PM warns of lockdown in big cities if COVID-19 surge persists

ISLAMABAD,: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday warned that if the surge in COVID-19 cases continued, the government would be compelled to impose lockdown in big cities. “If the required precautions are not taken, we will have to go for a lockdown… the economy, business […]

UK’s PM eyes end to lockdown as vaccines reach one-third of adults

London   –  Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set Monday to start unwinding England’s third and potentially final coronavirus lockdown, as a quickening UK-wide inoculation drive relieves pressure on overstretched hospitals. In a statement to parliament, Johnson will confirm the reopening of all English schools on March 8 in […]

AJK PM announces strict enforcement of SoPs in lockdown

MUZAFFARABAD, : Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir on Friday announced strict implementation of SOPs for protection from COVID-19 during the lockdown. AJK Prime Minister addressing a high level Meeting said that cabinet has unanimously decided to impose lockdown in view to safeguard the […]

High Commission to remain open during lockdown

LONDON,:The High Commission for Pakistan in London and its Consulates in Birmingham, Bradford, Glasgow and Manchester will remain open for essential consular services. A statement issued by the High Commission here on Wednesday however, said that in view of the United Kinngdom (UK) Government’s instructions […]

COVID-19; hot-spots sealed under micro-smart lockdown in Punjab

ISLAMABAD, : The Punjab government has sealed 830 places across the province in a move under the micro-smart lockdown after spike in COVID-19 cases. In these areas 1416 cases of novel coronavirus were reported, a private news channel reported on Monday quoting the sources of […]

Lockdown drags Kashmir economy to brink of collapse

MUHAMMAD ASHRAF WANI ISLAMABAD, Jul 30 (APP):The military siege, lockdown and strict curfews imposed by India in Illegally Occupied state of Jammu and Kashmir to strengthen its occupation by military might has badly affected all spheres of life in this open prison of the world. […]