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Pakistan records 102 covid-19 deaths out of a population of 1 million

July 24, 2021July 24, 2021 by Hamna Humail

Asad Umar, head of the National Command and Operations Center (NCOC), has said that Pakistan is one of the few countries with the lowest coronavirus death rates in the world, recorded at 102 deaths out of a population of 1 million. Covid deaths/million population in our region: Iran 1037, Nepal 326, India 301, Sri Lanka … Read more

1.5 million More vaccines will reach Pakistan today: Asad Umar

June 20, 2021 by Raba Noor

Federal Minister for Planning, Development, Reforms, and Special Initiatives Asad Umar has said that 1.5 million more vaccines will reach Pakistan today.

In a post on Twitter, the minister wrote, “Last week June 12-18, more than 23 lac vaccinations were done at a rate of 332,877 per day. This is the highest so far in any week.”

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“With 1.5 million vaccines arriving today and another almost 5 million in next 10 days, InshAllah next week will be a new record. Well done Pakistan,” he further concluded

Last week jun 12-18, more than 23 lakh vaccinations were done at a rate of 332,877 per day. This is the highest so far in any week. With 1.5 million vaccines arriving today and another almost 5 million in next 10 days, inshallah next week will be a new record. Well done Pakistan

— Asad Umar (@Asad_Umar) June 20, 2021

Meanwhile, Pakistan has reported 37 deaths in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of positive cases has surged to 948,268. The nationwide tally of fatalities has jumped to 21,977.

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‘Risk of mortality due to COVID-19 rises sharply with age,’ Asad Umar

May 11, 2021 by Web Desk

Govt vows to accelerate work on WB-funded projects: Asad Umar---Photo: File

Federal Minister for Planning, Development, Reforms, and Special Initiatives Asad Umar said on Tuesday that the risk of mortality due to COVID-19 rises sharply with age. According to the details, Asad Umar in a series of tweets said, both supplies of vaccines and vaccination capacity is continuously increasing with concerted efforts. He wrote: Reason why … Read more

Vaccination for age group 50-59 to start from April 21, Asad Umar

April 17, 2021 by Komal Fatima

Anti-Covid vaccination for the age group 50 to 59 years will begin from April 21, 2021. This has been announced by Federal Minister for planning Asad Umar in a recent tweet. Asad Umar has once again encouraged everyone to get themselves registered for the vaccination. “Decision was taken in today’s NCOC meeting to start vaccination … Read more

Administration asked to ramp up SOP compliance enforcement, Asad Umar

April 12, 2021 by Komal Fatima

'This nation is not a beggar', Asad spurns Shehbaz over his remarks

Federal Minister for planning Asad Umar on Monday warned that pressing on hospitals is increasing as coronavirus cases are increasing rapidly. Asad Umar tweeted after a meeting of the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) today. He tweeted that Administration has been asked to ramp up compliance enforcement to avoid a crisis-like situation. “SOPs compliance … Read more

Modi’s Message Of Goodwill To PM Imran Is “A Welcome Step”: Asad Umar

March 24, 2021 by Arhama Altaf

Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar referring to the felicitation letter written by Indian premier Narendra Modi to Prime Minister Imran Khan said, “India’s message of goodwill is a welcome step”.

Asad Umar further added that PM Imran also desires “for a peaceful South Asia”.

He, in his tweet, said, “PM @narendramodi message of goodwill on 23rd march is a welcome step. From the day he became PM @ImranKhanPTI has been expressing his desire for a peaceful South Asia with relationships with all our neighbour’s based on mutual respect & peace coexistence.”

PM @narendramodi message of goodwill on 23rd march is a welcome step. From the day he became PM @ImranKhanPTI has been expressing his desire for a peaceful south asia with relationships with all our neighbour's based on mutual respect & peace coexistence.

— Asad Umar (@Asad_Umar) March 23, 2021

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said extended greeting to the People of Pakistan on the occasion of National Day.

According to the statement issued, Modi said that as a neighbouring country India desires cordial relations with the people of Pakistan.

“For this, an environment of trust, devoid of terror and hostility, is imperative, Indian Premier added.

Asad Umar clarifies rumors about efficacy of COVID-19 vaccination

March 20, 2021 by Komal Fatima

Prime Minister Imran Khan has tested positive for coronavirus and he has quarantined himself at home. His test report came positive two days after he received his coronavirus vaccine jab on Thursday. The news raised concerns if the coronavirus vaccine is effective against the virus. People also raised the concern if the vaccine is giving … Read more

Registration for coronavirus vaccination for elderly citizens begins

February 15, 2021 by Komal Fatima

Federal Minister for planning and development Asad Umar announced on Monday that registration for coronavirus vaccination for senior citizens has begun. Taking to Twitter, Umar announced that registration for the vaccination of all the citizens aged 65 and above has begun, their vaccination will begin in March. Asad Umar has also informed the readers about … Read more

Inflation continues to decline in Pakistan: Asad Umar

January 31, 2021 by Arhama Altaf

Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar says inflation continues to decline in the country.

In a tweet on Sunday, he said during current month inflation on Consumer Price Index is down to 5.7 percent, while the Core Inflation is at 5.4 percent.

Asad Umar said prior to PTI government formation, in July 2018, the Cosumer Price Index was 5.8 percent while core was 7.6 percent, indicating that the rate of inflation is lower today than prior to the PTI government.

Inflation continues to decline. Jan inflation (CPI) is down to 5.7%. Core inflation is at 5.4%. Last month (jul 2018) prior to PTI govt formation, CPI was 5.8% & core was 7.6%. The rate of inflation is LOWER today then when the PTI govt was formed. #PMIKECONPOLICYSUCCESS

— Asad Umar (@Asad_Umar) January 31, 2021

Earlier, Asad Umar had stressed on maintaining the momentum of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects and following the timelines for their early completion.

He had said CPEC is a priority project for enhancing Pak-China economic cooperation.

The forum reviewed the progress on various projects undertaken by the Working Groups under CPEC.

The meeting was briefed on the overall progress of CPEC projects in Industrial Cooperation, Energy, Infrastructure, Gwadar, Science and Technology, Socio-Economic Development, Agriculture, Transport and Communications and issues faced in the implementation of these projects.

The committee also emphasized that unresolved inter- ministerial issues should be brought before the Cabinet Committee on CPEC directly by the respective Ministries along with recommendations for their resolution.

The committee noted that significant progress has been achieved on various projects.

Sensitive Price Index decreases by 0.23 percent says Asad Umar

December 4, 2020 by Web Desk

Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar on Friday said that the Sensitive Price Index (SPI) recorded another decrease of 0.23 percent this week. According to the details, he took to his Twitter handle and informed that sugar price reduced sharply by 7.5 percent this week after a decline of nearly 5 percent last … Read more

Coronavirus: NCC to deliberate on additional COVID-19 measures

November 2, 2020 by Komal Fatima

Federal Minister for planning Asad Umar said on Monday that a meeting for the National Coordination Committee has been called to discuss additional measures to overcome the increasing coronavirus cases. As per the details, Asad Umar took to Twitter and said that the National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC) discussed additional measures today to control … Read more

Umar dismisses false impression comparing COVID-19 cases with testing capicity

July 16, 2020 by Web Desk

Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar dismissed the opinion that daily confirmed coronavirus cases have declined due to a reduction in the number of tests. He took to his Twitter on Thursday and wrote: Some saying cases are down only due to testing reduction. If positivity ratio was same as in mid june… 22% … Read more

COVID-19 patients on ventilators reduced by 28%: Asad Umar

July 11, 2020 by Web Desk

Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar said that there were 2,969 COVID-19 patients in Pakistan who needed oxygen and 546 who were on ventilators on June 20.

Posting a tweet on Saturday, the federal minister said the numbers have decreased by the grace of Almighty as 1,762 patients needed oxygen and 394 were on ventilators yesterday which means reduction by 28 percent.

He said, “The success of smart lockdown, administrative actions concerning standard operating procedures (SOPs) and most important of all, better conduct by people is prominent.”

“The significant thing here is that stopping the spread of coronavirus is in our collective control. If we continue to take precautions, our health as well as employments will remain protected. Otherwise, God forbid, we may also face situations like America, Brazil and India.”

Moreover, Asad Umar will be presiding over an important meeting to discuss Karachi’s electricity woes on Saturday (today) at the Sindh Governor House.

Members of National Assembly, Sindh Assembly and Karachi Electric (KE) representatives will also attend the meeting.

The industrialists and SSGC’s representatives are also invited to attend the meeting.

However, the meeting has been called on on the directives of Prime Minister Imran Khan.

“Please learn from Boris Johnson” Asad Umar tweeted

April 7, 2020 by Komal Fatima

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) member Asad Umar has warned the people that those who think they are immune to COVID-19 should learn from the condition of Boris Johnson. Asad Umar has Tweeted today in which he said, Those who think they are immune from serious effects of COVID 19, please learn from Boris Johnson. If the … Read more

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