Category: National

ISLAMABAD, Mar 23 (APP):Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Monday said that in order to fight the challenge of COVID-19 pandemic, there was a need to follow the qualities of sacrifice, faith, unity and discipline with which the nation rallied behind the idea of Pakistan. “In this hour of trial, as Pakistanis, we would… Continue reading FM for fighting Coronavirus challenge through qualities with which nation rallied behind idea of Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Mar 23 (APP):Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh said Monday that the government was working on three-pronged strategy, aimed at containing Covid-19 virus, provision of healthcare and food at affordable rates and assistance to business community to run their businesses. He said this while chairing a meeting here… Continue reading Govt working on three-pronged strategy to cope with challenging situation: Hafeez Shaikh

ISLAMABAD, Mar 23 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Health Services Dr. Zafar Mirza on Monday urged people to stay at their homes for their own safety. Addressing a joint media briefing, he congratulated nation on Pakistan Day celebrations, saying that each person should play his responsibility in this testing time. He said,… Continue reading Stay at homes for your own safety: Dr. Zafar Mirza

ISLAMABAD, Mar 23 (APP):Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday held a telephone conversation with his Maldivian counterpart, Minister for Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid. The two Ministers held detailed discussions on the situation arising from COVID-19 and the ways to enhance cooperation to combat the threat posed by the rapid spread of the pandemic,… Continue reading FM Qureshi, Maldivian counterpart discuss situation arising from COVID-19

ISLAMABAD, Mar 23 (APP):Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Monday said Pakistan Day marked the struggle for the country where we reaffirm our resolve and commitment on this occasion to defeat all challenges including coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic with Faith, Unity and Discipline. Director General Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major… Continue reading We reaffirm our resolve to defeat COVID-19 with Faith, Unity, Discipline: COAS

ISLAMABAD, Mar 23 (APP):Following the strict movement restrictions of the French government to stop the spread of Coronavirus and to ensure the safety of community members, Pakistan Embassy in Paris could not hold the traditional flag hoisting ceremony at Embassy premises. However, Ambassador of Pakistan to France Moin ul Haque hoisted the national flag at… Continue reading Ambassador Haq hoists national flag at Pakistan House in Paris

ISLAMABAD, Mar 23 (APP):Chairman National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Lieutenant General Muhammad Afzal Monday said around 125 tonnes of procured goods comprising medical equipment, safety masks, ventilators, personal protective equipment and other necessary items would reach from China that would increase Pakistan’s capacity to fight coronavirus or COVID-19 outbreak. Addressing a joint media conference here,… Continue reading 125 tonnes medical equipment to reach from China: Gen Afzal

ISLAMABAD, Mar 23 (APP):Federal Minister of National Food Security and Research, Khusro Bakhtiar Monday said that sufficient food stocks were available in the country, advising the people not to go for panic-buying and hoarding. The minister was addressing a press conference along with Advisor to Prime Minister on National Security Moeed Yusuf, Chairman National Disaster… Continue reading Sufficient stocks available, don’t buy in panic, Khusro advises people

ISLAMABAD, Mar 23 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Security Division Moeed Yusuf on Monday said overseas Pakistani should avoid visiting Pakistan till April 4 due to the coronavirus pandemic outbreak in the country. Addressing a joint press conference here with Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Health Services, Regulations and… Continue reading Overseas Pakistanis should avoid visiting Pakistan till April 4: Moeed

ISLAMABAD, Mar 23 (APP):The Federal Government Monday announced to deploy Pakistan Army in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT), Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) in the wake of coronavirus outbreak in the country. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Interior, the deployment was made on the request… Continue reading Govt announces to deploy Pak Army across country

LAHORE, Mar 23 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Monday announced that shopping malls, bazaars, markets, private and public sector institutions, public transport, parks, restaurants and tourist-spots would remain closed down for two weeks throughout the province to ensure safety from coronavirus. While giving a briefing to the media about the decisions made in… Continue reading Markets, institutions, public places to remain closed down for 14 days: Buzdar

LAHORE, Mar 23 (APP):Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar on Monday inaugurated Punjab Telemedicine Centre of Excellence Call Centre at the King Edward Medical University (KEMU) where more than 30 doctors will ensure their presence 24/7. The governor said that more 25 telemedicine call centres would functioning all across Punjab, including Lahore, within a week while… Continue reading Punjab Telemedicine Centre of Excellence Call Centre at KEMU opened

KARACHI, Mar 23 (APP):Sindh Governor Imran Ismail on Monday said that the federal government was providing full support to the business community and the Prime Minister will soon announce relief package for all sectors. In a high-level meeting held at the Governor House, Imran Ismail said that besides the efforts to contain the outbreak of… Continue reading Federal government providing full support to business community; Governor

ISLAMABAD, Mar 23 (APP):Pakistan Navy on Monday celebrated Pakistan Day with simplicity where the President of Pakistan approved military awards to the Navy Officers, Master Chief Petty Officers, Chief Petty Officers, Sailors and Navy Civilians. The day dawned with Gun Salutes and prayers were offered for solidarity and longevity of the beloved homeland. Pakistan Navy… Continue reading Pakistan Navy celebrates Pakistan Day with simplicity

ISLAMABAD, Mar 23 (APP):The keel laying ceremony of 2nd ship of Type 054 A/P held at Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard, making a significant milestone in induction of cutting-edge Frigate for Pakistan Navy. During the ceremony Keel laying protocols were signed by both Pakistani and Chinese sides. Chief Naval Overseas (China), Commodore Azfar Humayun graced the occasion… Continue reading Keel laying ceremony held for Pakistan Navy’s second ship

ISLAMABAD, Mar 23 (APP):To commemorate the National Day of Pakistan, a flag-hoisting ceremony was held on Monday at the Embassy of Pakistan Ankara. In due deference to the local regulations pertaining to public gatherings in the backdrop of COVID-19 pandemic, the event was attended by the Embassy officials only, a message received here Monday said.… Continue reading Pakistan Embassy Ankara holds flag-hoisting ceremony on National Day

MIRPUR (AJK):, Mar 23 (APP):President, Azad Jammu Kashmir, Sardar Masood Khan on Monday said that coronavirus was a test from Allah, and we would have to respond to the pandemic with patience and wisdom. “The ulema should come forward to guide the people in this hour of trial, and prepare the people to live their… Continue reading AJK President urges Ulema to guide people in light of Quran, Sunnah over coronavirus

ISLAMABAD, Mar 23 (APP):Pakistan High Commissioner to Canada, Raza Bashir Tarar, hoisted Pakistan flag, in a simple ceremony, to mark the Pakistan Day at the Chancery. National Anthem was played on the occasion and one-minute silence was observed to pay homage to all those who lost their lives due to Coronavirus said a message received… Continue reading Pakistan Day flag hoisting ceremonies held in Ottawa, Bangladesh

ISLAMABAD, Mar 23 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Security Division Dr Moeed Yusuf Monday said all the political parties were on same page to control coronavirus pandemic disease. Talking to a private news channel, he said all provincial governments were working their best against coronavirus according to their capacities. He said the… Continue reading All political parties on same page against coronavirus: Dr Moeed