Monday, March 23rd, 2020
Sindh Education Minister Saeed Ghani tests positive for coronavirus
Sindh’s Minister for Education and Labour on Tuesday announced that he has been tested positive for the coronavirus. Ghani, in a video message on Twitter, shared that he had gotten his test done a day earlier which turned out to be positive. Senator Saeed Ghani@SaeedGhani1 گذشتہ روز میں نے کورونا وائرس کا ٹیسٹ کروایا جسکی رپورٹ مثبت آئی ہے تاحال جو Symptoms اس وائرس کے بتائے جاتے ہیں ان میں سے مجھے کچھ محسوس نہیں ہورہا اور میں خود کو بالکل صحتمند محسوس کررہا ہوں اور اپنی ذمہ داریاں گھرRead More
CM Sindh halts all payments expect pensions, salaries
KARACHI, MAR 23 (DNA) – Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Monday decided to control all the financial resources of the province amid coronavirus spreading fears. In a statement issued by the CM Sindh spokesperson said that CM Murad Ali Shah has decided to release pensions of the retired employees from March 25. In this context the finance ministry has been advised to start disbursing the pensions from 25th of this month. The payments regarding gratuity, encashment, LPR and others have been stopped by the CM Sindh, however, paymentsRead More
Section 144 imposed in Islamabad to curb coronavirus outbreak
ISLAMABAD , MAR 23 (DNA) – The local administration has imposed Section 144 in federal capital in a bid to curb the spread of the pandemic coronavirus on the directions of Prime Minister Imran Khan. This was stated by Special Assistant to PM for Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan in a tweet. Meanwhile, in an office order issued, the District Magistrate Hamza Shafqaat, said that the section has been imposed in the city for seven days. The order said that all restaurants and food outlets, coffee shops andRead More
Two more die in Pakistan as number of coronavirus cases surge to 803
GILGIT , MAR 23 (DNA) – Dr Usama Riaz, who played a vital role in screening suspected patients in the region, has passed away as number of coronavirus cases in Pakistan rose to 803. A statement issued by Gilgit-Baltistan Information Department stated with great grief that Dr. Usama Riaz Jam, who played a leading role in Gilgit-Baltistan’s fight against coronavirus, has passed away. The martyr will be given status of a national hero. Spokesperson of Balochistan government has confirmed first death of the province. 65-year-old Muhammad Ali, who was residentRead More
Pakistan gets clearance for expats stranded in Doha, will return tonight
ISLAMABAD, MAR 23 (DNA) – In order to facilitate the stranded passengers at Doha airport, the Government of Pakistan has decided to allow operation of one flight by Qatar Airways to Islamabad. Qatar Airways will operate a special flight to Islamabad tonight with 72 Pakistani passengers on board. These passengers were in transit at Doha and are currently stranded due to halted flight operations across the globe amid the deadly coronavirus pandemic. The flight is expected to arrive at 8:00 pm Pakistan Standard Time. The passengers will be subjected toRead More
Punjab govt decides to lock down city for 14 days
LAHORE, MAR 23 (DNA) – Chief Minister of Punjab Usman Buzdar has decided to lock down city for 14 days. So far, 225 people have tested positive in the province. Chief Minister Usman Buzdar, in a press conference, said that the lockdown will be implemented from March 24 to April 6. The decision was taken during a meeting of the Punjab cabinet committee on coronavirus on Monday.