Saturday, March 14th, 2020
PM Imran says personally overseeing anti-virus efforts as Pakistan’s tally rises to 33
QUETTA, MAR 14 – Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday made his first public statement on the coronavirus pandemic, telling the nation that he is “personally overseeing measures” to deal with the disease. Taking to Twitter, the premier advised the public to follow safety instructions issued by the government regarding COVID-19. “While there is a need for caution there is no need for panic,” he wrote, announcing that he will address the nation on the issue “soon”. The prime minister said the government remains alert to the dangers posed byRead More
Region’s elected reps to decide place for capital of south Punjab province: FM Qureshi
MULTAN, Mar 14 (DNA): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on Saturday elected representatives of local region would decide about place for capital of South Punjab province. While holding a press conference at Circuit House, Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi stated that there was a confusion that south Punjab’s secretariat was being made in Bahawalpur. He added that it was not true. Elected representatives from South Punjab would decide the place for capital of the new province of south Punjab, Qureshi clarified. Shah Mehmood Qureshi stated that thereRead More
Pakistan requests KSA to continue flight operations till March 25
ISLAMABAD, Mar 14 (DNA): Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has approached Saudi Civil Aviation following the threat of the coronavirus to request the continuation of flight operations from Saudi Arabia until March 25. According to details, Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority s letter to Saudi Civil Aviation states that around 5000 Pakistanis want to return from Saudi Arabia, while 5000 Pakistanis are currently waiting for a flight to Saudi Arabia. The letter has deemed it impossible for such a large number of passengers to be transported to their respective destinations withinRead More
Govt seeks pre-schedule summer vacations in Sindh courts
KARACHI, MARCH 14 (DNA) : Chief Justice of Sindh High Court (SHC) has said that any decision with regard to pre-schedule court vacations will be taken at the judicial forum. Chief Justice Ahmad Ali M. Shaikh chaired a consultative meeting over Sindh government’s request for pre-schedule summer vacations in courts due to apprehensions of spreading of novel coronavirus outbreak. The provincial government has appealed the chief justice of Sindh for suspension of the courts’ work in the province. Adviser to CM on Law Murtaza Wahab earlier said that he hasRead More
PSL 2020: Race to the semis heats up as Karachi Kings face Islamabad United
KARACHI,MARCH 14 (DNA) : With just a few more league matches to go, things are heating up in the Pakistan Super League with hosts Karachi Kings taking on Islamabad United at the National Stadium tonight. For the Kings, this match is as important as they come with qualification for the semis on the line. The Imad Wasim-led side currently sit on the second spot on the points table with nine points. For the two-time champions, United, the game is do or die as well if they want to have anyRead More
Pakistani couple making, distributing free coronavirus prevention kits: UK
SCOTLAND : A Pakistani origin couple residing in the United Kingdom have taken the onus of keeping those around them safe as the world is engaged with the deadly coronavirus pandemic. According to details, The couple living in the Scottish town of Falkirk who run a little confectionary store in the vicinity are preparing coronavirus prevention kits and distributing them free of charge to every elderly person walking inside their shop. Jawad and his wife both also make special efforts to hand-deliver kits at the doorsteps of the elderly livingRead More