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Corona Vaccination Certificate will be verified at shops and offices as of now

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Corona Vaccination Certificate

In South District of Karachi, the administration has decided to check and verify the Corona Vaccination Certificate. According to sources, the administration has decided to check the vaccination certificates of people working in markets, cinemas, restaurants, bakeries and shops. Sources said that the areas where it has been decided to check the vaccination certificate include … Read more

Vaccine Registration For 19 Years & Above To Begin Tomorrow: Asad Umar

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Vaccination drive for people above 19 years

Pakistan will start a COVID-19 vaccine registration for people aged 19 years and above from tomorrow, according to the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC).

Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar in his tweet informed that the vaccine registration for people above 19 years will begin from May 27 (Thursday) and the registration is now open.

“In today’s NCOC meeting we decided to open up vaccination registration for all 19 years and above. This registration will start from tomorrow. So now registration will be open for the entire national population which is approved by health experts for covid vaccination,” he wrote.

How To Register Yourself?

  1. Text your CNIC number to 1166 or
  2. Log onto nims.nadra.gov.pk for online registration

Earlier, the NCOC had asked citizens between the ages of 30 and 40 to register for the COVID-19 vaccine jab.

“Register yourself by sending CNIC to 1166. On receiving SMS, visit the mentioned Vaccination centre on the given date (or afterwards) and get vaccinated!” NCOC said in a Tweet.

Pakistan COVID-19 Update

65 more people have died in the country from Coronavirus and more than 2,700 cases have been reported in the last 24 hours.

According to the statistics website (covid.gov.pk) in Pakistan, 59076 COVID-19 tests were conducted across the country in the last 24 hours out of which 2724 people tested positive for coronavirus while 65 people succumbed to the virus.

According to the official portal, the rate of positive cases of coronavirus in the country during the last 24 hours was 4.6%.

The rate of positive cases in the country during the last 24 hours is the lowest reported in the last 10 weeks.

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Bahrain Suspends Entry of Travellers From Pakistan, Other 4 Countries

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Bahrain suspends flights from Pakistan

The Civil Aviation Affairs of Bahrain has imposed a travel ban on Pakistan and other countries including India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal owing to the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases.

According to media reports, Bahrain will suspend the entry of travellers from countries on its ‘red list’, which includes India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal, from May, 24.

Bahraini citizens and residency visa holders are not covered by the suspension, but will have to provide a PCR test before boarding a plane and quarantine for 10 days upon arrival, reports added.

A precautionary 10-day quarantine is mandatory for all travellers. They will either isolate themselves at their houses or the government authorities centres.

On the other hand, Canada, Malaysia, United Kingdom, and UAE banned flights from Pakistan after coronavirus cases in the country soared.

Earlier, the British government had imposed a travel ban on Pakistan due to the growing number of coronavirus cases in the country.

After which, the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) put on hold the request of British Airways for more flights. British Airways had sought permission for 10 more flights to Pakistan.

Civil aviation took more precautionary measures on SOPs and did not allow any more flights of the British airline.

Sources said that the request of British Airways for more flights was put on hold, British Airways had sought permission for 10 more flights to Pakistan, 7 flights from the UK to Islamabad and 3 flights from the UK to Lahore.

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Markets To Shut At 6 PM As Sindh Extends COVID Restrictions For More 2 weeks

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Sindh extends COVID restrictions

Sindh government has decided to extend COVID restrictions in the province for another 14 days owing to the sharp rise in Coronavirus cases.

On Saturday (today), a meeting of the COVID Task Force headed by Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah took place which has decided that the shops will remain open until 6:00 pm.

The meeting also decided to extend COVID limitations with the imposition of a ban on tourist spots including Seaview, Hawks Bay and other amusement parks.

The shops and departmental stores across the province would remain open until 6:00 pm with adherence to full COVID-related SOPs.

The intercity transport will continue in the province with 50% passengers.

The decision to reopen schools will only be made after improvement in the virus situation. However, the meeting has also directed Education Minister Saeed Ghani to ensure a speedy vaccination of teachers.

The task force further decided that marriage halls would remain shut amidst the virus spike across Sindh.

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Pakistan: Public Transport Resumes Today As COVID Cases Decrease

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Transport services stopped across country

Amidst the decreasing number of Coronavirus cases across Pakistan, the government resumes all public transport between provinces and within cities from May 16 (Sunday) instead of May 17.

However, the transport will be operative with 50% occupancy of passengers.

In a meeting on Saturday, the National Command and Ope­ra­tion Centre (NCOC) has deci­ded to continue running public transport from Sunday.

The meeting chaired by the NCOC Chief Asad Umar took place to review the implementation of standard operating procedures throughout the “stay home, stay safe” May 8-16 period.

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health Dr Faisal Sultan also joined the meeting via video link.

According to a statement by the NCOC, the forum “expressed satisfaction on compliance” of SOPs during Eid holidays.

On the other hand, all markets and shops will remain open till 8 pm from May 17 (Monday).

However, the following decisions were announced after the meeting.

  1. All inter-provincial, inter-city and intra-city public transport to resume from May 16 instead of previously given date of May 17. The transport will, however, be operative with 50% occupancy of passengers.
  2. Railways will maintain its operation with 70% occupancy.
  3. All markets and shops will remain open till 8pm from May 17 onwards.
  4. Normal working hours for offices will be resumed from May 17 onwards with the condition of 50% work from home.

According to the statement, a review of the remaining guidelines will be carried out on May 19.

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Inter-provincial, Inter-city transport to resume from May 16

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Transport services stopped across country

The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has on Saturday announces to resume public transport between provinces, cities and within cities from May 16 (Sunday).

A special meeting chaired by the NCOC Chief Asad Umar took place to review the implementation of standard operating procedures throughout the “stay home, stay safe” May 8-16 period.

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health Dr Faisal Sultan also joined the meeting via video link.

According to a statement by the NCOC, the forum “expressed satisfaction on compliance” of SOPs during Eid holidays.

“Forum appreciated the efforts of all stakeholders especially the cooperation rendered by the public across the country,” read the statement.

The following decisions were announced after the meeting.

  1. All inter-provincial, inter-city and intra-city public transport to resume from May 16 instead of previously given date of May 17. The transport will, however, be operative with 50% occupancy of passengers.
  2. Railways will maintain its operation with 70% occupancy.
  3. All markets and shops will remain open till 8pm from May 17 onwards.
  4. Normal working hours for offices will be resumed from May 17 onwards with the condition of 50% work from home.

According to the statement, a review of the remaining guidelines will be carried out on May 19.

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More Contagious South African, Brazilian COVID variants Detected in Pakistan

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COVID Variants from Brazil and South Africa

Amidst the third deadly COVID-19 wave in Pakistan, health officials have found two new virus variants in Sindh identified in Brazil and South Africa. Sindh Health Minister Dr Azra Pechuho in an official video message on Twitter informed that Sindh’s health minister unveiled that the Agha Khan University Hospital (AKUH) collected 13 samples to conduct … Read more

Pakistan To Ban inter-provincial transport on weekends from April 10-25

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NCOC coronavirus Punjab

The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has on Sunday issued new guidelines to curb the spread of the sharp spike in COVID-19 cases amidst the third wave of the deadly virus.

The NCOC has announced to suspend inter-provincial transport for two days a week (Saturday and Sunday).

It has limited inter-provincial public transport only on weekends. However, cargo trucks, containers, medical and emergency services will be spared from the limitations.

The new decision will come into effect from April 10th until April 25th. Pakistan Railways will continue to run passenger trains seven days a week with 70% occupancy, added NCOC.

Moreover, the NCOC has directed the administrations of the Masajid and the Imambargahs to hold Taraweeh prayer in the yards during the month of Ramadan.

It further said that if during Ramadan, the government feels that these precautionary measures are not being observed or the number of affectees has risen to a dangerous level then the government will revise its policy.

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Markets to shut at 8PM as NCOC re-imposes restrictions Over COVID spike

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NCOC coronavirus lockdown restrictions

The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has on Monday (today) planned to tighten Coronavirus related restrictions to curb the spread of the deadly pandemic.

The NCOC meeting took place today under the chairmanship of Minister for Planning Asad Umar in which the ongoing dangerous situation of the novel Coronavirus came under discussion.

People would be only allowed to travel in case of emergency however markets across Pakistan would be completely closed on Saturday and Sunday, said NCOC.

The NCOC has also announced strict restrictions in cities with a positive coronavirus rate of more than 8%, which will be applied till April 11.

“A strict restriction has been implemented at all indoor activities across the country. Whereas, only take-aways will be allowed at the outdoor dining till 10 PM.”

The NCOC further added that all kinds of trading services and business will shut by 8 PM and a strict lockdown will be imposed with all possible standard operating procedures (SOPs) following the third COVID-19 strain.

Gatherings of more than 300 people will be allowed only under stringent SOPs implementation, added NCOC.

Earlier in the day, Minister for Planning Asad Umar said the decision regarding strict restrictions across the country will help fight the sharp spike in the novel Coronavirus.

The Minister said the provinces and Islamabad Administration have been directed to launch a crackdown on the violations of SOPs.

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‘Coronavirus pandemic is still a threat for us’, Asad Umar

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Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar, has urged the public saying that the coronavirus pandemic is still a threat and it should be treated accordingly. Strict implementation of SOPs and precautionary measures will ensure that Eid-ul-Adha passes without causing a major rise in new cases. Briefing media officials after the NCOC meeting in … Read more

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

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Asad Umar

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.

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KP: Lockdown removed from 89 areas after reduction in COVID-19 cases

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KP: Lockdown removed from 89 areas after reduction in COVID-19 cases

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department focal person Dr Iftikharuddin said that smart lockdown has been removed from 89 areas of the province after a significant reduction in the number of cases in Coronavirus hotspots. He said that Lockdown was removed from 8 areas of Peshawar, 5 from Mardan, 15 from Nowshera, 8 from Bajaur, 8 from … Read more

Best results of Smart Lockdown are being received: PM

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Best results of Smart Lockdown are being received: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the best results of smart lockdown are being received in the country. The Prime Minister chaired a meeting at the National Command and Operations Center (NCOC) on the coronavirus situation in the country, which was attended by federal ministers, special assistants and senior military officials including Army Chief … Read more

Smart lockdown strategy is being adopted globally today: Shibli Faraz

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Shibli Faraz targets Bilawal Bhutto

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz said effective planning by Prime Minister Imran Khan helped in reducing the COVID-19 outbreak in Pakistan. While addressing a ceremony on Saturday, Shibli Faraz said that encouraging results of smart lockdown are coming at every level but warned that the pandemic is not over yet and SOPs … Read more

‘Take precautions, listen to your doctors and stay healthy’, says Asad Umar

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Asad Umar

The precautionary measures for the novel coronavirus are very simple and basic. You have to wear masks and practice social distancing, said Federal Planning and Development Minister Asad Umar. Follow coronavirus precautions and stay healthy: Asad Umar While speaking to media officials on Saturday, Asad Umar said, “You have to take care of yourselves.” “Take … Read more

Pakistan confirms 68 deaths in a single day, COVID-19 cases jumped to 225,283

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COVID-19 cases surged

Pakistan has confirmed 68 deaths in a single day by Coronavirus pandemic as the number of positive cases has jumped to 225,283. The nationwide tally of fatalities has jumped to 4,619. According to the latest figures by the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC), 3,387 persons have been tested positive for COVID-19 in 24 hours. … Read more

PM Imran orders to take precautions at any cost to curb virus spread in Punjab

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PM in Lahore discuss with Usman Buzdar

Prime Minister Imran Khan has on Saturday ordered to further tighten the lockdown restrictions and Coronavirus standard operating procedures (SOPs) in Lahore. The premier chaired a session in the provincial capital to ensure special steps against COVID-19 due to rapid increase in virus cases in Punjab. PM Imran has directed to take strict action against … Read more

PM Imran, CM Usman Buzdar discuss rise in Coronavirus cases

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PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan and Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar discussed coronavirus and locust situation in the province. According to the details, Prime Minister Imran is in Lahore on a two-day-long visit. He is scheduled to chair an important meeting of Punjab corona cabinet committee. The meeting will deliberate over increasing number of coronavirus … Read more

Dr Seemi Jamali’s husband tests positive for Coronavirus

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Dr Seemi Jamali

Executive Director and Head of the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC), Dr. Seemi Jamali’s husband has contracted Coronavirus. According to the details, well-known surgeon Dr. A R Jamali, Seemi Jamali’s husband, was also serving at JPMC when he contracted the virus. Dr. Seemi told that the reports confirm about his husband testing positive for COVID-19. He … Read more

PM Imran Khan announces to lift lockdown across Pakistan from May 9

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Imran Khan

The government has decided to lift lockdown restrictions starting from Saturday (May 9), Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced on Thursday. Briefing the National Coordination Committee (NCC) meeting to end lockdown across Pakistan, he said the decision has been made in consultation with all provincial chief ministers.   The premier has stressed on the importance … Read more

FM Qureshi highlights need to work out NAP for defeating Coronavirus

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Shah Mehmood Qureshi

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has proposed the idea and stressed to work on a National Action Plan (NAP) to battle against the global Coronavirus outbreak. Talking to media officials on Wednesday he told that the government has no intention to abolish the 18th Amendment, however, it wants to improve it. The foreign minister also … Read more

CM Usman Buzdar is keeping a close eye on the current virus situation: Fayyaz Chohan

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Fayyaz

Punjab Information Minister Fayyaz ul Hassan Chohan said that so far, more than one lakh tests have been conducted for Coronavirus in Karachi. Even on May 5, Punjab government conducted 5,030 tests among masses. In his statement, Fayyaz Chohan said that more and more tests will make it possible to understand the seriousness of the … Read more

‘Only our prevention can beat this deadly pandemic, says CM Punjab

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Usman Buzdar

Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has requested the people to take proper precautionary measures and maintain social distancing to avoid the spread of Coronavirus. In his message on Wednesday, CM Punjab requested people to stay at homes and follow health precautions directed by the government and health officials. “Stay at home and save yourself … Read more

Corona Relief Tiger Force to be operational all across Pakistan from today

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Corona Relief Tiger Force

Prime Minister’s Corona Relief Tiger Force will be operational all across the country here on Monday (today). To give guidelines regarding Corona Relief Tiger Force, Prime Minister Imran Khan has summoned a meeting of the assembly members. The meeting will take place via video link at 12 PM to review preparations to operationalize Tiger Force … Read more

Sindh CM expresses concern over spike in Coronavirus cases across the province

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Murad Ali Shah

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has on Wednesday said the lockdown imposed in the city needs to get strengthened after more cases reported in the province. “Sindh has recorded the highest daily increase in the number of confirmed cases today. Most of the cases in Sindh are from Karachi. This is very concerning,” CM … Read more

President Alvi visits AJK, reviewed the current pandemic situation

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President Alvi in AJK

President Dr. Arif Alvi visited Muzaffarabad here on Tuesday to review the current Coronavirus situation in the region. Azad Kashmir President Sardar Masood Khan and Prime Minister Raja Farooq Haider welcomed the President. They briefed President Alvi about the ongoing COVID-19 situation in AJK. The President also handed over protective equipment for doctors and health … Read more

PM Imran Khan urges citizens to stay at home as the pandemic situation worsens

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PM Imran

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said that people in the country need to stay at homes to control the spread of the deadly Coronavirus outbreak. Taking to his Twitter, PM Imran said that if we maintain self-discipline and social distancing by proper means, it will become easy for the government to ease lockdown. He … Read more

Coronavirus updates : Worldometers hit by cyber attack

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Worldmeters

The Worldometers website was hit by a cyber attack which resulted in it showing incorrect data about the current situation. The Worldometers website has been a primary source for internet users about the latest updates on the coronavirus “We apologize for the temporary disservice that you may have experienced. For about 20 minutes, our site showed … Read more

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