Cabinet praises PM Imran Khan for Covid-19 response
The federal cabinet on Tuesday lavished praise on Prime Minister Imran Khan for "steering the country out of crises with his visionary approach" during the global pandemic.
Briefing the…
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Countries rattled by COVID-19 continue measures to stem spread of virus
AFP: Countries among the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic unveiled further measures on Friday to battle rising infections, as the number of cases worldwide passed 21 million.
The…
Imran Khan, Bill Gates discuss Covid-19 response, polio campaign
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan spoke to Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, on Wednesday to discuss the latest situation on COVID-19 response and…
Russia vaccine claim faces scepticism as nations renew virus battle
Russia claimed Tuesday it has developed the world's first vaccine offering "sustainable immunity" against the coronavirus, despite mounting scepticism about its effectiveness as fears grow…
Speakers voice alarm over Covid-19 responses in South Asia
Justice Project Pakistan on Monday hosted a webinar on understanding South Asia’s response to COVID-19 in the context of prisons.
“Pakistan is working hard to ensure all lives, whether in…
US crosses extraordinary milestone of 5 million coronavirus cases
The United States on Sunday reached the extraordinary milestone of five million coronavirus cases as President Donald Trump was accused of flouting the constitution by unilaterally extending…
Coronavirus pandemic and its impact on youth mental health
By Zara Jhumra
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world in January 2020, people are staying put in quarantine or isolation and mobility has been restricted in order to slow the…
British Airways to restart Pakistan flights
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ritish Airways has announced it will resume flight operations to Pakistan from the UK, signalling the continued importance of ties between the two countries.
The airline…
Travel restrictions back around the globe as second COVID-19 wave takes ahold
REUTERS: Nations in Asia imposed new restrictions on Monday, while an abrupt British quarantine on travellers from Spain threw Europe’s vaunted summer reopening into disarray, as the world…
PM Imran cautions public from violating SOPs during Muharram, Eid ul Adha 2020
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday cautioned the public from violating coronavirus SOPs during Eid ul Adha holidays and the Muharram days, saying that Pakistan will witness a…
Global coronavirus cases pass 16 million
China on Monday reported its highest number of coronavirus cases in three months, part of a worrying swell of second and third-wave infections that are hitting Asia and Europe.
Australia…
U.S. records over 1,100 COVID-19 deaths for third straight day
The United States on Thursday recorded more than 1,100 deaths from COVID-19, marking the third straight day the nation passed that grim milestone as the pandemic escalates in southern and…
Coronavirus pandemic: Global death toll passes 600,000
European Union leaders were due to meet for a third day Sunday to try and agree on a giant post-coronavirus economic recovery plan as the global death toll climbed to more than 600,000, an…
Pakistan reports 46 deaths, 1,579 new Coronavirus cases
ISLAMABAD: At least 46 people have died from the novel coronavirus in Pakistan over the past 24 hours.
According to latest figures updated by the National Command and Operation Centre,…
Cash-strapped airlines affected by COVID-19 beg for customers’ help
AFP: Airlines strapped for cash due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic have begged for help from customers and voiced fear that they could go bankrupt as it is becoming increasingly difficult…