Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Sindh To Begin mobile COVID-19 vaccination Across All Districts

COVID-19 mobile vaccination

The Sindh government has announced to begin mobile COVID-19 vaccination in public places across all districts in order to expand immunization coverage in the province.

The COVID-19 vaccines will be administered through vans in industrial areas, shopping centres and universities.

However, separate arrangements will be made to give the vaccine to industrial workers. Special units will be set up in industrial zones. In Karachi, mobile vaccination units will be set up at Sea View, shopping plaza and in industrial zones.

Note that the number of active cases of coronavirus in the country has dropped by 25 per cent, according to the data.

According to official figures, the number of active cases has reached 67,665 today, which is 25 per cent less than the number reported at the end of last month, when the number of active cases crossed 90,000.

According to the reports, during the two waves of the global pandemic, the number of active cases in the country crossed the level of 50,000 twice and after that, the cases started decreasing.

During the first wave of the pandemic, the number of active cases rose from 50,000 in June 2020, after which it began to decline, leaving 6,000 active cases by September.

However, cases began to rise again in October, prompting the NCOC to call it the second wave of the deadly virus, and by December, active cases had once again crossed the 50,000 mark.

When active cases began to dwindle to 16,000 by February, it resurfaced and the NCOC declared it the third wave of the virus.

Meanwhile, the number of virus cases crossed the 50,000 level for the third time on March 31 and continued to rise until the number of active cases exceeded 90,000.

In the last week of April, the NCOC decided to seek help from the Pakistan Army to ensure the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

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More than 1 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines administered worldwide

Coronavirus

Globally, at least 1,002,938,540 vaccine doses against the novel coronavirus have been administered in 207 countries and territories, however, the number of infections continues to rise. According to the media reports, one in four people in rich countries has been vaccinated, compared with one in every 500 in low-income nations. As per the data, 58 … Read more

Coronavirus: Death toll crosses 16,000 mark in Pakistan

coronavirus Pakistan

The death toll related to coronavirus has crossed the 16,000 mark in Pakistan. According to the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC), 4,976 new Covid-19 cases have been reported while 112 patients have passed away in the last 24 hours. The death toll reached 16,094 while the number of cases increased to 750,158 so far. … Read more

COVID-19 Update: Pakistan Death Toll Hits 15,229

Coronavirus

Pakistan registered 105 deaths and 5,312 coronavirus infections over the last 24 hours. According to the National Command and Operations Center (NCOC), the total number of deaths from coronavirus in Pakistan has reached 15,229 while the total number of affected people jumped to 710,829. The number of active cases across the country now stands at … Read more

Pfizer-BioNTech: UK issues allergy warning over new COVID-19 vaccine

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After the arrival of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine in the United Kingdom (UK), the medicine regulator has advised people with a history of significant allergic reactions to not get the vaccine.

According to the details, two people had major adverse effects on the first day of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine arrival.

National Health Service medical director Stephen Powis said the advice had been changed after two NHS workers reported anaphylactoid reactions associated with getting the shot.

“As is common with new vaccines the MHRA (regulator) have advised on a precautionary basis that people with a significant history of allergic reactions do not receive this vaccination, after two people with a history of significant allergic reactions responded adversely yesterday,” Powis said. “Both are recovering well,” he added.

Several thousand people were vaccinated on Tuesday in hospital clinics on the first day of the UK rollout of the new Covid jab.

An expert in immunology at Imperial College London, said: “The fact that we know so soon about these two allergic reactions and that the regulator has acted on this to issue precautionary advice shows that this monitoring system is working well.”

However, two people, out of thousands immunized, had an allergic reaction which they recovered from.

Such reactions can happen with any vaccine and are treated with drugs such as steroids or adrenaline.

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University of Karachi cancels all exams scheduled to take place from Nov. 26

Karachi University cancels exams

The University of Karachi (KU) has on Wednesday postponed all the exams scheduled to take place from November 26.

The development comes after the government had announced the closure of educational institutions across the country.

“The University of Karachi has postponed the examinations scheduled from November 26, 2020, till further orders, the KU Controller of Examinations Dr Syed Zafar Hussain [said],” the statement said.

Earlier in a day, the Sindh government had suspended physical classes in the educational institutions across the province, in pursuance of the National Command and Operations Centre’s directives.

The suspension will remain in effect from November 26 to January 10, 2021, a notification said.

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Around 97 staff members at PIMS contract novel Coronavirus

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Amidst increasing Coronavirus dangerous across the country, a large number of health workers including doctors and paramedics of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) have been infected with COVID-19.

According to hospital sources, around 97 staff members tested positive in the second wave of COVID-19.

In the recent COVID-19 wave, 75 doctors, 12 nurses and 10 other members of the PIMS staff have contracted the virus, sources said.

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President Alvi urges people to observe strict precautions as the disease getting dangerous

President

President Dr Arif Alvi has urged people to avoid large gatherings and keep observing precautions to curb the spread of Coronavirus pandemic, as the disease is still dangerous.

In a recent interview, the President said Pakistan has successfully tackled COVID-19 outbreak through a combination of factors including face masks, frequent hand washing and social distancing.

He said the same combination of factors is essential for future too, as the country is witnessing second wave of coronavirus cases.

Dr Arif Alvi said Pakistan was recognized for maintaining balance between lives and livelihood as the government strives to keep up the economic activity.

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Govt. will decide about resuming of primary classes today amid pandemic situation

Primary schools reopening

The government on Tuesday (today) will decide about the reopening of primary schools following Coronavirus pandemic precautionary measures.

Earlier on September 15, universities and colleges and 9th and 10th-grade students had resumed on-campus learning, however, students of classes 6th, 7th and 8th returned to schools on September 22 after the six-month break.

Sindh had delayed the recommencement of middle classes by a week but allowed the schools to reopen after reviewing the pandemic situation. The students of primary and pre-primary classes are scheduled to return to schools from September 30.

Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mehmood said about 1% COVID-19 rate has been witnessed in educational institutions and that was satisfactory for the government, adding that institutes were being re-opened with strict implementation of SOPs.

The minister said the government’s action against the COVID-19 outbreak was being appreciated internationally. Earlier, the government had decided to close schools, colleges, and universities in March in order to curb the spread of coronavirus.

Sindh, however, had suspended educational activities in the province on February 27 after the detection of the first COVID-19 case in Karachi.

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Secondary schools reopened in Punjab, Balochistan & KP from today

Schools

Secondary schools in Punjab, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Azad Jammu and Kashmir reopened today (Wednesday) after nearly six months.

However, in Sindh, the secondary schools will start from September 28.

According to SOPs issued by the government, masks have been made mandatory for all teachers and students, while educational institutions are required to ensure the availability of sensitizers at their entrances.

Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood had on Tuesday evening formally announced the decision to start secondary classes in schools.

He, however, said that the Sindh government had decided to further review the COVID-19 situation during this week and resume on-campus classes for six to eight graders from September 28.

NCOC Permits To Reopen Schools

Earlier, the National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC) had allowed reopening of secondary schools across the country from September 23.

According to the details, the NCOC had permitted to open educational institutions in the second phase. The meeting on the opening of educational institutions was attended by Federal Minister Asad Omar, Educational Minister Shafqat Mahmood and Interior Minister.

After the first phase, a total of 35 educational institutions across the country were closed after coronavirus cases surged.

With COVID-19 cases being reported in Sindh’s educational institutions, the provincial government had extended the date for opening schools from sixth to eighth grade by one week.

Alos, Punjab Education Minister Murad Raas announced all public and private schools will be allowed to resume classes from six to eight from September 23.

He took to twitter and wrote:

“All Public & Private Schools will be allowed classes 6 through 8 starting September 23rd. It is imperative for everyone to follow SOPs issued by School Education Department Punjab. All of us have to play our part to make this successful InshAllah.”

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Education Minister Shahram Khan Tarakai had also announced to reopen all government and private schools across the province from September 23.

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KP announces opening of educational institutions from September 15

Schools

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has completed preparations to open government schools from September 15. Director Education Ibrahim said that in view of the decision of the federal government, schools under SOPs would be temporarily reopened from September 15. It may be recalled that on August 16, the provincial government had permitted to open colleges under … Read more

Punjab education department finalizes strict SOPs for schools reopening

strict SOPs Punjab

School Education Department in Punjab has finalized Coronavirus SOPs regarding the reopening of schools across the province following prevention of the virus spread among students and staff members.

Under the SOPs, the temperature of every student and staff member will be checked before allowing them to enter the school premises.

Schools will be responsible for ensuring the availability of hand sanitizers for all students and staff members.

All sorts of functions, ceremonies, and breaks will be prohibited under the SOPs as well.

Moreover, only 20 students will be permitted to sit in one classroom while only 2 students will be allowed to share a desk.

As per the SOPs, schools that are unable to ensure the previously mentioned SOP will be required to operate in two shifts.

Earlier on July 9, Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood had announced the reopening of all educational institutions in Pakistan under strict precautionary measures from 15 September.

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Govt. considers reopening of schools under strict SOPs: Education Minister

Schools Reopening guidelines during COVID-19

Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood on Monday said the government was considering reopening of schools under the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as COVID-19 cases continue to spike up across the country. The minister said suggestions had been sought from the seminaries (Madaris) and private institutions of all provinces. Mahmood said a meeting had also been scheduled … Read more

Budget 2020-21: SOPs in place during National Assembly session

Opposition Gives Walkover To Govt For Rs3 Trillion Grant Approval

The government and opposition reached on the consensus that only a maximum of 86 members (one-fourth of the total 342-member house), 46 from the treasury and 40 from the opposition, will be present in the National Assembly at one time. This move is taken in order to ensure social distancing to curb the spread of … Read more

Corona front-line workers will be exempted from taxes

Dr Zafar

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health Dr Zafar Mirza has announced that the government is releasing a special package for the Coronavirus Front line workers in Pakistan. Addressing news conference in the federal capital Islamabad, State Health Minister Dr Zafar Mirza said the government, after consultation with all stakeholders including medical associations, has prepared … Read more

DRAP approves Pakistan’s first COVID-19 testing kit

DRAP

Federal Minister for Science and Technology Chaudhry Fawad Hussain has announced that Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has approved country’s first COVID testing kit. He announced on his twitter that: Another landmark achieved…. DRAP has approved Pakistan first COVID testing kit, Congratulations to @Official_NUST and our brilliant scientists …you people have made us proud … Read more

Former Speaker NA Ayaz Sadiq tests COVID-19 positive

Ayaz Sadiq

Former Speaker National Assembly and Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz leader Ayaz Sadiq has been tested positive for the novel Coronavirus. According to the details, Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) PMLN media cell confirmed that former speaker of national assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has contracted coronavirus. After getting positive result, he quarantined himself. Earlier, Islamabad Mayor Sheikh … Read more

COVID-19: Recovered cases in Pakistan crosses 40,000 mark

Pakistan

The number of positive coronavirus cases in Pakistan has surged to 125,933 with 2,463 deaths. According to the details, Pakistan has confirmed 107 deaths – highest till date in a day. National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) in its latest figures, stated that record 6,397 persons have been tested positive for COVID-19 in 24 hours. … Read more

Asian Shares fall after rout in Wall Street

Asian Shares

On the last day of the business week, Asian shares fell sharply after Wall Street and oil plunged over growing concerns that a resurgence of coronavirus infections could affect the pace of recovery in economies reopening from lock-downs. According to the details, American finance company headquartered in New York City (MSCI’s) broadest index of Asia-Pacific … Read more

Johnson & Johnson to begin human trials of Coronavirus vaccine in July

Johnson & Johnson

Johnson & Johnson announced on Wednesday it would start human trials of its potential COVID-19 vaccine in the second half of July. Johnson & Johnson has already signed an agreement with the US government to produce more than 1 billion vaccine doses by 2021. There are currently no approved treatments or vaccines for COVID-19 which … Read more

Coronavirus Infection toll hits 113,702 in Pakistan

CORONAVIRUS

The nationwide death tally due to novel coronavirus has reached  2,255 after new deaths reported in the past 24 hours, with 113,702 confirmed cases. Punjab remains the worst-hit province by the pandemic followed by Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. Till now 43,460 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Punjab, 41,303 in Sindh, 14,527 in Khyber … Read more

COVID-19: Recovery Toll in Pakistan crosses 27000

recovery toll

Despite the surge in novel coronavirus cases in Pakistan, the country is witnessing the speedy recovery of patients. The recovery toll has crossed 27000. According to the latest figures by the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC), 95 more people recovered from the novel coronavirus, bringing the national recovery toll to 27110. Pakistan confirmed 78 … Read more

Restaurants in Texas resume business despite steady rise in Coronavirus cases

Restaurants in Texas

Restaurants in Texas, despite the rise in Coronavirus cases, have been serving diners for two weeks at just 25 percent of capacity. Other restaurants, bars and various business fields will continue to work this week as many of the shut fields started resuming their operations. Republican governor Greg Abbott lifted lockdown orders on May 1 … Read more

Coronavirus: Pakistan confirms 526 deaths

Pakistan

Pakistan confirms more than 500 deaths due to the novel coronavirus also known as Covid-19, after 40 more deaths reported in past 24 hours. National Command and Operation Centre said that Pakistan confirms 526 deaths due to the novel coronavirus also known as Covid-19, after 40 more deaths reported in past 24 hours. However the … Read more

Death toll of COVID-19 outbreak rises to over 245,000 across globe

Coronavirus-Pakistan to get $4 million aid from Japan

The coronavirus has killed over more than 245,617 people around the globe. According to the details, deadly COVID-19 has reached every corner of earth and restricted the half of the population to their homes. The sources said that it has infected 3,516,381 people in the planet while 1,134,084 patients have been recovered. The maximum cases … Read more

Coronavirus: Pakistan reports nearly 160 deaths

Coronavirus

Nearly 160 People have lost their lives due to the novel coronavirus in Pakistan, after new deaths reported in the country. As per the latest updated, Bol news reported that till now 159 people have died due to the coronavirus in Pakistan. However, the total number of coronavirus cases in the country is about to … Read more

SNGPL allocates Rs 38 million to assist in combat against COVID-19

SNGPL

The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) allocated Rs 38 million for the support of governmental efforts to curb spread of coronavirus. SNGPL Board  directed the company to deposit Rs 19 million in the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund SNGPL committed Rs 19 million to National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) for the procurement of medical supplies … Read more

COVID19: Pakistan’s Corona Meter – Coronavirus Live Update

COVID 19 Pakistan

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