Friday, February 28th, 2020
Coronavirus advisory: Employees in Islamabad barred to mark biometric attendance
ISLAMABAD, FEB 28 (DNA) : The district administration in Islamabad has on Friday issued coronavirus advisory and barred employees to mark biometric attendance at offices. The advisory has urged the citizens to avoid crowded areas and handshakes. It has further been advised to the individuals to maintain a distance of two meters from those suffering from flu. The workers who operate computers at offices have been directed to use gloves to avoid coronavirus which may spread through breathing and coughing. It is pertinent here to mention that Special Assistant toRead More
Beginning of a New Era
MehrIspahani The Turkish president’s visit laid out various historical facts about the two countries’ relations. Bilateral ties between Turkey and Pakistan have historically been exemplary, and the two brotherly countries have never left each other stranded in times of need. Turkey has always remained a close friend of Pakistan over the years. Pakistan, on the other hand, is going through a difficult phase in its war against militancy and extremism, but as a nation, Pakistan has shown that it has adequate capacity to rid itself of such problems. In additionRead More
Continuous rain in Rawalpindi, likely to affect upcoming PSL matches
Rawalpindi, FEB 28 (DNA) : Continuous rain has started since the last night in Islamabad and Rawalpindi and it is likely to affect the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season five matches. The Met Office has forecast a spell of rainfall with wind or thunderstorm from Friday to Saturday in the country including Rawalpindi and Islamabad. The Pindi Cricket Stadium is to host Peshawar Zalmi and Lahore Qalandars match on February 28 and Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi on February 29. It must be noted that Rawalpindi will host eight matchesRead More
Karachi Kings look to haunt Multan Sultans in their backyard
MULTAN, FEB 28 (DNA) : Karachi Kings, the most followed franchise of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) are all set to take Multan Sultans in the 10th fixture of PSL fifth edition in their own backyard. With the presence of inform number one T20 batsman Babar Azam and Ifthikar Ahmed in the late-middle order, Kings have strong options in their batting ranks. All eyes will once again on left-handed explosive opener, Sharjeel Khan, who is yet to make a bigger impact in PSL 5. However, skipper Imad Wasim is notRead More
Qureshi to represent Pakistan at signing of US-Taliban peace deal in Doha
Pakistan on Friday confirmed that Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi will attend signing of US-Taliban peace deal in Doha on February 29. In a statement today, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting, Firdous Ashiq Awan, said Pakistan “welcomes” the peace agreement between the two sides. “On this occasion FM Qureshi will represent Pakistan,” said the SAPM. “Emir of Qatar, foreign ministers of seven countries and representatives from 50 other countries will also attend the ceremony.” She said that this historic progress towards peace in Afghanistan isRead More
Coronavirus: Death toll in China jumps to 2,788
BEIJING, FEB 28 (DNA) : China reported 44 more deaths from the novel coronavirus epidemic on Friday and 327 fresh cases, the lowest daily figure for new infections in more than a month. The death toll now stands at 2,788 in mainland China, according to the National Health Commission. The number of fatalities — which is up from the 29 reported on Thursday — were all in Hubei province, the epicentre of the outbreak, except for two deaths in Beijing. In total, 78,824 people have now been infected with theRead More