilgrims will be started from July 24th. According to the details,  Saudi Arabia Health Ministry said that due to corona virus, all pilgrims must be quarantined for 7 days before coming to Mecca. Pilgrims will be provided with medical … Read more

Prime Minister Imran Khan to chair Federal Cabinet Meeting on Tuesday

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Prime Minister Imran Khan will chair the cabinet meeting on Tuesday to discuss the current political and economic situation of the country. According to the details, the nine-point agenda of the Cabinet meeting released  on Monday in which it was stated that the novel coronavirus and Kashmir issues will come up for discussion during the session. … Read more

Coronavirus infects 265,083 in Pakistan

Pakistan

The total number of positive coronavirus cases in the country has reached the tally of 265,083, after new infections reported. According to the latest figures by According to the latest figures by the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) 1,587 persons have been tested positive for COVID-19 in 24 hours. Pakistan confirmed 31 deaths in … Read more

Brent Crude falls at $43.04 a barrel despite gain last week

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As the worsening coronavirus pandemic threatens recovery, brent crude fell 10 cents or 0.2%, at $43.04 a barrel on the first day of the business week. According to the details, the oil dropped this week, after gaining 4 cents last week 0.2%, at $40.53 a barrel. The prospect that a rise in the spike of … Read more

Anti-polio drive to begin across the country from today

Anti-polio drive targeting over 34m children launched countrywide

Anti Polio drive is set to be launched in different areas of the country. According to the details, in Karachi, drive to eradicate polio will be launched in specific towns including Baldia, Orangi, North Nazimabad and Liaquatabad, during which 260,000 children will be administered anti-polio vaccine. In addition to this, a five-day anti-polio drive will … Read more

PPP will continue to support Kashmiris at every forum: Bilawal Bhutto

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PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that PPP will continue to provide moral, political and diplomatic support to Kashmiris in every forum till they get the right to self-determination. According to details, Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari in his message to the oppressed Kashmiris on the occasion of Pakistan’s Accession Day said that the … Read more

42 countries ask G20 to take steps to freeze debt service payments

42 countries ask G20 to take steps to freeze debt service payments

Saudi Finance Minister Muhammad al-Jadaan said that 42 countries have asked the G20 to take steps to freeze debt service payments. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”pakistan-will-continue-to-fight-for-justice-for-kashmiris”] The G20 will consider extending the debt freeze initiative beyond 2020, Saudi Finance Minister The IMF has approved 77 requests for USD 80 billion in aid, Group of Twenty. Coronavirus epidemic has … Read more

Vegetable Prices skyrocketed ahead of Eid ul Adha 2020

Vegetable exports hit record high of 82.88%

Ahead of Eid ul Adha 2020, vegetables prices in Lahore have been skyrocketed. According to details, In Lahore, onion is being sold at Rs 37, tomato at Rs 80 and garlic at Rs 180. Ginger is being sold at Rs 370, lemons at Rs 95, potatoes at Rs 75 and bitter gourd at Rs 40, … Read more

Pakistan responded effectively to COVID-19 pandemic

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State Health Minister Dr. Zafar Mirza has said the government is committed to introducing fundamental reforms by bringing primary healthcare-based universal health coverage in the country. According to the details, in his recent statement, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health, Dr. Zafar Mirza said by the grace of Almighty Allah and hard work, … Read more