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3559 new cases reported, daily covid deaths tally reaches 101

ISLAMABAD, Sep 01 (APP):The national tally of total deaths due to COVID-19 were recorded 101 on Wednesday with 3,559 more people tested positive for the deadly virus during the last 24 hours. Out of the 101 patients, 92 of whom were under treatment in hospital and nine out of the hospital in their respective quarantines… Continue reading 3559 new cases reported, daily covid deaths tally reaches 101

Worst violations of Covid SOPs come from politicians: Asad Umar

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 12 (APP): Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar on Thursday said during last one year, the worst violation of the Covid Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) came from the politicians. “Two weeks back Bilawal Bhutto Zardari was threatening to hold prime minister and ministers accountable if COVID spreads further in Karachi… Continue reading Worst violations of Covid SOPs come from politicians: Asad Umar

Sheikh Rasheed visit HFH to inspect facilities for corona patients

RAWALPINDI, Aug 10 (APP):Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed Tuesday said that a Corona ward has been set up at the Holy Family Hospital (HFH) with modern facilities to deal with the rising number of corona patients. During visit to HFH to inspect the facilities being provided to the COVID patients, the Minister said that it… Continue reading Sheikh Rasheed visit HFH to inspect facilities for corona patients

COVID-19 national tally of active cases cross highest 82 thousands mark

ISLAMABAD, Aug 08 (APP):The national tally of total active COVID-19 cases was recorded 82,076, the highest during fourth wave of pandemic on Sunday with 4,455 more people testing positive for the deadly virus and 2,148 people recovering from the disease during the last 24 hours. Sixty-eight corona patients have died during past 24 hours, 64… Continue reading COVID-19 national tally of active cases cross highest 82 thousands mark

Govt decides to reimpose anti-COVID restrictions in selected cities

ISLAMABAD, Aug 2 (APP):The Federal Government on Monday decided to reimpose certain restrictions in selected cities from from August 3 to 31 in the wake of rising number of COVID case in the country. Prime Minister Imran Khan today approved the recommendations/decisions of National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) of the previous day for reimposing… Continue reading Govt decides to reimpose anti-COVID restrictions in selected cities

Sindh’ govt should focus on SOP’s implementation to control COVID spread: Hammad

ISLAMABAD, Jul 31 (APP):Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar on Saturday said the Sindh government should focus on SOP’s implementation and targeted interventions in high risk settings to control the COVID spread in Karachi. A blanket lockdown in the economic heart of Pakistan would endanger livelihoods of millions, he tweeted. The Sindh government should focus on… Continue reading Sindh’ govt should focus on SOP’s implementation to control COVID spread: Hammad

Economy survives, grows due to govt’s effective COVID strategy: President

ISLAMABAS, July 30 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi on Friday said that the government’s effective COVID-19 strategy including the policy of smart lockdowns played a major role in country’s economic survival and realization of [around 4%] Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth despite various challenges. “Improvement in all micro and macro-economic indicators endorsed the numbers of… Continue reading Economy survives, grows due to govt’s effective COVID strategy: President

Highest PSDP spending in FY20-21 since 2011-12: Asad Umar

Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar Tuesday said the total spending under Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) in the year 2020-21 exceeded the target set for the corresponding year by Rs 9 billion to Rs 659 billion. “Total PSDP spending in 2020-21 was Rs 659 billion vs a target of target of… Continue reading Highest PSDP spending in FY20-21 since 2011-12: Asad Umar

Vaccination lowers risk of COVID virus by 7 times: Asad Umar

NCOC announces winter vacations in educational institutions from 3rd January

Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar Friday said the people with both doses of vaccine against COVID have seven times lower risk of getting virus compared to those who were not vaccinated. Even the people with first dose have four times lower risk of the disease compared to those without vaccine, Asad… Continue reading Vaccination lowers risk of COVID virus by 7 times: Asad Umar

COVID patients’ inflow in hospitals increasing rapidly: Asad Umar

Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar Thursday said the number of COIVD patients in hospitals was increasing rapidly. “Rapid build up starting to take place in COVID patients hospital inflow, as well as patients in critical care,” he said in a tweet adding that this Indian variant had caused devastation in countries… Continue reading COVID patients’ inflow in hospitals increasing rapidly: Asad Umar

Relations with Russia, a key priority of Pakistan’s foreign policy: FM

ISLAMABAD, June 14 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi Monday reaffirmed that relations with Russia were a key priority of Pakistan’s foreign policy. In a telephonic conversation with Foreign Minister of Russia Sergey Lavrov, the foreign minister noted that Pakistan-Russia relations had made impressive progress over the past two decades and stressed upon continuation… Continue reading Relations with Russia, a key priority of Pakistan’s foreign policy: FM

Pakistan assures all out support to Nepal in anti-COVID fight

ISLAMABAD, Jun 9 (APP): Ambassador of Nepal Tapas Adhikari Wednesday called on Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi here wherein the latter assured Pakistan’s all out support to help Nepal fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The foreign minister, during the meeting, said that Pakistan stood with Nepal in its efforts to deal with the pandemic. He conveyed… Continue reading Pakistan assures all out support to Nepal in anti-COVID fight

Pakistan moving forward as COVID cases drop to lowest: FO Spox

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ISLAMABAD, Jun 6 (APP): As COVID-19 cases drop to the lowest since start of pandemic’s third wave, Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said Sunday that it was heartening to see Pakistan moving forward in its anti-COVID fight. The spokesperson, in a statement on Twitter, said due to effective policies and timely interventions, the COVID-19… Continue reading Pakistan moving forward as COVID cases drop to lowest: FO Spox

Pakistan highly values its ties with Turkey: President

Speaker Grand National Assembly of Turkey, Dr Mustafa Sentop, called on President Dr Arif Alvi

ISLAMABAD, June 01 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Tuesday said that Pakistan highly valued its ties with Turkey as both countries enjoyed excellent relations based on religious and cultural linkages, besides unanimity of views on regional and international issues. The president made these remarks while talking to visiting speaker of Grand National Assembly of Turkey… Continue reading Pakistan highly values its ties with Turkey: President

WHO chief pushes for pandemic treaty at World Health Assembly

UNITED NATIONS, May 31 (APP): The Director General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said Monday that a pandemic treaty would help to tackle gaps exposed by coronavirus, strengthen implementation of international health regulations and provide a framework for cooperation in areas such as pandemic prevention and response. In closing comments to the… Continue reading WHO chief pushes for pandemic treaty at World Health Assembly

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