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Doctors push Sindh govt to extend lockdown, say slum-dwellers at risk from coronavirus

Doctors on Tuesday pushed for the Sindh government to extend the lockdown to contain the novel coronavirus as a "large population of the city are slum-dwellers" and, therefore, at risk of getting infected by and…

April 7, 2020
Published in Sindh

We will emerge stronger from the coronavirus challenge: Army Chief

Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Tuesday said that Pakistan will emerge stronger from the coronavirus challenge, as the number of confirmed cases of the virus crossed the 4,000 mark today.

April 7, 2020
Published in General

Federal govt to provide PPEs to hospitals directly: Asad Umar

Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar announced on Tuesday that the federal government will directly provide personal protective equipment (PPEs) to approximately 400 hospitals across Pakistan as the country's battle against Covid-19…

April 7, 2020
Published in General

Govt to take strict action against those involved in wheat, sugar crisis

The government will take strict action against those involved in artificial crisis of wheat and sugar after release of Inquiry commission's report on 25th of this month.

April 7, 2020
Published in General

Coronavirus: Pakistan's confirmed cases jumps to 4,004, recovery rate rose to 429

Nation wide of confirmed coronavirus cases rose to 4,004 on Monday after new infections were confirmed in the country and recovery rate also increases that is 429.

April 7, 2020
Published in General

Pakistan welcomes joint statement by int’l organizations on IOK restrictions: FO

Pakistan on Tuesday welcomed the joint statement by six international human rights organizations, calling on India to immediately release all arbitrarily detained prisoners and restore internet access in Indian Occupied Kashmir, reported.

April 7, 2020
Published in Jammu & Kashmir

Pakistan Army sends emergency medical supplies to Quetta: ISPR

Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG-ISPR) Major General Babar Iftikhar on Tuesday said emergency supplies of medical equipment has been dispatched to Quetta on orders of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa.

April 7, 2020
Published in General

Syed Fakhar Imam takes oath as the Federal Minister

Syed Fakhar Imam has taken oath as the Federal Minister for National Food Security on Tuesday,News reported.

April 7, 2020
Published in General

Pakistan International Airline cancels special flight to Iraq

The Pakistan International Airline has cancelled its special flight to Iraq’s Baghdad after the pilots showed reluctance over the coronavirus fears.

April 7, 2020
Published in General

Balochistan govt decides to extend coronavirus lockdown till April 21

Amid the growing number of coronavirus cases in Balochistan, the provincial government has decided to extend the lockdown till April 21.

April 7, 2020
Published in Balochistan

Bhara Kahu, Shehzad Town to be de-sealed after clearance from health dept

Coronavirus: Shehzad Town, Bhara Kahu to be de-sealed after clearance from health dept

The Capital Territory Administration (ICTA) deputy commissioner said on Monday Islamabad’s Bhara Kahu and Shehzad Town localities, which have been sealed due to coronavirus, will be de-sealed after clearance from health officials.

April 7, 2020
Published in General

Will challenge investigative committee 'if it holds me responsible': Tareen

A senior member of the PTI and a close friend of Prime Minister Imran Khan, Jahangir Khan Tareen, said on Monday he would challenge the committee investigating the sugar and wheat crises if it holds…

April 6, 2020
Published in General

Punjab Food Minister Samiullah Chaudhry resigns

Punjab Food Minister Samiullah Chaudhry tendered his resignation on Monday over alleged inaction on reforms regarding the food industry.

April 6, 2020
Published in Punjab

PM Imran reshuffles cabinet; Khusro Bakhtiar, Hammad Azhar given new portfolios

In yet another major cabinet reshuffle, the premier has replaced Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtiar with PTI leader Syed Fakhar Imam as Federal Minister for Minister of National Food Security.

April 6, 2020
Published in General

Coronavirus: Dr Zafar Mirza briefs parliamentary committee on pandemic

Special Assistant to PM on Health, Dr Zafar Mirza on Monday said coronavirus detection test at the government level is being done at free of cost.

April 6, 2020
Published in General

COVID-19: Nation wide of confirmed cases rose to 3,864, recovery rate up to 429

Nation wide of confirmed coronavirus cases rose to 3,864 on Monday after new infections were confirmed in the country and recovery rate also increases that is 429.

April 6, 2020
Published in General

Covid-19: Pakistan opens Torkham, Chaman borders

Pakistan on Monday has opened Torkham and Chaman borders for four days to allow the exit of Afghan nationals in Pakistan, wishing to go back to their country.

April 6, 2020
Published in General

Federal Govt appointed Nosheen Javed as new FBR chief

The Federal government on Monday appointed Nosheen Javed as new Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) chairperson, News reported.

April 6, 2020
Published in General

Covid_19: Punjab govt extends ongoing lockdown till April 14

Government of Punjab on Monday announced the extension of its novel coronavirus related ongoing lockdown by seven more days.

April 6, 2020
Published in Punjab

Two PIA pilots test positive for coronavirus

Government of Punjab’s Health Ministry announced that two pilots working for Pakistan’s national carrier, PIA have tested positive for novel coronavirus.

April 6, 2020
Published in General

Another Positive development, 31 more patients recover from coronavirus in Balochistan

Chief Minister of Balochistan Jam Kamal Khan has confirmed that 31 more people have recovered from the COVID-19 in the province.

April 6, 2020
Published in Balochistan

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