Beijing sealed up its Winter Olympic “bubble” on Tuesday, preparing the Games venues, transport and staff for the world’s strictest mass sporting event since the global pandemic. China, where the virus emerged toward the end of 2019, has pursued a zero-tolerance strategy on Covid-19 and is taking the same approach to limit the pandemic’s potential … Read more
The Saudi Bureau of Statistics has announced that the kingdom is one of the countries least affected by unemployment due to the global pandemic. By the end of 2020, the unemployment rate is 12.6 per cent. A statement from the Saudi Statistics Commission said that labour market reforms and economic activity had reduced the unemployment … Read more
Protests against Coronavirus curfew in the Netherlands have turned into clashes with police amid looting and vandalism incidents. According to the reports, the authorities said that looting took place in cities across the country on Sunday. Hundreds of people protested against the curfew in Amsterdam, which police used water cannons to disperse. For the first … Read more
For some, the year 2020 was a year of catastrophe, with millions dying during the global pandemic, we had to work from home, and meetings were held at Zoom. But if we look at history, we know that the situation could have been even more difficult, and perhaps knowing the historical background, we think that … Read more
At last, cricket fans breathe a sigh of relief as the International cricket is all set to resume on Wednesday (July 8). England and West Indies are all set to play three-test series against each other with no spectators due to the coronavirus. This will be the first game after 100 days of closure of … Read more
The Sindh Population Department has introduced a health helpline for pregnant women and newborns in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic. In Karachi, the Population Council and the Population Welfare Department have set up a helpline 021-35205383 for women’s reproductive health. According to officials, the helpline aims to provide useful advice on protecting the health … Read more
Saudi Arabia’s energy minister Prince Abdul Aziz bin Salman has claimed that the coronavirus pandemic will shrink the global economy by 5.2 percent, During a T20 conference, Saudi Arabia’s energy minister Prince Abdul Aziz bin Salman who is also the chairman of the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC) said: “The pandemic poses … Read more
World No Tobacco Day is being observed today to inform the public about the dangers of smoking. This day aims to spread awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco on health. According to the WHO, 8 million people die as a result of tobacco use every year. It is the main culprit behind lung diseases … Read more
The global pandemic that has killed more than 350,000 people also resulted in the major downturn of the sporting events across the world. Let’s find out how many sporting events have been victimized by the dread virus. Football The widely watched, one of the major events of Football has suffered big losses due to the … Read more
The Chinese Tech Giant Huawei has lost billions of its users after the loss of Google has obliterated sales outside China. As the ban from the United States Government on Huawei has now entered in the second year, the sales of company’s smartphones has been the hardest hit. Although sanctions were aimed at Huawei’s 5G … Read more
Budget carrier of United Arab Emirates (UAE) has witnessed a 45 percent decline in first quarter profit to $19.3 million from $34.87 million. The carrier has blamed the novel coronavirus pandemic that has obliterated the travel demand, thus resulted in decline. Media reports said that revenues fell by 12 percent to $2455 million during the … Read more
Chairman National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Lt. General Muhammad Afzal said on Wednesday that there is plenty of necessary medical equipment to handle coronavirus situation in the country. He was addressing news conference in Islamabad. NDMA Chairman said there is no shortage of necessary medical equipment to handle coronavirus in the country. He said the entire … Read more
National Assembly commenced on Wednesday the second sitting. Lawmakers addressing the policy to combat the health crisis being faced by the country. Shafqat Mehmood While addressing the floor, Federal Minister of Education Shafqat Mehmood expressed great regret that lawmakers consistently busing in criticizing government despite of looking a united way to defeat the novel coronavirus. … Read more
United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has warned that more than 400,000 children in South Asia could suffer from the coronavirus also known as COVID-19, in next six month, with India to be the hardest hit. As per details, The world body estimates that 440,000 children will affected in South Asia over the next six … Read more
Said to be the world’s second oldest and Latin America’s second-largest airline, filed for bankruptcy, after failing to meet a bond payment deadline, while its pleas for coronavirus aid from Colombia’s government have so far been unsuccessful. Media reports said that If it fails to come out of bankruptcy, Bogota-based Avianca would be one of the … Read more
Planning Minister Asad Umar has said that the government will seal areas that have been identified as the “hotspots” of the coronavirus. During a press briefing Planning Minister Asad Umar said virus “hotspots” are now being identified through latest data and technology. He briefed the media on the measures that are being taken or are … Read more
The International Monetary Fund IMF Chief has warned the US and China against rekindling a trade war that could weaken a recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva, told that economy of United States has been particularly hard hit by widespread shutdowns aimed at containing the virus. US government data on Friday showed … Read more
Wife of Former Pakistan Team Captain Shoaib Malik, Tennis Star Sania Mirza among Indian Sports stars that took part in an online concert to raise funds in combat against Coronavirus outbreak in India. Along with Skipper Virat Kohli and Opener Rohit Sharma, Tennis Star Sania Mirza were among sports personalities, who took part in an … Read more
Two months have passed since the outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus in Pakistan and so far 13,933 cases have been confirmed and 293 deaths have been reported. Lockdowns have been carried out across the country to control the pandemic, and it seems unlikely that it will end soon as the number of cases are increasing … Read more
Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Foreign Minister of Pakistan has said that the efforts at the earliest in the pipeline to bring back Pakistanis stranded in Gulf. Shah Mahmood Qureshi in a statement, said screening done at the airports and quarantine facilities also expanded there. The opening of remaining airports has enhanced our capacity to bring back … Read more
The state of Missouri sues China for mishandling Coronavirus outbreak as it now grapples the whole world and its economy. It’s the first such lawsuit brought by a state and it relies on an unusual interpretation of federal law. Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt, a Republican, has blamed China for the spread of Coronavirus pandemic. … Read more
Sindh High Court SHC on Friday announced its verdict on a plea filed against the government orders banning congregational prayers and lockdown. As per details, The Sindh High Court SHC rejected the plea filed against the government orders banning congregational prayers and lockdown. However, The court in its verdict remarked; Executives are using their powers … Read more
Union of European Football Associations UEFA is reportedly considering the finishing of Champions League and Europa League competitions in August this year once domestic leagues get completed. Media reports said that amid the coronavirus also known as COVID-19 pandemic, sports events all around the world have become its victim and either postponed or canceled. Similarly, Football … Read more
Sports Governing Body, World Rugby has taken an initiative to support financially to the nations who are suffering from the global pandemic. World Rugby announced that it will provide financial assistance to the nations facing hardships amid the coronavirus outbreak. World Rugby pledged to give $166 million in relief fund to assist unions.Media reports said … Read more
International Monetary Fund IMF advises United Kingdom and European Union to extend the period to negotiate a post-Brexit trade deal. Media reports said Kristalina Georgieva The Managing director of International Monetary Fund IMF advises it would be wise to extend the period. She said because of the “unprecedented uncertainty” arising from the pandemic it would … Read more
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved immediate debt service relief for 25 countries to help them address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued the following statement: “Today, I am pleased to say that our Executive Board approved immediate debt service relief to 25 … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan called for a Global Initiative on Debt Relief to deal with coronavirus pandemic. Prime Minister Imran Khan said in a message broadcast to the international community that coronavirus pandemic has given birth to unprecedented health and economic challenges. He feared that the global slump might be worse than depression. Apart from … Read more
The Global pandemic has now targeted Ultimate Fighting Club (UFC) scheduled to take place on 18th of this month, resulting in its cancellation. The news confirmed by its president, Dana White; reported Reuters. Dana White said, “Mixed martial arts promotion came under pressure to cancel or postpone the event from the Disney corporation, which owns … Read more
