Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid has said that the provincial government decided to seal worst-hit areas by novel coronavirus in Lahore for a period of two weeks. Addressing a press conference in Lahore, the health minister said “Many areas of Lahore will be shut down 12am onwards from tomorrow.” “Food stores and pharmacies will … Read more
A special session of the provincial cabinet chaired by Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has approved the budget proposals for the new financial year 2020-21. The Punjab cabinet also approved the Annual Development Program 2020-21 while the supplementary budget for the financial year 2019-20 was also approved. The meeting was chaired by Punjab Chief Minister … Read more
As Pakistan confirmed 5,248 coronavirus cases in one day with additional 97 deaths, the national infection toll now stands at 144, 482. According to the latest figures by the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC), nationwide tally of fatalities has jumped to 2,729. Punjab remains the worst-hit province by the pandemic followed by Sindh, Khyber … Read more
As Punjab Government is going to present the budget of Rs2.222 trillion today, the provincial sales tax is expected to be slashed by 5 percent for the majority of services. According to details, the government is going to allow submission of the property tax in two installments due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Punjab will … Read more
Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah reported 2,287 new cases, taking the provincial tally to 53,805. According to the details, the chief minister said 15 more patients succumbed to the virus, and Sindh’s death toll has reached 831. Murad Ali Shah said 80 patients are currently on ventilators and 1,219 patients have recovered today. The … Read more
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued the Standard Operating Procedures SOPs regarding the coronavirus. According to the issued SOPs by CAA, Regulations and requirements on international flights issued under the security measures of COVID- 19. The government intends to resume international flight operations after cooperation with the Pakistan Aviation Division. The CAA will have … Read more
The number of positive coronavirus cases in Pakistan has surged to 139,230 with 2632 fatalities. According to the latest figures by the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC), record 6,825 persons have been tested positive for COVID-19 in 24 hours. According to the national dashboard, 771 new cases were recorded in Islamabad, 51 in GB … Read more
Federal Minister of Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmad has been admitted to the Military Hospital Rawalpindi as he was feeling unwell, According to the details, Ministry’s spokesperson said that Sheikh Rashid had been feeling quite unwell since evening, said the spokesperson. However, “Sheikh Rashid is doing better,” said the spokesperson. Let it be known that the … Read more
Three more frontline doctors have died in the country due to the coronavirus, while the number of medical personnel affected by the global Pandemic has risen to 1,904. The dead included Dr Zubair Ahmed, in-charge of the Bolan Medical Complex Trauma Center, Lady Dr Sana Fatima of Punjab and Afghan Dr Khanzada, who was on … Read more
The tally of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus also known as COVID-19 in Pakistan has passed 60,000 adding 36 more deaths in national toll. According to the latest figures by the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC), Pakistan confirmed 36 more deaths from novel coronavirus in one day as the nationwide tally of fatalities … Read more
Senator Faisal javed Khan from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) has announced that Rs1.49 billion so far deposited in PM Corona relief fund in the first 15 days. Faisal Javed extends thankfulness to the citizens for their generosity. He added that the Pakistanis have inspired many others to come forward and contribute in the fund. On his Twitter … Read more
Pakistani showbiz’s beauty Mehwish Hayat expresses extreme anger to Indian government for discrimination against Muslims amid Coronavirus false claims. The actress shared a report by The Guardian titled ‘Coronavirus conspiracy theories targeting Muslims spread in India’. She wrote, “Just came across this article. When the world is uniting to fight against a common enemy, our … Read more
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Tuesday donated Rs4.6 million to the Prime Minister Fund for Corona Relief. A spokesperson for the bureau also said that all officers above Grade 20 working at NAB would also donate three days’ worth of their salaries to the relief fund. “NAB officers from Grade 17-19 will donate two … Read more
The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday conducted a suo-motu case hearing regarding measures taken by the government to curb the spread of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic across Pakistan. Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Gulzar Ahmed lashed out at the federal government about the government’s performance in handling the deadly coronavirus situation. A five-member bench under … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that amidst the country-wide lockdown to curb the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic, the government ensures to have no rise in hunger and none of our economy get devastated. Taking to his Twitter handle, PM Imran Khan wrote, “In the subcontinent, with a high rate of poverty, we are … Read more
