PM Kakar underscores need for shared scientific research, discovery to save human lives

UNITED NATIONS, Sept 20 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Wednesday underlined the need that scientific research should be put at the disposal of all humanity, ensuring access to all the scientific breakthrough or discovery which was essential to save human lives, irrespective of the intellectual property rights. He said that it was time… Continue reading PM Kakar underscores need for shared scientific research, discovery to save human lives

PM for Pak-Turk cooperation to address post pandemic issues, vaccine development

ANKARA, Jun 02 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Thursday emphasized that Pakistan and Turkey should continue to address health and economic challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic and step-up cooperation in vaccine development. The prime minister, in a meeting with Turkish Health Minister Dr Fahrettin Koca who called on him during his three-day official… Continue reading PM for Pak-Turk cooperation to address post pandemic issues, vaccine development

PM Khan’s export policies producing great achievements: Chinese Scholar

BEIJING, Mar 17 (APP):Cheng Xizhong, Visiting Professor of Southwest University of Political Science and Law and Senior Fellow of the Charhar Institute on Thursday said that Prime Minister Imran Khan’s policies to encourage exports are producing great results. Over the past year, under the circumstances of serious pandemic and general downturn of world economy, Pakistan’s… Continue reading PM Khan’s export policies producing great achievements: Chinese Scholar

A group photo with Chairman NACG Pakistan Syed Ishtiaq ul Hassan Gilani during the Round Table National Consultation to Tackle Post Pandemic Effects on Brick Kiln Industry including Environment, Child & Bounded Labour and Working Animals

APP13-090222 ISLAMABAD: February 09 - A group photo with Chairman NACG Pakistan Syed Ishtiaq ul Hassan Gilani during the Round Table National Consultation to Tackle Post Pandemic Effects on Brick Kiln Industry including Environment, Child & Bounded Labour and Working Animals. APP photo by Saleem Rana
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Spending on social protection rose nearly 270% with pandemic: UN

UNITED NATIONS, Feb 08 (APP):A senior United Nations official has said that due to COVID-19, global spending on social protection rose by almost 270 percent to 2.9 trillion U.S. dollars from December 2020 to May 2021. “The COVID-19 crisis has exacerbated inequalities, and multiple forms of deprivation,” Liu Zhenmin, under-secretary-general for Economic and Social Affairs,… Continue reading Spending on social protection rose nearly 270% with pandemic: UN

‘An event cancelled is better than a life cancelled’ this X’mas holidays: WHO chief

'An event cancelled is better than a life cancelled' this X'mas holidays: WHO chief

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 21 (APP): The spread of Covid-19, particularly the Omicron variant, might mean Christmas holiday gatherings need to be cancelled, World Health Organization Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said. “There can be no doubt that increased social mixing over the holiday period in many countries will lead to increased cases, overwhelm health systems… Continue reading ‘An event cancelled is better than a life cancelled’ this X’mas holidays: WHO chief

Students wearing facemasks being sanitized before entering to Govt MC Higher Secondary School Hajiabad as government allowed reopening of schools due to decrease in the intense of Corona Virus (COVID-19) pandemic

APP34-111021 FAISALABAD: October 11 - Students wearing facemasks being sanitized before entering to Govt MC Higher Secondary School Hajiabad as government allowed reopening of schools due to decrease in the intense of Corona Virus (COVID-19) pandemic. APP photo by Tasawar Abbas
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Exports to Japan increase by 24.2% in Q1

ISLAMABAD, Oct 07 (APP): Pakistan exported goods worth US$50.6 million to Japan during the first quarter (Q1) of the current fiscal year (2021-2), witnessing an increase of 24.21 percent over the merchandize exports of the corresponding period of last year. According to press statement received here from Embassy of Pakistan in Tokyo, other than textile… Continue reading Exports to Japan increase by 24.2% in Q1

A view of General Bus Stand on the closure of inter-district transportation as precautionary measures to prevent and protect the people from COVID-19 pandemic

APP27-070921 MULTAN: September 07 - A view of General Bus Stand on the closure of inter-district transportation as precautionary measures to prevent and protect the people from COVID-19 pandemic. APP photo by Qasim Ghauri
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Pakistan witnesses one of smallest increase in debt-to-GDP ratio during pandemic

ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): Pakistan witnessed one of the smallest increase in its Debt-to-GDP ratio during the Covid-19 pandemic period as it witnessed minimal hike of 1.7 percent compared to 13 percent rise in global debt, Finance Ministry said here Thursday. Responding to some media reports regarding increase in public debt during last three years,… Continue reading Pakistan witnesses one of smallest increase in debt-to-GDP ratio during pandemic

A view of PTDC Restaurant closed at the picnic spot Daman e Koh as per decision of the administration following the SOPs regarding COVID-19 Pandemic in the city

APP21-230821 ISLAMABAD: August 23 – A view of PTDC Restaurant closed at the picnic spot Daman e Koh as per decision of the administration following the SOPs regarding COVID-19 Pandemic in the city. APP photo by Saleem Rana
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Students attending class without following SOPs in a private school at Sachal Colony as Sindh government announced to keep the Government and private schools close from 23rd August to 30th August as precautionary measures to prevent COVID-19 pandemic outbreak

APP09-230821 LARKANA: August 23 - Students attending class without following SOPs in a private school at Sachal Colony as Sindh government announced to keep the Government and private schools close from 23rd August to 30th August as precautionary measures to prevent COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. APP photo by Nadeem Akhtar
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Assistant Commissioner City Ahmed Ali Soomro inspecting an open school during his surprise visit as Sindh Government announced to keep the Government and private schools close from 23rd August to 30th August as precautionary measures to prevent COVID-19 pandemic outbreak

APP08-230821 LARKANA: August 23 - Assistant Commissioner City Ahmed Ali Soomro inspecting an open school during his surprise visit as Sindh Government announced to keep the Government and private schools close from 23rd August to 30th August as precautionary measures to prevent COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. APP photo by Nadeem Akhtar
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NCOC places 15 countries in Category C reporting rising disease spread, low vaccination

ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP):The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Saturday placed 15 countries in Category C list based on the rapid spread of the epidemic, increasing positive cases on a daily basis and low vaccination rates. The NCOC meeting took detailed stock of current situation of Coronavirus pandemic around the world. The following… Continue reading NCOC places 15 countries in Category C reporting rising disease spread, low vaccination

COVID-19 national positivity ratio hovers over 8%

ISLAMABAD, Aug 07 (APP):The national tally of total active COVID-19 cases was recorded 79,837 the highest during fourth wave of pandemic on Saturday with 4,720 more people testing positive for the deadly virus and 4,780 people recovering from the disease during the last 24 hours. Ninety-five corona patients have died during past 24 hours, 85… Continue reading COVID-19 national positivity ratio hovers over 8%

A view of closed markets in city during lockdown as Sindh government announced to keep the market closed from 31st July to 8th August as precautionary measures to prevent COVID-19 pandemic outbreak

APP66-060821 KARACHI: August 06 - A view of closed markets in city during lockdown as Sindh government announced to keep the market closed from 31st July to 8th August as precautionary measures to prevent COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. APP photo by Syed Abbas Mehdi
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A view of closed shops at Shahi Bazaar during lockdown as Sindh government announced to keep the market closed from 31st July to 8th August as precautionary measures to prevent COVID-19 pandemic outbreak

APP27-060821 LARKANA: August 06 - A view of closed shops at Shahi Bazaar during lockdown as Sindh government announced to keep the market closed from 31st July to 8th August as precautionary measures to prevent COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. APP photo by Nadeem Akhtar
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