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Crackdown against non-compliance of Covid SOPs, unvaccinated people in K-P

PESHAWAR: Crackdown against non-compliance of coronavirus Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and unvaccinated people continued across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Thursday. Read more: Pakistan reports 370 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours According to details, teams inspected and sealed non-compliant shops in various parts of the province. The teams of the health department vaccinated people on the spot … Read more

Asad Umar Warns Of Fourth Wave Of Coronavirus In Pakistan

Asad Umar

Federal Minister and head of the National Command and Control Center (NCOC) Asad Umar has warned of a fourth wave of coronavirus in Pakistan. Asad Umar said in a Tweet that the NCOC had Reviewed the artificial intelligence-based disease modelling analysis today. “In the absence of strong SOP enforcement and a continued strong vaccination program, … Read more

Islamabad: Classes Of 9th, 10th Grade Resume From Today

Islamabad: Classes Of 9th, 10th Grade Resume From Today

The Ministry of Education has decided to start 10th and 12th classes in private educational institutions in Islamabad from today. Following the instructions of the NCOC, the Ministry of Education issued the notification. According to the notification, a limited number of students will be allowed to come to the educational institutions while the eighth, ninth … Read more

Schools To Reopen In Districts With Less Than 5% COVID Positivity Ratio

Schools

The National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC) on Wednesday has decided to reopen schools in districts with less than a 5% coronavirus positivity ratio.

The National Command and Operations Center (NCOC) has announced a relaxation of Corona restrictions.

The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by NCOC chief Asad Umar in Islamabad.

According to the NCOC announcement, tourism with SOPs has been allowed to open from May 24.

Outdoor dining in restaurants and hotels has been announced to be open till 12 noon, the permission of a 24-hour takeaway facility in restaurants and hotels has been granted.

Staggered opening of educational institutions from June 7 — other than those opened from May 24.

In addition, celebrations will be allowed in the open-air marriage hall with 150 people from June 1.

However, shrines, cinemas, indoor dining, indoor gyms, and parks will remain closed while inter-provincial transport will also be closed on Saturday and Sunday.

It should be mentioned here that from June 1, several sectors will be allowed to reopen, but a review meeting will be held on May 27.

Markets, Shops To Reopen From May 17: NCOC

Earlier on May 15th, the National Command and Operations Center (NCOC) had decided to allow all markets and shops to open from May 17.

The NCOC meeting was chaired by the Federal Minister and head of the NCOC Asad Umar on Saturday to review the latest corona situation in the country.

The meeting decided to allow shops and markets to remain open from May 17 until 8 pm.

According to the NCOC, all offices will be open under normal working hours from May 17, but 50 percent attendance will be maintained in the offices.

In addition, the NCOC had decided to restore inter-city and intra-city transport, intra-city and inter-city transport from May 16 instead of 17.

Expressing satisfaction over the implementation of SOPs during Eid, the NCOC also decided to run trains with 70% passengers.

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Saudi Arabia: Travel Restrictions Lifted, First Flight Departed From Riyadh

Saudi Arabia: Travel Restrictions Lifted, First Flight Departed From Riyadh

Travel bans have been lifted in Saudi Arabia since 1 a.m. on Monday, May 17. Saudi Arabia’s airports, ports and border checkpoints have been opened to Saudi citizens. The first flight from Riyadh’s King Khalid Airport departs for Sarajevo after 1 a.m. “Only those who have taken both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine will be … Read more

Minal Khan Requests Everyone To Follow COVID-19 SOPs

Minal Khan

As the coronavirus cases in Pakistan have been increasing day by day, Pakistani actress Minal Khan has urged the nation to be responsible in these crucial times.

The Jalan actress took to her Instagram and shared a selfie wearing a maroon satin shirt with the same color mask.

She wrote,

“Be responsible, wear your mask and please take care of yourself and your loved ones.”

 

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Earlier, Minal appreciated her younger brother Maaz Khan’s hard work via social media as he has been working tirelessly day and night for his sisters’ clothing brand.

The Mithu Aur Aapa actress took to her Instagram and shared a mesmerizing photo of herself donning a red eastern attire especially for her brother Maaz.

She wrote,

“This post is for my brother @maazm.khan who’s working tirelessly day and night for @aimanminalcloset with our lovely team. He’s 19 years old but he’s not 19 anymore! He knows everything better then us!!! What a relief in this stressful life.”

She went on to write,

” I am so so so proud of you @maazm.khan you’re the best brother, son anyone could ask for!
Thankyou for making my dream about @aimanminalcloset come true.”

“He’s the one man army. He’s my brother and also my employee (😁🙊) but whatever I think he’s best!”

 

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Adnan Siddiqui Requests Everyone To Follow COVID-19 SOPs

Adnan Siddiqui

As the coronavirus cases have been increasing rapidly in Pakistan, veteran actor Adnan Siddiqui has requested the nation to follow COVID-19 SOPs. The Mere Pass Tum Ho actor took to Twitter and wrote, “As our nation recorded the highest number of deaths in a single day yesterday since the start of the pandemic, I would … Read more

COVID-19 SOPs enforcement: Pakistan Army to take control of Lahore after 6 pm

Pakistan Army

The Pakistan Army will take control of the Lahore after 6pm to enforce coronavirus related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). According to the details, no one will be allowed to leave their house unnecessarily after 6pm and in emergency cases public will have to carry their National Identity Card (NIC). However, government officials will be able to … Read more

Cambridge Exams: Shafqat Mahmood extends good wishes to appearing students

Shafqat Mahmood

The Cambridge examinations have commenced from today (Monday) with strict coronavirus standard operating procedures in place across Pakistan amid the third wave of the killer virus.  While extending good wishes to the appearing candidates on Twitter , the Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood has said that these are tough times and … Read more

‘COVID-19 test positivity rate in Lahore increased to 20 percent,’ Dr. Yasmin Rashid

Dr Yasmin Rashid

Punjab Minister for Healthcare Dr. Yasmin Rashid has said that the province has witnessed a significant increase in the coronavirus positivity rate. According to the details, while briefing media today, she said that 28 people succumbed to the deadly virus in Lahore after which 15 localities in the city were sealed, adding that; ‘two neighborhoods … Read more

New wave of coronavirus is more deadly than before, says President Alvi

President Alvi

A high-level meeting on the third wave of coronavirus and implementation of SOPs has been held at the Governor House on Saturday under the chairmanship of President Dr. Arif Alvi.

The President of Pakistan Dr. Arif Alvi has said that “You can save the lives of your loved ones and compatriots by taking only a few precautions.”

During the meeting, President Alvi appealed to the people to be very careful as “the new wave of Corona is more deadly than before and is spreading very fast.”

Dr. Arif Alvi has said that “the government needs your cooperation once again, all are requested to take precautionary measures.”
During the meeting, Asad Umar, Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Measures briefed the President and said that the spread of coronavirus in the country is becoming alarming day by day.

Federal Minister Asad Omar has said that the current epidemic is more deadly than ever and it is spreading very fast and there is a significant increase in cases of coronavirus.

Umar further said that the supply of oxygen in hospitals is now under pressure due to the increasing demand for oxygen.

Federal Minister went on to say that “action has also been directed against those who do not comply with the SOPs. At present, some more restrictions have been imposed and it is hoped that the results will be positive.”

Meanwhile, Sindh Governor Imran Ismail said that the process of consultation with the provincial governments on the implementation of SOP and sanctions has been ensured.

Pakistan Reports Highest Single-Day Death Toll Since COVID-19 Pandemic Began:

On Saturday, Pakistan has reported the highest single-day death toll, reaching 157 deaths in the country ever since the pandemic began.

Earlier, the highest death toll was reported on June 20th, 2020 with 153 deaths in 24 hours due to the deadly coronavirus.

As per the details, the total death tally has reached 16,999 in Pakistan. In the past 24 hours, the most deaths were reported in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkwa.

According to the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), Pakistan’s national positivity ratio has increased to 11.27% on Saturday.

As many as 52,402 samples were tested, out of those 5,908 turned out to be positive.

The national tally of confirmed cases climbed to 790,016 with 285,542 reported in Punjab, 276,670 in Sindh, 112,140 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 72,613 in Islamabad, 21,477 in Balochistan, 16,327 in Azad Jammu and Kashmir and 5,247 in Gilgit Baltistan.

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Punjab Police chief reviews security measures for Daska, Khushab by-elections

Punjab

Inspector General (IG) Punjab Inam Ghani on Thursday assured that foolproof security will be provided to the polling staff for NA-75 Daska and PP-84 Khushab by-elections. According to the details, IG Punjab Inam Ghani presided over a video link meeting to review the security arrangements for the by-elections in both constituencies. The IG Punjab directed … Read more

Businesses Across Sindh To Remain Closed On Fridays And Sundays

Businesses Across Sindh To Remain Closed On Fridays And Sundays

The Sindh Home Department has announced that business centres across the province will remain closed on Fridays and Sundays. According to details, after consultation with the traders, the Sindh Home Department has issued a new notification regarding the closure of the business. Sindh Home Department further announced that the hospitals, medical stores, dairy shops and … Read more

Karachi: Traders Announce ‘Fill The Jail’ Movement, Reject New Restrictions

Karachi: Traders Announce 'Fill The Jail' Movement, Reject New Restrictions

Karachi traders have decided not to close shops at 8 pm against government orders, announcing a ‘Fill The Jail’ movement. According to details, Sindh Traders Union and All City Traders Union have held a joint press conference in this regard in which they announced that they will not close shops from today even if they … Read more

Traffic police issue 23,875 challans over violation of SOPs in Lahore

Lahore traffic police challan SOPs

Traffic police have tightened the rules to enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) to control the spread of coronavirus pandemic. As per the details, 23,875 challans have been issued for cars and motorcycles by traffic police in three days in Lahore over violation of SOPs. Moreover, 12 cases have been filed for not following the orders … Read more

Preachers to promote use of coronavirus vaccine in Friday prayer sermons

Friday Sermons

As the country is getting severely affected by the third wave of coronavirus, the Pakistan Ulema Council on Thursday has advised the preachers to promote the use of the COVID-19 vaccine in the Friday prayers sermons. The PUC in a joint statement issued by several scholars said, “During the Friday prayers, the use of coronavirus … Read more

Karachi: Traders Once Again Oppose Reduced Shop Timings

Karachi: Traders Once Again Oppose Reduced Shop Timings

The traders of Pakistan’s economic hub Karachi have rejected the new business hours issued by the Sindh government. According to details, in view of increasing cases of the coronavirus, the Sindh government has restricted business hours. Shops, markets and bazaars in the city will be allowed to open from 6 am to 8 pm. The … Read more

Punjab University postpones all written and practical exams

Punjab University

University of the Punjab on Monday announced to postpone all written and practical examinations being conducted from 30-03-2021 (Tuesday). According to the details, the University in its Twitter handle said: It is hereby notified that all Written and Practical Examinations of University of the Punjab being conducted from 30-03-2021 are hereby postponed with immediate effect. … Read more

Opposition parties have nothing to do with common man’s welfare, says Shibli

Shibli Faraz

Federal Minister for information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz has warned that legal action will be taken against the elements instigating people for violating the anti-Covid-19 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for their personal gains. As per the details, Shibli Faraz addressed a news conference in Islamabad. He said that the threat of mass parliamentary resignations hurled … Read more

GB Elections 2020: Are COVID-19 SOPs being implemented?

GB Elections 2020

Gilgit-Baltistan government announced standard operating procedures to deal with coronavirus threats at the polling stations. According to the SOPs, the voters will be required to maintain a distance of six feet from each other during the polling. According to the GB home secretary, 8,000 bags containing face covers, masks, gloves, and sanitizers were being dispatched … Read more

WHO says one in 10 worldwide may have had virus

Coronavirus Pakistan

The World Health Organization said that one in 10 people worldwide may have tested positive for coronavirus. At a special meeting of WHO leaders, a top official said the estimate meant “the vast majority of the world remains at risk”. The WHO meetings are being held in Geneva, Switzerland, to talk about the global response … Read more

British PM’s Father Apologizes For Not Wearing Mask While Shopping

British PM's Father Apologizes For Not Wearing Mask While Shopping

Stanley Johnson, the father of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, has apologized for shopping without wearing a face mask. According to reports, two days ago, the Daily Mirror published a picture of Stanley Johnson in which he was seen violating the SOPs related to the coronavirus by not wearing a mask. The father of the … Read more

Asad Umar appeals people to show behavioural discipline in following SOPs

Asad Umar Urges To Restrict Travel During Eid Holiday To Contain 4th Wave

Planning Minister Asad Umar has said he hopes the nation will show the positive discipline as before by taking health and precautionary guidelines and following standard operating procedures (SOPs) as the country completes 100 days of Coronavirus infections. Speaking to a press conference at the National Command and Operation Centre, Asad Umar appealed to leaders … Read more