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NCOC mulls over future comprehensive vaccination strategy

ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Tuesday discussed a comprehensive future vaccination strategy. NCOC Chairman and Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms Asad Umar chaired the meeting in which the forum expressed satisfaction over the low positivity and fatality rate in the country and placed a particular emphasis on the obligatory vaccination … Read more

Walk-in vaccination of citizens aged 18, as NCOC eases COVID curbs

NCOC eases COVID curbs

National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) eases COVID curbs nationwide by allowing walk-in vaccination of citizens aged 18 and above from June 11. Besides lowering the age bar for COVID vaccination in a meeting headed by Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar, the NCOC also decided to restrict movement once a week, contrary … Read more

Ramadan SOPs: NCOC revises market hours, allowed outdoor dining till midnight

NCOC

The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Wednesday issued new standard operating procedures (SOPs) to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus during Ramadan. According to the details, a special meeting of NCOC was chaired for this by Asad Umar. According to a declaration issued by the NCOC, it was decided to implement broader … Read more

NCOC to review coronavirus situation in Punjab today

NCOC coronavirus Punjab

The National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) on Monday will discuss the worsening situation of coronavirus in Punjab. As per the details, the attendees will present suggestions to further tighten lockdown restrictions to control the spread of coronavirus. Coronavirus in Pakistan According to the latest updates, 4,584 new cases have been reported while 58 patients … Read more

Decisions regarding exams will not be changed: Shafqat Mahmood

Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood tested positive for COVID-19

Federal Minister Education, professional training, National Heritage and culture Shafqat Mahmood on Tuesday clarified the decisions regarding exams are final. According to the details, the Minister took to Twitter after his press conference and advised students to start preparing and working hard as the decision will not be changed. The Minister said that all the … Read more

Schools closure extended till Eid-ul-Fitr in Punjab due to COVID-19

Schools

Punjab Education Minister Murad Raas on Tuesday announced that schools will remain closed till Eid-ul-Fitr in Punjab due to the significant rise in coronavirus infections. According to the details, the minister took to Twitter and said that teaching process for Classes 1-8 in all private and public schools will remain suspended until Eid in Lahore, … Read more

Schools in COVID-19 hotspots across Pakistan to remain closed till April 28

Schools

Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mehmood on Tuesday announced that physical classes for students till grade 8, in the coronavirus hotspots will remain suspended till April 28. According to the details, Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mehmood after the session of the National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC) over the schools closure and exams matter held a … Read more

NCOC decides to further tighten lockdown restrictions

NCOC coronavirus lockdown restrictions

National Command Operation Center (NCOC) has decided to tighten the lockdown restrictions as coronavirus cases are alarmingly increasing. As per the details, a meeting was chaired by Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar. The attendees reviewed the current situation of the third wave of Covid-19. The attendees also discussed ways to curb the … Read more

NCOC Chief warns of dire consequences if COVID-19 SOPs neglected

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

Federal Planning Minister Asad Umar on Sunday warned of dire consequences if the health protocols devised to curb the coronavirus spread neglected by people. According to the details, National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC) Chief Asad Umar held meeting today with provincial chief secretaries and reviewed the situation related to rising cases of coronavirus. In … Read more

UK coronavirus variant ‘more dangerous’ than original one, Asad Umar

Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar on Saturday alarmed the nation that the UK variant of coronavirus is much dangerous than the previous one. He was addressing media after chairing a meeting at the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC). Umar said that hospitals are reaching their maximum capacity. He warned that government … Read more

Will schools remain closed or not? Decision to be taken today

schools coronavirus NCOC

Education and health ministers will decide today regarding the schools reopening or closure in Pakistan. Coronavirus cases are surging in Pakistan and the increase has compelled the authorities to discuss the health of the students. Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mehmood had said on Sunday that education and health ministers will gather for a meeting … Read more

NCOC decides to increase lockdown restrictions amid surge in Covid-19 cases

Coronavirus

Coronavirus cases are once again surging in Pakistan and it has compelled the authorities to increase restrictions. As per the details, the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) in a meeting decided to increase restrictions of activities contributing to a sharp increase in covid positivity. Federal Minister for planning Asad Umar announced in a tweet amid … Read more

NCOC to review bad coronavirus situation today

NCOC meeting coronavirus

Coronavirus cases are surging in Pakistan, the alarming situation has raised concerns as a meeting of the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) will be held today. As per the details, the meeting will be held to review the coronavirus situation in Pakistan. Moreover, the NCOC will also decide if smart lockdowns should be imposed … Read more

Vaccination centers to remain close on Sundays, public holidays, NCOC

NCOC meeting coronavirus

Coronavirus vaccination centers will remain closed on Sundays and Public holidays in Pakistan. This has been announced by the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Saturday. An official statement has been released in which the NCOC has advised the citizens not to visit the centers on Sundays and Public holidays. The statement reads, “The … Read more

Smart Lockdown Returns As COVID-19 Cases Likely About To Surge

Smart Lockdown Returns As COVID-19 Cases Likely About To Surge

The National Command and Operations Center (NCOC) has issued new guidelines for the prevention of global pandemic of COVID-19. A new advisory issued by the National Command and Operations Center (NCOC) says that every citizen who goes to public gatherings in crowded places outside the home must wear a mask. The advisory instructed the provinces … Read more

PM Imran Khan summons NCOC meeting today to review COVID-19 situation

Federal Cabinet

Prime Minister Imran Khan summoned National Command and Operation Centre meeting at the PM House today. The meeting is summoned to review the coronavirus situation in the country. In the meeting, federal minister Asad Umar, NDMA officials and experts will present facts to the premier. The PM will also be briefed on the percentage of … Read more