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India tries to brush aside reports of estimated excess 4.9 million deaths due to Covid19

The Indian government’s consistent efforts to cover up its inadequacies in addressing the Covid19 pandemic have failed to answer the US research group’s report estimating up to 4.9 million excess deaths. The Indian government rejected the report claiming it has a “robust system of reporting” however its efforts to hide the reality continue to get… Continue reading India tries to brush aside reports of estimated excess 4.9 million deaths due to Covid19

‘The Economist’ ranking: PM lauds NCOC, SBP & Ehsaas for effective response in COVID-19

ISLAMABAD, July 7 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday commended the performance of the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and the Ehsaas team for their effective and coordinated response during the COVID-19 pandemic, which gained recognition by UK-based ‘The Economist’ in its report. The prime minister in a… Continue reading ‘The Economist’ ranking: PM lauds NCOC, SBP & Ehsaas for effective response in COVID-19

Covid19 Guidelines – Instructions and SoPs; NCOC

The National Command and Operation Centre for Covid-19 has issued the following guidelines which are to be strictly observed during the Eid-ul-Fitr to minimise interaction amongst the people and to contain the spread of the deadly coronavirus pandemic. Under the new strategy under the Stay Home Stay Safe banner there will holidays from May 8… Continue reading Covid19 Guidelines – Instructions and SoPs; NCOC

Covid19 pandemic unleashes with ferocity on India; Record rise in cases – 349,691 a day

As the Covid19 pandemic, unleashed with ferocity on India, with fresh cases rising to 0.35 million a day, Pakistan offered its arch-rival, medical equipment to help cope up with the crisis, in a big humanitarian gesture. Pakistan which too was witnessing a sharp spike in the number of cases, and heavy pressure on its medical… Continue reading Covid19 pandemic unleashes with ferocity on India; Record rise in cases – 349,691 a day

Travel Advisory – Pakistan curtails flight ops by 80%; Cat C list updated to 38 countries

Pakistan prompted by the sharp spike in Covid-19 cases announced to curtail its flight operations by 80 per cent and directed that all arriving passengers would be required to undergo Rapid Antigen Testing upon arrival. The reduction in flights will impact both international and national flights. The 80% Flight restriction is continuing beyond May 20,… Continue reading Travel Advisory – Pakistan curtails flight ops by 80%; Cat C list updated to 38 countries

Covid infection rate is approaching highest level ever, WHO chief warns

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UNITED NATIONS, Apr 16 (APP): The head of the World Health Organization said Friday that an alarming rise in Covid cases has pushed global infections toward their highest level in the pandemic. “Around the world, cases and deaths are continuing to increase at worrying rates,” WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a briefing, speaking… Continue reading Covid infection rate is approaching highest level ever, WHO chief warns

Coronavirus vaccine could be administered in Ramazan: Maulana Tahir Ashrafi

ISLAMABAD, Apr 2 (APP):Prime Minister’s Special Representative on Religious Harmony Maulana Tahir Ashrafi Friday said the religious institutions in different Islamic countries were unanimous in their view that a person should get himself vaccinated with the coronavirus vaccine, which could also be administered in the month of Ramazan. In a video statement, he said questions… Continue reading Coronavirus vaccine could be administered in Ramazan: Maulana Tahir Ashrafi

Travel Advisory for international Travellers to Pakistan gets a review

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ISLAMABAD, MAR 1 (APP): The Civil Aviation Authority of Pakistan has updated its travel advisory for international travelers to Pakistan from March 1 and modified the countries placed in Categories A, B, and C. Category A countries: (21) The travelers from Category A countries can travel to Pakistan and do not require a Covid19 PCR… Continue reading Travel Advisory for international Travellers to Pakistan gets a review

Zulfi praises Sri Lankan govt for allowing COVID burial for Muslims

ISLAMABAD, Feb 26 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development (OP&HRD) Sayed Zulfikar Abbas Bukhari has appreciated the Sri Lankan government for issuing official gazette notification allowing burial of COVID-19 deceased in the island country on PM Imran Khan’s request. “Appreciate Sri Lankan government’s official gazette notification allowing… Continue reading Zulfi praises Sri Lankan govt for allowing COVID burial for Muslims

Govt provides assistance to 15 million Covid-19 affected laborers : Dr. Sania Nishtar

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PESHAWAR, Feb 14 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Dr Sania Nishtar expressed her satisfaction over successful efforts of government to cope with COVID19 situation and reaching out to the homes of 15 million labor class people affected by the pandemic. In her visit to Provincial Election Commission… Continue reading Govt provides assistance to 15 million Covid-19 affected laborers : Dr. Sania Nishtar

Covid19 death toll sees a spike as 105 precious lives lost in a day

The death toll from the deadly Coronavirus witnessed a spike from 73 to 105 in a day, the highest figure since June 9, as the pandemic continues to spread its tentacles across the country in its second wave. The data update from the NCOC showed that 2,731 fresh cases were reported, 15 patients were in… Continue reading Covid19 death toll sees a spike as 105 precious lives lost in a day

COVID-19 claims 13 more lives, infects 1419 others

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KARACHI, Nov 29 (APP): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that 13 more patients of COVID-19 died overnight lifting the death toll to 2,924 and 1419 more cases emerged when 10,081 tests were conducted raising the tally to 173,014. In a statement issued here on Sunday, he said that 13 more patients… Continue reading COVID-19 claims 13 more lives, infects 1419 others

Opposition’s public gatherings solely to get NRO with no concern for people’s lives: PM

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday said that the opposition’s “sole and desperate goal” was to save their families’ looted wealth having no concern for people’s lives despite second COVID-19 spike in the country. The prime minister, in a series of tweets said the protection of the looted money and corruption was… Continue reading Opposition’s public gatherings solely to get NRO with no concern for people’s lives: PM

2,829 new coronavirus cases reported; 43 deaths in last 24 hours

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (APP): The total active COVID-19 cases in Pakistan on Sunday were recorded 47,390 as 2,829 more people tested positive for the deadly virus during the last 24 hours. Forty three corona patients, 37 of whom were under treatment in hospitals and six out of hospitals died on Saturday, according to the latest… Continue reading 2,829 new coronavirus cases reported; 43 deaths in last 24 hours

Govt to overcome COVID-19 2nd wave with people’s support: CM

LAHORE, Nov 28 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that the government will overcome the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic with the people’s support. In a statement issued here on Saturday, he said that the previous rulers ignored the health sector and it never remained on their priority list. He termed the… Continue reading Govt to overcome COVID-19 2nd wave with people’s support: CM

447 new corona cases reported in capital: NCOC

ISLAMABAD, Nov 28 (APP): National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) on Coronavirus Saturday said that 447 new COVID-19 cases were reported from the federal capital during the last 24 hours. According to an official of NCOC, as many as 425 cases were reported on Friday while 576 cases were reported on Thursday which was the… Continue reading 447 new corona cases reported in capital: NCOC

Bilawal Bhutto tests positive for coronavirus

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Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Thursday said he has been tested positive for Coronavirus and was self isolating. “I have tested positive for #Covid-19 and am self isolating with mild symptoms,” Bilawal said in a tweet. “I‘ll continue working from home & will be addressing PPP foundation day via video link.” He advised… Continue reading Bilawal Bhutto tests positive for coronavirus

Country witnesses 2050 more corona cases, 33 deaths in 24hrs

ISLAMABAD, Nov 17 (APP): The total active COVID-19 cases in Pakistan on Tuesday were recorded 29,055 as 2050 more people tested positive for the deadly virus during the last 24 hours. A total 33 corona patients, 30 of whom were under treatment died in hospital while three died out of hospital on Monday, according to… Continue reading Country witnesses 2050 more corona cases, 33 deaths in 24hrs

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