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COVID-19 national tally of active cases drops below 32 thousands

ISLAMABAD, The national tally on Wednesday of total active COVID-19 cases was recorded 31,606 with 979 more people testing positive for the deadly virus and 1,499 people recovering from the disease during the last 24 hours. Twenty-seven corona patients have died during past 24 hours, […]

PM stresses vaccine, safety SOPs vital to control COVID-19

ISLAMABAD, Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday expressed satisfaction over the ongoing vaccination drive in the country and stressed that only in-time dosage and precautionary measures could control the virus. Chairing a high-level meeting on the anti-coronavirus vaccination drive across the country, the prime minister […]

PM, UK counterpart discuss bilateral ties, Afghan peace process, Covid-19

ISLAMABAD, Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday held a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Boris Johnson of the United Kingdom and exchanged views on current trajectory of bilateral relations, Afghan peace process, Covid-19 Pandemic and climate change. He thanked Prime Minister Boris Johnson for his thoughtful […]

COVID-19 spread depicts disastrous consequences of ecosystem loss: Naval Chief

ISLAMABAD, Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi has said the emergence of COVID-19 has shown how disastrous consequences of ecosystem loss could be as by shrinking natural habitat for animals, we may have created ideal conditions for pathogens including ‘Corona Virus’ […]

Naval Chief emphasises officers to be prepared for abrupt, unforeseen changes like COVID-19

LAHORE, Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi Friday emphasised the officers to be prepared for abrupt and unforeseen changes like COVID-19 which has impacted all facets of life and challenged the traditional concept of security. Naval Chief Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan […]

Govt disburses Rs 180 bln among 14.9 mln beneficiaries during COVID-19: Senate told

ISLAMABAD, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Ali Muhammad Khan on Thursday informed the Senate that the government disbursed Rs 180 billion among 14.9 million beneficiaries transparently, under Ehsaas Cash Programme across the country during COVID-19 pandemic. Replying to various supplementary questions during Question Hour, […]

UNHCR seeks US$924 mln for response to COVID-19 by 2021

ISLAMABAD, :United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is seeking US$ 924 million for the response to COVID-19 especially in poorer countries in which the majority of the forcibly displaced persons are being hosted in 2021. According to document released by the UNHCR, it was […]

COVID-19 claims 104 lives, infects 2,869 more people

ISLAMABAD, The national tally on Wednesday of total active COVID-19 cases recorded 76,536 with 2,869 more people tested positive for the deadly virus and 5,200 people recovered from the disease during the last 24 hours. One hundred and four corona patients have died during past […]

COVID-19 claims 113 lives, infects 3,084 more people

ISLAMABAD, The national tally on Tuesday of total active COVID-19 cases recorded 78,959 with 3,447 more people tested positive for the deadly virus and 4,387 people recovered from the disease during the last 24 hours. One hundred and thirteen corona patients have died during past […]

PM advises use of mask as country faced ‘dangerous third wave’ of COVID-19

LAHORE, Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said Pakistan was in the midst of a “very dangerous third wave” of coronavirus and urged the public to wear face masks to stay safe. “The next two weeks are very crucial and our target is to bring […]

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