ISLAMABAD, MARCH 24(DNA) : Prime Minister Imran Khan will announce a comprehensive economic package today to protect the people, industry and the country’s economy from the negative impact of coronavirus. Special Assistant on Poverty Alleviation Sania Nishtar said that the package envisages Ehsaas emergency cash program under which a system of SMS has been developed to reach out to the poor people and help them out at this difficult time. She said the economic package also includes support for the exporters, small and medium enterprises, daily wagers and farmers. ThisRead More

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has emphasized on coordinated approach by the international community to combat spread of coronavirus. In a telephonic conversation with his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian, the Foreign Minister said COVID-19 has spread to almost all countries of the world, and the situation demands a coordinated approach. Expressing deep concern over the loss of precious lives, Shah Mahmood Qureshi lauded the steps being taken by the French authorities to contain the virus, and thanked the Foreign Minister for looking after 13 Pakistanis affected in France. HeRead More

ISLAMABAD, Mar 24 (DNA) : Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has activated its Helpline to provide necessary information to its around 1.4 million students across the country, in wake of coronavirus outbreak. Online-Help-Desk has also been made available through the University’s website, in line with the instructions of the Vice-Chancellors Professor Dr. Zia-Ul-Qayyum, it was stated here on Tuesday. The students have been restricted to visit the University during the spread of the epidemic. However, they may seek necessary information regarding admissions, examination and other academic activities through the onlineRead More