Wednesday, March 18th, 2020
Lahore teaching institution prepares inexpensive sanitizer
LAHORE, MARCH 18 (DNA) : Amid inflated prices and shortage of sanitizing lotion a teaching institution of Lahore has announced preparation of an inexpensive sanitizer to address the problem. An official of the Punjab University College of Earth and Environmental Sciences has said that the university has prepared a cheaper sanitizer, which requires only 22 rupees for 50 ml sanitizing lotion. Dr. Sajid has said that a bottle of 50ml sanitizer being sold in local market at 450 rupees. He said the university will provide bottles of its manufactured sanitizingRead More
Coronavirus: OPDs shut down across govt hospitals on CM Murad orders
KARACHI, MARCH 18 (DNA) : The out-patient departments (OPDs) have been closed across Sindh govt hospitals following orders by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah to limit the spread of coronavirus cases. The decision was taken by provincial govt after doctors expressed fear of the further spread of COVID-19 after contacting visitors. All six OPDs of government hospitals in Karachi have been closed, while various private hospitals have also closed OPDs. Emergency service will continue at all hospitals across the province. Young Doctors Association (YDA) had announced to suspendRead More
US Dollar registers hike against Pakistani rupee in inter-bank market
KARACHI, MARCH 18 (DNA) : The United States Dollar (USD) registered an increase in value against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) as trading began today in the inter-bank market on Wednesday. The USD registered a 33 paisa hike against the PKR bumping its value to Rs158.75. Whereas, the greenback has registered a decrease in value in the open market, forex dealers have revealed that the US Dollar is being traded at Rs158. Yesterday, the US dollar continued to record gains against the Pakistani rupee in the open market as the greenbackRead More
Panic buying forces British supermarkets to impose limits
LONDON : Panic buying by British shoppers escalated on Wednesday with shelves stripped bare by alarmed customers hoarding for the coronavirus isolation, prompting Tesco and Sainsbury’s to restrict purchases. Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who has faced criticism for acting too slowly and too cautiously to tackle the coronavirus outbreak, said on Tuesday that there was no reason to stockpile and that food supplies were safe. In supermarkets across the land, though, shoppers were spooked. Aisle after aisle were left empty with just ice cream and chocolate Easter eggs remaining atRead More
Firdous Ashiq Awan says unity need of the hour to defeat coronavirus
ISLAMABAD, MARCH 18 (DNA) : Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting, Firdous Ashiq Awan on Wednesday said coronavirus outbreak is a national issue and called for unity to defeat it. In a series of tweets Wednesday, she said unity is the need of the hour. Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan@Dr_FirdousPTI اتحاد اور یکجہتی وقت کا اہم تقاضہ ہے۔سیاسی پوائنٹ سکورنگ کی بجائے اپوزیشن کرونا کے بین الاقوامی چیلنجز سے نمٹنے کے لیے قومی کاوشوں کو تقویت دے۔یہ قومی مسئلہ ہے،ایک ہوکر اس وائرس کو شکست دینی ہے۔#COVID2019Read More
Punjab govt to introduce online healthcare service for coronavirus patients
LAHORE, MARCH 18 (DNA) : Punjab govt has decided to introduce online healthcare service across the province to deal with the novel coronavirus patients as a social distancing measure. As per details, Punjab governor Chaudhry Sarwar will launch the online web portal and coronavirus helpline today. The web portal will immediately check the coronavirus patients through online process. Punjab governor in a statement said the project will help government fight COVID-19 as coronavirus patients would be able to get treatment at home. He also advised the nation to implement onRead More